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When they walk through the school doors on time, they can walk in with confidence that the school year is going to be awesome! At this point, in the back of your mind, summer is never ending. Your kids are having the time of their lives and you are probably oblivious to the back to school stock posted up at your local Walmart. Well, start paying attention because school is creeping up on us and the lack of a routine all summer is about to throw a wrench into things. I have been anticipating this moment for a few weeks now. I like order and punctuality and I want to be sure to be on top of things for back-to-school this year. There is no need to wait until the last minute to get things done. School supplies? Those were preordered at the end of last school year! New backpacks? I think the ones from last year are fine, but apparently my wife and kids disagree because there are two brand new backpacks in the closet. New clothes for the first day of school? By looking over my bank statement, it seems as if that has been taken care of as well. SHAWN MICHAEL HANEY
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While the back-to-school shopping may not be my thing, getting the kids back in a routine is. If I left that up to my wife, the kids would have 16 tardies in the first six weeks. I take it upon myself to have the kids lay their clothes out the night before so there is no arguing about what to wear in the mornings. I also make them a healthy breakfast, while they are getting dressed. Breakfast really is the most
important meal of the day and I want my kids to have the fuel they need to do their best. No running out the door with a nutrition-less Pop-Tart because we didn't prepare the night before and have no time to eat. How I see it, when everything is planned out and done right, there is an ease in the air. My kids will be excited to go back to school rather than be stressed over what to wear or too tired because they didn't get enough sleep. When they walk through the school doors on time, they can walk in with confidence that the school year is going to be awesome! Many of you are probably thinking, “Wow, he seems to have it all together. Maybe I should help out my wife and take some of that school load worry off of her. But, where do I start?� To be quite honest, what works for me and my family may not work for yours. And believe me, even as much as I try to have every thing perfectly planned and prepared, we occasionally still have those days where no amount of planning helps. In this issue (pg.28), we decided to give you some tips to consider to help get you and your family back in the swing of things!
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I’m sure she will be dressing young actresses on the red carpet in no time!
Little girls and playing dress up go hand in hand. I am sure at some point in their lives, they even dream of being a big time fashion designer. Perhaps even taking it so far as to sketch out their clothing line and what it would look like. Sure, it may look like a rectangle with clouds for sleeves and an oversized triangle for the skirt, but I can only imagine someone, somewhere has Vera Wang’s very first sketch. What once was probably only considered priceless to her mother, but a worthless doodle to others, would be worth millions today. It is all a matter of timing and perspective.
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So how exactly did a young wife and mother of three from Longview accidentally start a multi-million dollar company? Well you will have to read the article about Holly Smallwood (pg.12) to know the whole story, but I will tell you it was all in an effort to dress her daughter in cute clothes and help make ends meet at home. Although she may not have set out to become a coveted designer and manufacturer of little girls clothing, that is exactly what she did. Now, with stalker moms everywhere searching high and low for her clothes, she is the epitome of the American dream. I don’t mean to offend anyone with the stalker mom comment, however, I did hear that someone paid $1500 at a recent silent auction just for the opportunity to bid on one of her items. That’s right … just for the opportunity! I don’t know how
true that really is, but that’s the word on the street! Accidents like Smallwood’s don’t happen everyday and while she may not have started sketching her designs at an early age, I’m sure she will be dressing young actresses on the red carpet in no time! Now … if we can just talk her into designing clothes for older girls and boys, I may become one of “those moms” I mentioned earlier! Fashion designers aren’t the only people that sketch or doodle, as I like to call it. Doodling is a form of expression. When I think of doodlers, I think of those people that seem completely distracted while I am talking to them. I have always thought it to be a little rude, as if they were bored to tears about my conversation, to the point of zoning out. Doodling also makes me think of my mom! It never failed, if she was on the phone, she was doodling! After a little research, I now understand why she can retell the stories from her phone calls as if you were listening in on the other line! So are doodlers (pg.32) good listeners? You tell me!
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CONTENTS Publisher's Letter 02 Editor's Letter 04 Street Scene 10 Cover Story 12 Keep The Sleep 22
54 Dining Guide 58 Man About Town 62 Style File 72 #Kidsgotstyle
The Swing of Things 28
78 Finding A Balance
The Art Of Doodling 32
85 Outtakes
Heart, Mind & Soul 44
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90 The CrossFit Way
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Big taste doesn't always have to come with a big price tag. Dip inside for our favorite places to dine on a dime.
58 MAN ABOUT TOWN
The man strolls downtown for the Tyler Wine Swirl, a new event celebrating great taste and great times in the historic heart of Tyler.
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34 TEXAS ROSE FESTIVAL COURT FOR CARNIVAL DE LA ROSE 48 TEXAS BANK & TRUST PHOTOGRAPHY RECEPTION AND AWARDS PRESENTATION 60 15TH ANNUAL TEXAS BANK & TRUST SPORTING CLAYS 76 COVER UNVEIL 86 TOUR DE PATH 92 3RD ANNUAL LAKE PALESTINE ADAPTIVE AQUAFEST 13TH ANNUAL MAH JONGG FOR MEMORY
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Think it's time to detox from that loud summer wardrobe? You're precisely white! We think so, too.
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78 AT HOME
From sentimental to swanky, Laura Krantz shows us how designers are helping to recover memories.
90 FEATURE
Myths and misconceptions; follow the journey of Amanda Schwartz as she redefines the role of women in CrossFit.
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STREET SCENE What is “STREET SCENE”: glimpses of glitter, photos of friends, a few lines of life and laughter. Like a school's yearbook, Street Scene chronicles life in East Texas. You'll find businesses and others commemorating anniversaries. Celebrations and charities gloss these pages, accompanied by faces you know. Music, theater and other cultural events also make the scene.
