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Get Healthy with Chef Richard Blais

Menopause Health Today p.31 SPECIAL SECTION

WHERE TO GO

menopause health p. 37

In every issue 8

From the Publisher We’re turning five!

10 From the Editor Changes in the air

15 Best Advice

Get rid of toxic relationships

17 Best Bulletin

The scoop on what’s new around town

18 Best Fun

Our ideas for enjoying life

20 Best Rx

Atlanta doctors answer your health questions

22 Best Events

38 Best Health

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by Woody DeWeese

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by Ken Anderson, MD

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‘Tis the Season Important Tax Documents Arrive

by Mary T. Zoellner

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Restless Legs Syndrome (RLS)

Learn about knee and shoulder pain, keep allergies at bay and more Hair experts’ product picks

63 Best Cause

Get ready for OCRF’s Ovarian Cycle event

63 Give-Back Guide

Charity events and volunteer opportunities

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Is Our Modern World Toxic?

by Teresa Ducoffe & Candace Layer, CCH

66 My Best Self

The Atlanta Foundation for Public Spaces co-founder Patrick Dennis

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There is nothing I love more than the transition from cold, blustery days to warmer temperatures and a bit more green on the ground. The start of spring feels like an old friend coming back to visit and is a reminder that summer is just around the corner.

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We are celebrating everything fun that this new season has to offer with our Save the Dates! Annual Spring/Summer Event Guide (p. 53). We hope these events remind you that there is so much to do in the upcoming months both in and outside the city.

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Feeling confident about the natural changes life brings can happen with understanding and information. Read more about the support and new services for menapause in our feature, Making Changes (p. 31). Finally, we had a great time hanging out with hometown chef Richard Blais and learned more about the changes going on in his life, including his new restaurant venture, cooking show and his new lease on a healthier life (p. 25).

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There are few things more inspiring than creating healthy changes in your life. As for me, I will be welcoming a change as well with the arrival of my first child. I’ll be taking a brief leave to embark on the biggest adventure of all – motherhood.

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contributors Gregg Willett and his wife Caroline are a photography duo based in Atlanta. They bring 10 years of professional and creative photography experience and a desire to always push for greatness. In addition to Best Self Atlanta, their work has been published in dozens of publications and industry blogs. They also cover weddings throughout Georgia and Florida. See their work on this month’s cover and in our feature profile Blais-ing a Trail on p. 25.

Taylor Arnold is a graduate of the Savannah College of Art and Design with a B.A. in illustration and a M.F.A. in professional writing. Her work has appeared in a number of Atlantabased publications including Atlanta’s Finest, Points North, Jezebel, Atlanta InTown and Atlanta Woman. Today she serves as copy editor for Best Self Atlanta and is a regular contributor to the magazine. In her spare time, she illustrates custom greeting cards, save-the-dates and invitations. Read her article Save the Dates! on p. 53.

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Any relationship in which you feel increasingly bad about yourself. I define it in terms of personal perception rather than behavior because toxicity can be delivered in passive aggressive doses and is hard to recognize as destructive.

Why do people allow toxic relationships in their lives?

Masochism (having expectations that are pathologically low) is a major one and frequently accompanied by the misguided and delusional belief that toxic people, if sufficiently pleased, will become loving and accepting.

What is your advice for removing a toxic relationship from your life?

Cessation of contact: the exit review, if held at all, is best if brief and kept to statement of fact. Accusing will fall on emotionally deaf ears and leave you feeling less good. Ask for change, but if it doesn’t occur, exit rapidly.

Where can people go for support?

Seek out healthy people around you who have seen the relationship in action.

Spiritual and therapeutic support are also good choices, as well as reading every book you can find on building self-worth.

How would you define a toxic relationship?

An unhealthy situation that exists between two or more people. It has potential to cause mental, physical, emotional, financial and even sexual harm.

What are the pitfalls of allowing a toxic relationship to continue?

It can cause a decrease in self-esteem, turmoil in other relationships, depression and health problems.

Why do people allow toxic relationships in their lives?

Some people allow toxic relationships for the comfort of having someone around as a quick fix for loneliness. Some have associated toxic behavior with relationships since they were younger, due to being exposed to this behavior from their parents.

What is your advice for removing a toxic relationship from your life?

Make up in your mind that you really want out. Then create a plan, including a support system to remove yourself in the safest way possible.

Once removed, take the appropriate time to evaluate your past and understand your pattern of choosing the partners you choose so you won’t make the same mistakes in the future.

How would you define a toxic relationship?

Toxic relationships are draining, stressful and inauthentic. These are relationships that do not allow people to be truly open and honest. They sadly rob you of the freedom to be yourself.

What are the pitfalls of allowing a toxic relationship to continue?

