Travel

Everyone Belongs at the Beach

Inside Beaches Turks and Caicos' quiet revolution in autism and sensory-inclusive family travel. Article by Sean O'Keefe | Photography by Beaches Resorts, Turks and Caicos The world was not designed with everyone in mind. For travelers who are living with intellectual and developmental difficulties, the world's most celebrated destinations have often felt less like invitations and more like tests they were never meant to pass. What I have learned throughout all of my travels is that the most...

Health + Wellness

Keeping Up With the Kids

ABC Pediatrics on spotting the signs, starting conversations, and ditching the stigma for good. Article by Jennifer Conforti | Photography by Provided Some things change every year in pediatric care. Vaccine schedules update, treatment protocols shift, new research reshapes old advice. But this year, one topic is rising above the rest, and it's not about the body. It's about the mind. "We're spending a lot of time in continuing education for mental health in youth," says Brenda Hayek, MSN...

Life + Culture

Real Words with Sam

A father, the son he learned to hear, and the book and audiobook between them. Article by J. Brad Britton | Photography by Provided My wife dragged me to yet another symposium, about yet another program that might help our son, Sam. For fifteen years we’d tried a lot of treatments, therapies, and programs, flying across the country and internationally, sparing no expense. What worked wonders for other families barely moved the needle for ours. At the symposium, she recognized a young man...

Food + Beverage

Sous Chefs Wanted!

Two hands-on recipes the whole family will love making together. Article by Pauli Reep | Photography by Provided Involving kids in dinner preparation helps build confidence, teaches valuable life skills, and encourages healthier eating habits. Children can wash vegetables, measure ingredients, stir mixtures, set the table, or help assemble simple recipes, depending on their age. Cooking together also creates opportunities for conversation, teamwork, and family bonding, making mealtime more...

Travel

Where Wilderness Exhales

Exploring the uncommon grace of Sailrock South Caicos. Article by Sean O'Keefe | Photography by Sailrock South Caicos I never know what to expect when I arrive at a new destination. That uncertainty is the whole reason I travel. Sailrock South Caicos did not make me wait long for the reveal. From the moment you arrive, there is a graciousness here that feels neither rehearsed nor performative; something warmer than hospitality. Here, I felt less like a guest and more like someone who had...

Food + Beverage

Supreme Summer Sizzler

The only ribeye recipe you will ever need. Article by Pauli Reep | Photography by Provided The Perfect Ribeye Steak with Garlic Butter  There are meals you make, and then there are meals you remember. This is the latter. A great ribeye does not need much, but it does need respect: a ripping hot cast-iron skillet, a generous hand with the salt, and enough confidence to leave it alone while it does its work. What takes this one over the top is the garlic compound butter, a herb-packed...

Travel

Shhhh... Don't Tell Anyone

Glen Ellen is California's best-kept wine country secret. Article and Photography by Jennifer Conforti There's a particular kind of magic that happens when you stumble onto a place nobody told you about. Not because nobody knows, but because the people who do know love it too much to give up their secret sanctuary. Glen Ellen, California, is that kind of place. Tucked into the Valley of the Moon in Sonoma County, Glen Ellen sits about 45 minutes north of San Francisco and operates at a...

Travel

Mérida... ¡Viva México!

The Yucatán is México's best kept secret. Article and Photography by Pam Reid Seven years ago, some very dear friends moved to Mérida. They had fallen in love with the jewel of the Yucatán Peninsula after vacationing there years earlier and eventually decided to make it home. Since then, I have visited often, discovering that Mérida is far more than a beautiful destination. It is a place that feels like a warm embrace, vibrant, welcoming, and wonderfully alive. Whenever I mention traveling to...

Finance + Legal Services

Financial Freedom For Life

Police officer turned financial advisor helps others reach life goals. Article and Photography by Susan Walworth During his 30-year career with the DeKalb County Police Department, John Medina often witnessed the devastating moment when families learned they’d lost a loved one. Along with their grief, he saw fear and uncertainty about the future. Today, as a managing partner with Modern Woodmen of America, Medina continues to work with families facing loss – but now he can offer more than...

Life + Culture

It's Still "The Ultimate Slice"

Celebrating 10 years of serving delicious food and the community. Article by Pam Reid | Photography by Pam Reid and Provided On September 30, 2026, Your Pie in Peachtree City will mark a milestone that few restaurants achieve with both longevity and heart: ten years of serving not just food, but community. For owner Bob Rosato, the journey has never been solely about pizza. It has been about people. “I never get tired of hearing the great feedback,” he says. “It comes down to the ability to...