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Fountain of Youth Youthtopia Med Spa sparkles and shines in downtown Alpharetta

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Stay cool and stylish despite Atlanta’s warm autumn temps

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Georgia’s vineyards are ripe for fall tours, tastings

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SEPTEMBER FEATURES { 9 } HER BEAUTY Have you spotted this trend? Faux freckles are definitely in! { 10 } SHE GIVES BACK Through EF Exchange Year, Taryn Evans helps make this wide world one big family.

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{ 12 } GOOD BOOKS Author Delia Owens returns to her Georgia roots to discuss “Where the Crawdads Sing” for Roswell Reads. { 16 } HER STYLE It’s still warm outside. Give your fall wardrobe a Southern accent. { 24 } HER GUIDE Explore winemaking season in Georgia at these local wineries. { 20 } OUTDOOR WOMAN Ever heard of hiking “out loud?”

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Youthtopia owner Tracy Olson celebrates the anniversary of her medical spa’s relocation to downtown Alpharetta. Read more on page 6.

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Youthtopia Med Spa celebrates one year in downtown Alpharetta

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orthside women interested in Botox, dermal fillers, chemicals peels or facials don’t need to drive into Atlanta to see a plastic surgeon.

In the heart of downtown Alpharetta, Youthtopia Med Spa offers these services and more, including microneedling, PRP “vampire” treatments and weight loss treatments like CoolSculpting.

“Being a medical spa differs from being a day spa, because we’re overseen by a medical director,” Youthtopia owner Tracy Olson said. “We provide the same services a plastic surgeon or a dermatologist would provide without the surgery.”

Olson bought Youthtopia in 2014, leaving a successful career in banking to manage the medical spa, which at the time was located on Old Milton Parkway and had already been in business for seven years.

This month, Youthtopia will celebrate the one-year anniversary of its relocation to downtown Alpharetta.

“We’re a beautiful serene setting,” Olson said. “I got to design every inch of my space. We bought it as a dark shell. I got to pick out the drapes, the colors, the tile, the furniture, everything. It’s clinical and clean, but it is comforting.”

The med spa, now located at 34 Teasley St., is in an area the vendors have dubbed the “Garden Arts District.”

Olson said she is grateful for the support and the community offered by the neighboring businesses, and for the opportunities to connect with the residents who live above the shops.

“This is kind of a hip place to be,” Olson said. “I’m next door to Oya Yoga studio. These clients are health conscious, active and care how they look and feel and know that Youthtopia Med Spa services complement their overall health and youthful goals. Keeping your skin healthy is our overall goal.”

For several years, Youthtopia has been recognized

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as a winner of Appen Media’s “Best of North Atlanta” awards and they won Best Med Spa again this year. Olson attributes this success to her staff, who are above the industry average in training and experience.

Two of Olson’s four daughters also work at the spa. One daughter is on staff, and the other helps with reception in the summer, she said.

“We’re a bit of a family business,” Olson said. “[My daughters] are proud of me. I think it’s very good for them to see the work that goes into running a business - employees,

marketing and financial decisions; my girls appreciate my work ethic.”

Taking over Youthtopia required a leap of faith for her and her family, Olson said.

“Working in banking was a grind,” she said. “It was a good job, great pay, but it was a grind. When I left a great job to start my own business, it was a struggle at first, but I quickly saw positive results and knew I had made the right decision.”

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Join us in celebrating our one-year anniversary in our new downtown Alpharetta location, after 12 years in business. Call us or visit our website to learn about our upcoming saving specials and events and rediscover YOUth.

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HER BEAUTY

The faux freckle trend is spot on

By LORI WYNNE Contributing Writer

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f you were teased as a kid for having freckles, this makeup trend may blow your mind. Young adults and teens are actually applying faux freckles with a variety of makeup products to create the look that you have been trying to hide for years.

Why do natural freckles appear? Freckles are clusters of melanin-producing cells that appear on the skin when exposed to ultraviolet (UV) rays. Most commonly, they appear on the cheeks of the face, the nose, neck and shoulders. Every person’s freckles are different.

For some people, the freckles that appear in the summer will fade in the winter. For others, once freckles appear after initially being exposed to UV, they stay year-round.

Although freckles tend to appear on the skin of people with Celtic heritage (fair eyes and skin), many people can freckle when exposed to the sun. People of African, Asian, Hispanic or Mediterranean descent can also freckle.

After Meghan Markle unabashedly displayed her freckles on her wedding day, tattoo artists began receiving requests from wannabes to apply freckles permanently to their unspotted faces. Few have complied, offering temporary makeup solutions instead for this request. Some use henna tattoos to create the freckle trend without the long-term

commitment. Lighter and deeper tones of skin can do this.

As your summer tan begins to fade, you might consider the trend of applying faux freckles to your face to keep that sun-kissed look a little longer. This casual no-makeup, fresh look actually requires quite a bit of makeup to do correctly. Look up “faux freckles” on YouTube to see a variety of young men and women who offer lengthy tutorials outlining the multiple steps to create the fauxfreckled face.

Katrina Spence, a beauty advisor and stylist at Aura Hair and Makeup Salon in Alpharetta, offered some spot-on advice for anyone hoping to create a freckled glow.

“To get the sun-kissed glowing look, use bronzer on the edges of the forehead near the hairline and down to the temples and under the cheekbones,” Spence said. “Dapple highlighter on the bridge of the nose, upper cheekbones and lightly above the eyebrows.

Glossy lips and a light shimmer eyeshadow in the center of the eyelid add to the overall effect. Freckling products are placed over a layer of foundation, blush and highlighter. The faux freckles are a finishing touch to the entire look.”

Many products can achieve the spatter of freckles. Anything with a light brown or taupe color can work. Consider using slim eyebrow pencils, felt tip eyeliner or root touch-up spray used sparingly over the bridge of the nose

(practice on your forearm, first). Eyeshadow scraped from the pan with a spoolie brush and scattered lightly over the cheeks by tapping the brush is one suggested method.

Faux freckle products such as Freck OG are also available. This is typically a very small vial of light brown liquid with an ultra-slim applicator.

The most important tip, Spence said, is the use of your fingers to dab the color to soften the freckles. Do this immediately after the product is applied for lighter spots. Let the product sit for a minute if more pronounced freckles are desired. Keep dabbing around cheek and nose. The excess product on your fingertip is also imprinted on your skin in lighter shades.

“It doesn’t have to be perfect,” Spence said. “Natural freckles do not appear in perfectly matched constellations on each of the cheeks. They can be different sizes and shades. Place a few on the temples, tip of the nose, upper lip, anywhere freckles can show up on the face. Use setting spray or translucent powder to set the look.” ■

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. september2019 | northsidewoman.com | 9

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roadening children’s minds about different cultures is critical in today’s world and a goal for many parents. It prepares them for an increasingly diverse society, bolsters cultural intelligence, encourages them to respect differences and builds strong relationships within their communities and abroad.

Many local families are meeting that goal of broadening their children’s cultural experiences by opening their hearts and their homes to the world.

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attend high school and experience American culture for a full academic year. In exchange, the American hosts learn about the students’ countries and cultures.

This year, families in Fulton, DeKalb, Cherokee, Henry and Walker counties are hosting international students, said Taryn Evans, local coordinator for EF Exchange Year.

Evans helps families through the application process and with finding the right student-family match. She then serves as a liaison between the American host family and the family of their international student during the entire year.

“This year, I have 14 amazing exchange students currently in the program,” said Evans, who added that the criteria for a great host family includes three simple things … “love, patience and an adventurous spirit.”

“Host families can come in any form — from a single person, to a single parent; from the married couple with no children to

the married couple with children; or retired grandparents,” she said. “There isn’t a certain type that makes for a great host family. We are looking for households that can provide a loving and nurturing environment.”

In addition to providing a once-in-alifetime opportunity for the participant, Evans said sponsoring an exchange student connects children from both families with a new cultural experience; ultimately making them feel more connected to the world beyond both borders. Not only do exchange students share their cultural traditions, but host families also have the opportunity to recapture and share American traditions like Thanksgiving and Fourth of July celebrations, she said.

EF’s exchange students also enrich the community, including the high school the exchange student attends, she said. Those students participate in school activities like pep rallies, sports teams, school clubs, homecoming and prom. High schools like

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Phinney Marger with student David.

