Sep 30, 2016 | 2016, Inspired Woman Magazine, October
By Jody Kerzman It seems everyone has been touched by breast cancer, whether you’ve fought it yourself, or watched a friend, neighbor, co-worker, or family member battle the disease. Perhaps no one knows this better than Brad Erickson, manager of Bismarck’s Borrowed...
Sep 30, 2016 | 2016, Inspired Woman Magazine, October
By Renae Hoffmann Walker You have three weeks to live. That’s what Kristine Montgomery was told in the middle of the night after she felt pain in her stomach and went to the emergency room alone. “After I had a CAT scan, the doctors came in and told me I had stage...
Sep 30, 2016 | 2016, Inspired Woman Magazine, October
“Breast cancer changes you, and the change can be beautiful.” -Jane Cook, breast cancer survivor The women you’re about to meet have all had their lives changed by breast cancer. Their stories are different, yet similar. All of them are fighters; some have fought the...
Sep 28, 2016 | 2016, Inspired Woman Magazine, October
By Pam Vukelic Kids are back in school and windows can be left open all night long. Clearly, fall has arrived, which means it’s time to haul out the stock pot and get some soup simmering on the stove. You don’t need a recipe to make soup, especially if you have a bit...
Sep 28, 2016 | 2016, Inspired Woman Magazine, October
By Noreen Keesey This article did not start out being about kindness. I am not even sure how the topic ended up capturing my attention, but I am getting used to following where my thoughts lead without asking too many questions. I...
Sep 28, 2016 | 2016, Inspired Woman Magazine, October
By Marci Narum Bismarck’s business community has another new kid on the block. But she’s been around the block and can tell you all the highlights, stories, and history of it too. In September Annette Willis launched the Bismarck Tour Company. It offers a variety of...
Sep 28, 2016 | 2016, Inspired Woman Magazine, October
By Jody Kerzman Art has always been a part of Erika Gallaway’s life, and now, her artwork is larger than life. Erika is one of the artists whose work has transformed a downtown Bismarck alley into a piece of art. Erika’s inspiration for her mural came from a smaller...
Sep 28, 2016 | 2016, Inspired Woman Magazine, October
By Jody Kerzman “What can I do to help?” It’s a question four North Dakota women heard many, many times while fighting their breast cancer battles. Tammy Svalen-Gimbel was diagnosed with breast cancer in August 2011. She wasn’t the first in her family: by the time...
