By Robin Gee Tri-State Trails is a nonprofit that brings together individuals, organizations and communities with a shared goal of connecting and expanding the region’s trail and bikeway. The organization advocates for connectivity and access for walkers and bicyclists both within the city of Cincinnati and throughout the region surrounding our city. One of their... Continue Reading →
Take a Hike!
By Mary Casey-Sturk If someone tells you to “take a hike”, there’s no need to be offended anymore. Taking a hike, or even a walk outside is a great way to be active and Fort Thomas is fortunate to have many places that will not only help you get some exercise but will also put... Continue Reading →
Sometimes It Only Takes One Person to Change Your Life
by Julie Isphording We have hundreds — if not thousands — of relationships in our lives, both big and small, challenging and heart-stopping, casual and serious. Each one teaches us something about life and how to live it well. Every person who walks into our life can make it a little brighter, teach us something... Continue Reading →
Life is Out There — Live It!
by Julie Isphording Life is but a series of fleeting moments, one forever chasing the next. Although we wish we could have it all figured out at once, there is no such thing as having it all figured out. So just go ahead and live life with a childlike sense of adventure. Experience your life as an... Continue Reading →
Save Some of Those Wrinkles!
by Julie Isphording Call me crazy, but those beautiful lines on your face don’t deserve such criticism. They are beautiful markings that speak to a challenging life, a meaningful life and a life filled with surprises. Being wrinkle-free might be important if you are a shirt. As a person, growing older while gaining wisdom, advancing... Continue Reading →
It’s always bumpy at the start
By Julie Isphording If you're trying something new — from simple tasks to daring and challenging ones — remember that it's always bumpy at the start. There are no exceptions. Starting something new — career, relationship, haircut, hobby, exercise — will always bring disruption, trials and fears. It’s the human condition. Please don't take it... Continue Reading →
Madeira Farmers Market: Growing the Community
By: Kate Alexander, Indian Hill Living Magazine Contributor Every Thursday at 4 p.m., (May through December), in downtown Madeira, Dawson Road ceases to be a sleepy little side street and becomes a vibrant community of farmers, food artisans, vendors and musicians. Started in 2010 by residents wanting to bring good locally grown food to the... Continue Reading →
Healthy-ish: Just do your best!
by Julie Isphording The quest for perfection is exhausting and unrelenting, especially when it comes to our health. Everywhere we turn, there is a new diet, a new exercise class, a new to-do or NOT to-do list, a new food group and more… as we strive to be perfectly healthy. Enough is enough! The bar... Continue Reading →
Do You Rise and Shine in the Morning or Just Rise?
by Julie Isphording What if we woke up every morning with the inspiring thought that this very day is going to be the best day of the year? What if we start each new, shiny day with no rules, no chaos and no memories of yesterday? What if we start this very day with the... Continue Reading →
The Western & Southern Thanksgiving Day Race: A Holiday Running Tradition for Family and Friends
By Julie Isphording Laura Hoguet Leonard started running the Western & Southern Thanksgiving Day Race in high school when her father inspired her to run with him. It became their annual Thanksgiving Day tradition — just the two of them — running together for many years. “My Dad loved the Thanksgiving Day Race, and I... Continue Reading →
