Inspiration

Mastectomies are breast-removal surgeries used to treat breast cancer. For many patients, it’s followed by breast reconstruction surgery. [1] However, some skip the second procedure and “go flat”. That’s what Shay Sharpe decided at age 36 during her second round of breast cancer. During her first bout at age 26, she underwent a double mastectomy...

Sarah Biren

Sarah Biren

Food Journalist

Sophia Loren and her beloved husband, Carlo Ponti, defied doctors’ expectations and were blessed with two children. Their enduring marriage spanned four decades, only concluding with his passing. In a candid September 2019 interview, Loren reminisced about her romance with Ponti. When questioned about the secret to their lasting relationship, she simply stated, “There was...

Chantel Brink

Chantel Brink

Family & Lifestyle Journalist

The wedding dress, traditionally a centerpiece of the ceremony, commands significant attention and meticulous care from both the bride and her designer. Weddings hold a profound significance, uniting different families into one harmonious union. In influential spheres, weddings occasionally culminate in alliances between kingdoms or corporations, thus, the wedding dress takes on added importance. Symbolizing...

Chantel Brink

Chantel Brink

Family & Lifestyle Journalist