By allowing a dysfunctional relationship to continue, you set yourself up to endure an ongoing series of emotionally painful experiences.

What is your advice for removing a toxic relationship from your life?

Begin by admitting that you are participating in a toxic relationship to yourself and to others you trust.

Admitting it is the first step in taking the power away from the relationship and separating yourself from it.

The next step is to create a positive plan for moving forward.

Where can people go for support?

Seek the help of neutral professionals like counselors, life coaches, matchmakers and clergy. Experts who do not know you intimately are able to give honest and objective advice about your situation as well as the tools necessary for change.

How would you define a toxic relationship?

A toxic relationship is any relationship that is very negative in nature and drains your energy rather than boosts it.

What are the pitfalls of allowing a toxic relationship to continue?

The subconscious mind is always listening and recording everything, so a toxic relationship can cause you to act out negatively in future relationships.

Why do people allow toxic relationships in their lives?

People allow toxic relationships in their lives because of the fear of letting go of the relationship.

What is your advice for removing a toxic relationship from your life?

My advice for removing a toxic relationship from your life is that it is always best to deal with the problem and understand why you are attracting negative energy into your life.

Where can people go for support?

One of the best supports for people in a toxic relationship is prayer and meditation. Prayer affects the subconscious and allows deep emotional healing if asked for.

How would you define a toxic relationship?

A toxic relationship is usually about a controller and a controllee. There is likely an unequal power dynamic that makes one party feel trapped.

What are the pitfalls of allowing a toxic relationship to continue?

The pitfalls of staying in a toxic relationship is that there is a daily wearing away of the soul.

Why might people allow toxic relationships in their lives?

When we are in the pattern, we can’t see the pattern. It’s a familiar way of existing.

What is your advice for removing a toxic relationship from your life?

Identifying the level of toxicity is the first step to removing a toxic relationship from your life. Are you afraid of this person? Do you lie? Does addressing an issue become a war? Is the relationship “my way or the highway”?

Do you not have many friends? Does this person bring out your best self?

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The work I do can help you get clear and empower yourself to break free. The answer lies within.

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Recently opened Evolation Yoga Atlanta offers a range of options for yogis of all ages and levels. Nineteen instructors certified in a wide variety of yoga traditions can guide you through hot yoga and room temperature yoga in Evolation’s Sun Room and Moon Room, while toddlers through teenagers alike can enjoy classes in the GROUNDED Kids program.They also offer community events and teacher training with Evolation’s senior instructors.

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Since 1969, Peachtree Bikes has been providing the cycling community with services and events to keep them pedaling. In December of last year, their Buckhead location was destroyed by a fire that consumed the store. Customers have been venturing to their Sandy Springs and Serenbe stores, but this month, they are making their return at a new Buckhead location. This spot is conveniently in the same area of town as the prior location.

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Skip the audition tape for “The Biggest Loser”– now you can get Jillian Michaels’’ famous training at your local Curves gym. The trainer and fitness center chain have partnered to bring you accessible, total body workouts designed for every fitness level. Michaels will lead the workouts on screen, guiding participants through conditioning exercises and strength training.

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March 25 is American Diabetes Association Alert Day, so start educating yourself now. On March 7, Emory-Adventist Hospital at Smyrna is offering a free diabetes education and self-management class.

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Bring the kids out to Lee Haney’s Sports & Fitness Challenge on April 19, a yearly family event and fun competition that promotes the importance of exercise for all. The challenge has events for three age groups: The Fit Kid Challenge, Teen Challenge and Ultimate Fitness Challenge for adults. Each one takes participants through the paces of their fitness level with events like the Stone Lift, Farmers Walk and a Log Press.

Kids ages 8 to 12 are free, and other age groups range in price from $35 to $140. A portion of proceeds will benefit Haney’s Harvest House Mentoring Program.

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Pick of the Month Tea for Two I recently had the privilege of visiting our hometown tea company, Teavana, and the tasting room inside their Buckhead headquarters where I spent the afternoon learning about and tasting tea.

Tea is a delicious and healthy beverage, but if you aren’t sure it’s for you, stop by any Teavana store and sample their loose tea. The multitude of tea leaf flavors and combinations offer endless choices. I recommend the Silver Needle White Tea for its smooth flavor. Also, CocoCaramel Sea Salt Herbal is the perfect no-calorie treat that will satisfy a sweet tooth and is my personal favorite.