The Tyler Area Builders Association kicked off the 61st Annual Parade of Homes™ with a ribbon cutting at the TABA building, in Tyler, on June 7.
First Alt Fuel, INC proudly opened the first public access alternative fuel station, in Tyler, on July 9.
The Lindale Chamber of Commerce welcomed Urology Tyler to its new branch inside Davis Medical Clinic with a ribbon cutting, on July 1.
Texas Spine & Joint received the Texas Health Care Quality Improvement (THCQI) Gold Award at the Hilton Austin Airport Hotel on June. 11. TMF Health Quality Institute, the Medicare Quality Improvement Organization for Texas, established the award program in partnership with the Texas Hospital Association and Texas Organization of Rural & Community Hospitals.
The Better Business Bureau hosted “Lunch. Learn. Lead” with guest speaker Jeffrey Mills, Digital Media Specialist for Brookshire’s Grocery Company, in Tyler, on July 14.
The Tyler Area Chamber of Commerce proudly welcomed the Collin St. Bakery into its folds with a ribbon cutting at its new location in the La Piazza shopping Center, in Tyler, on July 18.
The Bank of America Charitable Fund donated a $20,000 grant to the East Texas Food Bank, in Tyler, on July 16. The money will be used to help the The Senior Servings™ Program, which provides additional food Jack O’ Diamonds proudly opened the doors to the newest Honda facility in Texas on for low-income seniors on the weekends. Loop 323, in Tyler, on July 18.
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The Nacogdoches County Chamber of Commerce was on hand to help Meadowview Place celebrate the grand re-opening of its assisted living facility at its location, in Nacogdoches, on June 27.
Chris Proctor, Debbie Dyess and Cara Carr display their winnings for placing third, second and Grand Prize respectively in the 30th Annual Tomato Fest Photo Contest sponsored by Superior Health Plan.
The Better Business Bureau presented a Plaque to Hall Buick GMC, in Tyler, on June 27 symbolizing its status as an accredited business.
Home furniture/decor boutique, Welcome Home, signified its new membership with the Tyler Area Chamber of Commerce with a ribbon cutting at its location, in Tyler, on July 1.
Cue: Creative hosted a non-perishable food & money donation drive to benefit the East Texas Food Bank’s “I’m YOUnified Against Hunger” campaign from Jun. 16 through July 3. The Louis and Peaches Owen Heart Hospital and Cardiovascular Associates of East Texas have signed an affiliation agreement to provide improved access to physicians for patients throughout the region. The partnership helps to create an unparalleled force for heart patients in and around the state.
The Better Business Bureau presented AutoGlass Express with a plaque Sillybugz was welcomed into the Tyler Area Chamber of Commerce and recognizing its status as a member at the moment was commemorated with a ribbon cutting at its location, its location, in Tyler, on June 27. in Gresham, on June 26. B SC ENEMAG. COM
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THE ULTIMATE BUZZ
How a Longview mom accidentally started a multi-million dollar clothing company Article By: Tami Spencer Kid Clothing Photos by: Narci D. Photography
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f you were to meet Holly Smallwood today, you would most likely be envious of her life. She is a young, beautiful mother of three who is living the American dream. Her children’s clothing company, SweetHoney, has become a coveted brand with more demand than her four manufacturers can keep up with. She is on track to post a record high sales year, predicting that the company will conservatively bring in around $2 million by the end of 2014, and she and her husband just purchased 80 acres of land in North Longview with plans to begin building their dream home later this year. While she may be a 26-year-old boomingbusiness owner, even Smallwood herself could never have predicted that her path in life would lead her here. Born and raised in Longview, Holly (Dishman) Smallwood was a student at Spring Hill High School in 2004 when she and her then-boyfriend, Josh Smallwood, discovered they were pregnant. She gave birth to her daughter, Maddi, in the Spring of 2005 and dropped out of high school to care for her baby girl. About a year later, Holly and Josh were married at the age of 18 and began working together to finish their education while raising baby Maddi. Holly was able to get her high school diploma and attend two years at Kilgore College and two years at UT-Tyler, earning a degree in nursing. She then began working as a fulltime nurse to help support her husband while he finished his master’s degree in accounting from UT-Tyler. Home was calling and, after Josh’s graduation, the young couple found their way back to Longview. Josh had taken a job with his father-in-law’s accounting firm and Holly was staying home with Maddi. They lived in an apartment and, like many young couples, worked hard to stretch the monthly budget enough to allow Holly to be able to stay home with their
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“If I could just get like $300 extra a month… then within a year we could save enough for closing costs or whatever we needed. That’s really all we ever thought it would be, just a little extra income,”
daughter. Although Josh had a good job, after all the bills were paid, there just wasn’t anything left at the end of the month, much less extra money to buy Maddi the cute clothes that Holly desired for her little girl. Remembering her mother making clothes for Holly and her siblings, the selftaught seamstress decided she could save some money by making some of Maddi’s clothes herself. The Smallwood’s were dreaming of buying a home and began looking for ways to earn some extra income to put towards a down payment. Holly and Josh sat down to brainstorm and decided that Holly could sell some of the clothes and dresses she had been creating for their daughter online. “If I could just get like $300 extra a month… then within a year we could save enough for closing costs or whatever we needed. That’s really all we ever thought it would be, just a little extra income,” Smallwood remembered when reflecting back to how her business got started.
A little over a year later, she also expanded her family, welcoming baby Josh in the Spring of 2012.
