Northside Woman, February 2020

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FEBRUARY 2020

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Spreading Joy

Artist promotes happiness, kindness through motivational paintings

Winter Break

Explore southwest Georgia over Presidents Day weekend

Raising Awareness Cumming woman’s battle with cystic fibrosis helps her help others

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FEBRUARY FEATURES { 6 } HER STYLE With February’s arrival, it’s time to reclaim your closet and rekindle the love for your wardrobe.

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{ 9 } HER VIEW Tuck into True Food Kitchen’s new flavor-filled, nutrient-rich winter menu. { 10 } GOOD BOOKS For 15 years, Roswell Reads has brought the community together over a good book. Rediscover the featured authors. { 12 } HER GUIDE Explore a corner of Georgia filled with history and beauty over the long Presidents Day weekend. { 14 } HER BEAUTY Shake things up with hairstyles and color that are so on-trend for 2020. { 24 } OUTDOOR WOMAN Take a hike! Gear up for an early spring and get moving on these north Georgia trails. { 26 } WOMAN IN ART Eileen Sirica Cardillo’s Joy to the WORD business spreads smiles through her handcrafted inspirational art creations.

IN EVERY ISSUE { 29 } ASK THE VET { 16 } SHE DESIGNS { 16-21 } HER HOME { 22 } HER MONEY { 23 } SHE's SEXY { 28 } CROSSWORD PUZZLE { 30-35 } HER HEALTH { 36-37 } CALENDAR { 38 } ADVERTISING DIRECTORY

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Amye Phinazee’s battle against cystic fibrosis has armed her with a lifetime of experiences to raise funds and awareness of the chronic disease. Read more on page 4.

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SHE GIVES BACK

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Local crusader for cystic fibrosis spreads awareness

SHE GIVES BACK

By KIMBERLY TYSON

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umming resident Amye Phinazee can best be described as courageous, spiritually faithful, passionate and resilient. Diagnosed with cystic fibrosis as a child, the 25-year-old has earned her stripes not only as a person living with CF, but as a crusader for CF research and a voice for more awareness about the complex, chronic disease.

Cystic fibrosis is a progressive, genetic disease that causes persistent lung infections and limits breathing function. It affects more than 30,000 children and adults in the United States, and about 70,000 worldwide, according to the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation. While CF primarily affects the lungs and digestive system, it can also have an impact on the pancreas and other organs.

Phinazee knows all too well about growing up with CF. Treatments can range from consuming multiple medications to lung treatments and frequent hospital stays. Because CF can be diagnosed as early as birth, treating the disease can be a burden on childhood.

When she was very young, Phinazee recalls being medicated to help digest her food. As she grew older, the disease began to target her lungs and living with CF became more challenging.

Her middle-school years brought the onset of daily lung therapy treatments and more medications to manage symptoms.

Despite these difficulties, Phinazee remembers her childhood as being fun and normal, thanks to strong, dutiful parents, whom she describes as “a gift from God.” “My parents made sure to not let CF define my childhood,” she said.

As an adult, the challenges of CF increased.

Her lung issues progressed, and she developed CF-related diabetes and experienced more frequent visits to the hospital.

It was at age 22, after two back-to-back trips to the hospital, that Phinazee decided to become an advocate for the disease that had become ingrained in her daily life.

Today, Phinazee is involved with numerous charities that raise money for research and help spread awareness about the disease, including the CF Foundation Georgia chapter and Great Strides, CF Foundation’s annual walkathon charity event. She also uses social media and her blog to spread awareness.

This year, she is the ambassador for a local annual event called Cars and ‘Q for the Cause.

Hosted by Choate Construction, the event has raised more than $1.7 million and is celebrating its 11th season.

Event founder and director Emily Bridges said selecting Phinazee as this year’s ambassador was a no-brainer.

“Amye is an inspiring, motivating and

resilient woman using her voice as a beacon to both cure CF and comfort her CF peers,” Bridges said.

One does not typically think that having a chronic disease would be a blessing. But Phinazee said she does.

“The Lord has shown me that so many good things and opportunities can come from having a disease,” she said.

It’s that positive insight and appreciation for life that inspires others in Phinazee’s life, including her CF family. Vicky Nix, a friend and senior director of the CF Foundation’s Georgia chapter, has known and worked alongside Phinazee since meeting her as a teenager.

“I have loved watching her blossom into a young adult,” Nix said. “Her life and story inspire us all. She is a dynamic young adult who openly shares her journey with CF. She has a special gift in inspiring others to help not only her, but the entire CF community.”

These days, Phinazee's overall health is stable and under control, thanks to drug trials and treatments that are the result of new research and more CF awareness.

Living with the disease has taught Phinazee many valuable life lessons. The biggest perhaps is what makes her a true CF solider.

“The biggest lesson that I have learned is that every day is a gift, and what you do with that gift matters,” she said. ■

Coming up…

Meet ambassador Amye Phinazee at the Cars and ‘Q for the Cause 2020 event: Saturday, April 18 from 4 – 7 pm at 8200 Roberts Drive, Atlanta GA. Hosted

by Choate Construction, the fundraiser will feature more than 120 classic and new exotic cars, barbecue and brews, and a silent auction.

Visit: www.carsnq.com for more information and ticket details.

What you can do

Consider being a volunteer at the CF Foundation local chapter by contacting: CF Foundation Georgia chapter Phone: 404-325-6973 Email: georgia@cff.org

Event Chair Emily Bridges with Cars and Q Ambassador Adalyn Williams, 8, of Woodstock and her family. Adalyn has been the sweetheart and face of Cars and Q for the Cause. While the event has brought new ambassadors over the event’s 11 years, event organizers have watched Adalyn grow up as she has represented the event all her life.

Consider a one-time or recurring financial donation or starting a fundraiser, which supports the development of new drugs that help to improve the quality of life for someone living with CF by visiting: The Cystic Fibrosis Foundation www.cff.org Start, find or support a walker by becoming involved with one of Phinazee’s favorite CF Foundation charities, Great Strides www.fightcf.cff.org Visit Phinazee's blog where she journals her life with CF, her blessings and shares inspirational anecdotes. www.amyephinazee.com february2020 | northsidewoman.com | 5

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HER STYLE

Fall in love again with your closet and wardrobe

By LORI WYNNE Contributing Writer

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o you have a closet full of clothes, yet feel like you have nothing to wear? Is your current clothing closet more of a museum of past lifestyles or sizes? If so, it’s time to reclaim that space. Your closet is for current clothing, shoes and accessories only. It is not a storage space for linens, board games, old VHS tapes or even your luggage. Here are a few tips to rekindle the love for your closet and wardrobe.

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Start by hauling everything out of your closet, down to the bare walls.

When emptying your closet, it is natural to discover those articles of clothing, shoes or accessories that have overstayed their welcome. Thank them for their service, and then banish them from your closet. Donate, throw-out or consign anything that hasn’t fit in more than a year. Do not be tempted to keep “skinny” or “fat” clothes. Only keep what you love and what fits you and your lifestyle now.

While culling, you may find a favorite classic or a brand new piece you totally forgot you purchased.

This is a great time to add a fresh coat of paint to your closet walls.

Color is up to you, but remember, whatever color you choose will cast a slight glow over everything.

White, cream or blush are some safe palettes to consider. Black, blue or green may skew the true color of your clothes and make it harder to find complementary pieces when creating outfits.

If you are fortunate enough to have a walk-in closet with a window, it is a great source of natural light, but use a shade or an opaque film on the glass to protect your clothing from fading in direct sunlight exposure.

Update your lighting with a small chandelier. It’s functional and adds a bit of charm. Choose warm, soft-light bulbs to showcase your wardrobe.

