Author Archive: Special Contributor
The New First Church
The United States is full of First Churches, mostly Baptist, though other denominations slip in some occasionally. There is, however, a new First Church, long in development but now fully functioning, which is not listed in the directories – the First Church of Political Correctness.
Compassion in Commercial Design: Heart-to-heart with SiDonna Cox
Spring is in full bloom on a radiant afternoon as I walk into Bittners to meet SiDonna Cox. Many new furnishings and accessories highlight the excitement of the season.
Fashion View: David McGuire
David McGuire: Owner of Craft(s) Gallery (opening in Summer 2013); Partner in St. Charles Exchange
The Top 5 Home Improvement Projects That Increase Your Home’s Value
Selling a home in today’s aggressive marketplace can be challenging. The good news is there are a few tweaks that can give homeowners a serious leg up on the competition.
Soundproofing Tips to Turn Your Home into a Quiet Sanctuary
All around us, life is getting louder. But home should be a place to relax and unwind. Between televisions, cell phones, computers and video games, it’s sometimes hard to find peace and quiet within the walls of your home.
Art In Design: Creative time with Amanda Terry
Spring is in the air at Bittners. New furniture, fabrics and accessories have arrived reflecting fresh colors for this exhilarating time of the year.
Guardian Angels Lives Up To The Hype
The Fryars celebrated the last Friday of the 2013 Fish Fry Challenge at Guardian Angels Catholic Church, where they turned Good Friday into a “Great” one. Folks from all over the county declare Guardian Angels the “Best Fish in Town,” and the Fryars wanted to see what the hype is all about.
Remembering The Battle, Continuing The Stand
Women lawyers continue to face “battles” every day from work/life balance, arguing cases in court, addressing promotion and pay inequity that remains in the workplace, legal issues including reproductive rights, education reform, Title IX and much more.