With the goal of $300 per month in mind, Smallwood created an account on Etsy, an online e-commerce website focused on handmade or vintage items. Expecting baby number two, Smallwood did most of her sewing during nap times and after Maddi had gone to bed at night. She also managed the sales, packaging and shipping, and any customer service issues that arose, as well as doing all the designing and sewing. She soon realized she needed some extra help and sought out a few local seamstresses to assist in some of the sewing efforts. With the arrival of her second daughter, Macy, Smallwood found a new muse for her line of girls clothing and began thinking of ways to continue to expand her business...
In late 2012, Smallwood realized she had an incredible communications and marketing resource at her fingertips that she was not utilizing, the popular social media site Facebook. “All my friends were on it, and if I posted anything, everyone saw it immediately … originally it was just a page and I could post all the pictures (of the clothes) there and they could like or comment if they liked it. Originally, it was just all my friends that would comment,” Smallwood said of her early days on Facebook. While Facebook has become a primary jumping off point for small businesses in recent months, even reformatting to include separate business pages and charging businesses
to run promotions through the site, at the time. Holly’s idea to sell her product almost exclusively through Facebook was a relatively new one. Smallwood made her first Facebook sale in January of 2013 and suddenly her small side job began to turn into something she never expected, a fullfledged clothing company. Smallwood’s designs were flying off the shelves, with pre-orders stacking up so quickly that the current operation could never catch up. By April of 2013, Smallwood’s SweetHoney Facebook page had acquired more than 6,000 likes. Friends and strangers alike were trying to get in touch with her, begging to get their hands on one of her sweet, girlish dresses or a pair of ruffled leggings. In April of 2013, Smallwood posted an
Easter dress for sale on her Facebook page, running a “share to win” promotion, where the business offers friends a chance to win a free item by sharing the post and getting their friends to also like the businesses' page. By the end of that month, the page had more than 10,000 likes, and over the course of the next few months, that number increased exponentially averaging around 10,000 new likes per week. Smallwood had officially outgrown her current operation and enlisted the services of four different manufacturers to try to keep up with the consistently increasing demand for her clothing. She even had to stop accepting orders, taking May and June off to try and allow the manufacturers time to catch up with the influx of orders that never seemed to taper. While the everincreasing success of her growing business was exciting, caring for her three children was still Smallwood’s first priority. So, with her business booming out of control, she turned to her family for help. SweetHoney is truly a family operation now employing both of Smallwood’s
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siblings, as well as her mother, in full-time positions. Her younger brother, a student at UT-Tyler, helps out at their Longview distribution center, printing shipping labels after school. Her sister, Heidi, is in charge of all production, doing everything from managing the manufacturers to ordering fabrics and ensuring quality control. If you have ever had a customer service need, you’ve spoken with Smallwood’s mother, Tammy Dishman, who also manages the Facebook site. Her father, Sammy Dishman, serves as a trusted business advisor while husband Josh Smallwood volunteers his accounting expertise managing the business side of the company and, as Holly Smallwood puts it, “keeping an eye on the bottom line.” With her troop of trusted employees manning the ship at SweetHoney, Smallwood is free to focus on the heart of the business, creating all the designs and occasionally sewing a sample or pattern for the manufacturers to work from. As of mid-July 2014, SweetHoney has more than 145,000 likes on their Facebook page. Clothing is sold in an auction-style
setting, where a limited number of each item is available at a set price on a first come, first serve basis. Auctions are usually held on Monday and Wednesday mornings when new items are posted for sale starting at 11:30 a.m. CST and lasting until the items sell out, which is typically by around 11:35 a.m. On occasion, much to the joy of her loyal followers, Smallwood will announce a surprise auction for a specific popular product, such as ruffled leggings in a soft pink polka dot print. SweetHoney currently sells about 5,000 units of clothing per month, but you can tell from the numerous customer comments, that’s not nearly enough to meet the demand. If you look at any of the clothing items posted from previous auctions, you will see anywhere from 1501,500 comments ranging from excitement over scoring a coveted item to anger over the limited supplies and lack of availability of an item. And while everyone has an opinion to offer on how the company could better meet their personal ideal, Smallwood says she is more than content with the current direction of SweetHoney. B S CE N E M A G.COM
While many have suggested Smallwood take SweetHoney to mass production to be sold in retail stores, that is not in the current plans. While her children are still young, Smallwood wants to focus on sustaining the current success that SweetHoney is experiencing while still getting to direct most of her attention to her first love, her three children. “My main goal is I need to be with them, I need to be a mom first. It’s just to the point where I kind of feel like I can be home with them more and not think about SweetHoney 24/7. I’m nervous for it to grow more because I’m afraid it would take more time away from them,” Smallwood says. While Smallwood may not be looking to expand her business any further at this point, she does want to continue to expand her family. With the income from SweetHoney more than sustaining their family’s current financial needs, the Smallwoods ultimately dream of welcoming more children into their home. “Our main goal is we would love to adopt kids or foster kids, and this income would really help with that,” Smallwood responded when asked about her future goals and plans. B SC ENEMAG. COM
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In July of 2012, the Smallwoods purchased a small home in Longview with the help of some extra cash from the couple's “side job.” Today, less than two years later, they are still in shock about the fact that they are the owners of a $2 million children’s clothing company and on their way to building their dream home. “Sometimes I still think, is this really happening? It’s crazy, you know, but it couldn’t have been done without all the support we’ve had,” Holly Smallwood said. While Smallwood is grateful for the success that SweetHoney has achieved and the financial freedom it has provided for her family, she explains that neither she nor her husband ever set out with the goal to get rich. For the Smallwood’s, giving is a top priority and one of the greatest blessings that their success has provided is allowing them the resources to help others financially. In Smallwood's words, “Neither of us really care for money, I guess…We always say if we can live off of less than we make and give as much as we can away, then that’s fine with us." When Smallwood reflects on the most significant changes that have happened in her life over the past few years, she points to something beyond the business success or the financial gain. She expresses the love for the community of moms she has gotten to know, the customers that trust her enough to send her a message and ask for prayers for a sick child or offer encouragement for her both personally and professionally, but most of all, she is in awe of the amazing blessings that have been poured out on her life, despite the complicated past she had to overcome. “You have a child young and you just kind of feel like you’re doing everything wrong. You think, surely God would never use you…you know, you just kind of talk yourself down. So, maybe that has been the biggest surprise is just seeing God’s grace. That whatever platform this may be, to 90,000 women or whatever, I feel challenged to use it correctly,” Smallwood expressed. “I feel like my parents are very proud of me, and for me… that’s a huge blessing.” Though the road has been paved with unexpected twists and turns, Smallwood and her family have experienced first-hand the redemptive nature of fate and have finally found their way to a life that is truly sweeter than honey.
