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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Roc Dance is a new dance studio in Webster, and offers classes to dancers of all ages and abilities. The owners, dance college graduates Charlotte & Krista believe passionately that the skills learned at their dance studio go far beyond simply learning dance steps! Charlotte originally from the UK, and Krista a native to Rochester have both traveled the world performing. Brought together over a common love for all things dance and performing arts they are not only business partners but best friends.Continue reading