As the newest member of the Starbucks family,Teavana plans to reinvent the way we enjoy tea. It is rumored that tea will soon rival coffee and tea bars will be as popular as coffee shops. If you collect star rewards on your Starbucks card, you’ll be happy to know the card is now accepted at Teavana stores. www.teavana.com Jessica Dauler For more info visit www.bestselfconnect.com For more info on Jessica visit www.jessicashops.com BEST SELF ATLANTA

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Gearing Up to Cook Chef George Geary, a bestselling cookbook author and former pastry chef for the Walt Disney Co., is bringing his talents to The Cook’s Warehouse later this month. If you sign up for his three upcoming classes, you’ll learn how to make homemade sauces and bruschetta, French appetizers and a variety of barbecue dishes. In addition to all of those skills, Chef Geary says his students will learn how to be more confident in the kitchen. “If you mess up, we can fix it. Just don’t tell who you are cooking for – they didn’t know what you were making in the first place!”

This jovial attitude keeps Chef Geary’s classes light and fun, as well as educational. He encourages budding cooks to get a good set of pans, take classes and try new recipes as much as possible. And if the recipes you try are from his cookbooks, that’s even better. Geary has authored cookbooks on everything from cheesecake to salads to biscuits, and he says, “I love seeing people come back over and over and using my cookbooks!”

Sign up for any of his three classes on March 27 in Midtown, March 28 in East Cobb or March 29 in Decatur, and start honing your culinary skills. Classes are $60 to $75.

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When you’re stuck in traffic, it may be hard to appreciate the beauty and landmarks of our city. Get a different perspective by joining Atlanta Running Tours on three-mile or six-mile group runs that take you jogging past fun areas of the city. Tour guide Kristy Duckworth will point out Atlanta facts and history as you pass landmarks like the CNN Center, the state capitol, the World of Coke, the Aquarium and the Fox Theatre. Each tour includes a T-shirt, water, snack and digital photos taken throughout the tour that will be emailed to you afterward. $35 for three miles, $50 for six miles.

As the stars take the red carpet for the Oscars this year on March 2, you can feel like a celebrity yourself at the Red Carpet Gala held at Cobb Galleria Centre.

This glamorous event, which benefits the Center for Family Resources, will include a live and silent auction, dancing, games, a live performance by the Male Vocalist and Crooner of the Year, Douglas Cameron and – of course – a viewing of the 86th annual Academy Awards. Single tickets are $150.

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This grounded attitude served Blais well throughout the twists and turns of his career. He graduated from The Culinary Institute of America in New York, but his first job was at McDonald’s. Then he rose from that role to become one of the most recognizable winners of Bravo’s “Top Chef AllStars” in 2010. His biggest takeaway from being on “Top Chef ” is “Improv, in anything, is a great skill to have.”

Blais honed his creative culinary skills next to notable chefs such as Thomas Keller, Grant Achatz, Daniel Boulud and Ferran Adria before making his way to Atlanta in 2000 to run a seafood kitchen. Then in 2004, he opened BLAIS Restaurant. Although this venture was short lived, closing its doors after six months, Blais was undeterred and continued to forge ahead. He

went on to work in other restaurants such as One Midtown Kitchen and opened his own company, TrailBlais. This culinary consultant company allowed him to partner with FLIP Burger Boutique, for which he helped create the menu. Then in October 2012, Blais opened The Spence in partnership with Concentrics Hospitality.

Blais’ culinary creativity is evident if you’ve ever dined in one of his Atlanta eateries. As each restaurant evolved, Blais learned what worked and what didn’t. “I continue to learn how difficult they are, what a hard life it is for restaurant workers, and I continue to ask ‘Why do people open restaurants?’” For Blais, the answer evidently seems to be for the love of cooking because he shows no signs of slowing down.

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What advice do you have for someone who is struggling to lose weight?

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What is your favorite way to stay fit?

I run maniacally and recently started swimming. But right now, trail running is my jam.

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Cook vegetables, always make a salad, and get your family and kids involved in meal planning, preparation and cooking.

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I’m a big Malcolm Gladwell fan.

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In addition to another restaurant project, Juniper & Ivy, which opened last month in San Diego, Blais took on another TV gig in December 2013. Along with co-host and nutritionist Keri Glassman, Blais now hosts HLN’s Upwave network show, “Cook Your Ass Off.” This show pits chefs against each other in a race against the clock to create dishes that “balance the nutritious with the delicious” for a cash prize of $50,000. “I was stoked to hear of the premise [of the show]. Being that health and wellness have become so important to me, it was a perfect fit,” Blais says. “The message is that you can cook and eat delicious food that is still good for you. I think ‘Cook Your Ass Off’ can help change lives.”

Staying fit and cooking healthy are topics that are now near and dear to Blais, who once weighed in at 225 pounds. When speaking to HLN on this subject, Blais admitted, “I just really lost control of myself because I was tasting food all day long.”