“Sometimes I still think, is this really happening? It’s crazy, you know, but it couldn’t have been done without all the support we’ve had,” Holly Smallwood said.
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In defense of napping:
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here’s something about the word “nap” that elicits memories of Kindermats and Tang. I remember the coveted nap spot located under one of the craft tables at my day care. Everyone wanted that spot, where hidden (somewhat) from the teacher’s gaze, you could gossip and giggle with your best friend, until you were inevitably shushed and forced to swallow body-wracking, hysterical laughter. How negligent we were as kids, flippantly wasting those precious opportunities to nap, to take a break from the stress of being a kid and enjoy a sanctioned time to rest! Suddenly, you’re in the first grade, your life flashes by and you find yourself behind at work sleep deprived and fantasizing about building a tiny bed under your desk. In a nearly universal effort to maximize efficiency and productivity, our culture has become relentless in its focus on work: “You snooze, you lose!” The idea of taking even a 20-minute break to sleep during the work day seems a little outrageous and would more than likely raise a few eyebrows if not win you a trip to the boss’ office. But, maybe we are missing something. The more we learn about sleep, the more it seems that napping can actually have enormous health benefits, not to mention actually increase productivity and the quality of the work you do.
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While the restorative effects of deep sleep are critical to our bodies’ health and well-being, researchers are learning more about the powerful effects of naps. A 2030 minute snooze can not only help alleviate sleep deficits, but it can also improve brain function. In 2004, Good Sleep Salon Napia opened in Japan. The business offers beds for rent in Tokyo’s Nihonbashi business district. Customers are mostly male and report feeling tired and stressed out; as a result, of their daily grinds. For around $5 (U.S.), customers get 40 minutes in a luxurious, reclining chair where most enjoy naps lasting 20-40 minutes. Yelo Spa opened in New York City in 2007, and in addition to other traditional salon services like massage and reflexology, Yelo also offers cocoon-like nap beds that can be reserved for 20-40 minute intervals. Although it may be a little premature to say that daytime napping is a trend, it’s worth noting that entrepreneurs see opportunity in providing a space for sleepy urbanites to take a nap during the day, without returning home. The science behind napping is pretty solid and possibly more compelling than you might think. Although scientists agree that a full night of sleep is far better than grabbing a short nap here and there in an effort to relieve a sleep deficit, they also note that there are certain benefits to a mid-day snooze, especially when taken in concert with a good night’s sleep.
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So what is a nap, for the purposes of this article? Researches look to sleep patterns to help define and establish parameters for healthy napping, and since sleep cycles one and two occur within 30 minutes, the recommended duration of a power nap is anywhere from 10-30 minutes. If you sleep longer than 30 minutes, you run the risk of experiencing “sleep inertia,” which is the term for that nasty, groggy feeling we’ve all experienced when a good nap goes bad. You wake up feeling disoriented and grouchy, and the feeling may take some time to fully go away. Sleep inertia happens when you wake up in the middle of your third or fourth-sleep cycle. In these cycles, you fall progressively into deeper sleep. Your body repairs and regenerates tissue, builds bone and muscle, and strengthens the immune system. In the first two-sleep cycles, however, you will progress from a state somewhere in between consciousness and sleep (cycle 1), into a period of light sleep (cycle 2). The goal of any power nap should be to awaken before moving into cycle 3. While the restorative effects of deep sleep are critical to our bodies’ health and well-being, researchers are learning more about the powerful effects of naps. A 20-30 minute snooze can not only help alleviate sleep deficits, but it can also improve brain function.
