Kathy Shepler
I was an English professor at The University of Akron, Ohio before retiring and moving to Charlotte last year. My undergraduate degree is in journalism and my masters in education. Along with writing for The Mint Hill Times, I tutor in English and do book editing. I live in Mint Hill with my husband and am involved in a number community activities.
Latest articles
Family Valentine Mailboxes
Valentine’s Day is a great day to celebrate family. It’s a day to be a little bit more intentional than usual in showing love...
Sarcoma Awareness Part 1 – Join the Move for Jenn Movement
Cancer. The word stops you dead in your tracks. For Jenn Andrews, the word ignited a flame to create a foundation to ensure...
Pistachio-crusted chicken is fresh and fast
Flavorful chicken served with couscous and a fresh tomato-cucumber salsa.
By Gina DiPietro
This wholesome recipe packs in the flavor with pistachios and a few fresh...
Move over Snapchat, TikTok is new the thing
Well honestly, TikTok isn't really that new, but unless you're a young person it's likely you haven't heard about it yet. But you're going...
Ouch, I’m Active But My Feet Hurt
A few weeks ago my foot was killing me. Particularly my heel. Earlier in the year, I started working out doing high-intensity interval training....
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Sarcoma Awareness Part 1 – Join the Move for Jenn Movement
Cancer. The word stops you dead in your tracks. For Jenn Andrews, the word ignited a flame to create a foundation to ensure...
Landscape tips for the 1st Quarter
By Marysia Coyne
January and February
Mulch to keep moisture even and weeds away.
Prune non-flowering evergreens shrubs.
Winter (up until the end of May) is a good...
Why Mulch/What to Use
Even though all varieties of mulch, whether hardwood bark, pine bark, cedar, cypress and even pine straw produce much of the same benefits, retaining...
How to make the most of leftover FSA dollars
An FSA, or “Flexible Spending Arrangement,” is an employer-offered benefit that allows you to set aside pre-tax money from your paycheck for health care...
A century of cookie sales: the story behind the Girl Scout Cookie
Today, Girl Scout cookies are nothing less than a multi-million dollar empire. In fact, according to NBC News, revenue from the sales of Girl...
