Andrea Chacos lives in Carbondale, balancing work and happily raising three children with her husband. She strives to dodge curveballs life likes to throw with a bit of passion, humor, and some flair.

SOMEWHERE BETWEEN A casual flip-flop and a strappy heel, the heeled thong has made its way back into the footwear conversation — and honestly, it just makes sense. It’s the kind of shoe that ...