New business casual for men
Men’s casual fashion is evolving and starting to take over the workplace. Trendy style and comfort are replacing the traditional starchy dress shirt, suit and tie. “The new business kind of dress has been either a nice pair of casual pants or some really nice dressy jeans, a sport coat and a sport shirt,” says…
Finishers
Cheryl and Joe Biesiada of Springfield were both euphoric crossing the finish line at the Anchorage RunFest half marathon on Aug. 22, achieving their goal of running a half marathon in every state plus Washington, D.C. Thanks to cooler weather, Cheryl ran one of her best races of the year. With a surge of energy,…
What’s new and old Jacksonville
It may no longer be called the “Athens of the West,” but Jacksonville still offers plenty of history and culture, including a new museum, some Underground Railroad sites and a mansion-housed art gallery. Throw in a Ferris wheel and a new winery, and you’ve got yourself a full-day trip. The Jacksonville Area Museum opened in…
Easy Rider
In June 2021, June Flood was helped into a side car of a motorcycle and taken on her first-ever motorcycle ride. That was what she requested to celebrate her 100th birthday. When asked about the ride, she says, “It was fun but not long enough and not fast enough.” The video of her ride was…
Weaving a legacy
“People may say they don’t have much of a story to tell, but when people start talking, when they are given permission to share, they start revealing that there is a great narrative over the course of one’s life,” said Dan Frachey, owner of Legacy Weavers Video. Frachey began working on the concept for his…
Managing change is the key to longevity
Not to sound like a reverse mortgage ad, but if you are in the second half of life, there is some great news. You will live much longer, and healthier, than you think. More and more of us will be as sound of mind and body at 80 as we were at 60. It’s as…
Explore Your Community
As events may be canceled or rescheduled at the last moment, please first check with the host or venue when making plans to attend an event. Winter Holiday Floral Show Through Tue., Dec. 21. Over 500 poinsettias nestled among the garden’s tropical collections and decorated evergreens. Washington Park Botanical Garden, 1740 W. Fayette Ave., 217-546-4116. April…
