MY JOURNEY: Karen “Powerhouse” Palatto
February 19, 2018
PHOTOS BY MARISA NICODEMUS
My Journey…Boy has it been a hell of a ride.Continue reading
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A New Year, A New You with Alicia Caiola-Hicks
January 12, 2018
PHOTOS BY CHRISTOPHER CARDWELL
354lbs.
The weight of a linebacker, a grizzly bear, small cow, and well ME. At least it WAS me . The Alicia that I was 5 years ago is nowhere near the Alicia that sits behind this computer today, writing an article for a Woman’s Magazine being praised for an extraordinary weight loss journey.Continue reading
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WELCOME TO JOEVAL’S
January 12, 2018
PHOTOS BY RICH PAPROCKI
JOEVAL’S IS A FULL SERVICE BOUTIQUE SERVING ALL OF YOUR FORMAL WEAR NEEDS. WE CARRY A FULL LINE OF FORMAL SHOES, JEWELRY AND ACCESSORIES. CUSTOMER SERVICE IS OUR NUMBER ONE PRIORITY.Continue reading
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Here Comes The Bride
January 12, 2018
PHOTOS BY ARTISTIC PHOTOGRAPHY
At an early age, it is instilled we grow up, get married and live happily ever after. This is one of the most important days of our lives. Americans by far spend a massive amount of money when planning weddings.Continue reading
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From Foodie to FIGHTER
January 11, 2018
Why foodie to fighter?
This column is admittedly difficult for me to write. For the past two years, you’ve known me as the Platter Chatter writer, delivering occasional cover features and explorations of topics beyond the realm of food.Continue reading
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MESS to MELJOURNE
January 10, 2018
BY MELISSA MATTHEWS
“Why me?” These were the words that echoed through my head while regaining consciousness at Strong Memorial Hospital in Rochester, New York, slowly realizing the nightmare that nearly killed me the previous afternoon was now my reality.Continue reading
From The Kinks in Her Curls…
January 9, 2018
PHOTOS BY ROCK BEACH PHOTOGRAPHY
From the time D. Marie’s daughter J. Marie was three “From the Kinks in Her Curls to the Beat in Her Step” was a conversation the mother and daughter had repetitively. It stemmed from J. Marie questioning her own dark complexion comparing it to other people she admired. D. Marie immediately began to teach her daughter to love herself and accept her appearance as God created her.Continue reading
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The Pursuit of The Crown: AMANDA TORCHIA
January 8, 2018
What began as a one-time thing, turned into a permanent quest in the life of this amazingly beautiful and talented young lady. Amanda reflects on the day she and her Mom saw an ad in the local paper about entering a beauty pageant, “It looked like it would be fun”. 12 years later, Amanda knows on this day, her life was changed. Pageantry became a way of life.Continue reading
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Empowering Bodies and Minds in 2018
December 21, 2017
As the New Year draws closer, many of us are pulling out our notebooks and tallying our resolutions, only to forget about them just weeks into January. What exactly do you want to change about yourself?Continue reading
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This Holiday Season Pick Out Gifts That Give Back
December 20, 2017
I love Christmas and the feeling of cheer and love! However there are so many that are not given the privilege to enjoy. And at times we all can forget the real meaning of giving.Continue reading
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