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closet, so there won’t be any color confusion when pulling together outfits. Add small track lighting that can be focused on the dark corners of your closet. If you are not able to add hardwired lighting, use magnetic or peel-and-stick light bars or puck lighting that lights up when pressed.

There are inexpensive batteryoperated lighting choices that are motion-activated, so they turn on when you step into the dark recesses of your closet.

If possible, install a retractable valet rod. It creates valuable space for hanging the next day’s outfit, or a weekend getaway wardrobe. These rods are inexpensive, easy to install and so useable.

A full-length mirror is a must. Hang it on the wall or door of the closet.

It’s essential for helping you see the overall effect of your ensemble. The mirrors are inexpensive, can create the optical illusion of a larger space and reflect light into the room.

Add fresh organizational tools. This is the year you get your shoes off of the floor and into clear plastic shoeboxes that will display them and keep them dust-free. Treat your tall boots to the same service. They will last longer and be ready for you when the cold arrives again. Create eye-pleasing continuity by using matching clothes hangers. Plastic tube hangers are great for hanging pants and jeans.

Clear plastic hangers with metal swivel heads are sturdy and will not stretch out your sweaters, T-shirts or dresses. Wooden hangers are great for men’s heavier clothing.

Once the closet has been updated, turn your attention to the clothing, shoes and accessories that remain. Hang them in order of category (like tops, bottoms and dresses).

Then organize each category according to color. This is a great way to know if you have an overabundance of something, such as black T-shirts. If you have room in your closet, hang the current season’s clothing closer to the front of the closet. Store off-season clothing in tubs,

or in another closet in the house. Store them with cedar to keep the bugs at bay.

Create new outfits by shopping your current clothes collection with these tips: • Look for secondary colors in prints that can be paired with solids in that same color. For example, a navy blouse with a floral pattern of burgundy, orange and red can be paired with bottoms or jackets in those secondary colors.

• Black-and-white patterned fabric and animal prints are considered neutrals and can be paired with bright or rich solid colors. For example, a blackand-white pencil skirt would look great with a bright pink sweater. A cheetah-patterned blouse pairs well with burgundy pants.

• Remember the secret of threes.

Adding a third piece to an outfit creates cohesion. Add a jacket, scarf or statement necklace to give new life to jeans and a T-shirt. Or wear three of something in the same color to pull an outfit together. For example, flats, a scarf and a bangle in the same color will add cohesion to a simple sheath dress.

Final tip: It’s OK to have some empty hangers or space on the rod. Having fewer clothes makes dressing every morning less stressful. It’s one less decision you will have to make. Knowing that you look good in every piece gives you confidence. ■

As a personal wardrobe consultant and owner of Alpharetta based Fashion With Flair, Lori Wynne helps people look their best. Connect with her at fashionwithflair.com. february2020 | northsidewoman.com | 7

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HER VIEW

Simply Delicious True Food Kitchen

2140 Avalon Blvd., Alpharetta, GA 30009

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ocated in Avalon Center, True Food Kitchen makes every ingredient matter — and their winter menu is no exception.

Based on the philosophy that food should make you feel better, not worse, True Food Kitchen serves up a unique dining experience — one that is dedicated to conscious nutrition without sacrificing flavor.

Northside Woman recently stopped by to sample the new benefit-rich items that True Food Kitchen is offering this season.

Justin Rusch, assistant general manager, took time out of his busy day to chat with us about the restaurant’s philosophy. He also recommended a few of his winter favorites for us to try.

To start, we sampled two craft cocktails, the Causemo, a blend of organic vodka, prickly pear and lime, and the Pom Collins, a blend of lemon-infused vodka, pomegranate and organic aloe liqueur. Both were very refreshing and focused on flavor with quality ingredients.

We balanced the cocktails with a Fig and Gorgonzola Flatbread appetizer. I love figs, and the combination of fig, gorgonzola, garlic purée, caramelized onion and herbs was light and flavorful — a superb starter for our meal.

Next, we had the Creamy Tomato Soup, made with organic tomato, fennel and coconut cream, and the Mediterranean Salad, prepared with quinoa, Persian cucumber, olive, peppadew, organic tomato, green bean, feta, almond and oregano vinaigrette. Both were excellent. In fact, I would return just to eat these items again. The unique addition to the salad of quinoa and fresh oregano vinaigrette was perfect. (You can also add a protein to the salad, if desired.)

The soup and salad were so satisfying that we could have easily stopped there, but we were excited to try the chef’s winter entrees. I chose the Winter Immunity Bowl, prepared with lion’s mane mushroom, farro, quinoa, carrot, broccolini, garbanzo bean, edamame, organic kale and garlic broth. My husband opted for the Thai Coconut Sea Bass, prepared with coconut turmeric broth, shiitake mushroom, bok choy, green bean, rainbow carrot and quinoa brown rice. The fresh ingredients in each dish were bursting with flavor, and Rusch’s recommendation of the Rhône Blend Perrin "Nature" (Rhône Valley, France) was a wonderful complement to our meal.

The service and atmosphere were also outstanding. Jasmine, our server, was attentive and knowledgable about the new menu. She made our experience at the restaurant excellent, and we are looking forward to returning. Definitely check it out if you are in the area! ■ — Suzanne Pacey, Publisher

PHOTOS BY SUZANNE PACEY

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15 Years of Roswell Reads

GOOD BOOKS

A Q&A with author Kim Michele Richardson

By KATHY DES JARDINS CIOFFI Contributing Writer

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or its 15th anniversary title, Roswell Reads, the annual community literary initiative sponsored in part by local libraries, made a topical selection. “The Book Woman of Troublesome Creek,”

by Kim Michele Richardson, is a novel concerning a real library program begun in rural Appalachian Kentucky during the Great Depression.

From her home in the Bluegrass State, Richardson discussed the Pack Horse Library Project of the 1930s and ’40s, as well as her book’s other nonfiction inspiration — the Blue People of Kentucky. Commonly called Blues, the blue people of Kentucky were real people in eastern Kentucky — specifically in the area of Troublesome Creek — who were carriers of a genetic trait that gives sufferers blue-tinged skin.

These will be among the topics Richardson will address during the Roswell Reads writing workshop March 13 and literary luncheon March 14. Details for both can be found at forl.net/ roswell-reads.

“The Book Woman of Troublesome Creek” is your fourth novel and fifth book. All five titles, including your bestselling memoir, “The Unbreakable Child,” are set in your home state of Kentucky. What has such geographic literary focus taught you about writing, as well as about Kentucky?

Kentuckians are very complex and proud, and the land is brutal and beautiful — full of folklore, mysteries, secrets and very rich history to draw on. I have a great love for my people, so it’s a joy to tell their stories as if I’m sitting across my kitchen table telling it to you. My biggest focus when writing is to present the stories and people honestly. This has been my greatest privilege. And there’s not a day that goes by when I don’t feel a tremendous honor for the opportunity to finally introduce these fierce, female pack horse librarians, and the blue people from my home state of Kentucky.

The sponsors of Roswell Reads, which is celebrating its 15th year, include the Fulton County Library system, Roswell’s two libraries and friends groups at both libraries.

Undoubtedly, your audiences will be filled with library workers and/or lovers. What about the Pack Horse Library Project remains relevant nearly 100 years later?

I grew up under the grinding heels of poverty, spending my first decade in a rural Kentucky orphanage and then on

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Author Kim Michele Richardson.

to foster care, and beyond, to finding myself homeless at age 14. As a foster child, I remember going to my first library one lonely summer and checking out a book. The librarian sized me up and then quietly said, “Only one? You look smarter than a one-book read, and I bet we can find you more than just one.” She reached under her counter, snapped open a folded, brown paper sack, handed it to me and then marched me over to shelves filled with glorious books. I was shocked that I could even get more than one book, much less a bag full of precious books, and I was moved by her compassion, kindness and wisdom. Librarians are lifelines for so many, giving us powerful resources to help us become empowered.