Blais confesses his journey to losing the pounds started with “wanting to get a girl.” The “girl” was his now-wife Jazmin, who helped motivate him to get moving. They began running together and after several months of training, Blais competed in the Peachtree Road Race for the first time. At the end of the race, he proposed to her, and they’ve been together ever since.

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It’s been a long journey since making Filet-O-Fish sandwiches at McDonald’s, and Blais has learned a lot along the way. He shares some advice with aspiring chefs, saying, “You will most likely make minimum money for six to 10 years, working holidays, all while spinning around in the same five-foot space for each 12-hour day. You will get burned, cut and smell like burning wood and garlic for a long time. You will most likely lose most of your existing friends and most certainly your boyfriend or girlfriend. You in?”

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Meet Co-Host Keri Glassman As a nutritionist, owner of New York-based practice Nutritious Life, and co-host of the new show “Cook Your Ass Off,” Keri is passionate about teaching people to “reach beyond a healthful diet and take a whole person approach to health and wellness, both inside and out.”

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If the process of menopause were truly that simple – no more periods, cramps, chocolate cravings or spontaneous sappy movie marathons – women would surely welcome the change. Unfortunately, menopause can bring with it a whole slew of new symptoms. “Some of the most common are hot flashes, night sweats, mood swings and difficulty sleeping,” says Sheila V. Garnica, MD, a NAMS Certified Menopause Practitioner with North Fulton Women’s Specialists. “However, some women may also experience fatigue, irritability, anxiety, vaginal dryness and weight gain.”

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Cause of the Pause “A woman’s body goes into menopause when her ovaries stop producing estrogen, the hormone that controls the reproductive cycle,” Cochran says. The slowed production and eventual lack of estrogen are responsible for the symptoms associated with menopause. In America, the average age of menopause is 51, though women often experience changes several years before, during the years known as perimenopause.

However, if you are younger than 40 and are experiencing menopausal symptoms, your body might be getting a little ahead of itself. Premature ovarian failure can occur for a variety of reasons. “Chemotherapy and radiation are common causes of toxin-induced ovarian failure. Another possible cause is an autoimmune disease where the immune system may produce antibodies against one’s own ovarian tissue,” Cochran says. She also notes, “Smoking can contribute to early menopause due to the antiestrogen effects it has.”

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Treatment Options In centuries past, women’s physical development and changes were grossly misunderstood and were often treated as mental health issues. As medical understanding of hormones grew throughout the 1900s, treatments became more appropriate to the biological changes of menopause. By the 1960s, the go-to treatment was hormone replacement therapy (HRT), which was thought to help prevent coronary artery disease as well as help manage menopause symptoms.

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As recently as 2010, the National Institutes of Health and the Women’s Health Initiative have analyzed this type of treatment and reported “a trend toward an increased risk of heart disease during the first two years of hormone therapy among women.” To try to minimize those risks, Dr. Garnica says, hormone therapy has gone through significant changes. “The most important has been the individualization of hormone therapy and the shift to limiting the dosage of HRT to the lowest effective dose for the shortest period of time.”

In addition to these changes, Dr. Counihan says, “We now have medications available in various delivery systems including oral pills or patches, sprays or gels that are applied to the skin.” She also adds that another way to minimize your intake of estrogen-containing compounds is to treat symptoms with some of the same medications that typically treat depression.

Sharon Bent-Harley, MD, of the Harley AntiAging Institute notes that bio-identical pellet therapy is a breakthrough for the modern woman dealing with menopause symptoms.

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This hormone treatment, she explains, “is made from wild yams, and the treatment lasts anywhere from three months to one year without having to remember to take a tablet or apply a cream every day.” Though the research is not new, today’s busy women are increasingly taking advantage of this option. Make sure to discuss all of these options with your doctor to be sure you’re receiving the most appropriate treatment.

Help Yourself at Home If the medical approach is not for you, Dr. Garnica points out, “There are many non-pharmacologic alternatives and non-hormonal therapies as well.”

One recommendation is to keep a close watch on your diet. “There are a few common food triggers for hot flashes that all women should avoid if hot flashes are problematic: spicy foods, alcohol and caffeine,” Dr. Garnica says. “It is helpful to keep a food diary and note if a particular food triggers a hot flash.”

Fonda Mitchell, MD, Chief of Women’s Services at Kaiser Permanente agrees that diet has a large impact on your experience of menopause, as does your activity level. “By focusing on a diet high in fiber and calcium, menopausal women can ensure healthy bones and a healthy digestive system. By incorporating exercise into your daily routine, natural endorphins can promote weight loss, boost your energy and improve sleep patterns.”

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If you don’t currently have a doctor who you feel comfortable speaking with about these topics, look for a provider from the American Academy of AntiAging Medicine. Cochran says medical providers who are board-certified from this academy have undergone extensive training in age-management medicine and will be able to address your needs.

