Harry touched her upper arm. “I’m Harry looked bemused. “To a woman EDITORIAL DIRECTOR Carol Brooks sorry, you don’t have to talk about it.” who is a high school history teacher, used EXECUTIVE EDITORS Amanda Prost to sing in a band, and has two kids.” Carey Ostergard “No, it’s fine…” She inhaled again, Patty Bontekoe and caught his scent. Fresh as a morning He remembered she was once in a band? Danielle Saliman at the beach. She remembered that. “We And the subject she taught? Of course, she ART DIRECTOR Tracey Solodar have good days and not-so-good days, you recalled what he did for a living. An electri- MANAGING EDITOR Tara Hans know? How are your kids doing?” cian, with his own company. The name was painted onto the side of his truck. Even INSPIRATION “Kinda the same—good days and bad. now, she always did a double take when she Kathleen Fitzpatrick, Director I’m sorry I haven’t been around lately.” saw a blue truck, though it was never his. Alexandra Pollock, Maggie Dillard “Oh, well, Amelia quit baseball, so…” Harry spun to the group behind him, his HEALTH “Still.” He smiled, and she smiled back, hand dropping from Louisa’s arm to graze Rachel Cosma, Director but there was an ache in it. the small of her back. “Have you met my Rebecca Haynes, Deputy Director “So…about this blind date?” Harry said, sisters? They dragged me out tonight.” teasingly, craning his neck to get a view of Kate Arcell the man at their table. He introduced her to the two women, Louisa groaned. “So far he’s plus several friends, his hand hovering over NUTRITION mansplained the education system, rock Louisa’s dress with a light touch that had Allison Nemetz, Lisa Maxbauer, Beth Weissman music and child-rearing.” a disproportionate effect. “Louisa is on a disastrous first date,” he said cheerily. 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YOUR HOROSCOPE For the week of Sunday, October 9, to Saturday, October 15 by Maressa Brown LIBRA Sept. 23–Oct. 22 SCORPIO Oct. 23–Nov. 21 SAGITTARIUS Nov. 22–Dec. 21 Around the 9th, a one-on-one You’ll be inspired to foster Hit pause on work around the project could be reaching its cul- healthy new habits around the 10th to jump into a creative proj- mination. Celebrate before moving 11th. Experiment with a different ect. Following your heart now can ahead! And from the 10th on, you’ll find wellness routine. Then, your dreams may be satisfying! And come the 15th, collabo- it’s easy to express ideas and pitch proposals be more vivid come the 14th. Use them: rating with loved ones on an information- you’ve been keeping in your back pocket. Self-reflection can fuel long-term goals. gathering project feels effortless. Your lucky days: October 13, 14, 15 Your lucky days: October 12, 13, 15 Your lucky days: October 9, 10, 14 Your lucky numbers: 6, 7, 16 Your lucky numbers: 6, 12, 15 Your lucky numbers: 5, 9, 11 CAPRICORN Dec. 22–Jan. 19 AQUARIUS Jan. 20–Feb. 18 PISCES Feb. 19–Mar. 20 Take time to have a crucial heart- On the 13th, you may be A moneymaking project could to-heart with a loved one around stretched thin when it comes to be coming together on the 9th. A the 9th. What you discuss may lead to-do’s and commitments. Take slow, steady approach serves you best. to a harmonious path forward. Then, time out for self-care to power through. Then, be aware of the potential for misun- you can more readily pursue projects that On the 14th, plan for travel or for an derstandings with loved ones on the 12th. earn you accolades from the 12th on. eye-opening experience with friends. Stick to the facts to preempt discord. Your lucky days: October 10, 11, 12 Your lucky days: October 10, 14, 15 Your lucky days: October 11, 12, 15 Your lucky numbers: 4, 5, 10 Your lucky numbers: 3, 9, 18 Your lucky numbers: 2, 5, 7 ARIES Mar. 21–Apr. 19 TAURUS Apr. 20–May 20 GEMINI May 21–June 20 Around the 11th, you may be From the 10th on, get ready to From the 12th on, you’ll get a feeling sensitive and craving easily tackle any to-do’s that have surge of expressive energy. Sharing a time-out from your routine. piled up. Doing so can have you feel- what’s in your heart spurs joy! Come Prioritizing self-care bolsters well-being. ing more centered. Then, on the 13th, you the 13th, you could face confusion while And from the 15th on, trading notes with may have a creative