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ugh international exchange Sequoyah, Creekview and Etowah are working this year with EF Exchange Year to welcome and accommodate international students on their campuses.

To host a student, EF Exchange host parents must be at least 25 years old and complete an application. All members of the host family who are 17 years or older and living in the household must also pass a background check. The home must pass an inspection, which will assess the cleanliness of the home, verify the bedroom accommodations for the student and the participation readiness of all family members. Families must be willing to provide transportation to and from school and activities, as well as three meals a day and reasonable snacks.

Once the requirements are met for both the American hosts and their international families, communication between the two families begins before the students arrive in the United States. This enables both families

to get to know each other. EF Exchange Year students are required to speak English, so host families often communicate with the student’s non-English speaking family through the exchange student.

Ten days prior to meeting their American hosts, EF students will arrive in Pennsylvania or New York to attend a welcome camp.

“This part of the process allows students to adjust to the time differences before heading to their final home stay,” Evans said.

“I enjoy the airport greetings and seeing the students meet their American families.”

A year later, after living together and learning different cultures and traditions, exchange students often truly feel like a member of their American families. That relationship typically does not end at the departing gate of the airport. Host families and exchange families most often stay connected.

“About 75 percent of families maintain

the relationship,” Evans said. “Many students come back to visit their American families, or host families go visit exchange students and their families in their homeland.”

Evans knows this firsthand. She was not only an exchange student in Japan when she was 15, but also a host “sister” to four exchange students when she was in middle and high school.

“I’ve kept in contact with my host ‘sister’ for 25 years,” she said.

In addition, Evans has also been a host “mom” six times.

“International exchange is my passion,” she said. “I love it, and my five kids love it.” ■ EF Exchange Year is always looking for loving families. To learn more or to become a host family, visit the website efexchangeyear. org or contact Evans at 678-448-8631 or EvansFamilyInGa@aol.com. september2019 | northsidewoman.com | 11

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‘Where the Crawdads Sing’ author to speak at Roswell Reads event Sept. 22

By KATHY DES JARDINS CIOFFI

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month after its August 2018 release, “Where the Crawdads Sing” hit the New York Times bestseller list. By January, the debut novel by Delia Owens was at No. 1.

Seven months and more than three million total sales later, it was still there and is the top-selling book of 2019, so far. Reese Witherspoon is producing a film version, and the local response has been no less astounding.

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the one-city, one-read program knew interest would be keen. Deciding to nearly triple the number of tickets typically available for its author events, Roswell Reads chose the 600-seat Roswell Cultural Arts Center for Owens’s Sept. 22 appearance.

The event sold out in a week.

Owens, who grew up in rural Georgia in the 1950s and ’60s and received a zoology degree from the University of Georgia, is no stranger to literary achievement. She and her ex-husband, Mark Owens, wrote three nonfiction bestsellers about their twoplus decades as wildlife scientists in Africa.

In discussing her novel about

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a young girl abandoned in North Carolina’s coastal marshlands, Owens often mentions the loneliness and isolation she endured those years in Botswana and Zambia. Until recently, home was a remote corner of northern Idaho. But Owens has lately moved to North Carolina, where she took time to

grass and tidal pools reflecting the sun. And yet within the marsh, there are true swamps, which are darker places. I have seen that most people end up in a darker place at some time during their lives. “Where the Crawdads Sing” is about finding your way back from the darkness into the light.

After co-authoring three international bestsellers about your research and work in Africa, how would you compare writing fiction to nonfiction?

I found writing fiction to be liberating and exciting, after writing nonfiction for most of my life. Writing nonfiction is like riding your horse in a corral. You are constricted by the tall fences of facts. The storyline must be accurate; the timeline must be precise; the character descriptions must be real, because you are discussing an actual person. Then, writing fiction is like nudging your horse into a canter and riding through the gate across the meadow and into the mountains. You can write in any direction you want to go. The plot can be changed, the characters can be described however you choose. My imagination soared.

As with your protagonist, Kya, you spent much of your life in isolation. While Kya is abandoned in the marshes, you once spent seven years in the Kalahari Desert, one of only two people living in an area the size of Ireland. How did decades of solitude shape your fiction?

reflect on her blockbuster book and upcoming trip back to her Georgia roots.

“Where the Crawdads Sing” is set not too far from Thomasville, Georgia, where you grew up canoeing in nearby swamps with your mother.

What about the North Carolina marshes inspired a Georgia-born naturalist?

I chose the wild coastal marsh of North Carolina as the setting for “Where the Crawdads Sing” for both practical and poetic reasons. I felt it was very important to make this story of a young girl growing up mostly alone in a wild area to be believable. The coastal marsh has a temperate climate, and food such as oysters, mussels and fish are within reach for a young girl; so it was possible that Kya could survive.

This is especially true since she had the shack and some adults in the background. Also, I knew the coastal marsh of North Carolina, and it is better to write about an environment that you know.

For poetic and symbolic reasons, I chose the marsh because it is a place of light, with streams slipping through stretches of green

Yes, like Kya, I have spent a life of isolation and was lonely for many years. I studied wildlife in Africa for 23 years, mostly conducting research on the social behavior of mammals such as lions, brown hyenas and elephants. Among these tightly bonded groups, for example, a pride of lions is made up only of females. Observing the togetherness of lionesses reminded me how much I missed my girlfriends back home. I had lost touch with my troop.

It was while I was studying these social groups of wild mammals in Africa that I realized how much our behavior is like theirs, and became determined to write a novel that would explore this concept. Female humans have a strong genetic propensity to live in a strongly bonded group, so I wrote a novel that shows how isolation affects a young girl who is forced to grow up alone; who was rejected by villagers the same way strange lionesses are not accepted into the pride.

You will be joined in Roswell by childhood girlfriends — friendships that have been important your entire life. How much of your experience is reflected in Kya’s story?

One of the greatest joys of my life is that I still have a very tightly bonded group of girlfriends, whom I have known since second grade. They will be at the Roswell event. I have learned that this is rare. Many people, even in

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My experience of living years of isolation and loneliness inspired me to write Kya’s story. I wanted to explore how a woman is changed and how she could survive, even thrive in solitude.

You have mentioned starting your novel with the ending, an approach sure to fascinate aspiring authors. Do you have other writing advice or tips?

To me, the most important component of the writing process is to enjoy it, to love it.

Writing makes me content and pulls me into another world of adventure and exploration where the only ceiling is my own imagination.

Run with it, see where it goes. Surprises are everywhere. This does not mean that writing is easy. It is hard, stressful and sometimes infuriating. You have to be extremely determined.

Beyond a wildly popular story, what are the novel’s true-life lessons from the natural world you hope your readers embrace?

Nature shows us that we can accomplish much more than we think we can. In our past, we were hardy, physically and mentally strong, and capable of so much. We can draw on our inner strength to overcome more than we think possible. Kya learned from nature that we all have many innate capabilities.

As humans, we have a genetic propensity to live in a tightly bonded group, especially females, but we can draw on our strong genetic past to endure and thrive alone. Once we gain self-confidence, we are more likely to be accepted by others.

We can learn justice from nature, which is sometimes more fitting than the justice of man.

But as humans, we have to balance survival and justice with virtue.

Nature shows us that, unfortunately, discrimination and rejection are common and have deep-seated adverse effects on an individual. As humans, we can see these detrimental effects and should accept others, even if we believe they are different. We all lose when someone is rejected and bullied.

You’ve called your novel a “socio-biological thriller.” Will your next book be fiction or nonfiction, and how would you describe it?

I have started writing my next book, and it will follow the course of “Where the Crawdads Sing,” a novel that explores how much we can learn about human nature from nature. ■ Contributing journalist Kathy Des Jardins Cioffi, owner of Johns Creek’s KRC Communications.

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he can see it in the eyes of her granddaughter, Ulla. She saw it in the eyes of the girls of Kenya. Now, Roswell’s Michele Rickett sees the need to Michele Rickett, founder and be safe, to be free and to be equipped to CEO, She Is Safe uniquely contribute to the future in the eyes of all girls throughout the world.

As founder and chief executive officer of She Is Safe, Rickett is working to see that those girls’ needs are met.

