Contents
May / June 2022
IN EVERY ISSUE
6 FROM THE EDITOR
There ’ s a month for that !
32 MENTAL HEALTH
Advice for dads contemplating divorce
34 EXTENSION SERVICE
The evolution of the manly art of grilling
36 BESIDE THE UNIFORM
Military spouse Lindsay Norman
38 FITNESS
Maintain your health and enjoy your life
ON THE COVER
14 Service to country is a family affair for Lt . j . g . Alex Dorais
FEATURES
8 MEN ’ S EDITION
Six local men recognized for their service to community and country
22 FATHER ’ S DAY
Being responsible is second nature for first-time father Larry Gill
26 FATHER ’ S DAY
John Douglass enjoying unexpected addition to family
28 HONORING DADS
Fun ways to show dads they are appreciated
30 YOUR HEALTH
What are the best vitamins for men ?
31 WEIGHT LOSS
The dangers of belly fat
39 BOOK REVIEW
“ Song for Jimi : The Story of Guitar Legend Jimi Hendrix ”
40 10 THINGS
James L . Carter
41 YOUR MONEY
Seven effective ways to reduce financial stress
42 YOUR PET
Selecting an easier-to-train dog breed
50
EVENTS
44 Top 20 Under 40
45 Top 10 over 50
46 Calendar of Events
48 Georgia On My Mind : Celebrating the music of Ray Charles
50 ‘ The World on Paper : The Expressions & Realisms of Cathy Hegman + Laurin McCracken ’ at The MAX
4 • MERIDIAN HOME & STYLE