While your earlier works have all won awards and praise, “The Book Woman of Troublesome Creek” has triggered a cascade of honors, including being named one of Oprah’s Buzziest Books for May 2019. During your many promotional events throughout the South and beyond, what about the novel seems to resonate so with readers?

The strong resonation with many seems to be that poverty and marginalization are not so much economics or politics or societal issues as much as human issues, which are best grappled with by reaching deep into the lives of those suffering them. And although I know a single book won’t change the world, if I’ve dropped seeds of courage, empathy and kindness into this sometimes tumultuous and charged world as we know it today, that’s all I could ever hope.

Despite the most obvious difference between you and your protagonist — Cussy is a Blue — are there similarities?

I can relate to marginalized people and have much empathy for Cussy and her family and the people of eastern Kentucky — anyone who has faced or faces prejudices and hardship. It’s easy to feel pain deeply, particularly if you’ve gone through hardships in your own life.

Have you started your next book? If so, what can you tell us about it?

I’m into research and working on something that’s too early to reveal, but I can say that it is again set in Kentucky and will be unique, and have an intriguing and very colorful cast of characters. ■

Roswell Reads

GOOD BOOKS

Anniversary features ‘rewind’ of powerhouse authors on video

By KATHY DES JARDINS CIOFFI In 2005, Roswell resident Ann Siebert had an idea for a One City-One Read program like others across the country. She called Roswell City Hall. Representatives from the city’s public library and Friends of the Roswell Library met, and Siebert was soon a member of the first Roswell Reads steering committee.

Fifteen years later, Roswell Reads is still promoting the value of reading, literacy and lifelong learning through the shared community-wide experience of reading and discussing a common book.

The group’s selection this year, “The Book Woman of Troublesome Creek,” by Kim Michele Richardson, will be the subject of a host of events beginning this month and culminating March 14 with the annual Roswell Reads literary luncheon.

To commemorate 15 years of celebrating books and their authors, the group also has planned additional Roswell Reads Rewind activities. Starting Feb. 15, encore video presentations will spotlight the program’s two most recent authors — journalist and nonfiction writer Rick Bragg, and bestselling debut novelist Delia Owens. For details on all Roswell Reads activities, go to forl. net/roswell-reads.

Author Delia Owens.

“Every year, Roswell Reads raises the bar on our Community Reads program,” said Marilyn Baron, Roswell Reads chair and steering committee member since 2014.

“Last year, we featured Pulitzer Prizewinning author Rick Bragg and a 600-person sellout crowd for Delia Owens, whose book, ‘Where The Crawdads Sing,’ was named Bestselling Print Book of 2019 by Publisher’s Weekly. We feature books with a Southern connection and programs from writing workshops and book discussions to family and community programs related to the book theme, culminating in our annual literary luncheon.

“Roswell Reads literally offers something for everyone,” Baron said.

Deanna Smith, 2019 chair and five-year member, agreed.

“One of my favorite moments was in 2018, when we hosted a reception for Rebecca Burns, author of ‘Burial for a King,’” Smith said. “Someone asked if we remembered where we were on that day, when the assassination of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. was announced. People went around the room, telling emotional stories about getting the awful news. One woman had actually participated in the funeral march.”

During that year’s sellout bus trip to Atlanta’s MLK memorial, Smith said nearly all the ticket holders were first-time visitors, including several lifelong area residents.

Author RIck Bragg.

“I was so glad that Roswell Reads and the city of Roswell were able to work together to give residents a live experience to accompany the book-reading experience,” Smith said. “That year, we really made the book come alive.”

The shared reading experience helps build and bind the community together, said Louise “Lu” Conti, former longtime Roswell Library branch manager and founding member of Roswell Reads.

“Roswell Reads has brought the reading public in Roswell and North Fulton together to hear an author speak about a book they have all read and many have discussed in their book groups,” Conti said.

“It is a community-building event.”

Judy Stanton, two-time chair, former cochair and member since 2013, concurred.

“Sharing the love of reading and the appreciation of gifted authors at Roswell Reads events is nothing short of magical,” Stanton said.

“In a room filled with people of all ages and cultures, whose religious, political and social beliefs you may not share, you realize what you do have in common: deeply emotional and empathetic feelings for people who face very real challenges in the brilliant novels and memoirs selected for Roswell Reads,” she said.

For the past 15 years, those titles have included: • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •

2020 -“The Book Woman of Troublesome Creek” by Kim Michele Richardson 2019 - Any book by Rick Bragg in March; “Where the Crawdads Sing”

by Delia Owens in September 2018 - “Burial for a King” by Rebecca Burns 2017 -“The Underdogs” by Melissa Fay Greene 2016 -“What Stands in a Storm” by Kim Cross 2015 - “The Distance Between Us” by Reyna Grande 2014 - “Someone Else's Love Story”

by Joshilyn Jackson 2013 - “Sweeping Up Glass” by Carolyn Wall 2012 -“Crooked Letter, Crooked Letter” by Tom Franklin 2011 - “My Name Is Mary Sutter” by Robin Oliveira 2010 - “Outcasts United: A Refugee Soccer Team, an American Town” by Warren St. John 2009 -“Them” by Nathan McCall 2008 - “The Memory Keeper's Daughter” by Kim Edwards 2007 -“The Valley of Light” by Terry Kay 2006 -“Rocket Boys” by Homer Hickam

Contributing journalist Kathy Des Jardins Cioffi, owner of Johns Creek’s KRC Communications. Connect with her at krccom.com. february2020 | northsidewoman.com | 11

HER GUIDE

Take a winter break weekend adventure

By CHARMAINE JACKSON Contributing Writer

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ith metro area students’ winter break approaching for the Presidents Day holiday Monday, Feb. 17, it is a great chance for families to jump in the car for a three-day weekend adventure.

This road map for fun highlights unique and interesting places to see right here in Georgia, and offers opportunities to pick and choose what works best for you.

Start your road trip on Saturday by heading southwest about 90 miles from Atlanta to the beautiful town of La Grange. There are many attractions to see there, including Callaway Resort and Gardens, Hills and Dales Estate and the Biblical History Center, an archaeological museum where you can explore what daily life was like for people in ancient times. You can experience sitting in a goat-hair tent, learn about customs and do an archaeological dig.

When you get hungry, head over to Charlie Joseph’s, home of the “world’s best hot dogs” since 1920. The restaurant provides a familyfriendly atmosphere, and the menu includes hot dogs, hamburgers, sandwiches and soups.

Next stop is Columbus, to see one of the most unique museums in the world — the Lunch Box Museum. The museum is home to more than 3,500 metal lunch boxes, including rare and vintage boxes with TV and superhero characters in this zany collection.

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For specific details and schedules, check out these websites: • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •

Biblical History Center – www.biblicalhistorycenter.com Callaway Resort and Gardens – www.callawaygardens.com Hills and Dales Estate – www.hillsanddales.org Charlie Joseph’s Restaurant –charliejosephs.net Pasaquan Art Site – pasaquan.columbusstate.edu The Lunch Box Museum – www.therivermarketantiques.com/,%20www.thelunchboxmuseum.com Jimmy Carter National Historic Site – www.nps.gov/jica Jimmy Carter Peanut of Plains statue – 148 Ga. 45, Plains, GA 31780 (GPS for directions) Plain Peanuts Store – www.plainpeanuts.com, 128 Main St., Plains GA 31780 Best Western Windsor Hotel – www.bestwestern.com, 125 W. Lamar St., Americus, GA 31709 Providence Canyon State Park – www.gastateparks.org/ProvidenceCanyon Georgia Veterans State Park – www.gastateparks.org/GeorgiaVeterans, then click on LakeBlackshearResort.com SAM Shortline Excursion Train – www.SAMshortline.com Global Village and Discovery Center – www.habitat.org/about/global-village-discovery-center Georgia Rural Telephone Museum – www.grtm.org Little White House State Historic Site – www.gastateparks.org/LittleWhiteHouse/

and Africa. The art site was designed and built by self-taught Southern artist Eddie Martin and took him more than 30 years to complete.