“I often look at the world through the eyes of my 3-year-old granddaughter, Ulla,” Rickett said. “Her eyes sparkle with fun and promise. Ulla lives in a beautiful North Atlanta community. In her eyes, the world is a safe place to learn and grow, unlike the places where She Is Safe works – places where little girls have been kept out of school to work, marry or be sold.”

Founded 17 years ago, She Is Safe now works with women and girls in communities in eight countries to prevent their suffering and to rescue and restore those who are enslaved. In the United States, the nonprofit works to raise awareness about human trafficking and provide ways to keep children safe. It also raises up advocates who are informed voices.

Rickett’s work began when she saw abuse and slavery and couldn’t ignore them. Her combined experiences of her own rescue from childhood exploitation and the trafficking of girls she saw in Africa led to the birth of She Is Safe. In this past year alone, more than 20,000 lives throughout the world have been changed through a She Is Safe program of prevention, rescue or restoration.

The theme of Rickett’s life, “From Atlanta to the world,” is present in moments with her family in the Northside and as she keeps her eyes on the plight of women and girls in high-risk communities. This theme is also threaded through the upcoming She Is Safe Sponsored Gala – Free a Girl, Change the World – set for Friday, Oct. 11, at The Hotel at Avalon in Alpharetta. During the evening, Rickett will share the powerful ways that vulnerable girls have been changed forever through She Is Safe.

“It would be a special honor to have you join us,” Rickett said. “Even if you cannot attend the event, there are ways you can participate.”

Anyone can join in and change the world, right from their homes in North Atlanta, she said. The She Is Safe website, https://sheissafe.org/, provides current information on sex trafficking and abuse, along with ways you can be part of the solution.

For event tickets or more information about the gala, visit https:// sheissafe.home.qtego.net/ online, or call the She Is Safe office at 770-5521400 or toll-free at 877-552-1402.

“There is no one more vulnerable in the world than She is Safe Gala a little girl,” Rickett said.

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Get a jump on fall with these fashion tips

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By LORI WYNNE Contributing Writer

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client who has just relocated to the South after living in the West for many years recently asked me the following questions regarding what to wear this autumn.

Here are my answers to help her acclimate to the milder weather.

Q: What can I wear when it rains that looks professional, or at least cute?

A: Invest in a well-fitting trench coat (color is up to you). It will look professional over a suit or dress. Wear it open with the belt tied in the back for a more casual look with nice jeans and a blouse. While many Southern women love the tall rubber boots, for work I suggest a sleek mid-calf rain boot. Look on Amazon.com for wedge high-heel waterproof rain booties. They come in a variety of colors and patterns. These short boots can be worn with dresses or pants. For a fun twist, try the black and white polka-dot pattern. Don’t forget your umbrella! I suggest keeping a small compact umbrella in your car at all times. Take it with you if it looks like rain. Those Southern thunderstorms can arrive quickly.

Q: In autumn, I’m freezing in the morning and sweltering by afternoon. Besides carrying around a useless jacket, what can I wear?

A: In many parts of the country,

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autumn is a very short season. Embrace a sleek, long, thin cardigan (in a fall color) as your go-to outer layer. Perhaps a plum-colored duster-length cardigan.

Wear it open over pants or skirts. A long, thin sweater will pair nicely over slim pants or the more trendy widelegged jeans. Denim jackets are also back in style; wear them before the snow flies.

Q: Beyond maroon, mustard, sage and brown for fall, what other colors can I wear?

A: Plum, teal, pumpkin or even blush. For a fresh take on fall colors, wear opaque tights in the season’s eye-catching colors. On the runways featuring fall trends for 2019, colorful tights were paired with everything. Put aside your black tights for now and embrace the season of “pumpkin and spice” with a pair of orange, mustard, teal or plum-colored tights paired with your fall weather classics.

Q: When it’s technically fall, but not fall weather, what can I wear that is seasonally appropriate?

A: Color and weight of fabric are key to surviving the hot days of Indian summer. Choose items in season-appropriate colors (brown, caramel, maroon) in a lighter weight.

For example, a linen blend jumper with short sleeves and wide legs (mid-calf length) in a darker color will help you feel comfortable in the heat without looking like you are pining for Fourth of

July festivities. Wear sandals with wider straps and chunkier soles. Put away the thin strap flip-flops for next summer.

More tips from the professional:

Now is the perfect time to re-assess your closet. Cull any summer items you didn’t wear this past season. Take a hard look at your sweaters and donate or consign any that you didn’t wear last autumn, or those that are looking a little worn and need replacing. Polish your boots and replace any heel caps that are missing or worn down.

Update your sock drawer. Discard/ donate any socks that you didn’t wear last autumn. A fresh pair of socks can give you extra confidence. There are wonderful weaves that are thin, but warm. Invest in some Smartwool socks for work or play. They support the foot, are breathable and last a long time.

Dying to wear your new booties, but wonder if your feet will be too hot in them? Use a slim no-show sock to keep you comfortable. Showing a bare ankle is a standard look now. You can use your thick, slouchy socks when chilly weather finally arrives. ■

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.

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arefully chosen window treatments can change the look of any space, while adding beauty and function. Whether you choose to install custom drapery panels, custom fabric roman shades or natural woven shades, your home will have a thoughtful, finished look. Every option serves a different purpose and function.

1. Custom drapery panels: Drapes are not only aesthetically pleasing, but really transform any room. There are so many options to consider when choosing draperies, from the fabric, lining, hardware and trim to how the drapes will function in your space.

Drapery panels should be lined with either privacy lining or blackout lining. Your drapes will hang better if properly lined. Depending on your style, your drapery hardware

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should reflect the design of the room and create a cohesive look. I love to match the hardware to the lighting in the space. A favorite style of mine is to do simple, solid panels that blend with the wall color and add trim to customize a simple look.

Fabric roman shades: I almost always prefer a fabric roman shade over any blind or shutter. In fact, I am all about replacing blinds and shutters with fabric shades. Shutters and blinds block out so much natural light, and often look bulky. Fabric shades are clean and simple and can be made to function for privacy, or for a decorative element.

Natural woven shades: Woven shades are extremely versatile. They can be installed in any room and look great with any style. In most cases, you will want to line woven shades with

either privacy or blackout lining.

They are even beautiful layered with custom drapery panels.

If you are in the market for window treatments, you will want to hire a professional to help you. It may cost a little more, but with so many different options available, it will be worth it in the end. choice for a wallcovering, but I also like to add it to a laundry room, bedroom or even the dining room.

Whether your likes are traditional or on the more modern side, there are many ways to celebrate navy, the new neutral, in your own home. â– As an Interior Designer and Owner of j. gray design & interiors, Inc., Tracy Harkness creates spaces that are chic, timeless, and comfortable.

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orth Atlanta is a hub for trendy-yet-refined interior decor. With plenty of brick and mortar stores to choose from, the difficult part is picking which styles best reflect your personality and taste.

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The key to a good design…..space planning

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urniture, accessories and colors are the elements that bring a room together, but the first step to an enjoyable and harmonious environment is in the space planning. Every room is different from another in size, shape, features, so before looking at color schemes and accessories you want to make sure that the furniture is appropriate for the space and that the placement is perfect to enhance the look and function of the room.

Smaller spaces can be made to look bigger, creating an open and inviting area, this is why a good space plan is always a prerequisite when you are decorating a room, weather your taste is traditional, transitional or contemporary, it is very important that your furniture is to scale for the room. The size selection and placement of a sofa, chair, dining table or any other piece of furniture, particularly if they are too small or too big, will throw off the visual impact of the room.

As a designer I often see people underestimating their space and looking for furniture that is not big enough for their rooms. When people get items that are too small, they tend to spread them apart to fill up the space creating an environment that is far from inviting, cozy and esthetically pleasing.

Another key element to keep the visual balance of the room is to be certain that all the pieces complement each other in scale. An accent chair that is too small or an end table that is too large, are going to offset your space. Once the size of the furniture is determined, it is time to start looking at colors and design and making furniture selections.

The next step is to enhance the space with accessories, always keeping in mind that, even

lamps, rugs and artwork must be in proportion to ensure a nice visual flow in the room. A designer will not only assist you in picking the perfect colors and designs, they will also guide you in the right direction to make sure that your furniture is comfortable, functional and most importantly appropriate for the dimensions of

the room.

