Jun 19, 2012 | 2012, Inspired Woman Magazine, June/July
by Deb Seminary Angie McGinness loves farming. “Farming is so empowering,” she said. “I feel mentally, physically and emotionally challenged all the time. I have to work hard physically, I have to deal with our crops being wiped out by hail, and maintain a really...
Jun 13, 2012 | 2012, Inspired Woman Magazine, June/July
by Julie Fedorchak The idea was innocent enough – a mother-daughter trip to Minneapolis with a typical line-up of girlish activities: shopping, dining, and shows. I was 12 at the time, barely in need of a training bra and at the peak of adolescent awkwardness. My four...
Jun 6, 2012 | 2012, Inspired Woman Magazine, June/July
By Rhonda Gowen Imagine you love books, music, travel and learning about your heritage, and you’d like to parlay your interests into a paying job in your hometown. Nice work if you can get it. Two local women did just that, pursuing their curiosity and, in turn,...
May 9, 2012 | 2012, April/May, Inspired Woman Magazine
by Pam Vukelic “I’ll be jiggered!” was the expression Lois Watts used when I explained to her the sophisticated computerized “babies” we use to simulate the experience of parenting a newborn in high school Parenting classes these days. The babies cry and coo, and...
May 1, 2012 | 2012, April/May, Inspired Woman Magazine
Editor’s Note: This was an entry in the 2011 “Who Inspires You” contest by Linda Boyd Mom is my inspiration. She encouraged me in my growing up years and she continues to be a positive influence. In the 50’s mom had several loses in her life. Her...