You can also find support through the Red Hot Mamas online forums, where women take to the keyboards to discuss every angle of this transition.

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We recently had a ‘50s inspired party complete with live music, ice-cream floats and lots of dancing. We also hosted a casino night with real slot machines, authentic dealers and table games and a Frank Sinatra impersonator.

What sets you apart from other communities in the Atlanta market?

We often hear from residents and family members that our staff is what makes our community so wonderful and inviting and creates a true sense of community. Several of our department heads -including transportation, housekeeping, and dining services - have been with us for over 20 years. Everyone who works at Renaissance on Peachtree has a genuine love for seniors, and it shows in everything we do.

How is the Renaissance on Peachtree different from a typical independent or assisted living community?

At Renaissance on Peachtree, our residents have an abundance of choices every day. Our daily-changing calendar is full of exciting social, cultural, educational and recreational activities designed to challenge our residents in every way. We offer multiple dining options including all-day fine dining in the Brookhaven restaurant or a quick bite at Pemberton Café, so our residents can enjoy delicious and healthy food on their own schedules.

Woody DeWeese, General Manager Renaissance on Peachtree 3755 Peachtree Road NE Atlanta, GA 30319 www.renaissanceonpeachtree.com (404) 237-2323

Woody DeWeese comes to the Renaissance on Peachtree from the luxury hotel industry. Raised in Mississippi, Woody developed strong southern hospitality roots which started his passion for creating exceptional customer experiences.

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Long gone is the “pluggy” or “doll’s hair” look, as modern hair transplantation is performed one single follicle at a time for the most natural look possible.

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Insomnia is a common problem. RLS may be the cause of difficulty in initiating sleep due to leg discomfort. It can also interfere with returning to sleep after an awakening during the night. Many people with RLS have frequent kicking movements in sleep, called periodic limb movements (PLMs), which can also disrupt sleep.

What are the causes of RLS? Many patients have a family history. It can also be seen with pregnancy, iron deficiency or with kidney problems.

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Diagnosis of RLS is based on clinical history. An overnight sleep study may be needed to diagnose periodic limb movements in sleep.

How is RLS treated?

Several medications are effective for RLS and can be prescribed by your neurologist or sleep physician.

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Many people I meet have gone through the years saving what their cash flow allowed without having a goal. How much money do you need to achieve your financial independence (Achieving financial independence means reaching retirement with the option of working but you no longer have to work)? How do you figure out that number? I was at a professional continuing education seminar and the speaker said “I don’t know my number, do you?” This took me off guard. In a room full of financial planners, I would hope we all know our number. The speaker did not, do you?

The evidence is overwhelming. Toxins are everywhere, in our water, air, food, soaps, shampoos, even in the clothes we wear. We read about mercury in our fish, jet fuel in our lettuce, and heavy metals in our air. Our bodies carry a chemical cocktail of industrial chemicals, pesticides, food additives, heavy metals, and residues of many pharmaceuticals, as well as toxins from alcohol, tobacco, caffeine, and illegal drugs.

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There are certain factors that you need to include like inflation, your current spending, and extraordinary expenses (for example, if you have a special needs child that may be dependent on you for life).

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I recommend to my clients that we run the first financial independence scenario in a conservative manner (4% inflation, 5% growth on investments during financial independence, using the same spending as they spend today). I have found that many clients do not downsize their spending, they just shift their spending from the mortgages on their homes to travel, golf, or something more fun than paying a mortgage – or sometimes they need to use it on health care). Depending on my clients’ age(s), I may exclude social security income as well, assuming it will no longer exist.

Knowing your number is important so that you can see your “finish line,” or at least the line that when you cross it, you have the option to stay on course or deviate to a new course. Now, what is your number?

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Shamrock ‘N Roll Race www.jlatlanta.org

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Gwinnett Medical Center Obesity Awareness 5K Walk www.gwinnettbariatrics.org/walk

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Great Urban Race www.greaturbanrace.com

Teams solve clues, tackle challenges and compete for cash prizes in this race.

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ROC Race 5K www.rocrace.com/atlanta

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Atlanta Georgia Dirty Girl Mud Run www.godirtygirl.com

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Fight for Air Climb www.lung.org

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March for Babies www.marchofdimes.com/georgia

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Atlanta 2014 Great Amazing Race www.greatamazingrace.com This family-friendly obstacle course is modeled after the TV show “The Amazing Race.”

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Atlanta St. Patrick’s Day Parade www.stpatsparadeatlanta.com

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Atlanta Science Festival www.atlantasciencefestival.org Atlanta residents of all ages will explore the science and technology through activities, facility tours and more.

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Held at the Historic Marietta Square, this annual food festival showcases Cobb County restaurants and caterers.