Pasaquan is on the National Register of Historic Places and is managed by Columbus State University.

Jump back in the car and head to Plains, the birthplace and home of Jimmy Carter, our 39th and oldest living president, at 95 years old. Honor this former president on the holiday weekend by visiting the Jimmy Carter National Historic Site to learn about Carter’s boyhood farm, school, residence and the train depot that housed his campaign headquarters for the 1976 presidential election. Make sure to see the Jimmy Carter peanut statue nearby. Carter was a peanut farmer, and peanuts are still one of the biggest crops in Georgia today. At the Plain Peanuts Store, located in the Carter family’s

original peanut warehouse, you can try a local specialty — an ice-cold, delicious peanut butter ice cream. Take your time. Stroll Main Street.

Enjoy!

End your first day by driving about 10 miles from Plains to Americus, and check in at the Best Western Windsor Hotel for the evening and a good night’s rest. This Victorian-style hotel was built in 1893 and has gorgeous towers, turrets and an exquisite three-story open atrium lobby.

Get up early on Sunday and head about an hour west to see Providence Canyon State Park in Lumpkin. Providence Canyon is called Georgia’s “Little Grand Canyon” and is considered one of the state’s seven natural wonders. Its canyons and gullies are not natural formations, but were created by erosion from poor farming practices in the 1800s. Enjoy views from the rim of the canyon, view the museum

and visitors’ center and take a short walk and lots of photos of the canyons.

Pack a picnic lunch, snacks and water for your trip.

On your way back from Providence Canyon State Park, visit Jimmy Carter’s boyhood farm in Archery, then on to Plains, to see anything you missed the day before. Drive through Americus and on to Georgia’s Veterans State Park near Cordele (approximately 25 miles east of Americus) to see the Historic SAM Shortline excursion train. The 1949 vintage train runs on a weekly schedule from the Georgia Veterans State Park to Plains, making numerous stops along the way to learn all about Carter’s life and presidency. The total trip time is about seven hours, so plan a train ride for your next visit. After a fun day, enjoy a dinner in Americus.

Before you leave on Monday, visit the Global Village and Discovery Center in Americus, where the Habitat for Humanity International charity was started. Then, take a quick 12-mile drive east of town to Leslie to visit the Georgia Rural Telephone Museum, home to the largest collection of vintage phones and phone memorabilia in the world.

From Leslie, Warm Springs is about 90 miles away. In Warm Springs, you can visit the Little White House State Historic Site, the personal home retreat of another U.S. president, Franklin Delano Roosevelt. Tour our 32nd president’s home, as well as the museum, exhibits and grounds, and learn about Roosevelt’s life, legacy and challenges with polio.

Now, it’s time to head back for home. You’ll be home in just a few more hours with lots of fun memories and photos together. Your trip includes hands-on learning about two of our presidents over the Presidents Day holiday and a chance to enjoy some fun, zany and one-of-a-kind Georgia experiences. Happy travels! ■

HER GUIDE

As a tour operator and owner of GA Farm & Garden Tours, Inc., Charmaine Jackson creates unique and captivating tour experiences for your group. Connect with her at Charmaine@gafarmtours.com

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Hair color trends for 2020

HER BEAUTY

By LORI WYNNE Contributing Writer

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t’s widely known that more than 70 percent of women color their hair. A recent survey by lookfantastic.com revealed that women will spend on average $55,000 on hair care and treatments in a lifetime. Many women say that their hair color gives them confidence, and makes them feel younger. Some say they are more successful because of it. To look one’s personal best from the eyebrows up, consider the hair color trends for 2020.

Sabrine Pearson recently joined Aura Hair and Makeup Salon in Sandy Springs. Pearson has been a hair care professional for more than 30 years. She is passionate about hair color and shared what will be hot in 2020.

“It’s an interesting time for hair,” she said. “We are seeing a little bit of everything [speaking of hair color].

Ombre color used to be a thing. Now, we do more shadow roots. They last longer and are not so abrupt in color change.

It is softer, diffused tones graduating to soft, beachy ends, like a child’s hair in summer.”

In 2020, Pearson said to look for dimension and mixing in different tones.

“Very rich colors, no matter what the hue, are on trend,” she said. “Product is very important to me. Technology is always advancing how to get the best color and keep hair healthy. Eufora, Lanza and Pulp Riot are the brands I am using now that deliver great lasting color.”

For blondes

Interesting fact: A recent article from cafemom.com

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with scientific facts regarding blondes revealed only 2 percent of people in the world are natural blondes. (About one in 20 Americans are.) But that doesn't mean the color is not popular. One in three women dyes her locks light enough to be considered blonde.

What’s hot: Buttery pastel blondes are trending.

Another hot trend is rose-gold blondes. It creates dusty pastel tones. Creating dimension with the lowlights keeps blonde hair from looking like straw. Pearson adds highlights around the face to create a halo effect.

What’s not: The pale gray tone known as icy blondes.

“It’s out, because it’s very high maintenance,” said Pearson. “This year is about color and treatments that can last longer between appointments.”

For redheads

Interesting fact: Natural redheads never turn gray. As they age, their hair eventually turns white with gold tones.

What’s hot: More strawberry tones, copper and cooler reds. Orchard Red is a combination of auburn and copper undertones. It is a good mix for someone who would like to try being a redhead for 2020. It doesn’t wash out skin tones, but be prepared for more maintenance, because red tones tend to fade quickly.

What’s not: Solid all-over looking color without depth.

For brunettes

Interesting fact: Brunette can refer to black or brown hair. Black is the most common hair color on the earth, with brown hair coming in second. Brown hair is the coarsest and the thickest type of hair.

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“We are using color to lighten, instead of bleach,” said Pearson. “We start with highlights, add gloss and touch up every couple of months. We have seen a lot of the Chocolate Milk color, which is light brown with baby highlights.”

What’s not: Chunky highlights. The charcoal gray hair color that people were trying to do.

For avant-garde colors such as blue, the softer tones are in style for 2020.

“We do peekaboo highlights. They are only seen when the hair moves,” said Pearson.

To make the most of this year’s color, Pearson said it’s all about movement.

“The hair needs waves, curls or layers to really show off the multidimensional colors,” she said. “For 2020, updated classic haircuts are really hot. The traditional shag cut is updated with a blunt bang. Another very popular trend is the curtain bang. It is a longer bang that parts softly in the middle, sweeps to the temples to frame the face. It isn’t such a commitment.

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lanning a nursery is an exciting part of expecting a new baby. This is a space where as a parent, you spend a lot of time. Follow my tips on pulling together a nursery that you will love spending time in, even if it is at 2 a.m.

First, pick a theme that you want for the room. A theme doesn’t need to be something that you can get a full bedroom set from a big box store.

Picking something general, such as safari animals, or just knowing you want a feminine room is a great place to begin. Choosing a general idea of what you want the room to look like will help guide you through the planning and decorating process.

Next, you want to decide what you are going to do for the walls — paint or wallpaper? The most frequently asked question I receive is how to use a color without it taking over the room. Painting a whole room a single bold color, let’s say purple, is overpowering and limits the overall design of your space. Choose one wall as your accent, and paint any remaining walls a neutral color. An added bonus to doing just one wall as an accent is that when baby gets older and ready for a big-kid room, you will only have one wall to change. Another popular trend is to add wainscoting to the walls and wallpaper above. This makes a beautiful statement without overpowering the room, as the painted wainscoting works to break up the pattern.