When working with a designer a home visit and drawings are always encouraged to insure you are keeping the balance between furniture and the space. Once that is achieved, colors, accents and final touches will personalize it and bring it together. ■

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Local women launch global anti-trafficking artwork initiative

By D.A. MAY

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hen event producers Gillian Marto and Deb Hull met to help create a new gala fundraiser for Roswell’s She Is Safe organization, a relationship that began years ago was cemented. In fact, Marto had quietly been supporting She Is Safe’s mission of helping educate, rescue and restore women and girls affected by trafficking, sex slavery and childhood marriage by purchasing the organization’s hand-painted “You are Priceless” plates and giving them as gifts to her clients and vendors.

As Marto and Hull, principals of Roswell’s Events of a Lifetime Productions, worked on the vision for the gala, they sought to communicate the literal connection between donating and setting girls free. They conceived an en-masse, live butterfly release, which will take place prior to the gala on the International Day of the Girl (Oct. 11) on the Plaza at Avalon in Alpharetta. The pre-gala event will be open to the public, and the two hope it serves as a dramatic illustration of the power of donations to not only set girls and women free, but to equip them to see the beauty of their lives and who they were created to be.

As the women researched the issue and potential sponsors, they were reminded of troubling statistics in their own community.

Locally, many of the young girls in the sex trade are pulled from Atlanta’s suburbs into the sordid life. The U.S. Department of Justice reports that Atlanta is one of the 20 highest human trafficking jurisdictions in the country.

Globally, statistics point to the fact that 99 percent of all sex slaves are women.

“Gillian and I are both mothers of

Save Haven Founders Gillian Marto and Deb Hull channeled their innovative creativity into founding a unifying movement to combat trafficking of all kinds

daughters,” Hull said. “With recent events happening as close as our neighborhood Target parking lot, we resolved to educate our daughters on the issue.”

During the same time, the two business partners realized that, while there are many local and global organizations and initiatives, there was not a unifying factor.

“There is power in partnership and community,” Marto said. “We realized that we could send a very emphatic message to traffickers by unifying the movement and providing a visual representation of that unity.”

So, the women founded Safe Haven, The Global Butterfly Movement, a public artwork initiative that created a global butterfly symbol to communicate that the person or place displaying it is a safe haven for those in peril and that trafficking is not tolerated there.

They teamed up with longtime Atlanta marketing executive Denise Cowden, another mother of a daughter who was working at the time on the “Button Up Gwinnett” art initiative. From there, they earned the support of internationally renowned artist Kamy Deljou of Deljou Art Group, who has designed a butterfly sculpture that will be customized with butterfly drawings from She Is Safe girls.

Subsequent sculptures can be purchased and customized.

Marto, Hull and Cowden were recently joined by Cokkie Eaker, who has spent the past

seven years raising awareness about human trafficking. In fact, the first time that Marto became aware of the issue was at a Roswell workshop where Eaker presented.

Together the women have provided a way for cities, businesses, schools, parks and individuals to proclaim that traffickers are not welcome in their areas of influence. Each of the butterfly sculptures will include a plaque with a QR code that allows viewers to use their smartphone to access information on the sponsor, hotline numbers, organizations who help and survivor stories. The price includes the delivery/installation and an unveiling event.

The women’s vision of the initiative also includes the production of butterfly pins and bumper stickers, with information people can display as an internationally recognized symbol that they are a safe person to ask for help.

“Once awareness occurs, we want to help people connect with organizations and ways that they can actually do something,” Eaker said.

Educational presentations, hotline numbers, and connecting people to organizations where they can do something are also a part of the initiative.

“Wouldn’t it be amazing if a trafficked person recognized the pin his/her airline attendant was wearing, or, recognized the sticker at a gas station or rest stop?” Hull said.

“We have to believe that the unification of all of the people and entities working in the education, prevention, rescue and restoration of people ensnared in trafficking of any kind would be powerful and help turn the tide against the dark cocoon of evil,” Hull said. “We want to bring victims into the transformational beauty of freedom and all that they were created to be.” ■

Safe Haven, The Global Butterfly Movement The Power to End Human Trafficking For more information on joining the movement or to get information on the purchase of a public piece of artwork or pins/bumper stickers, call 770-595-9115.

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By ABRA LEE

Fashion Week garden edition

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t’s the most wonderful time of the year, and we aren’t talking Christmas, ladies. The September issues of all your favorite style magazines are on newsstands, and Fashion Week in New York is upon us. This year, we plant lovers will not be left out of the excitement. Here’s to our very own front row seat at the runway show full of selections from leaders in garden fashion.

GamineWorkwear.com is an apparel company founded by Taylor Johnston and based out of Tiverton, Rhode Island. In true Fashion Week style, the company was launched after iconic fashion photographer Bill Cunningham snapped a photo of Johnston gardening at the Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum. Gamine bills itself as “honest work clothing for women.” They have a range of workwear from dungarees and smocks to thermals and “Bill’s Workshirt” in honor of Cunningham.

Bonus points for the beautifully diverse women photographed in their threads.

DovetailWorkwear.com is clothing for women by women “fit for the job, capable of anything.” Two of their founders, Kate Day and Kyle Marie Begley,

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are landscapers who launched Moxie and Moss garden design. The third founder, Sara DeLuca, was a client of their business who also happened to be an apparel expert. Dovetail has a variety of offerings from “The Britt” utility pant in stretch denim to the “Freshley” overall made for bending, digging, painting or shearing.

What is a Fashion Week garden edition without showing love to international women like GardenGlory.com? Based out of Sweden, their ministry may not be clothing, but a gal needs accessories to complement that posh new plant style. I’ve written about this gem of a company before and bring them back as they continue to change the game. With silver bullet-colored garden gloves and rose shell seating cushions, you will be stylish and comfortable throughout the changing seasons. ■

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Abra Lee is a horticulturist extraordinaire and unapologetically passionate about all things gardening.

You can follow her on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter @conquerthesoil.

New law provides dyslexia support in schools

By JULIA GROCHOWSKI Contributing Writer

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law that went into effect over the summer will soon help identify at an early age and assist Georgia students with dyslexia and other learning disorders.

In May, Gov. Brian Kemp signed Senate Bill 48 into law to create more support for students with dyslexia in Georgia’s schools.

Beginning in 2024, the law will require schools to screen all students in kindergarten for characteristics of dyslexia and other learning disorders, including aphasia, dyscalculia and dysgraphia. It also calls for the screening of first- through third-graders who show signs of dyslexia.

In addition, the law will require the Georgia Department of Education to provide local school systems with a dyslexia information handbook by the end of 2019, as well as ongoing teacher training and professional development opportunities regarding dyslexia.

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identification and intervention pilot program, which will begin in the 2020-2021 school year.

State Sen. John Albers (R-56th District) said in a statement that out of the all the bills passed by the Georgia General Assembly this year, S.B. 48 was of particular importance to him.

“I was proud to see bipartisan support and effort to ensure that this crucial bill became law,” Albers said. “What stood out most during the moving testimonies I heard is that dyslexia may cause difficulties for our children in reading, but it does not prevent our children from thinking.”

Dyslexia affects the language processing

portions of the brain. Students with dyslexia often have difficulty reading and spelling words. Other learning disorders include aphasia, which is the loss of ability to understand or express speech; dyscalculia, a difficulty understanding and working with arithmetic; and dysgraphia, a disability that affects handwriting.

The 155th Georgia General Assembly heard from educators, parents, medical professionals and experts in dyslexia before voting overwhelmingly in favor of S.B. 48.

One in five students has a languagebased disability, of which dyslexia is the most common, Albers said after hearing from the speakers.

“In its preliminary stages, the bill was assigned to the Education and Youth Committee, where parents, teachers and individuals with dyslexia provided emotional testimonies regarding the lack of support under current policy,” Albers said. “The stories of their struggles only reinforced the importance of providing clear, explicit legislation regarding dyslexia in Georgia’s law… Our children are the future of this great state, and we must do all we can to provide them with a quality education while also addressing their needs as early as possible.” ■

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Know your behavioral style to increase your persuasiveness

By KATE TUNISON Contributing Writer

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id you know that everyone in the world can fit into four basic behavioral styles, and that your behavior style shines through when you communicate? If you want to be more influential and persuasive, it’s crucial to know how you come across to others. So, how would knowing your own style(s) affect your presentation?