At Atlantic Station, enjoy games, carnival rides and more than 100 beers.

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Spring Festival on Ponce www.festivalonponce.com

Enjoy the landscape of Olmsted Linear Park along with over 125 displays of both fine arts and crafts.

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Fiesta Atlanta www.fiestaatlanta.com

Celebrate Cinco de Mayo at Centennial Olympic Park with Mexican folk dancing, a 5K run/walk and international food.

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Buckhead Spring Arts & Crafts Festival www.buckheadartsfestival.com

Atlanta Dogwood Festival www.dogwood.org

Join 175 artists and artisans for two days of live acoustic music and delicious local food.

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Buckhead Restaurant Week www.atlrestaurantweek.com

The festival features a juried Fine Artist Market and a Backyard Barbecue & Brews VIP experience.

Sandy Springs Artsapalooza www.sandyspringsartsapalooza.com

Experience art in the streets of Sandy Springs along with a children’s play area, musicians and interactive art stations.

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Sweetwater 420 Fest www.sweetwater420fest.com

In addition to fantastic music and beer, this three-day festival is an Earth Day celebration. e are cele ratin our 10-year anniversary, and we ve moved the festival to Centennial lym ic Park. he weekend will e amacked with a diverse lineu of reat live music, a comedy tent, he Sweet ater erience craft eer event, tasty eers, a ids one, local artist market, Planet 420 – a non- rofit and environmental villa e – and even a dedicated road race.”

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Sip a selection of over 70 specialty beers at this fun fest.

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Spring Jonquil Festival www.smyrnacity.com

Held on the Village Green in Smyrna, the festival will feature over 175 arts and crafts booths, puppet shows and live music.

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Taste of East Point www.downtowneastpoint.com

Taste an eclectic mix of food from local restaurants and food trucks from the South Metro area.

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Decatur Arts Festival www.decaturarts festival.com

This annual event includes a juried arts exhibition, an art walk and an artist market.

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Peachtree Hills Festival of the Arts www.peachtreehillsfestival.com

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Sky High Hot Air Balloon Festival www.callawaygardens.com Through the Veil: Metaphysical & Spiritual Festival www.throughtheveil.org Explore your beliefs in spirituality, metaphysics and the supernatural with the most notable presenters in the field at the Marriott Marquis.

JUNE 7

Rock the Cure Brews and Blues www.jdrfrockthecure.org

This annual brews and blues event at Sweetwater Brewery features live music, local beer, food and raffle prizes.

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Virginia Highland Summerfest www.vahi.org/summerfest

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Celebrate Father’s Day at the Georgia World Congress Center by sampling 150 dishes and mixing with celebrities.

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Old Fourth Ward Park Arts Festival www.oldfourthwardparkartsfestival.com

This two-day celebration is presented by the Atlanta Foundation for Public Spaces and honors the rich history of the community.

JULY 35

Fantastic Fourth Celebration www.stonemountainpark.com Enjoy fun-filled summer entertainment and the must-see fireworks show.

JULY 1920

Black Culinary Expo Tour www.blackculinaryexpo.com

This expo features everything from Creole and Cajun to American and African cuisines.

AUGUST 2324

Grant Park Summer Shade Festival www.summershadefestival.org Enjoy live music, activities for kids and a 5K Run for the Park which raises money for the Grant Park Conservancy.

AUGUST 2931

Labor Day Weekend at Stone Mountain Park www.stonemountainpark.com

Take in the Lasershow Spectacular and a special fireworks display on all three nights.

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Art in the Park in Marietta Square www.artparkmarietta.com This annual event has been a Labor Day Weekend tradition in Marietta since 1986 and celebrates local and national artists.

CULTURAL EXHIBITS/CONCERTS MARCH 12

Meditation Retreat www.meditationcircle.org

Hosted by the Georgia Meditation Center, this two-day retreat introduces the basics of meditation skills and their application to improve your life.

MARCH 49

Once www.foxtheatre.org

Winner of eight 2012 Tony Awards including Best Musical, Once makes its Atlanta debut at the Fox Theatre.

MARCH 1416

Atlanta Craft Council Show www.craftcouncil.org/shows/2014

Celebrate all things handmade and explore the ACC’s annual juried marketplace.

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The 36th Annual Spring Atlanta Home Show www.atlantahomeshow.com

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The Moody Blues www.foxtheatre.org

Don’t miss the Timeless Flight Tour at the Fox Theatre.

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Crosby, Stills & Nash www.foxtheatre.org

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Gluten & Allergen Free Expo www.gfafexpo.com MARCH 2930

Legacy Wine & Culinary Experience www.lakelanierislands.com Tour Wolf Mountain Vineyard and Winery and taste unique wine and food pairings during this weekend retreat at the Lake Lanier Islands Resort.