After painting is complete, you will want to begin picking out furniture. When I am selecting furniture for a nursery, I tell new parents to find pieces that have the potential to grow with their child or that could be re-used in the future.

The three main furniture pieces any nursery needs are a crib, a dresser and a chair. A convertible crib in either a neutral color or wood tones will fit with any paints you have selected. If you plan on using a crib for more than one child in the future, find one in a neutral style as well.

Select a dresser that you can put a changing station on top of, so that you can use it after the diaper phase is complete. Choose a glider or rocking chair that is comfortable. Don’t be afraid to go to the store and try out as many as you need before picking one.

Finally, add some accessories to pull everything together, and you will have a nursery you love and where you will love to spend time! ■

As an Interior Designer and Owner of Peachtree Studios, Interior Design, Carolyn Kimbro creates spaces that are comfortable, personal, and interesting. Through a mix of old and new, a variation of textures, and small details, each space comes to life.

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ou think you would like a sectional, great let's look at your space and the sectionals functionality.” Many of my clients struggle in determining whether to place sofas, love seats, chairs or sectionals in their desired space. The challenge can become overwhelming but doesn't have to be with the assistance of a designer.

The first question to ask your self is how will my selection best fit the space, which of the pieces will hug the walls leaving the others to float in the room. Sectionals are a great way to comfortably seat many people and can be a great option for family recreation rooms. A sectional can be upholstered in a variety of durable fabrics and leathers. There are many configurations and style options available, allowing you to choose your cushion comfort level, select pillows, arms and legs that best meet your preferences. Measuring your space is crucial before purchasing. You may believe that the sectional you have seen on the showroom floor is perfect for your area, however they can be deceiving, and your room may not accommodate the configuration. It is important be sure that you consider table, ottoman and

lighting options before making your decision.

Some rooms are perfect for the placement of two sofas and I encourage clients to do this rather than using a sofa with a love seat.

Sofas are available in various lengths, and can be arranged to fit the room comfortably, keep in mind that there is little difference in cost between purchasing be a sofa and a love seat. The sofas can be placed across from one another with a large cocktail table or ottoman placed between them, allowing for chairs to be added to one or both sides. If the distance between the sofas needs to be extended to accommodate the chairs two cocktail tables will create an elegant look affording great functionality. You may like the ability to rearrange your furniture in the same space, the sofas can easily be placed at a right angle and the chairs opposite one sofa or angle.

Let's talk chairs. One mistake that is often made in the selection process is choosing a chair that is not in portion or does not complement the style of the sofa or sectional.

There are chairs designed for conversation, and those that are better suited for lounging, once this choice is made the options are vast.

A chair with an ottoman serves well for conversation and comfort also affording extra seating when needed. Recliners are options that when chosen in the right style and size can be welcomed additions. Choosing fabrics and leathers are something that a designer can assist you with insuring that they compliment your taste and style. Take the struggle out of your selection, whether choosing sectionals, sofas, love seats, or chairs keep an open mind through the process there are many great options! ■

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n Dec. 19, 2019 the U.S. Senate passed the most sweeping retirement bill since the Pension Protection Act of 2006. The new SECURE Act, which stands for “Setting Every Community Up for Retirement Enhancement,” made big changes to assist in the ever-changing landscape of retirement planning in the United States today. Below is a list of some of the main changes of which you should be aware: • RMDs are changing: As of Jan. 1, the age at which you need to take required minimum distributions (RMDs) from your traditional retirement accounts increases from age 70.5 to age 72.

These distributions guarantee the tax money to the government that you have been deferring since making your contributions years earlier. If you have already started taking your required minimum distributions or if you turned 70.5 in 2019, you will still need to take your distributions this year. However, if you are under age 70.5, you have a bit longer before starting your withdrawals.

• Inherited IRAs: This is one of the biggest rule changes to which you need to pay attention. When you inherit an IRA, you are required to start taking minimum distributions from that account. Before the SECURE Act changes, you were able to calculate the distributions over your entire lifetime, which means if you are relatively young, the IRA could stay invested for decades before being fully liquidated. With the new changes, most beneficiaries will have to withdraw all distributions from the inherited accounts and pay taxes on it within 10 years.

Exceptions are made for certain beneficiaries, including spouses.

This is an especially important consideration if you think you will be in a high tax bracket when you inherit the account.

• Penalty-free IRA withdrawals for a new child: If you have a baby on the way or if you are going to adopt a child, the new rules will allow you to take up to $5,000 following the event without paying the usual 10 percent penalty for early withdrawals. You will still need to pay income tax on the distribution unless you pay the funds back, and each spouse is eligible for this $5,000 withdrawal in the same year. Keep in mind, withdrawing funds from retirement accounts will reduce the money available in retirement.

• 529 payments: Funds remaining in 529 college savings plans after a student graduates can now be used to pay up to $10,000 in student debt over the course of the student’s lifetime. This could significantly draw down your total balance due toward student loans after graduation.

As always, we at oXYGen Financial are here to help you navigate these big changes and help your family use these changes to your advantage. ■

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Multiple partners — not cheating?

By ELAINE WILCO Contributing Writer

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n an earlier article, we considered whether a relationship outside marriage can be considered “cheating” if there isn’t any sexual contact. We concluded that emotionally intimate relationships are a betrayal if a non-spousal relationship includes sharing intimacies that a spouse believes are reserved for the couple. So how can having sex with other people not be considered cheating?

“You should behave in such a way that your actions don’t cause harm,” said Dossie Easton, co-author of “The Ethical Slut,” first published more than 20 years ago and recently updated for a third edition. Easton describes what is sometimes called “consensual non-monogamy,” open marriage or polyamory. This can include partners having sexual encounters with people other than their primary partner, together or separately; one or both partners in an on-going loving relationship with more than one person; or some other variation.

While many people will find this kind of marriage objectionable on personal, religious or moral grounds, some couples find this to be a workable and rewarding lifestyle. It’s important to note that couples who are happy and successfully non-monogamous seldom have freewheeling, anything-goes kind of arrangements. This kind of relationship requires frank communication and detailed agreements equally acceptable to all participants.

In order to not cause harm to any individual or relationship, honesty, openness and commitment are essential. Bottom line? In life as in card games, it’s not cheating if you and your partner agree on the rules. ■ Elaine Wilco is a licensed professional counselor with over 20 years of experience. She maintains a private practice in Alpharetta focused on helping those with intimacy issues.

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Two knee-stretching hikes for spring

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By STEVE HUDSON Contributing Writer

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ace it: Some of us are not getting any younger.

Maybe that’s why, when we think of hiking, we so often think of trails that aren’t too long or too steep or too taxing.

There’s nothing wrong with that.

“You bet there’s nothing wrong with that,” my knees usually tell me. “There’s nothing wrong with that at all!”

But sometimes, even my knees get tired of taking the easy way. Sometimes they stir, perhaps nudged by the notion that there’s a whole lot more world to see than just the part that’s accessed by level trails.

That’s when they whisper: “Hey! Think you might be able to find something a little .. more … challenging for us to do?”

Well, OK. Because it’s soon to be spring, and spring means hiking time, and because the knees have asked, here are a couple of hikes to add to your get-outside bucket list.

I guarantee they’ll challenge you and the knees too — but in a good way that keeps you coming back for more.

Blood Mountain Loop

Type of hike: Approach/loop/exit Length: A bit more than 6 miles total With an elevation of 4,459 feet, Blood Mountain boasts the highest summit on the Georgia portion of the Appalachian Trail. You can get there by foot, too, thanks to the Blood Mountain Loop.