breakthrough. Being trying to assert big-picture ideas. Let the a friend will feel especially productive. open to new ideas proves thrilling! dust settle before making any moves. Your lucky days: October 9, 10, 14 Your lucky days: October 10, 11, 15 Your lucky days: October 11, 13, 14 Your lucky numbers: 1, 2, 7 Your lucky numbers: 2, 3, 6 Your lucky numbers: 3, 5, 12 CANCER June 21–July 22 LEO July 23–Aug. 22 VIRGO Aug. 23–Sept. 22 Around the 9th, step into the Around the 12th, it’s time to take From the 10th on, gather details spotlight to achieve a long-term a leap of faith. Tune into your on an income-bolstering game aspiration. People you respect will gut: You’ll be right on track. Come plan. Sharing your ideas with friends applaud you! And from the 10th on, you’ll the 14th, your curiosity soars. Satiate your promotes success. And on the 15th, crave more time reminiscing with loved desire to learn by prioritizing time with a bonding moment with a loved one ones, which is sure to benefit your bonds. friends and pursuing new connections. inspires a new wellness-boosting ritual. Your lucky days: October 10, 11, 12 Your lucky days: October 9, 10, 14 Your lucky days: October 10, 11, 12 Your lucky numbers: 4, 10, 11 Your lucky numbers: 3, 9, 11 Your lucky numbers: 2, 6, 11 Happy Birthday! Year-ahead forecast for those born this week Marie Osmond Libra, get ready to fill your social friends. From late December any lingering, unfinished home Getty October 13, 1959 calendar! From mid-November forward, communicator Mercury projects. Then, from mid-April on, messenger Mercury moves will be retrograde in your home to mid-May, information- through your communication zone, inspiring you to revisit gathering Mercury moves zone, amplifying your desire to traditions and take walks down backward through your joint learn and connect with others. memory lane with loved ones. resources zone, nudging you Consider signing up for a class This can also be a productive to perfect details of a money- or carving out extra time with time for tying up loose ends on making endeavor. You’ll soar! 52 10/10/22 Woman’s World
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YGouYodoeuosdderevsteehrivnegs! Everyday Hero Proof that it only takes one person to make a difference She’s helped hundreds of brides’ dreams come true! Instead of storing it in her closet, Gwendolyn Stulgis decided to give away her wedding gown. She not only made that bride’s day, she started a wedding-dress exchange that has helped many other brides shine You have so T ears of joy welled in herself to let the dress just hang much joy Gwendolyn Stulgis’ in the back of her closet. to live out! eyes as she gazed at her Why don’t I give my wedding Sometimes it can seem like big reflection in the dressing room dress to another bride-to-be who Gwen (right) was thrilled to happiness only pass her wedding gown to mirror. She’d finally found the can’t afford one? Gwen thought. bride-to-be Margaret (left) happens to other people. But it’s your wedding gown of her dreams: Gwen shared her heartfelt had been donated and worn destiny too. And all by grateful brides, and about you really need to champagne color, covered in idea on her Facebook page and another 300 had been offered. do to boost your lace with beads running down also posted on some online chat Sue Ann Henry, who used to bliss is believe in work with Gwen, was amazed and welcome all the her back and along the train. boards. Applicants had to agree when her friend made that blessings headed initial Facebook post. your way. Joy steps But when she looked at the to one condition: After your right in when you “I just jumped on it and said, price tag, her heart fell. The wedding, clean the dress and I am doing it too,” Sue Ann, 57, leave the door says about the dress that had open! dress cost nearly $3,000. pass it on to another bride. been languishing in her closet from her 2016 wedding. “I can’t get it,” the Soon she had 72 messages Sue Ann shipped her dress Champion, Ohio, bride-to-be from women who shared about to Gloria Pontius on July 9, Sue Ann’s 6th wedding anni- sighed sadly to her friend. How themselves and why they would versary. Gloria, of Shawnee, Oklahoma, was struggling can I justify spending this kind of love to receive her dress. financially and