APRIL 10

Jazz on the Green at Emory www.arts.emory.edu

The Emory Jazz Combos present an evening of free, outdoor jazz on Patterson Green.

APRIL 1027

The Lion King www.foxtheatre.org

Experience the Tony Award-winning adaptation of the Disney classic.

Atlanta Steeplechase www.atlantasteeplechase.org

The most exciting horse racing in Georgia takes place at Kingston Downs and benefits the University of Georgia College of Veterinary Medicine.

APRIL 22

Earth Day at The Garden www.atlantabotanicalgarden.com

Symphony on the Sand www.callawaygardens.com

Join the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra on Callaway Gardens’ Robin Lake Beach for their Symphony on the Sand.

APRIL 2627

Alive! Expo www.aliveexpo.com

Get your green on at this wholesome expo featuring natural, organic food, fashion and products for your family, pets and home.

JUNE 38

Evita www.foxtheatre.org Don’t miss Tim Rice and Andrew Lloyd Webber’s Tony Award-winning musical.

JUNE 78

Atlanta Southeastern Women’s Expo www.womensexpoatlanta.com

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Be the Model Fashion Show www.mannafund.org

Manna Fund’s fashion show event promotes positive relationships with food and a healthy body image for youth.

22nd Annual Jeffrey Fashion Cares Atlanta www.jeffreyfashioncares.com

The annual event benefits the Susan G. Komen for the Cure Greater Atlanta Affiliate and the Atlanta AIDS Fund.

MAY 111

Hidden Heroes: The Genius of Everyday Things www.museumofdesign.org Learn about the design of 36 ordinary objects that have revolutionized the way we live.

MAY 3

Dancing Stars of Atlanta www.dancingstarsofatlanta2014.com

Reinventing the TV show “Dancing with the Stars,” this event raises funds for the Georgia chapter of the Alzheimer’s Association.

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Garrison Keillor’s “A Prairie Home Companion” www.foxtheatre.org

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Braves vs. Mets, Season Opener www.atlanta.braves.mlb.com The Braves take on the Mets at their first home game of the season, beginning at 7:10 p.m.

APRIL 19

Lee Haney’s Sports & Fitness Challenge www.leehaney.com/fitnesschallenge

This challenge has age divisions for everyone. A portion of proceeds from this event benefits Haney’s Harvest House Mentoring Program.

APRIL 19

Atlanta Silverbacks Season Opener www.atlantasilverbacks.com

Watch Atlanta’s own soccer team take on the San Antonio Scorpions for one of only four home games in their spring season.

JULY 1927

BB&T Atlanta Open www.bbtatlantaopen.com

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Taking place at the Loft at Castleberry Hill, attendees will enjoy a silent auction, hors d’oeuvres and a cash bar. Proceeds will benefit Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta at Hughes Spalding. www.choa.org

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for Kristen Ledlow, the Atlanta radio personality and NBA TV host who will chair the Ovarian Cancer Research Fund’s Ovarian Cycle event on March 22. Ledlow says, “According

grandmother was diagnosed with the disease when I was very young, my mother took necessary steps to prevent the diagnosis herself. My own risk increases due to my family’s history with the disease.”

HUNGER WALK/RUN This annual 5K at Turner Field raises awareness and funds for hunger relief in Atlanta. It benefits Atlanta Community Food Bank and five local hunger relief organizations. www.acfb.org

WHITE COAT GRADY GALA This black-tie dinner will honor the healthcare heroes who make Grady the premier Level I Trauma Center in Georgia. www.gradyhealthfoundation.org

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are welcome to ride for free. To get you ready for the event, through March 15. unlike many other cancers, there is currently no ovarian cancer screening program. You must simply know your body and be aware of symptoms and early signs like bloating, pelvic or abdominal pain and frequent, urgent urination.

Ledlow points out, “Many believe that ovarian cancer is only diagnosed in its final stages. However, current research suggests that women actually do experience warning signs early on. The key is recognizing those signs.”

