…It wasn’t until a year and a half later that Doug first picked up a paddle. “Diana was gone every night of the week playing pickleball. I realized that if I was ever going to see her, I needed to learn how to play this game,” says Doug…

…When asked about maintaining her passion for her job, Heidi looked back. For her, it's not just a job, it's personal. Witnessing the transition from life into death, Heidi has become familiar with what a good outcome and a bad outcome can look like for both patients and loved ones. She sees her desire to provide these services in crisis moments as a mission to improve the quality of life for her community.…

…The return of our annual Chili-Walk Cook-Off was a huge success! With over 20 chilis and 300+ attendees, we had great participation despite *chilly* weather. We had many locals support our competitors, but we were also greeted by many guests and first timers who gathered to try out what the people of Buchanan had to offer…

…As the owners, staff and visitors have discovered, River Saint Joe and Flatwater Farms take nourishment to an almost spiritual level where success is based on nourishing the soul. Perhaps this is why when Brian is asked how he measures success, he said it is the moments when he sees a family laughing around the fire pit, or a group of friends smiling over a meal. "And while I focus on what's made - the beer and food," he says, "I'd be remise to not mention the importance of the service team and their dedication to the nourishing." These shared experiences give him, and the rest of the RSJ team, pride knowing that they were able to provide the community with a sense of place…

…This extension from the personal to the collective is one of the core principles that defines the experience at Redbud Fitness. Their mission, “to promote health and wellness through the connections of the Mind, Body and Community,” inspires both the staff and the members to value both their personal health journey and to consider how their journey interacts with those around them…

…Souldier also boasts authenticity when it comes to their designs. Jen painstakingly sources original dead stock vintage fabric from the 1960s and 1970s. This means their patterns are not replicas but indeed the actual fabric that can be seen being worn by artists like Jimmy Hendrix, John Lennon, and Bob Dylan. Not only does this add to the value and "cool" factor of the products, but it also gives dead stock fabric a new life-- in fact, many lives, as each smaller cut of fabric is repurposed into smaller patterns such as dog collars and belts…

…Since moving to the area nearly 10 years ago, Fernwood has woven itself into my story as well. My husband has given me tours of the grounds recounting the times he has spent exploring the gardens as a child. He credits his love of art and conservation to his time spent in Fernwood's summer camps. His love is contagious and I've found myself treasuring our past, present and future wandering the grounds…

…Making this dream a reality was not without its challenges. Operating their successful family business was already a full time job. Initially, Ulrike found it challenging to balance time between her two businesses. However, she realized that the success of her yoga studio was dependent on her "making the time." Ulrike began by starting a routine of dedicated time to each business and cross-training employees to help reduce her personal responsibilities so that she could dedicate more time to her new business.

This experience has taught her a lot. Her advice to other business owners is to, "Remember why you started. Practice what you preach. Trust the process."…

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…Maybe that is why Redbud Hardware boasts so many loyal customers. Whether you're stopping in to grab a pop or a bolt, Dave, Tracy and their friendly staff have a knack of knowing no matter what you're looking for, you always need to feel like you belong…