There are many ways to hike to the Blood Mountain summit, but one of the most popular is the one described here. It’s a classic approach-then-loop-then-exit sort of hiking experience, and it offers everything from shady forest to rocky outcrops and spectacular views. It’s a hike I think you’ll enjoy. And it has more than enough steep and challenging trail to capture the attention of even the most jaded knees.

This hike starts at the trailhead at Neels Gap, northeast of Dahlonega on U.S. 19. From the trailhead, follow the Byron Herbert Reece Trail to the point where

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that trail dead-ends into the Appalachian Trail at Flatrock Gap (about 0.7 miles). There, turn right and continue on the Appalachian Trail, heading west, for about a mile-and-ahalf (and just over 1,000 feet vertically) until you reach the Blood Mountain summit.

Even the most rudimentary geometry skills will confirm that it’s a pretty good ascent.

At the summit, you can call it a day and backtrack to return to your car. However, to continue on the loop route, remain on the Appalachian Trail. You’ll pass several intersections with other trails before coming to the Freeman Trail intersection (at about the 3.5 mile point).

When you do, turn left on the Freeman Trail.

The Freeman Trail carries you east, following the southern flank of Blood Mountain. Eventually, about 5.3 miles into the hike, it intersects the Appalachian Trail and Byron Reece Trail. At that point, turn right and stay on the Byron Reece Trail to backtrack and return to where you started.

When hiking in the mountains, be aware that your pace may be a bit slower than you’d expect. That means that you may need more time to hike any given distance.

Factor that into your planning to be sure that you have enough time to complete your hike safely and get back to your starting point before dark.

As you hike, be aware that there are several intersecting trails along this route. Make sure that you stay on the correct trail.

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Conasauga River Trail

Type of hike: In-and-out, starting at the trailhead at Betty Gap Length: Up to you The Blood Mountain Loop, as you might expect, is mostly up in the mountains. For a totally different experience, how about a trail that goes down along a river instead?

If that sounds appealing, consider the Conasauga River Trail, a footpath that takes you along one of the most spectacularly scenic mountain rivers you’ll ever see.

And it’s true. From one perspective, this is just a nice trail along a scenic river. But then you realize something significant: as it continues along, this trail likes to cross the river.

That’s where it really starts to get interesting.

Sure enough, on the Conasauga River Trail, fords are frequent and unavoidable.

For example, there are 18 of ‘em between the trailhead at Betty Gap and the popular camping area at an old homesite known as Bray Field. Beyond that point, there are 20 more fords to deal with before you get to the far end of the trail.

Will you get wet? You bet you will — every time you make one of those fords.

About the fords: They’re typically marked by blazes on both sides of the river, but the blazes can be tricky to spot and may be downstream of where you’d think. Look carefully before plunging in.

In any case, just remember that you’re crossing a river and at the bottom are wet, slippery rocks. You may fall. You may get soaked.

During the summer, flows probably won’t be too high and, barring recent rain, most of the fords will be fairly straightforward. But in

the winter and spring — or at any time of year if the rains come — the river crossings on this trail can present you with fast, cold, thighdeep or more waters. Trying to cross under such conditions can be dangerous. Don’t take chances!

That also applies if the river is low, but rain is in the forecast, because the river can rise quickly with even a modest amount of precipitation. Sudden water, created by a rain event somewhere upstream, can make the Conasauga uncrossable and might leave you stranded in the wilderness on the wrong side of a raging maelstrom. That’s nothing to fool with. If conditions aren’t good, or if you think there’s even a chance that they might become bad, save this hike for another day and find a different trail instead.

But let’s assume that conditions are good. What’s the best way to explore this trail? Experienced hikers sometimes hike its entire length, perhaps camping overnight at Bray Field. There are trailheads at the trail’s northwest end (off FS-17B) and at its southeast end (at Betty Gap on FS-64).

However, many first-timers prefer to start at the Betty Gap trailhead. From there, you can hike downstream (it’s steep-going for the first quarter-mile or so, but then becomes surprisingly level) and continue as far as you want to go.

In that case, how long will your hike be?

Think of it in terms of river fords. Two fords?

Six fords? Ten fords or more? That’s up to you.

It’s an in-and-out hike, after all, and you can turn around and call it a day anytime you wish.

When hiking such a trail, it’s important to gear-up accordingly. You’ll want footwear that works for you when wet, and as it’s not uncommon to stumble while fording and end up in the water, you’ll also want to have a change of clothes waiting for you in the car.

When crossing the river, note that the trail may not necessarily go straight across the river. Blazes, if you can spot them, will help you locate the far side of the trail. Bear in mind that it may be downstream a bit.

Avoid the temptation to cross in deep or fast water. Experienced river-forders prefer gravelly shallows. Deeper and/or faster water exerts a surprising amount of force, and a crystal-clear flow like the Conasauga can be much harder to handle than you’d think from simply looking at it.

And that brings us to the matter of a hiking staff, which can really be your best friend on a trail like this one. The extra stability that your staff provides is a great confidence booster when you’re crossing any stream. I highly recommend that you acquire and use a good one.

Finally, remember that the return portion of your hike will take at least as long as the in-bound leg did. In fact, it’ll probably take longer, because by that point you may be a little tired. Leave yourself plenty of time, so you don’t get caught on the trail after dark.

Crossing rivers gets a little creepy once the sun goes down. Don’t ask me how I know.

Later on, once you become familiar with this trail, you may want to carry your gear and try that overnighter. That can be a lot of fun if you know what you’re doing. At first, though, an in-and-out hike is a great way to get your feet wet on the Conasauga Trail — in more ways than one! ■ Before setting out on hikes like these, it’s always a good idea to pick up a good map and study it to understand where you’re going and how you’re getting there. A satellite-based GPS unit can help you, too, by tracking your progress as you go. In any case, always let someone know where you’re going and when you expect to be back. And hike with a buddy too. It’s safer and more fun.

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WOMAN IN ART

Artist spreads joy through paintings

By JULIA GROCHOWSKI

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nspiration comes in many forms, and for Johns Creek artist Eileen Sirica Cardillo, it came in a dream.

In 2012, at age 49, Cardillo woke up with the name that would become her business for the next seven years: Joy to the WORD. That dream — and that name — drove Cardillo to create her custom, inspirational art business.

Today, Joy to the WORD spreads joy through Cardillo’s hand-created art, from paintings and pet portraits to signs and prints.

“It had been a challenging year, and I prayed that God would send me something I could do which might bring joy to others,” Cardillo said. “That day, I wasn’t sure what I was going to paint until my brush hit the canvas. I began creating inspirational pieces, which were the focus of my business initially.

Over the past seven years, my artwork has expanded in subject and style significantly, but the mission has remained the same: ‘to spread joy through uplifting, original and meaningful art.’”

Art has always been a part of Cardillo’s life.

Although she pursued a graphic design degree in college, she said she was unable to use it.

“Almost immediately after I graduated from the American University, computer graphics took over and my degree was antiquated, having learned to do everything by hand,” Cardillo said.

Determined to make it work, Cardillo turned to work as a muralist, calligrapher and freelance artist while raising her children with her husband in Michigan and Georgia.

It wasn’t until decades later that Joy to the WORD Custom and Inspirational Art was born, and it has only grown since then, Cardillo said.

Cardillo now paints meaningful signs, quotes and inspirational pieces, usually in acrylic. She also creates custom pet portraits.

Some of her favorite subjects include angels, sunflowers, landscapes, seascapes, sunrises and animals.

“I try to promote messages of love, peace, faith, strength, kindness and joy with my art and hopefully bring a few smiles to people along the way,” she said.

