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Travel

Take a trip to the Emerald Isle and enjoy a spot of Irish hospitalityOn the Road in IrelandLeave the driving to the experts and experience the Emerald Isle in luxury. By Jack MacaleavyWith part of my heritage coming from Ireland,…

Keeping Things Green

It’s all about the environment with simple tips for “going green”Livin’ La Vida VerdeShorter Showers and 99 Other Ways to Keep Things ‘Green’By Robert ZerbeIn the midst of a year-long experiment, the Conlin-Beavan family of New York City has given…

Destination Wedding

Three couples share love stories that culminate with weddings in dreamy and romantic settings. This year, our special wedding section focuses on nuptials that have been taken on the roadDestination: Dream WeddingWeddings are a time of happiness and elation in…

Smith: Independent Consensus-Builder

Despite his start in relative obscurity, Rod Smith believes he can win the Democratic nomination.Independent Consensus-Builder{mosimage}He’s the candidate with the most common surname in the United States who nobody seems to know. Democratic contender Rod Smith, 56, has perhaps the…

From the Editor

From the EditorVisiting the FSU Side of the StreetBy Rosanne DunkelbergerI’ve lived here more than 24 years now. A mere blip to Tallahassee old-timers, who tend to measure longevity in generations, but it’s nearly half a lifetime for me. When…

A ‘Passionate’ Relationship

Lou and Betsy Kellenberger bring shared passions to TallahasseeA ‘Passionate’ Relationship‘Team Kellenberger’ Enjoys a Retirement Filled With Service, Sports, Flora – and Plenty of Photo Ops By Janie NelsonTwenty years ago, Lou and Betsy Kellenberger decided it was time for…

Masters of Their Craft

Plaster, wood, molten iron … they use it all to create beautiful, usable artMasters of Their CraftFSU Students Learn the Business of Art While Helping Beautify Their CampusBy Stephanie CastellanoOn the corner of West Gaines and St. Augustine streets, in…

Your Health: Body Maintenance

Doctor visits are no fun, but important check-ups should not be missedBody MaintenanceRegular Checkups Are a Lifesaving Part of Medical CareBy Triston V. SandersIt was July 1999 and 43-year-old Tallahassee resident Mary Petrandis learned her mother had been diagnosed with…

How $50 became $1,600 in Minutes

One man’s junk becomes another woman’s treasure – and this one actually paid off.The Mystery of the Goodwill TapestryHow I Turned $50 into $1,600 in 6.5 Minutes By Beth Dees I confess. I like to go to Goodwill and shop,…

‘The Pain Is Incredible’

Auras, extreme sensitivity to light and noise, and intense pain – migraines‘The Pain Is Incredible’Prevention, Medication Can Help Manage the Debilitating Symptoms of Migraines By Triston V. SandersJust a sampling of how migraine sufferers describe the pain:“Usually it feels like…

Your Life is a Story

What will you pass on to your loved ones?Your Life is a StoryValues, not valuables, are the true wealth you pass on to loved ones.By Andrea GrossIt’s a familiar scenario. The family has gathered for a big celebration – perhaps…

Rising Above It All

An unexpected birthday present leads to high-flying adventureGet Above It All in a Hot Air BalloonBy Ayanna ShieldsOur kids gave us what? Well, I don’t know.”That was the less-than-confident response of my wife, Syd, on learning that her 70th birthday…

Mother of Invention

Invented in Tallahassee, the SimpleShot will improve lives around the worldMother of InventionTallahassee Mom Kim Bertron Invents a Syringe That Could Save Lives Around The WorldBy Ashley Kahn   Click for larger image with description.   When Kim Bertron took…

Travel

Berlin is shaking off the dust and becoming a prime tourist destinationA City Rises Out of Its Bleak PastBerlin Establishes Itself as a European Destination CityBy Jack MacaleavyDuring World War II, large parts of the German capital were destroyed by…

Q & A

Clinical ethicist Barbara Frye counsels individuals facing tough medical decisionsEthics On CallBarbara Frye Guides Families Through Tough Decisions in Times of Medical CrisisWorst-case scenario: You’re injured in a terrible car accident and are unconscious. Doctors have to make a decision…

FYI

Help save the planet by reducing your carbon footprint with simple lifestyle changesWalk the TalkTaking Steps to Reduce Your Carbon Footprint By Lori Hutzler Eckert This morning, as you made your coffee, showered and drove to work, odds are you…

The Last Word

The Last WordLet me tell you about TylerIndulging in the Unmitigated Joy of Bragging on My Grandson By Chuck Bowen I have to admit that the gregarious, full-tilt playtime activities of the boys north of the Mason-Dixon Line likely are no…

Cool Stuff You Can Live With

The latest in home appliances, fixtures and designs from the 2007 Home Builder showNew, New ThingsInternational Builder’s Show Offers a Million Square Feet of Stuff You Can Live WithBy Rosanne Dunkelberger The annual International Builder’s Show is big – really,…