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In an article for The Daily Explainer, researcher George Dvorsky writes, “Power naps can alleviate our so-called sleep deficits, but they can also boost our brains, including improvements to creative problem solving, verbal memory, perceptual learning, object learning, and statistical learning. They help us with math, logical reasoning, our reaction times and symbol recognition. Naps improve our mood and feelings of sleepiness and fatigue. Not only that, napping is good for our heart, blood pressure, stress levels and surprisingly, even weight management.” Cont'd on Pg. 26
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Dvorsky also points out that humans are in the vast minority of all mammalian species to sleep only once a day – 85% of all mammals sleep multiple times throughout the day and night. While there is no clear scientific explanation for this phenomenon, so many of us report feeling tired - even feeling sleep deprived - that entire industries exist to help us make it through the work day. Just look at the smog of energy drinks that saturate the market and range from small doses of caffeine and B vitamins to oversized concoctions promising everything from enhanced energy to increased mental focus and alertness. Coffee shops can get you jacked up with a brew suited for any hour of the day, beginning with the morning cappuccino and rounding off the afternoon with a cool, frozen coffee drink, all boasting some serious levels of caffeine. While the power nap seems to have obvious and noteworthy benefits, not the least of which is the length of time it takes, some researchers do recommend longer naps. A 90-minute nap accommodates a full sleep cycle and is said to aid in creativity and emotional procedural memory while typically causing minimal sleep inertia. The downside, of course, is that very few of us have an extra hour and a half to sleep during the day, making a power nap a more likely option. Additionally, napping has been shown to reduce stress. Researchers have discovered that a 45-minute nap can actually lower blood pressure, and a 2007 study that tracked 23,681 people in Greece demonstrated that participants who napped at least three times a week for an average of 30 minutes a day had a 37% lower chance of dying from a heart-related disease. Businesses have a major incentive to consider providing a restful environment to their employees as Harvard researchers estimate that sleep deprivation costs America $63.2 billion in lost productivity every year. Major companies around the world have not only begun to observe the benefits of napping on the job, but also gone as far as to create nap-friendly environments at work. Christopher Lindholst of MetroNaps has installed specially designed sleeping pods for Google, Huffington Post, the Arizona Diamondbacks baseball teams, and other firms. MetroNaps developed its ergonomic “EnergyPod” for businesses to accommodate the nap needs of its employees on the job site. Until napping at work becomes more widely accepted, the best option for so many of us is to get a good night’s sleep before heading off to work each day. Busy schedules, stress, depression and basic personal habits can all negatively impact our ability to fall asleep at night, putting us at a sleep deficit that can be hard to overcome. Consider the following tips to a good night’s sleep:
RULES TO NAP BY Major companies around the world have not only begun to observe the benefits of napping on the job, but also gone as far as to create nap-friendly environments at work.
1) TURN OFF THE LIGHTS: This may seem obvious, but how many of us like to fall asleep with the television on? Do you like to read your iPad before going to bed? Maybe you check Facebook or log in to read your emails for a few minutes before going to sleep. This whitish blue light triggers our brains to remain alert, making it harder to fall asleep. With this light telling our brains to stay awake, it’s really no wonder, so many of us have a difficult time falling asleep. 2) CUT OFF THE CAFFEINE: Enjoy your caffeinated drinks, including tea, in the morning. Caffeine ingested even as much as six hours before bedtime can disrupt your ability to fall and stay asleep. Also on the watch list is alcohol. While it may make you fall asleep faster, your body will metabolize the sugar causing you to wake up more during the night. 3) WEAR YOURSELF OUT: Not only will exercise make your body more fatigued, your own perception of how hard you worked out also has an impact on your ability to rest. Simply put, if you think that you’ve worked out hard, you believe that you deserve a rest. A final note, working out strenuously right before bedtime is not usually a good idea. 4) SET A SCHEDULE: Try to set and maintain a regular sleep schedule, going to bed and waking up at the same times each day, even on the weekends. A good sleep schedule will train your body to be ready to go to bed.
If all else fails, and you still find yourself among the millions of folks who can’t seem ever to feel rested, you may consider participating in a sleep study. Your doctor may be able to help you get the rest you need to face your busy days ahead. After all, contrary to the old adage, it seems we can safely say that you may not lose so much when you take the time to snooze.
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or many people, their year kicks off on New Year’s Day. It is an obvious starting point and I cannot blame them for beginning there. But, if you’re like me, it seems the year has really always started around the end of August or the beginning of September. For, you see, that is when summer is over; the fun stops, and you have to go back to school. I spent 17 years of my own life bound up in this cycle. There were no months or seasons, simply two periods of time, School and Summer. The smell of fresh academic supplies signified school’s approach and the sight of a broken number 2 pencil or a crumpled up Scantron came to represent its demise. Summer was defined as the time I pretty much did not have to do anything I did not want to do. I did experience several “normal years’” with traditional New Year’s resolutions, springcleanings and summers filled with more work and less free time. However, as soon as my oldest strolled off to his first day of pre-school, I naturally settled back into planning my year in this fashion. It really is a great place to start. Most of us are coming off a well-deserved vacation. The kids have run-amuck around the neighborhood or in summer camp. Hopefully, we’ve enjoyed cookouts, swimming, family reunions and have gotten all our ya-ya’s out. Now, it is time to buckle down. I get focused on goals for myself and my family, arrange the schedule that we will adhere to for most of the year, do my big clean and start planning for next summer’s get-away. However, there is an anticipation to New Year’s Eve, a definite starting point and an unmistakable possibility about what the year may hold and what we can do to affect that opportunity that “back-to-school” lacks. School start-dates vary all around the country and NOBODY gets excited or throws a party the night before the first day of school. Downshifting from the roar of summer into the hum of the classroom can feel disheartening and underwhelming. Going back to school is absent the pleasant smell of hope and optimism of a new year and reeks instead of inevitability. But hey, if you can’t go around “it," you just have to go through “it," right? So here are some tips to help you and your family get prepared, focused and even excited about going back to school!