Cardillo’s work has taken her as far as Washington, D.C., where a special piece she created now hangs in honor of her late father John Sirica, the U.S. District Court judge who presided over the Watergate burglary trials in the early 1970s that ultimately implicated then President Richard Nixon’s administration in the crime and led to Nixon’s resignation.

“I will never forget what occurred on December of 2018,” Cardillo said. “I had the pleasure of painting ‘Honor,’ in memory and honor of my father John Sirica. Along with our family, we presented and donated the piece of art to the United States District Court in Washington, D.C., where it is hanging outside of his former chambers today.”

Giving back has always been a priority, Cardillo said.

She has used her success with Joy to the WORD to regularly give back to CURE Childhood Cancer, making approximately $11,000 in monetary donations to date to the nonprofit.

Cardillo has likewise donated her original artwork to a variety of nonprofits and schools in the Atlanta area to help with their fundraising efforts.

“Giving back to the community has been a highlight and privilege more than I can properly express,” Cardillo said. “I hope that Joy to the WORD will continue to bring joy to the clients and organizations we have been blessed to work with for many years to come …

How grateful I am to God for this mid-life gift.”

For more information about Cardillo, her works and her initiatives, visit joytothewordart. com. ■

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hen my grandfather was in elementary school, his left hand was slapped with a ruler until he learned to write right-handed. In my first dog training class as a fifth-grader, I was taught to knee my Great Dane puppy in the chest or step on his feet to stop him from jumping up. The benefits of education are inarguable, but fortunately, education theory and training techniques have evolved for both dogs and people.

Euthanasia for behavioral issues is the No. 1 cause of death in healthy dogs. Fifteen percent of pets are relinquished to shelters for unacceptable behavior. Half of those, or approximately 2 million animals per year, are euthanized. Preventing or managing these problems is critical for both human and animal well-being.

Training techniques that involve punishment and dominance theory are no longer recommended by the American Veterinary Society of Animal Behavior (avsab. org) or the American College of Veterinary Behaviorists (dacvb.org). These methods assume all canine misbehavior, including fear aggression, is rooted in a desire for a dog to dominate its human. Force and coercion (punishment) are used to establish the “alpha status” of the human to stop the undesirable behavior. The theory was proposed because in wolf packs, subordinate wolves defer to the alpha male and female in regard to resource access, like mating and food.

Applying this theory to dog-human interactions, however, presents a multitude of problems. After 15,000 years of selective breeding, dogs are genetically distinct and have very different social structures than wolves. Wild dogs either form loose associations, where non-related individuals come and go, or they live alone. Virtually all individuals mate, and there is no cooperative rearing of a single litter or truly cooperative hunting in packs. Even if dogs behaved like wolves socially, the basis of dog-human relationships is not based on competition for resources. Punishment, as a training tool, assures that your dog will associate you with an adverse event and damages bonding.

The underlying motivation and emotional state of the dog are not remediated when using punishment, and not all misbehavior is associated with resource access. Research has demonstrated that punishment can worsen aggression that is fear motivated and that it actually inhibits learning.

Instead, research supports the use of positive reinforcement, counter-conditioning and desensitization for dog training. These are the methods endorsed by veterinary organizations. The theory is that positive reinforcement leads to repetition of behavior; misbehaviors occur because we inadvertently reinforce them. If a behavior is ignored and not reinforced, it can be replaced by a new behavior we do reinforce. Dogs respond positively to things like food, desired objects and, I would argue, the emotional bond they feel with us. For additional information, some excellent references are “Perfect Puppy in 7

Days: How to Behave so Your Dog Behaves” by Dr. Sophia Yin and “Love is All You Need” by Jennifer Arnold, founder of Canine Assistants.

There are many nuances and applications, but this method is a reliable non-violent way to change behavior.

An example of this technique happens frequently when I see young puppies who jump on their owners to seek recognition and attention. The owner response is typically to verbalize, and in some way touch the puppy, which acts to reinforce the behavior. When a puppy like that jumps on me, I turn my back and stand quietly to remove reinforcement of the misbehavior. When the puppy sits, I reinforce with an immediate food treat and praise. If the puppy jumps again, we repeat the cycle. Generally within five to 10 minutes, the puppy has stopped jumping on me.

Establishing this behavior at home, of course, takes many more repetitions and consistent reinforcement. ■

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ron-deficiency anemia is a common condition in pregnancy, affecting approximately one in six women. Without iron, our bodies cannot produce the proper red blood cells that supply our tissues with oxygen. Because of the increasing demands for oxygen-rich blood to sustain a pregnancy, women are often found to be deficient, or anemic. Certain additional factors make a woman more susceptible to developing anemia, such as multiple gestation, short interval pregnancies, frequent vomiting, an iron-poor diet, and a heavy prepregnancy menstrual flow.

Women’s blood counts are often tested every trimester, as the demands for circulating red blood cells increase as the pregnancy progresses. Through a simple blood test, your provider can detect the amount of hemoglobin in your body. Hemoglobin is an iron-rich protein responsible for carrying oxygen throughout your body. When your hemoglobin levels are low, AKA anemia, your body doesn’t receive adequate oxygen to all of its tissues. Consequently, we can see adverse symptoms such as fatigue, weakness, racing heart, chest pain, shortness of breath, pale skin, headaches and dizziness. In addition, pregnancy outcomes can be affected, resulting in possible low birth weight, preterm birth, low iron stores in offspring, and increased susceptibility to infection.

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You can’t see it. But it’s there, waiting to strike again – as a rash called shingles.

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away. The pain can at times be debilitating. There is no cure. One only hopes it improves with time. Medications like gabapentin can help treat the symptoms, but such medications carry their own side-effects and problems.

The CDC recommends that most individuals fifty years or older receive two shots of the Shingrix vaccine two to six months apart.

Because protection from shingles is strongest only for the first five years after vaccination and most cases of shingles occur in those sixty and older, some physicians advocate getting vaccinated at age sixty or older instead of fifty. Dermatologists usually do not carry or administer the vaccine, so the exact age to be vaccinated should be discussed with your internist or family doctor as should any questions about whether re-vaccination is advisable after a number of years.

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Its Norwegian name is “helvetesild” which means “hell’s fire.” Many Norwegians are descendants of the Vikings, known to be a tough and stoic lot and if they call something “hell’s fire,” then it is worth avoiding!

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February Events Ongoing Events

Roswell will celebrate Black History Month with a series of unique and fun events for everyone. Roswell Roots is the largest and most comprehensive celebration of black history and culture in the state, including special exhibits, concerts, workshops, art, cooking demonstrations, storytelling and drama. To view the complete list of events, go to www.roswellgov.com.

School, 10945 Rogers Circle, Johns Creek. www.will-to-live.org/willsway5k20 Evening with Chopin: Gala and dancing 6 p.m. This annual gala celebrates the patrons of the Chopin Society of Atlanta, a nonprofit devoted to promoting appreciation, understanding and advancing performances of Fryderyk Chopin’s music. Buckhead Club, 3344 Peachtree Road NE, Suite 2600, Atlanta. www.chopinatlanta.org/index.html

Spotlight Exhibit: The Photography of Jim Alexander Through March 31. Jim Alexander is an awardwinning photographer who has spent more than 50 years refining what he calls the art of documentary photography. He has amassed a large collection of images of black culture and human rights photographs. Roswell Cultural Arts Center, 950 Forrest St., Roswell. www.jimalexanderphotography.com

FEBRUARY 4

Enchanted Woodland Trail Through Feb. 29. Fairies and gnomes have been busy building all new homes for Chattahoochee Nature Center’s Enchanted Woodland Trail.