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Raising money for the Muscular Dystrophy Association, this walk at Turner Field offers light exercise and awareness for neuromuscular disease. www.walk.mda.org

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Support TurningPoint, a local breast cancer treatment and support center, at this dinner and auction. www.myturningpoint.org

This run will be held at Centennial Olympic Park, Atlanta and aims to raise awareness for The Children’s Tumor Foundation. www.ctf.kintera.org/nfegeorgia2014

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This event, held at the Clarkston Community Center, will benefit 50 Cents. Period. The nonprofit is dedicated to providing health education services to newly arrived refugee women. www.50centsperiod.org

Shoot clays for charity at this alternative fundraising event. Join in the kick-off party, networking events and the tournament itself, attended by nearly 300 clay shooters supporting Atlanta-area children’s causes. www.atlantacharityclays.org

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Andee’s Army, Inc. invites runners to participate in this event that supports children and their families who are receiving medical treatment for non-traumatic brain injuries. To be held at Riverwood High School. www.andeesarmy.com

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This ladies-only tennis tournament gives you the chance to show off your tennis skills while raising money for Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta. www.choa.org

March 22 SPRING CHICKEN RUN Help fight hunger in this 12th annual 5K run/walk, 1-mile run/ walk and tot trot. Benefits go to C.A.M.P. and OFC. www.rungeorgia.com

Place your bids for fine wines at the Atlanta Wine Auction, which is the High Museum of Art’s largest fundraising event. www.atlanta-wineauction.org

March 28 TRIBUTE TO WOMEN OF ACHIEVEMENT Join the YWCA of Northwest Georgia in honoring women who have contributed greatly to our community at this 29th annual event. www.ywca.org

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From learning the political ropes as a lobbyist, to working 18-hour days in his own restaurant, to teaching elementary school kids, Patrick Dennis has had his share of career changes. But it was his perpetual devotion to art that led him to his current role as a prominent member of Atlanta’s art scene.

As a child, he received a sketchpad and pencils from his grandmother who told him, “Try this.” And try he did, with impressive skill for a youngster without any training. Dennis drew, painted with watercolors and created collages for years before making them public at age 25, when several of them were scooped up by museums. Then, after moving from Washington D.C. to Atlanta, Dennis partnered with Randall Fox to create The Atlanta Foundation for Public Spaces (AFFPS). Through this foundation, they began enhancing Atlanta’s outdoor social life and art scene by organizing a dozen annual art shows such as the Chastain Park Arts Festival and the Piedmont Park Arts Festival. Today these popular events are well respected in the art world and have given exposure and grants to artists nationwide. “It humbles me to know that I have helped thousands of artists grow their artistic careers,” Dennis says. “We provide many tools that help, and it’s gratifying to watch so many succeed beyond their expectations.”

What do you most look forward to with each festival?

Our festivals have many returning artists who have become part of our crazy family. It’s like a huge reunion every month!

I also love to see what happens when someone wins an award. I was lucky enough to witness the first award won by a very successful artist, Marjorie Bowers, and know that it is encouraging to be validated in this way.

How have the festivals you put on with AFFPS evolved since their inception?

We started with great sensitivity to the artist and have enhanced that. As an artist myself, I know the needs, and we are getting better at anticipating, meeting or exceeding those needs. We started a non-profit component a few years ago and even have an “Artist Assistance Fund” to provide direct financial assistance to those in need.

What local artists should we be on the lookout for in the coming years?

There are so many emerging artists I hardly know where to start. I’m excited by Jim Loftus, who does completely unique assemblages reminiscent of Rauschenberg and Nevelson, only with a wicked sense of play. He moved from Atlanta to Florida, and I know he’ll be famous someday. I truly admire Michael Zavison, a Georgian artist, for his inventive use of chemical experiments on unexpected surfaces.

Do you have a favorite artist?

Now that is almost impossible to answer! My inclination is to appreciate the modern masters such as Pisarro and Cassat, but I enjoy the discovery of the new, so my “favorite” changes. Recently it was Thornton Dial, then Jean Arcelin. Who knows what is next? That’s the exciting part.

How do you like to spend your free time?

I love the outdoors. I grew up in southern California, so I love anything to do with the ocean. I’m also an avid reader with broad interest, so I’ve got a book going every day – my Kindle is about to explode. I just finished “So Big” by Edna Ferber.

What is your favorite way to stay fit?

I work a lot, so I don’t overeat because there is no time for that luxury. Plus, I’m a vegetarian, which keeps me away from really bad foods. For years I was an avid gym-goer even while traveling. I don’t have that in my routine lately, but if there’s a project on my property, you’ll find me there with a shovel, chainsaw or ladder to take care of it. I do Tai Chi when I can too.

What would people be surprised to know about you?

I’m the kind of grandfather that I know people joke about: the doting, dreamy kind. I’m putty in those kids’ hands.

What is your hidden talent?

Photo courtesy of Chieu Lee

I never show anyone, but I can play a mean guitar. In fact, I own about six of them!

Who are the people that help you be your best self?

I am smart enough to know that without these people in my life I would still be scratching the proverbial dirt: Randall Fox, my partner in AFFPS, Lisa Windle, our festival director (and substitute daughter), Ellen Stein, a great friend and artist with a fearless sense of direction, plus my terrific friend, artist and gallery manager Mali Harrell, who makes me feel like I never have to worry about a thing (don’t I wish!).

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