As somebody who taught kids for over 25 years, I can tell you the beginning of the school year is the time when we see the most sickness. The more enclosed classroom environment, changing weather and the natural flu cycle all contribute to the illnesses that plague school attendance and keep substitute teachers employed every fall. So, this is also an excellent opportunity to take some precautions and instill some healthy habits that will serve the public and your family well.
get your shots When it comes to health, going back to school means, first and foremost, vaccinations. All 50 states have laws requiring children entering public schools to be vaccinated for a number of diseases, such as mumps, measles, rubella, diphtheria, pertussis, tetanus, and polio. This is when you should make sure you and your children are up to date on your shots. Many daycares, pre-schools and private schools also require these vaccinations. Different states do have differing requirements, but the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s (CDC) website will guide you to your state’s specific schedule of vaccinations. In recent years, there have been concerns over vaccinations and their relationship to Autism Spectrum Disorders. In this time, many parents have chosen to refrain from vaccinating their children. Over this period in the U.S., there has also been a resurgence in childhood diseases thought to be eradicated including mumps and measles. All recent research, however, indicates there is no causal link between vaccines and autism and that the personal and public benefits of vaccination far outweigh any risks. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) licenses and regulates all vaccinations for safety and effectiveness, but if you have questions regarding these vaccines, talk to your doctor. There may be a vaccine or a vaccination schedule that puts your mind more at ease while going through this process. The overwhelming verdict from the medical community is that vaccines help keep the public safe.
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I love a good old-fashioned handkerchief. I keep what my father so elegantly referred to as a “snot-rag” in my back pocket most of the time. They come in handy for that unexpected sneeze or drying my hands when there are no paper towels left in the gas station restroom. You must keep your hands washed and fresh. Show kids how to fold the gross stuff properly back into the center of them, but teaching your child how to use a handkerchief or to urge them to keep a tissue or two in their pocket can go a long way to preventing common ailments. When there is no tissue around, teach them what we term at our house as “the ninja cough”; pulling the neck of their shirt up over their nose and mouth when they need to cough or sneeze; NEVER into their bare hand. Although more and more public restrooms are becoming auto-flush and hands-free, another good tip to teach children is using an elbow or foot to flush toilets instead of a hand. And kids and adults should always, always wash their hands after using the restroom. It’s not just for employees anymore; 30 seconds, get under the fingernails, WITH soap. Fall is also where schools see the highest rates of lice and often it is just plain hard to avoid. Again, the proximity of kids is the culprit. Encourage your child not to share hats, brushes or even hair implements like pony-tail holders or barrettes. And, if your child gets sent home from school with these little critters, do not beat yourself up with shame. The humble hair-louse is a persistent beast that has been with humans from the beginning of time, and I doubt we will ever rid ourselves of them. Most children at one time or another will get lice. If you get ‘em, worry not. Long gone are the days of having to shave your child’s head. There are a number of lice shampoos that will help eliminate this nemesis. Also, check around. Many communities have a lice-specialist who will come to your house and help you bag up your bedding. They will provide you with lice killing products and perform other lice prevention measures, as well as, literally “nit-pick” every member of the house and come for a return visit to ensure your home is lice-free. However, I would not make a huge deal about “bugs” and “germs,” as you do not want your children obsessing over every doorknob and comb, but rather work positively to build these measures up as habits that keep us all healthy.
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Summers can get a bit crazy. Schedules in general and bedtimes especially can go out the window. If, like at our house, the regular bedtime has turned into whenever the movie is over or they’ve passed out, re-establishing a school-year lights-out routine is a must. A couple of weeks before school starts is a good time to start laying the hammer down, getting the bath done, pajamas on and in the sack on the dot. A good night’s sleep might go the furthest to ensure your child stays energetic, focused and healthy throughout the school year.
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At least five former U.S. Presidents were known doodlers. Dwight D. Eisenhower, Lyndon B. Johnson, Richard Nixon, John F. Kennedy, and Ronald Regan were all known to doodle.
t’s August... which means teachers and students, parents and children are all preparing for that dreaded (or happy, depending on which category you land in) time of year when everyone heads back to school. With the return of school bells, early mornings, and sandwich filled lunchboxes also comes the return of lectures and note-taking. We have all had that one teacher, professor, or even boss, who way too closely resembles a teacher from the Peanut’s cartoons. As they talk, what we hear is “Whaaa whaaaa whaaa whaaaaa whaaa whaaa.” So as the conference call, lecture, or lesson of the day drones on, you find yourself mindlessly doodling images or words in your notebook to help pass the time until you get to move on to your next scheduled activity for the day. But what if I told you there was new research to prove that “mindless doodling” isn’t so mindless after all; that some of the most creative and influential people in history were also known to be avid doodlers? According to writer, entrepreneur, and doodle revolutionary Sunni Brown, “There is no such thing as a mindless doodle.”
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Brown is the author of the new book “The Doodle Revolution,” in which she not only explores the value and legitimacy of doodling as a learning tool, but also gives a tutorial on how to implement the doodle as an asset to both the educational process as well as the business world. Her TED talk on the subject has drawn more than a million views and the Austin-based doodle expert was even named one of the 100 Most Creative People in Business and one of the 10 Most Creative People on Twitter by Fast Company. According to Brown, doodling is a key element of visual thinking and even a means to more productive, creative brainstorming and problem solving. It’s no secret that through the years, doodling has gotten a bad rap. It is associated with boredom, disinterest, and a lack of attention to the subject matter at hand. Even the definition in Webster’s Dictionary points us in a negative direction defining “to doodle” as “to dawdle or trifle, to draw something without thinking about what you are doing.” Historical meanings of the word doodle range from a common term used to define a fool, to the slang word associated with a crooked politician. With all
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this in mind, it’s no wonder that we have negative associations with our inner doodlers. Brown presents a whole new light on the subject of the doodle however, insisting it is actually a method of visual literacy more accurately defined as “making spontaneous marks (with your mind and body) to help yourself think.” If you’re still unconvinced that your employee or student sitting in the back of the room drawing abstract shapes is actually enhancing their cognitive function, maybe hearing a few of examples of some of the world’s most powerful doodlers will help. At least five former U.S. Presidents were known doodlers. Dwight D. Eisenhower, Lyndon B. Johnson, Richard Nixon, John F. Kennedy, and Ronald Regan were all known to doodle. Kennedy was often seen drawing sailboats on pieces of scrap paper during meetings, while Regan enjoyed sketching cowboys. In recent years, Hilary Clinton was once spotted doodling in the margins during a UN Security Council meeting. Mark Twain, Albert Einstein, Henry Ford and Marie Curie are also documented doodlers, but Brown argues that doodling cannot be confined to drawings on paper, but involves a physical aspect as well. Remember Brown’s original doodling definition “making spontaneous marks (with your mind and BODY) to help yourself think?” Brown believes an even more expansive definition of doodling includes the use of physical action or function to help increase cognitive activity. Steve Jobs, former CEO of Apple, was known to work out particularly difficult issues during long walks; a technique Brown refers to as “kinesthetic doodling,” describing Jobs as “a person who seemed to think better while making spontaneous marks with his physical body.” Similarly, Albert Einstein is described as a “musical doodler,” often improvising melodies on his violin late at night when his work had hit a particularly difficult challenge. His son, Hans Albert, is quoted as saying that he would often play his violin in the kitchen of his Berlin home, then suddenly, in the midst of playing, shout out “I’ve got it!” It seemed as if the music had somehow inspired the resolution of whatever problem he was facing.