First, it’s important to understand what those basic behavioral style categories are. While they can go by different names, most people’s behaviors tend to fall under one of these four category descriptions: control-oriented, supportive, technically focused or socially oriented.

Knowing your own style helps you more effectively communicate with others. If you are not speaking about something that is relevant to your audience, or in a way they want to listen, they will likely not pay any attention. So how you say it becomes crucial.

Here are some clues to help you discern which behavior style you may fall into: • Do you tend to be direct, action-oriented and focus on the big picture, eliminating fluff and niceties? If so, you may have a driving behavior style.

• Do you tend to be bubbly, extroverted and spontaneous, using lots of words and animation? Your behavior style might fall into the expressive or socially oriented category.

• Are you reserved, prefer to use few words and take a processoriented approach with detailed information? Sounds like you may be more analytical by nature.

• Are you diplomatic, easy-going, subtle and prefer building a consensus? If so, your colleagues, family and friends may see you as being a supportive style.

Knowing yourself allows you to be aware of how you come across to others – that’s the fun part. I have lots of folks in my classes who take the Behavior Style Assessment and joyfully say, “Oh yeah, that’s me all right!”

Here’s the challenge, however. If you want to be influential and persuasive, you must know your audience and be able to deliver a presentation communicating in a way that is meaningful to them. That is where this gets harder. Understanding the characteristics of the other

basic behavioral styles and how they prefer to be communicated with challenges you to understand their preferences, but it also allows you the option to flex to their behavior preferences.

Consider this example of flexing. You are a big-picture, enthusiastic behavior style who prefers to present information in a high-level, colorful way, and you find your sale or promotion depends on the opinion of the chief financial officer, whose business it is to know exactly how you arrived at your recommendation. This CFO prefers accuracy and precision based on facts. How do you present to that person in a way that addresses their business and personal needs? You could find yourself at odds with this decision maker if flexing is not involved.

Just as likely is the situation where it is the other way around: a reserved, detailed-oriented person presents to a lively, “give me the bottom line” decision maker with a short attention span and perhaps, poor listening skills. What do you think happens in this scenario? You are likely to be interrupted multiple times as the decision maker grows bored with too many details, and you are frustrated because you feel cut off and unable to get your points across.

Flexing to another’s style is not easy when your own style comes naturally, and it can be a real test to get out of your own comfort zone and communicate so another can hear you. Increase your odds of being heard, getting your ideas bought into, making more sales or whatever your goal is by learning more about human behavior and then learning how to flex.

Start by taking a Behavior Style Assessment, learn how you are perceived by others and then take it a step further to learn how communicating in different ways assures you are being heard by a higher percentage of folks than only the ones who are just like you. A bonus: you will also hear them better too. Who knows? Recognition, a promotion and perhaps a raise could be next! ■

As owner and president of PresentingPlus! LLC, Kate Tunison helps clients develop confidence and skills as public speakers and business communicators. Based in Alpharetta, PresentingPlus!

Works with clients in the Atlanta area and nationwide.

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By CHARMAINE JACKSON Contributing Writer

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rapes in Georgia’s vineyards have been growing all summer, and they’re now fully grown, brilliant in color, ripe and ready for harvest. For wine growers, harvest is the most exciting time of the year, because this is when grapes are turned into wine. Commonly referred to as “crush,” the grapes are quickly picked when the temperature and the grape’s sugar and acid content are just right for each variety to make the best desired wine. After picking, grapes are crushed to release the juice used to begin the winemaking process.

Georgia’s winemaking history dates back to at least the 19th century. In fact, in the 1800s, Georgia ranked sixth in wine production in the United States. However, Prohibition ended the wine industry and the wine production didn’t begin again until the 1980s, when the state’s two oldest wineries, Chateau Elan and Habersham Vineyards were established.

Today, Georgia’s wine industry is the gem of the South, with more than 50 wineries and growing. In fact, Georgia is the No. 1 producer in the country of Muscadine grapes, used to make jams, sauces and sweet wines. Georgia’s most common white wine grape varieties are Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc, Vidal Blanc, Seyval Blanc and Pinot Gris/Pinot Grigio. The state’s most common red wines are Cabernet Sauvignon and Cabernet Franc, Merlot, Petit

Cheers to visiting Georgia’s wine country in September Manseng, Petit Verdot, Chambourcin and Norton, the oldest native grape in the United States.

September is the perfect time for you and your friends and family to visit Georgia’s many wineries at the height of their beauty to see and experience winemaking in action.

Many Georgia wineries offer wine tours where you can learn how wine is made, from “vine to bottle,” with wine tastings along the way. Several local wineries offer volunteer opportunities to pick grapes in the vineyards and will provide a delicious complimentary lunch with wine tastings afterward. Some Georgia wineries offer classes to learn about wines, food pairing and even how to make your own custom-blended bottle of wine, with a wine label you can design.

For a complete list of all Georgia wineries, visit https://www.exploregeorgia.org/list/ georgia-wine-flavor-tour.

The list provides a map of Georgia wineries by region, along with winery websites and contact information.

For information on Georgia wine country group tours or customizing tours for special occasions like girlfriend getaways, wedding parties, birthdays, anniversaries, reunions, corporate events or social groups, visit www. gafarmtours.com. To book a Georgia wine country group tour, contact Georgia Farm and Garden Tours owner and operator Charmaine Jackson at charmaine@gafarmtours.com or 678-575-7643. ■

As a tour operator and owner of GA Farm & Garden Tours, Inc., Charmaine Jackson creates unique and captivating tour experiences for your group.

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While the state is home to many wineries, these seven local Georgia wineries are within an hour to an hour-and-a-half drive from Atlanta.

Cavender Creek Vineyard and Winery https://cavendercreekvineyards.com/ 3610 Cavender Creek Road, Dahlonega, Ga. 30533 706-451-9084 hello@cavendercreekvineyards.com Chateau Elan Winery and Resort 100 Rue Charlemagne, Braselton, Ga. 30517 678-425-0900 reservations@chateauelan.com Frogtown Cellars https://frogtown.com/ 700 Ridge Point Drive, Dahlonega, Ga. 30533 706-865-0687 info@frogtown.com Kaya Vineyard and Winery http://www.kayavineyards.com/ 5400 Town Creek Road, Dahlonega, Ga. 30533 706-666-5422 info@kayavineyards.com Montaluce Winery and Estates http://montaluce.com/ 501 Hightower Church Road, Dahlonega, Ga. 30533 706-867-4060 Three Sisters Vineyard and Winery https://threesistersvineyards.com/ 439 Vineyard Way, Dahlonega, Ga. 30533 706-865-9463 Wolf Mountain Vineyard and Winery 180 Wolf Mountain Trail, Dahlonega, Ga. 30533 706-867-9862 info@ wolfmountainvineyards.com

Fake it till you make it?

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By ELAINE WILCO Contributing Writer

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emember the iconic “I’ll have what she’s having” scene in “When Harry Met Sally?”

Sally: “Most women at one time or another have faked it.”

Harry: “Well, they haven’t faked it with me.”

Sally: “How do you know?”

Harry: “Because I know.”

Sally: “Oh, right. That’s right. I forgot, you’re a man … It’s just that all men are sure it never happened to them, and most women at one time or another have done it, so you do the math.”

“It” is an orgasm, and as Sally says, most women admit to having faked it at one time or another. Depending on the year and the population studied, researchers have found that 68 percent to 80 percent of women report having faked an orgasm at least once. A small percentage fakes it every time.

Their reasons for faking tend to be a combination of three factors.

First, some women know they aren’t going to have a real orgasm, because they aren’t that into it, their partner isn’t doing what they need or it just isn’t going to happen this time. Second, they want to avoid hurting their partner’s feelings. Finally, they want to speed up the end of the sexual encounter.

So, what’s wrong with faking it? Well, for one thing, it introduces an element of dishonesty to the most intimate aspect of a relationship.

But, equally important, if a partner thinks that certain actions are leading to orgasm, that partner will have no reason to do anything different. A

woman who consistently fakes an orgasm will lose the opportunity to get what she needs to have a real one.

The bottom line: if you fake it, you may never actually make it! ■

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.

Follow her at facebook.com/IntimacyAtlanta.

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rth Georgia's gem

By SUZANNE PACEY Publisher

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estled in the hills of North Georgia, the award winning Chateau Elan is a 3,500-acre winery and resort, just a short drive from Atlanta. It is a perfect place for a family reunion, weekend getaway or a wedding.

