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Purchase women-produced coffee at Fig Leaf Coffee Company
Growing and processing coffee requires hard work and the ability to follow processing instructions. Sounds simple enough, but why are some sources better at it than others and how do we choose? At Fig Leaf Coffee, we conduct a blind sampling of each coffee we source in order to eliminate bias, and instead focus on the coffee profiles and...
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Meet the Artist: Mandy Spisak, Retro Revival
“Everything old is new again” is certainly evident in local artist Mandy Spisak’s resourceful and gorgeous mosaics, created entirely with upcycled materials. Primarily inspired by nature, Mandy’s passion for mosaics blossomed during the pandemic lockdown when she was unable to go to her studio to create. Like her fellow artists, she...
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A Final Thought: A Conversation With My Grandson
“Poppy, when are my mommy and daddy coming home?” “Next Wednesday. They went to Montana to spread your Grandpa John’s ashes in Glacier National Park.” “I know. He passed away when I was a baby. Poppy, do you miss your father?” “Yes, I do. Every day.” “When did he die?” “Back in...
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What’s new in luxury vinyl
The original luxury vinyl tile and plank innovator, Coretec has just released its new offerings for 2022. Holding tight to its “first” and “best” honor, the newest styles of Coretec luxury vinyl plank and tile continue to represent. In addition to new and beautiful colors and textures, like woodgrain and tile looks, the company has...
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The 19th Annual Butterfly Gala is a crucial part of the Stewart’s Caring Place mission to provide free services to anyone affected by cancer
Transformation. Hope. Joy. This is what a butterfly symbolizes and the reason it is a perpetual theme at Stewart’s Caring Place, from the colorful artwork in its lobby to the name of its annual gala. “Because they also are undergoing a transformation, the butterfly is so symbolic to all those who walk through our doors,” says Sarah...
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