Michele Dunleavy, Dancer, Choreographer, Teacher

“I began dancing at age 11, studying jazz and tap at the local studio down the street from my house.  By age 13 I had decided I was going to be a professional dancer.  Growing up in N.J., most of my exposure to dance...

Natural Growth

Not long into our conversation about where she grew up, I had a lightbulb moment that caused me to stare straight into my own camera in surprise. Michele Briggs explained that she is from Colyer, born and raised on a farm there...

All in a Day’s Work in Happy Valley

Since this is football bowl season, I thought I’d offer a quick look at the business side of athletics. And with a New Year upon, it seems right to mention two new groups that have formed to help local entrepreneurs.

Tim Curley,...

January GOODS

Nice and TidyThe Simplehuman® stainless steel sink caddy streamlines storage and stays put. Available at Lowe’s and Bed Bath and Beyond for about $16.99. It’s a Wrap…Or a sarong, or a scarf.  You decide, but either way, the...

The Lessons of 2009

Two thousand nine has now pretty much flown the coop. I am not sorry to see it go and I know I’m not alone. There are many who are experiencing the same sort of situation I am: the loss of a job in a sparse job market, and the...

Style Matters

When you hear the phrase “I like your style,” just what does it mean? Style involves more than just the ups and downs of hemlines and the latest decorator items in home furnishings. Style adds grace and comfort to our lives. It’s...

January's Editor's Note

It’s hard for me to think that I’ve been the editor at SCM for 10 years! In so many ways, I feel like I just started. And there are so many stories I’d always thought I’d get around to shepherding into the pages of the...