
Adapting to Life’s Changes
by Belo Cipriani | photo courtesy of Belo Cipriani Planning for a ResetAs a child, one of my most frustrating
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story by Robin Beaudoin Ownby | photos by Beverly Love “I never would have thought back then, this is what

by Vincent Astor | images courtesy of Vincent Astor 1980 was a very busy year for activism in Memphis. The

by Peter R. Gathje Do animals go to heaven? When I was a child, I was told in Catechism class,

story by Robin Beaudoin Ownby | photos courtesy of Hannah Eans Dog owners agree, backyard picnics and pool days are

by Chris Reeder-Young | photos by Joan Allison When a need is called into the universe, Shelia Tankersley listens and

story & photos by Tricia Dewey Puppies, those amazing creatures. Their very presence reduces stress, brings joy, and generally improves

I’ve had the same housemates for years. We’ve been through it all—illness, breakups, job changes—and we’ve always been able to

by Sarah Rutledge Fischer Dear Allie, I’ve had the same housemates for years. We’ve been through it all—illness, breakups, job

story and photos by Tricia Dewey Who does not love the idea of a tiny house all to themselves, especially

by Joan Allison Focus | Mid-South Managing Editor and Creative Director Focus was born of a passion that our publisher,