had a $1,500 budget for her entire wed- money for a dress I will only wear As she read the submissions, ding, which will take place on October 22. “These ladies are once? Gwen thought. Gwen was touched by all the so supportive, encouraging and kind,” she says. “But it’s everything you ever women’s stories and realized “I see every day in the group wanted,” her friend said and each candidate was deserving. people wanting to make other people happy,” says Gwen. “It encouraged her to treat herself. In the end, she placed names in makes me happy to see other people happy—especially on Gwen eventually broke down a hat and chose the winner: a their wedding day! and splurged, but, after her big woman named Margaret Hyde, —Kellie B. Gormly day last May, she couldn’t bring who lived nearby. Seeing the excitement and gratitude in Margaret’s eyes when she delivered the dress, Gwen felt so uplifted. So much so that she started a Facebook Kirsten Pesa Photography (2); Getty (3) community called Shared Dream Dresses, which now has “I felt like a 12,000 members princess in who either offer their the gown. I wedding dresses or had to share post in search of one. it,” says As of late July, more Gwen than 100 dresses Has a person or animal come to your rescue? Email the story with your name, phone number and a photo to: [email protected]. Or mail to: Everyday Hero, Woman’s World, 270 Sylvan Ave., Englewood Cliffs, NJ 07632. By submitting your story, you are granting Woman’s World permission to use it and your photo in the print magazine, on our website and/or in future special issue publications. Due to high volume, we are unable to return submissions received. 54 10/10/22 Woman’s World
Love & Laughter “Let’s rock Two is ’n’ roll!” better than one! Bgirlelya,t3-a, usLnuatbmCmblaiteutredtd,eOtbtNye Zhyon and Zanasia, 5, submitted by aunt Stacey Timmons, AL “cIoduidldnd’trkanwoswohgoorsoeds” My friends and I like to get together every week to play pickleball. A few weeks ago, we had just started our first game, when a woman came running past the courts yelling out her dog’s name. Distracted by the com- Was mymotion, I looked away from the game for a moment. face red! aIumwdaeio“s?IbwwIo’maoalkska,isbnIooglou.fsotCtc1atu8rnsa0ecymdokuioolefncshomaomwwyeafgyae”stt “I’m the At the same time, one of pumpking!” my friends hit the ball in “Everyone must take Deklan, 2, my direction, and it hit me square in the face. time to sit submitted by and watch the grandmother It didn’t hurt, but my face was red—in more leaves turn” Ruth Campbell, ways than one! —P.O., Fredonia, NY —Elizabeth Lawrence ON Snug as a bug! gMriaynad, 9m,ostuhbemr Eititleedenby Mongold, WV “Leaf me Send us photos of your cutest alone” ‘babies’ and you may see them in an upcoming issue of Woman’s World! Submitted by Lori Jesk, WI Please include the name and age of the child or pet, as well as your name, address, phone number and WOMAN’S WORLD (ISSN 0272-961X) is published weekly by a360 Media, LLC, 270 Sylvan Ave, Englewood Cliffs, NJ 07632. Periodical postage paid at Englewood Cliffs, NJ 07632 relationship to the child or breed of the pet. Send and at additional mailing offices. Canada Post International Publications Mail Agreement # 40940528. Canadian B.N. 821377918RT0001. Subscription prices: $59.60 for 50 issues to: Love & Laughter, Woman’s World, 270 Sylvan in the U.S. Canadian orders are $109.60 and foreign orders are $134.60, prepaid in U.S. funds. SUBSCRIBERS: If the postal service alerts us that your magazine is undeliverable, Avenue, Englewood Cliffs, NJ 07632 or email to we have no further obligation unless we receive a corrected address within one year. POSTMASTER: Send all UAA to CFS (See DMM 507.1.5.2); NON-POSTAL and MILITARY [email protected]. FACILITIES send address changes to: Woman’s World, P.O. Box 37177, Boone, IA 50037. Canadian address changes can be sent to The Mail Group, P.O. Box 25542, London, ON N6C 6B2. PRINTED IN THE U.S.A. Copyright © by a360 Media, LLC 2022. All rights reserved. Reproduction in whole or in part without written permission of the publisher is prohibited. By submitting your photo, you are granting Woman’s World permission to use it in the print magazine. Due to high volume, we are unable to return submissions received.
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