In April, the winery and resort began a $25 million renovation that is expected to be complete in November. The transformation will include a total overhaul of 251 guest rooms and 24 suites, four new food and beverage outlets and the winery, as well as the resort lobby and a facelift to the existing pool terrace and immersive spa.

In August, those renovations were about 40 percent complete, and Northside Woman was offered an opportunity to check out the progress.

The new resort design is a modern look, with shades of gray and taupe complemented by turquoise and gold accents, rich wood, elegant lighting and beautiful marble. The carved limestone fireplace in the resort lobby is stunning.

The renovation also calls for both revamped and completely new food and beverage outlets to provide more gathering options for guests.

We had the privilege of enjoying lunch in the winery’s Marc Bar and Restaurant, which has breathtaking views of the vineyard. Part of the renovation included the beautiful addition at the back of the restaurant of a large bar, designed with accents of oak, iron and soapstone.

Chef Jarad Blanton has also completely refreshed the Marc’s menu with Southern-inspired favorites. From the homemade butter to the avocado toast on pumpernickel and the Faroe Island salmon, everything Chef Blanton presented was delicious and fresh.

The resort will also be adding a coffee bar in the lobby and will be completely renovating its Atrium restaurant.

The next morning, we were also fortunate to have breakfast at the newly renovated Sarazen’s Bar and Grille, located at the Chateau and Woodlands courses inside the Chateau Elan Golf Club. The restaurant’s sleek, modern interior features a marble central bar and a large open-air dining area covered with sweeping views of the 18th green.

Even with the renovations under way, the resort was buzzing with activity. There was so much to explore and do — or you could just sit by the lovely terraced pool. We can’t wait to see the final product in November. Thanks for the sneak peek! ■

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ASK THE VET

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lthough not a natural segway for most non-veterinary people, Fall makes me think of the state of the world with antibiotics. We see many animals in Fall and Spring with allergy and secondary bacterial infections of the skin and ears. I am faced with the dilemma of responsible prescribing numerous times a day.

My grandfather was a human physician when antibiotics, first Sulfa drugs then Penicillin, came on the market. His stories of saving lives using these new drugs brought tears to my eyes. What has changed? Why? What can we do about it? Why can’t we just make “stronger” antibiotics? Why does the WHO regard this issue as a major threat to world health, food security, and world development?

For an antibiotic to be effective, the unique bacteria in a single individual must be sensitive to the drug. My dog’s staphylococcal skin infection may resolve using Cephalexin, while your dog’s staph may be completely resistant. Using more of an ineffective drug does not change this. Every bacteria every time you treat an infection is different. Even if the same organism is cultured from the same site of the same individual at two separate times, the susceptibility to different drugs may be vastly different. Antibiotics only treat bacteria, they do not do anything to treat viral infections or other non-bacterial diseases.

When given in non-bacterial disease, they only ensure that if a secondary bacterial infection does occur, it will likely be resistant to the drug used.

In response to being exposed to antibiotics, especially when improperly used, bacteria fight back and develop resistance to drugs. When you or your pet are exposed to an antibiotic, either purposely or through environmental contamination with drugs, every bacterium in the body is affected.

Sources of inadvertent antibiotic exposure include antibiotic residues in meat or those excreted in animal wastes. Animals and people have billions of bacteria on skin, in upper airways, and especially in the gut.

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antibiotic resistant strains.

So what can be done to curb this frightening trend toward superbugs and untreatable disease? The first is to evaluate the risk of antibiotic exposure related to non-illness use of drugs in agriculture. In the European Union all antibiotic use for growth promotion in animals was banned in 2006. Similar controls were instituted in 2017 in the U.S. Antibiotics used for disease treatment and prevention, although still used, must be prescribed by a veterinarian. The second critical step is judicious prescribing of antibiotics when treating illness. Non-bacterial diseases, like bloody urine in non-geriatric cats, most upper respiratory infections in cats, and many cases of kennel cough in dogs should not be treated with antibiotics. We have been conditioned to believe we must take home an antibiotic, but in many cases, this is detrimental to both you and your pet.

I often have clients who are troubled by my not dispensing antibiotics for non-bacterial infections, even after a thorough explanation of why they are not indicated. Antibiotics should be taken as dispensed and treatment should extend slightly past the resolution of clinical signs. A test, called a culture and sensitivity, can tell us what drugs are effective for an individual bacterial infection. Whenever possible this test should be performed.

Antibiotic resistance is a complex issue which will require much intervention to solve. I challenge us all as pet parents to be part of the solution. ■ Sources: www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov www.cdc.gov www.who.int

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nsurance is a tricky business. What kind do you need? What about coverage? What if you aren’t covered? When buying home and auto insurance, consider these common mistakes that could be costly in the long run.

• Underinsuring your home: It’s not always enough just to have sufficient coverage to pay off your mortgage.

You should think about all of the costs incurred in the event of a total loss. This can include the costs of grading on your property to get ready for a rebuild, or labor and material costs that are added on to the price of a total rebuild. Also, be sure your coverage is acceptable for your personal property inside the home.

• Not adding umbrella insurance: This is one of the costliest mistakes you can make. Umbrella insurance is added as extra liability coverage on top of the liability coverage you already have. It’s important for many reasons, but ultimately can protect your family from financial ruin if you are at fault for any event that occurs inside your home or from an accident. This includes pet injuries, like a dog bite, or medical payments from a car accident where the policy holder is at fault. The cost to add is

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• Having a deductible that is too low: Having a lower deductible is better in a time of loss, but will cost you more money throughout the years in your premium. Get two quotes: one with a higher deductible and one with a lower deductible. Compare the amount you would pay out of pocket in the event of a loss with the amount you are paying in premiums every year. If you can afford a larger deductible, it would be a smarter money move to pay less in premiums over the years.

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Hiking out loud at DeSoto Falls

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By STEVE HUDSON Contributing Writer

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f you’ve done much hiking at all, you may have noticed that it can be a remarkably verbal activity. As in speaking the spoken word. Yes, trail fans, it seems that many hikers like to talk.

I’m as guilty as anybody. Sometimes, I’ll talk with others – or to myself, if nobody else is around. I’ll offer out-loud commentary to no one in particular on whatever I happen to be seeing: flowers, birds, bugs, scenic vistas and so on. I’m sure it’s entertaining to anyone within earshot and adds greatly to the overall hiking experience.

A buddy of mine calls it “hiking out loud.”

“It’s entertaining, you know,” he told me once. “But mostly harmless, I suppose.”

Just the other day I ran across one of the best examples of out-loud hiking I’ve ever seen. It happened on one of the trails at the DeSoto Falls Recreation Area up north of Dahlonega. It was delightful, and I want to tell you about it.

But first I want to tell you about DeSoto Falls.

The star attraction at DeSoto Falls is a set of two waterfalls along Frogtown Creek, a little ways north of Dahlonega off Highway 19/129. They’re appealing waterfalls, especially the multi-tiered upper falls. Thanks to good trail access and good viewing platforms at each falls, they’re also easy to visit – and they come with an intriguing legend too.

As the story goes, legendary explorer Hernando DeSoto passed through this area back in the 1500s.

That’s true. But somewhere along the way, it is said, one of DeSoto’s men lost a piece of armor. Many years later, another somebody found it – and that’s how these falls got their name.

I can’t imagine what it must have been like to hike in these mountains while wearing armor.

Today, however, access to both falls is easy, thanks to a trail that starts across the creek near the informational sign and restroom at the site’s day use parking area.

Behind the sign, a bridge crosses Frogtown Creek, and at the end of the bridge, a directional sign points the way to each of the falls.

Turning left at the sign puts you on a quarter-mile hike to the lower falls, a 35-foot cascade on a small tributary to Frogtown Creek.

Turning right starts a three-quarter-mile hike to the upper falls, a more impressive multi-tiered cascade that drops about 90 feet.

I’ve visited this area many times; this time, I turned right, bound for the upper falls. I set a good pace too. But after a while…

“I could stand a break,” I said to no one in particular, as a trailside bench came into view.

There it was – the “hiking out loud” thing again.

I sat down on the bench to rest a minute.

That’s when I saw them coming up the trail toward me – a mom and a young child.

Closer they came, and soon, they were within earshot.