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Scientists and researchers have started to explore the validity of the doodle in recent years with several studies showing that doodling can actually improve information retention and recall. In a study published in Applied Cognitive Psychology, 2009, researchers asked a group of volunteers to listen to a very detailed voicemail. Some volunteers were asked to doodle during the playback while others were asked to just listen. The findings showed that those who doodled during the voicemail retained 29% more information than the non-doodling group. So why does doodling seem to increase and enhance our capability to learn and retain new information?
For decades, educators have maintained that there are four generally recognized modes of learning: visual, auditory, reading/writing, and kinesthetic. Brown would argue that doodling has the ability to connect and contribute with each one of these modes in a distinct way. Visual learners comprehend information best when it is presented through images and sight, making the application to doodling obvious for this category of learner. The auditory learner may best receive information delivered through hearing and speaking, but Brown argues that doodling can help focus the auditory learner on what is being said and helps keep the mind from wandering to other topics while listening.
Reading and writing learning is the most dominate and universally recognized learning style used today. Simply put, this style of learning utilizes information displayed as words. People who prefer this method would most likely be comfortable with learning from books, lists, journals, or even BSCENE articles! Brown breaks down the applications for doodlers in this learning category into three facets: word doodlers, who write and rewrite one word over and over during the course of a lecture; font doodlers, who not only write words but do so in a style that conveys the emotion or feeling behind that word; and word picture doodlers, who draw a word that is crafted with images that cont'd on pg. 38
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Brown further expands the argument that doodling on paper is specifically applicable to kinesthetic learning and that this category may be the most substantial of the four l earning styles.
cont'd from pg. 36 Kinesthetic learning, more commonly known as “hands-on learning,” implements the use of our physical body to actually experience the information we are processing. As examined earlier in the examples of Steve Jobs and Albert Einstein, sometimes our physical activity itself can help focus our brains and assist us in processing through difficult challenges, but Brown further expands the argument that doodling on paper is specifically applicable to kinesthetic learning and that this category may be the most substantial of the four learning styles. While Brown again points out that no doodle is mindless, she has created a process that channels our generic doodle into what she describes as the “most sophisticated form of doodling.” Termed the “Infodoodle,” Brown claims this powerful tool offers a combination of all four learning styles, relying on “a tight fusion of words, shapes, and images to represent text-based or auditory content.” Brown’s doodle revolution relies dominantly on the principles of infodoodling, touting its function as universal for the personal infodoodler working through their own thoughts, to performance and group based infodoodling for classrooms and businesses. Brown’s Austin based company, Sunni Brown Inc., is founded on the principles of Performance Infodoodling™ and touts many big name clients such as Zappos.com, Disney, and Dell. Brown provides her clients with professionally trained infodoodlers to attend corporate meetings or lectures and help provide the audience with a “multi-sensory” presentation. From their company website, you can even take a threehour online training course in Personal Infodoodling, which promises to provide you with a lifetime of more effective and enjoyable visual notetaking skills. While there may still be some skeptics out there when it comes to the power of doodling, Brown does open the door to a new perspective on the notepad-margin artists. Maybe as our kids head back to school or we hurry off to our next big meeting, we won’t be so quick to condemn our wandering pens and pencils as distractions, but implement another level of learning with our favorite form of doodle. If it was good enough for Ronald Reagan, it’s good enough for me.
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What does it take to be the very best, for a group to strive for the pinnacle and achieve it? In short, it takes dedication – giving your all to reach the goal.