Whimsical works line the trails – slow down as you search for the fairy houses made from tiny natural objects. Included with general admission. Chattahoochee Nature Center, 9135 Willeo Road, Roswell. www.chattnaturecenter.org

Fly High Max 5K 7:30 – 9:30 p.m. Come out to Blessed Trinity High School in Roswell and join the Max Gruver Foundation for a 5K to help end hazing.

Registration is $27. Blessed Trinity High School, 11320 Woodstock Road, Roswell. www.runsignup.com

FEBRUARY 1

Where There’s a Will There’s A Way 5K 8 a.m. The 5K was created by teenagers 10 years ago as part of the birth of The Will To Live Foundation, a nonprofit organization founded by kids to increase the will to live of teenagers and young adults everywhere. Registration starts at $20. Shakerag Park/River Trail Middle 36 | northsidewoman.com | february2020

Valentine’s Dinner cooking class 6:30 – 9:30 p.m. In this special, hands-on class, learn how to make Valentine’s cookies from scratch and decorate them. Complimentary wine is served with dinner, and a free mini-tour of Barrington Hall is included. $65 per person.

Barrington Hall, 535 Barrington Drive, Roswell. www.roswellgov.com

FEBRUARY 8

Walk with a Doc 10 a.m. The city of Johns Creek and Emory Johns Creek Hospital are encouraging Johns Creek residents to take a step toward better health with Walk with a Doc, a health program that brings doctors and patients together to walk. Every walk will feature a different health topic. Newtown Park, 3150 Old Alabama Road, Johns Creek. www.johnscreekga.gov

Roswell Roots: Arts Festival 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. Featuring local artists who highlight the black experience through their artwork. Join to in celebrate the continued exploration and expression of these artists and their creativity. Ann Jackson Gallery, 1101 Alpharetta St., Roswell. www.roswellroots.org Running club Mondays at 6 p.m. and Saturdays at 8 a.m., through May 16. Join Alpharetta’s free social running group. Be prepared to run between 2 – 4 miles each meeting. Meet at the Alpharetta Community Center, 175 Roswell St., Alpharetta. www.alpharetta.ga.us

FEBRUARY 9

‘Stories from the Soil’ 3 p.m. Roswell's Mack Brown Historic Marker Committee, in partnership with Fulton County Remembrance Coalition, presents a discussion and display of “Stories from the Soil,” a collection of soil collected from lynching sites across the region, including Roswell. A short documentary film recounting the story of one of these tragedies will also be screened. Roswell Library, 115 Norcross St., Roswell. www.roswellroots.org

FEBRUARY 11

Young adult Tuesday bocce ball 6:30 p.m. Anyone with a developmental disability looking to play bocce ball and socialize with peers is welcome to join this group. Newtown Park, 3150 Old Alabama Road, Johns Creek. www.johnscreekga.gov

FEBRUARY 15

‘The Women of Roswell: A Staged Reading’ 7 – 9 p.m. Three women confront the limits of their freedom as they forge a bond of friendship

6 p.m. Join for a piano recital of Chopin’s music. Kyung-Ah Kim has won numerous competition awards. As an artist-in-residence of the Fondation Bell’Arte, established by Maestro Nelson Delle-Vigne Fabbri, Elodie Vignon’s career as a soloist has taken her across Europe and the United States. Johns Creek United Methodist Church, 11180 Medlock Bridge Road, Johns Creek. www.chopinatlanta.org/index.html Roswell Roots: College and Greek fair 11 a.m. – 3 p.m. Interact with admission representatives from a wide range of higher education institutions, and connect with resource groups as well as Greek letter organizations. Opportunity to obtain free college admission counseling. East Roswell Park Recreation Center, 9000 Fouts Road, Roswell. www.roswellroots.org and struggle to find their own way home. Based on actual events, Robin Seidman Pullen’s play examines the story of mill workers in 1864 Roswell who were tried for treason for making confederate soldier uniforms. Roswell Cultural Arts Center, 950 Forrest St., Roswell. www.roswellgov.com

Open-hearth cooking and living history 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. Clarissa Clifton, living history interpreter and open-hearth cooking expert, will demonstrate open-hearth cooking using traditional 19th century Southern recipes. Free.

Smith Plantation, 935 Alpharetta St., Roswell. www.roswellroots.com

FEBRUARY 16

‘Tuck Everlasting’ Shows through March 7, times vary. In 1880, 10-year-old Winnie Foster, trapped by her strict family’s rules, runs away and discovers the Tuck family who, long ago, had accidentally drunk from a spring that gave them eternal life. Winnie promises to keep their dangerous secret, but a sinister stranger arrives, planning to steal the immortal water for himself. Tickets are $10. Georgia Ensemble Theatre, 950 Forrest St., Roswell. www.get.org

Telling Our Story: Groveway Community 3:30 p.m. Listen to the stories, lessons and words of wisdom from current and past residents discussing their experiences growing up in Roswell. Pleasant Hill Church, 725 Pleasant Hill St., Roswell. www.roswellroots.org

FEBRUARY 20

‘Leading Ladies’ Shows through March 8, times vary. From the writer of “Lend Me a Tenor,” and “A Comedy of Tenors,” Ken Ludwig, comes the story of two broke Shakespearean actors who plan to impersonate the nephews of a wealthy dowager, but suddenly discover the nephews are actually nieces. Georgia Ensemble Theatre, 950 Forrest St., Roswell. www.get.org Portia Tewogbade: Book reading and signing 7 p.m. Portia Tewogbade will read from her latest book, “Red Was the Midnight.”

Tewogbade is an award-winning author and former English teacher for Georgia Tech and Nigeria's Federal Government College in Kaduna. Roswell Cultural Arts Center, 950 Forrest St., Roswell. www.roswellroots.org

FEBRUARY 22

Elodie Vignon and Kyung-Ah Kim piano recital

Lawn care for spring and summer 7 – 8:30 p.m. February is the ideal time to plan to treat your lawn turf – before weeds germinate.

This free class will cover how cool and warmseason grasses differ and what they require, as well as soil testing, fertilizing, weed control, aerating and watering. Bill Johnson Community Activity Building, 10495 Woodstock Road, Roswell. www.roswellgov.com

FEBRUARY 29

Southern Soul Fixins: Soul food cook-off 3 – 6 p.m. Roswell Roots welcomes amateur, youth and professional cooks to compete in the Southern Soul Fixins cook-off. Come out and vote for your favorite dishes and enjoy live music and dance. Bill Johnson Community Activity Building, 10495 Woodstock Road, Roswell. www.roswellroots.org

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MARCH 1

'And Then They Came For Me: Remembering the World of Anne Frank’ A multi-media performance performed annually at Georgia Ensemble Theatre for 22 consecutive years. Two childhood friends of Anne Frank, Eva Schloss and Ed Silverberg, recount their stories via video as professional actors portray them on stage. Tickets are $10. Georgia Ensemble Theatre, 950 Forrest St., Roswell. www.get.org

MARCH 6

Autrey Mill Nature Preserve Feeding Friday 4:30 p.m. Guests get a hands-on opportunity to learn the husbandry techniques for Autrey Mill’s animals. This event is open to the public, and no registration is required. Feeding Fridays are scheduled on select Fridays, usually the first Friday of the month. Autrey Mill Nature Preserve and Heritage Center, 9770 Autrey Mill Road, Johns Creek. www.autreymill.org

MARCH 14

Autrey Mill Nature Preserve guided hikes 2 – 3 p.m. Expand your sense of wonder during these hikes, as groups loop around down to the creek to explore the natural environment at Autrey Mill. Hikes are open to all ages, but best suited to those who can easily walk a third of a mile. Autrey Mill Nature Preserve and Heritage Center, 9770 Autrey Mill Road, Johns Creek. www.autreymill.org

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