“You ever hear about the lost armor?” I heard the mom ask.

“Lost armor?” replied the other. “You mean like shining knight’s armor?”

“Could be,” said the mom. “You see, once upon a time, there was a brave explorer named DeSoto. He lost some armor here, and later on somebody found it. So they named this place DeSoto Falls.”

They were nearing my bench now. I waved, and they waved back. And they kept talking as they hiked closer.

“How do you lose shining armor?” asked the child. “I lost my toothbrush once. It’s easy to lose a toothbrush, but I bet it’s hard to lose armor.”

“So maybe it wasn’t really lost,” offered the mom. “Maybe instead of losing it, they hid it!”

That notion of hidden armor seemed to intrigue the child, who walked in silence for a few yards. Then…

“Where do you think they hid it?” the child asked.

“I don’t know,” answered the mom.

“Maybe there by that tree? It’s a big tree. It’d be a good place to hide something.”

Five more paces. Then…

“Stop!” said the child in a stage whisper.

“Look!”

They stopped. They looked. I looked too. Sure enough, there was something metallic glinting near a tree about five yards from my bench and couple of yards off the trail.

“I found it!” yelled the child. “I found the shining armor!”

The little one forged ahead, covering the distance in no time, and then rummaged among the leaves near the trunk. He finally stood up tall and triumphant with a piece of ancient aluminum foil held in both hands.

“I found the shining armor!”

Yeah, I know. The foil probably came from somebody’s sandwich, carelessly discarded after a trailside lunch break on the very bench where I was sitting. But I wasn’t going to tell. Neither was the mom.

Instead, she said, “Wow, that’s quite a find! I’ll put it in my pack, and we’ll check it out when we get home.”

The child, satisfied at the prospect, handed over the little scrap of foil. The mom dutifully stashed it in the pack. And with that, they were off down the trail.

After a while, I got to my feet and resumed my hike. I soon reached the falls, which flowed only moderately since rain had been scarce. I took some photos, and then turned to begin my hike back But I kept thinking about that scrap of foil.

Had there really been a piece of armor at DeSoto Falls? Who knows? Who cares?

I’ll leave matters of truth to the historians.

Why? Because sometimes, fantasy is more fun.

Besides, armor or not, I’ll bet that child will remember that adventure for a long time.

“Yes, a long time,” I said out loud. “And I wonder …”

Just like that, there I was, hiking out loud – again! ■

Getting there:

DeSoto Falls is easy to find. From Dahlonega, take U.S. 19 north to Turner’s Corner.

Turn left onto Highway 19/129, and go just over 4 miles (past the Walasi-yi Center) to the entrance to DeSoto Falls Recreation Area, which will be on your left. The recreation area features a day-use parking area (a parking fee is required), as well as a campground (also fee-based). For more information on this recreation area, visit fs.usda. gov/recarea/conf/recarea/?recid=10524. september2019 | northsidewoman.com | 31

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If you have an abnormal Pap smear, your doctor will probably ask you to come back for a follow-up appointment for a procedure called a colposcopy. Colposcopy is an outpatient procedure where your doctor takes a closer look at the cervix using a special instrument called a colposcope, which combines a bright light and magnifying lens. If abnormal cells are seen, then a biopsy is performed and sent to the lab to determine whether these cells are cancerous or precancerous. The type of cells that are found on biopsy will dictate the treatment. Moderate to severe precancerous cells need to be removed by procedures such as conization or loop excision, but if the biopsy is completely normal, then more frequent Pap smears would be recommended. The most important thing to know about an abnormal Pap smear is that as long as you follow-up with all of the recommended testing, you are not likely to develop cervical cancer. Therefore, it is crucial to be proactive about your health and schedule well-woman visits with your gynecologist every year.

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According to a new survey by WebMD, over the past six months one-third of respondents either sometimes or most of the time missed taking their medication as prescribed even though 76 percent know it can cause their condition to worsen or symptoms to return.

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he best drink that I have ever tasted in my life wasn’t a cold beer or a full bodied wine; it was a paper cup of dark hot chocolate at Kollar Chocolates on Washington Street in the town of Yountville. (Their passion fruit truffle was also particularly outstanding!) I love dark chocolate. And I mean seriously love dark chocolate! There are wine people, craft beer experts, kambucha fans, but for me, dark chocolate is where it’s at. Ghirardelli Square in DR. TAYLOR San Francisco is, for me, hallowed ground.

The other night, as I found myself in search of a dark chocolate late night snack, it occurred to me that I should look into how dark chocolate is good for the skin… somewhat to help my patients and somewhat to justify my vice! So this is my attempt to validate my dark chocolate habit as healthy. Enjoy!

It turns out dark chocolate has been studied A LOT. Particularly with regard to cardiovascular health. Dark chocolate contains polyphenols called flavonoids. They have been celebrated for their antioxidant effects. Dark chocolate contains polyphenols that induce the release of nitric oxide (NO) through activation of endothelial NO synthase. This can dilate blood vessels, lower blood pressure and may be cardioprotective. An article in the Journal of the American Medical Association in 2007 reported a decrease in hypertension prevalence from 86% to 68% of their study population during an 18 week trial with consumption of between 6 and 7 grams of dark chocolate per day. White chocolate did not result in this decrease, and the study omitted the fact that white chocolate is also not as yummy.

But that was just one study. The Cochrane Database Review is considered the gold standard for determining whether the sum total

of published studies have identified discoveries that are real and significant. A Cochrane Database Review found that dark chocolate “may have a small but statistically significant effect in lowering blood pressure by 2-3 mm Hg in the short term.” Not exactly strong words, but, when it comes to dark chocolate, I will take what I can get.

What about dark chocolate and the skin? Researchers CalzavaraPinton and colleagues were able to demonstrate that a dark chocolate extract taken every day for a week made it more difficult for study participants to sunburn – they suggest that dark chocolate may be photoprotective. So practicing sun-safety means sun-protective clothing (check), sunscreen (check) and eating dark chocolate (triple check). Got it.

There is also a hot area of research about connections between gut health and skin health. Researchers increasingly believe that different types of intestinal bacteria may have either a pro-inflammatory or antiinflammatory effect, and some studies suggest that dark chocolate may help shift our gut bacteria towards an anti-inflammatory milieu.

Just as importantly, the International Journal of Dermatology found that regular consumption of moderate amounts of dark chocolate worsened a number of male teenagers’ acne. Thank goodness. This is excellent news for parents like myself whose spouses scold them for not sharing their chocolate-based desserts with their children more generously.

Dark chocolate is expensive, and my future teenage boys have no business raiding dear old dad’s pantry and eating all of his chocolate, and now science has proven it. So adults everywhere, keep calm and eat dark chocolate!

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‘Mamma Mia!’ Sept. 5 – 29, times vary. The storytelling magic of ABBA’s songs propels this tale of love, laughter and friendship, creating a show following a young woman’s search for her birth father. Tam’s School Street Playhouse, 101 School St., Cumming. Tickets start at $27. www.schoolstreetplayhouse.com

Barrington Hall Wednesday evening lectures 7 – 9 p.m. Barrington Hall hosts lectures on the Civil War and other areas of interest to local residents. This week’s lecture is “The Winston Churchill You Never Knew,” by William Fisher.

