John Burgin loves a good story. As his family’s unofficial historian, he collects and appreciates family artifacts and anecdotes. He’s interested in everyone else’s stories too, demonstrating an honest interest in getting to know the people and the community around him. It’s … [Read more...] about It All Starts With The Perfect Glass
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A Lifetime Spent In The Stacks
Lee Burchfield has pretty much spent his whole life in libraries — first as a volunteer in grade school and now as director of the Louisville Free Public Library. He joined the library in 1997 and served in various roles up to being appointed director in 2019. Your … [Read more...] about A Lifetime Spent In The Stacks
Playing Dress Up
The Story Behind Donna Lange’s Vintage Clothing CollectionDonna Lange’s collection of over 300 pieces of museum-quality vintage clothing is not frivolous...it is deeply personal. As a child, Donna grew up admiring her mother’s taste. “My mother was a sharp dresser and an amazing … [Read more...] about Playing Dress Up
Onward And Upward: How Merrily Orsini Is Using Her Passion To Advocate For Aging Care
Merrily Orsini is 70 “and proud of it.” She founded Eldercare Solutions in 1981, sold it in 1996, and in 1998 founded Corecubed, which specializes in marketing for aging care companies. She continues to serve as president and CEO of the company and is a well-known conference … [Read more...] about Onward And Upward: How Merrily Orsini Is Using Her Passion To Advocate For Aging Care
Carol Besse Talks Books, Birds, and How To Soar Into Retirement.
Moving to Louisville over 40 years ago to start a family and a bookstore, Carol Besse and her husband are the visionaries behind the local favorite Carmichael’s Bookstore. “One of the first jobs I had was working in a bookstore, and I loved it,” Carol says. Following her … [Read more...] about Carol Besse Talks Books, Birds, and How To Soar Into Retirement.