There is a $5 suggested donation. Barrington Hall, 535 Barrington Drive, Roswell. www.roswellgov.com

SEPTEMBER 6

SEPTEMBER 12

Homeschool Day in Roswell 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. Tour the homes of the Southern Trilogy: Historic Home Museums of Roswell. Experience life in the 1800s with demonstrations and hands-on activities at Barrington Hall, Bulloch Hall and Smith Plantation throughout the day. www.roswellgov.com

SEPTEMBER 7

Riverside Sounds concert: Birdtalker 7 – 9 p.m. Birdtalker will be the featured artist at this month’s free Roswell Riverside Sounds concert, hosted at Riverside Park, 575 Riverside Road, Roswell. Birdtalker's debut album “One” highlights Birdtalker's talents, lyrics and musical exploration, including rock, country, pop, folk and indie. www.roswellgov.com Barrington Hall Saturday brunch lectures 10 a.m. – noon. Barrington Hall hosts lectures on the Civil War and other areas of interest to local residents. This month’s lecture is “Presenting John Adams” by Bill Kabel as John Adams. Complimentary brunch-style food will be available. Reservations are not necessary, but are appreciated. Barrington Hall, 535 Barrington Drive, Roswell. www.roswellgov.com Johns Creek summer concert series 7 p.m. See The Core and Tribute, tribute bands to Eric Clapton and The Allman Brothers Band, at this free concert. Food trucks will be on site, while both food and non-alcoholic drinks may be brought in. Beer and wine will be available for purchase. Rain or shine. Mark Burkhalter Amphitheater at Newtown Park, 3150 Old Alabama Road, Johns Creek. www.johnscreekga.gov

SEPTEMBER 10

Suicide, A Community Conversation townhall 6:30 – 8:30 p.m. The city of Milton, in partnership with the Summit Counseling Center, is hosting a community conversation at Milton City Hall, 2006 Heritage Walk, to discuss suicide prevention. This community conversation will include an expert panel of parents, counselors, medical experts and youth leaders. www.cityofmiltonga.us

‘Cat on a Hot Tin Roof’ Sept. 12 – 29, times vary. In this Pulitzer prizewinning drama, a wealthy Southern family faces a shattering revelation that in one night will strip all pretense away from their lives. Georgia Ensemble Theatre, 950 Forrest St., Roswell. www.get.org

SEPTEMBER 13

Music on the Hill outdoor concert 7 – 9 p.m. Jazz vocalist Karla Harris, known for her dynamic diversity within the music, will perform a free concert as part of the Roswell Music on the Hill free outdoor concert series.

Visitors can enjoy a casual environment where they can dine al fresco under the trees on City Hall grounds. Beer and wine will also be available for purchase on site. 38 Hill St., Roswell. www.roswellgov.com

SEPTEMBER 14

Roswell Historical Society 2019 Tour of Homes 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. Five homes and gardens will be open to the public to view in Roswell, a city known throughout the South for its rich history.

The 2019 tour will give guests a rare chance to see inside some of the homes that make Roswell so special. Ticket prices are $30 per person in advance. Parking and check-in at Roswell United Methodist Church, 814 Mimosa Blvd., Roswell. www.roswellhistoricalsociety.org Annual Grilling and Gridiron Tailgate Party 11:30 a.m. – 8 p.m. Join the tailgate party, as SEC football traditions combine in support of the Lionheart School. The fundraiser will take place in downtown Alpharetta and features tastings from 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. A giant LED screen will broadcast multiple SEC matchups.

Tasting tickets are $20 per person; kids under 12 taste for free. Old Roswell Street, downtown Alpharetta. www.thelionheartschool.com

SEPTEMBER 14-15

IronKids Triathlon Noon – 5 p.m., Saturday; 7:15 – 11 a.m., Sunday.

IronKids Alpharetta allows children ages 6 to 15 to test their strength with a swim, bike and run competition. Wills Park pool, 1815 Old Milton Parkway, Alpharetta. www.awesomealpharetta.com

SEPTEMBER 18

Barrington Hall Wednesday evening lectures 7 – 9 p.m. Barrington Hall hosts lectures on the Civil War and other areas of interest to local residents. This week’s lecture is “Washington’s Spies,” by Terry Manning. There is a $5 suggested donation. Barrington Hall, 535 Barrington Drive, Roswell. www.roswellgov.com

SEPTEMBER 19

Alive in Roswell 5 – 9 p.m. Head to Canton Street in downtown Roswell for one of the best street parties in the metro Atlanta area. Live music, food, displays and shopping make this a fun and family-friendly event. The event is free, with trolleys moving between Canton Street and Roswell City Hall. www.aliveinroswell.com

SEPTEMBER 21

Pup-a-Palooza 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. Bring your canine friend to the Mark Burkhalter Amphitheater at Newtown Park, 3150 Old Alabama Road, Johns Creek, for a celebration of all things dog. The event features live music, sketches, vendors, contests and free food. www.johnscreekga.gov Smithsonian Magazine’s Museum Day Live!

10 a.m. – 4 p.m. Tour Roswell’s three historic home museums in this event hosted by Smithsonian Magazine. Each ticket grants free admission for two people, redeemable at Barrington Hall, Bulloch Hall and Smith Plantation. Self-guided open house tours will be offered. Tickets are good for entry to all three locations. Tickets for “Museum Day Live!” must be reserved in advance. www.SmithsonianMag.com/MuseumDay

SEPTEMBER 21-22

European Market Saturday 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.; Sunday, 11 a.m. – 5 p.m.

A two-day European-style shopping experience unlike any other comes to the Village Green in front of Alpharetta City Hall, 2 Park Plaza. The market features an eclectic mix of merchandise, including art, handcrafted jewelry, vintage furnishings and decor, women’s and children’s fashion, garden whatnots and gourmet edibles.

Rain or shine. Admission and parking are free. www.awesomealpharetta.com Roswell Arts Festival 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. The annual Roswell Arts Festival draws artists and craftsmen from throughout the Southeast to Roswell’s Historic Town Square, 610 Atlanta St. The event features fine arts, original crafts, children’s activities, festive foods and performing arts. Free with shuttles running from City Hall to Town Square both days. www.roswellartsfestival.com

Publisher's Pick PURPLE PANSIES 10TH ANNUAL GALA to benefit pancreatic cancer research Sunday, Sept. 29, 2019 Freemanville Estate in Milton, GA The gala will include a cocktail hour, multi-course dinner with wine pairings prepared by chef Antonio Fundora, entertainment, an open bar throughout the evening and a silent and live auction.

TICKETS ARE ON SALE NOW gala.purplepansies.org

SEPTEMBER 28

Milton Wine Festival 4 – 8 p.m. Taste and discuss more than 100 wines from France, California, Italy, Germany and South America. Benefiting Children’s Charities, the festival will focus on the major and most notable varietal or wine from each region. Ticket holders will receive unlimited wine and beer sampling, music and a commemorative glass. Food will be available for sale from local restaurants. Tickets start at $50.

Milton City Hall, 2006 Heritage Walk, Milton. www.miltonwinefestival.com Alpharetta Art in the Park 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. This outdoor market features local artists creating handcrafted work, including pottery, woodwork, metal work, jewelry, clothing and more. Main Street and Milton Avenue. www.awesomealpharetta.com Alpharetta Brew Moon Fall Fest 6:30 – 11 p.m. Downtown Alpharetta comes alive for this event featuring beer, wine and delicious food from some of Alpharetta’s best restaurants, as the city comes together for one big street party. Group tables available for purchase. www.awesomealpharetta.com

SEPTEMBER 28-29

Viking Encampment 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. See Viking life re-enacted by costumed re-enactors. This event boasts demonstrations of Viking ritual combat, craft demonstrations and Viking camp life. Includes a kid’s zone. Admission is free. There will be vendors, with food and drink available for purchase.

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

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October Events OCTOBER 5

Scarecrow Harvest in Alpharetta 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. More than 100 scarecrows stand tall and proud along the streets of downtown Alpharetta, inspiring fall spirit. A family street party will offer a farmers market, groovy music, free hayrides, quirky face painting, artsy activities and delicious food. Brooke Street Park, 2 Park Plaza, Alpharetta. www.awesomealpharetta.com Riverside Sounds concert: Front Country 7 – 9 p.m. Front Country will be the featured artist at this month’s free Roswell Riverside Sounds concert, hosted at Riverside Park, 575 Riverside Road, Roswell. An acoustic group that NPR has dubbed “string-band pop,” Front Country learned to play roots music their own way, with the tools they had on hand. This is the last Roswell Riverside Sounds concert of the year. www.roswellgov.com

OCTOBER 11

She is Safe Gala 5:30 – 9:30 p.m. She Is Safe is pleased to present Free A Girl, Change the World a gala event at Avalon to free and equip the world’s forgotten and enslaved girls. Semi-formal attire. Dinner and program begin at 7:30 p.m. The Hotel at Avalon, 9000 Avalon Blvd., Alpharetta. https://sheissafe.home.qtego.net

OCTOBER 11-12

Wire and Wood Alpharetta Songwriters Festival Music will flow through the streets as talented artists perform their own songs with soulful melodies, magnificent vocals and expressive lyrics while interacting with the audience. Listeners will learn the stories behind each song and may recognize some of the tunes that are played by their favorite musicians. Venues include Alpharetta City Hall and downtown Alpharetta. www.awesomealpharetta.com

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