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ore than simple effort, the heart, mind and soul of an organization must be focused and in concert. With the affiliation of Cardiovascular Associates of East Texas (CAET) and the Louis and Peaches Owen Heart Hospital (LPOHH) at Trinity Mother Frances, two organizations that are supremely devoted to providing the best healthcare for East Texas have come together to bring patients expanded access and services. The continual accolades, sparkling reputations and high standing in their fields and communities serve as testament to these two groups. The technology and techniques they employ are at the forefront of treatment in the world, the country and the state. And the LPOHH was just named among the top 15 hospitals for cardiothoracic surgery in the country by Consumer Reports and the Society of Thoracic Surgeons. Together, CAET and the LPOHH seek to apply every ounce of their hearts, minds and souls to bringing the highest standards of heart care to East Texans. “We reached this agreement to provide improved access to physicians and care for patients. By partnering with Cardiovascular Associates of East Texas, Trinity Mother Frances and the Louis and Peaches Owen Heart Hospital are demonstrating our continual commitment to provide East Texas with the very highest levels of care,” said Dr. Steve Keuer, President and Chief Medical Officer, Trinity Mother Frances Hospitals and Clinics. “We take great pride
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in the quality of care we provide, and we are confident this affiliation will improve upon both organizations’ already high standards.” The affiliation will bring together more than 20 cardiologists to spread throughout East Texas offering the best possible care. Imaging services at the CAET location in Tyler will be provided by Mother Frances Hospital. TMFHC patients will also now have access to the Vein Center and Weight Loss Center at CAET. At its heart, the goal of the affiliation is to combine unrivaled experience, leading-edge technology and improved access to better serve all the heart patients of East Texas with award-winning levels of care. “We are bringing together two groups with a lot of talent and proven results that we are able to bring to our patients,” said Dr. Noah Israel, founding partner of CAET. “I look at this as putting together a dream team. You have the skills, compassion and long-term experience of two groups offering the care the patients need, with state-of-the-art technology.” Looking back to the infancy of cardiology, 30 years ago, a collaboration of this magnitude would seem outlandish. Not because Tyler and East Texas were behind the heart care curve – but because there was no curve. There was no established program, no heart surgery available and none of the resources that went with advanced cardiac care. But without vision and risk, there can be no reward. TMFHC administrators
Lindsey Bradley, President and Chief Executive Officer, and Ray Thompson, Chief Operating Officer, possessed the imagination and foresight to lure physicians like Dr. Fagg Sanford and Dr. Noah Israel to Tyler to begin a process that is still evolving today. “During that time in Texas, when you wanted to have a heart program, a catheterization (cath) lab, a surgical program, you were required to go to Austin and request a certificate of need,” said Dr. C. Fagg Sanford, Trinity Clinic Chief of Cardiology. “We hired the necessary attorneys and advisors and began that process. Simultaneously, the construction on the Dawson Towers at Mother Frances was underway, and we shelled in a space on the third floor for what we hoped would be the new cath lab.” The approval was gained from the state, and the lab opened in August of 1983. A surgeon was recruited from Houston who brought a team with him. They recruited nurses internally and externally to staff cath lab, the ICU and OR suites. They added Dr. Ken Kummerfeld, another cardiologist working in Galveston with impeccable credentials. They essentially started the heart surgery program from scratch. “Initially, there was some resistance to cardiology in Tyler because people couldn't understand why we would need it,” said Dr. Israel. “Houston is a mecca of cardiology, Dallas isn't too far. This was before the evolution of B S CE N E M A G.COM
stents or intervention or thrombolytics. When a heart attack came in you didn't have much to offer the patient beyond blood thinners and maybe some nitroglycerin or beta-blockers. You couldn't take them to the cath lab and open something up – that was just not available. But because we did have a program started, when that technology became available, we were able to offer it. We were always able to maintain leading edge care in this community.” “It is tremendously exciting to see most of that actualized in your own community,” said Dr. Sanford. “To see it in your own healthcare system, your own hospital, your own practice. When I actually became interested in cardiology, the tools of the cardiologist were the mind, the ability to communicate and take a good history and physical, the stethoscope and the EKG. Today, Dr. Israel and I cannot only offer better quality of life, but a prolonged life. Now, these two groups will be joining together under the umbrella of a fabulous organization – the organization that started cardiovascular care in East Texas,” said Dr. Sanford. “Together, we will continue to lead the way in cardiovascular care – not just in East Texas, but in the Nation – with benchmarks that are among the very best in this country.”
“We’re very proud to be bringing back together the two real pioneers of cardiovascular care in East Texas,” said Lindsey Bradley.
ConnectCARE, in the CAET offices and clinics, which will further enhance the convenience of patients of both organizations. “Trinity Mother Frances Hospitals and Clinics and the LPOHH have garnered multiple awards for the quality of their care, from being named one of the Truven Top 50 Cardiovascular Hospitals in the country to our continued high marks from the STS,” said John McGreevy, Chief Executive Officer, Mother Frances Hospital Tyler and the Louis and Peaches Owen Heart Hospital. “However, by forming this partnership we are demonstrating the resolve to push forward. Both the LPOHH and CAET are well-respected medical institutions, and neither of us are content to simply rest on our laurels. We want to ensure heart care in East Texas gets even better.” The goal of any medical endeavor is truly to bring the best possible care to the highest number of patients, making the largest impact achievable. For Trinity Mother Frances Hospitals and Clinics and Cardiovascular Associates of East Texas, it is about going a step beyond any normal goals. This affiliation is about being the superlative, about dedicating to being the best: heart, mind and soul. It is not about reaching a goal, it is about establishing a mark for others to emulate. It is about providing world-class heart care in East Texas. “This is about collaborating with a focus on the patient first,” said Dr. Sanford. “That’s what it’s all about.”
FACHE, President and Chief Executive Officer, Trinity Mother Frances Hospitals and Clinics.
“Dr. Sanford and Dr. Israel really are cornerstones of cardiology in East Texas, and the affiliation between them and our organizations is a truly historical step into the future for heart patients.” “By combining the efforts and skills of these two excellent organizations, patients throughout the East Texas region will have improved access to the highest levels of cardiac care available, with a linkage to all of the resources of the region’s only freestanding heart hospital,” said Ray Thompson, FACHE, Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer, Trinity Mother Frances Hospitals and Clinics. “We will be bringing specialists to clinics throughout the region, offering patients a front door to quality care that they’ve never had before.” The agreement maintains that each entity remain independent of one another but affiliate to combine services to offer to bring heart care to East Texans through outreach clinics spread throughout smaller, rural locations. Additionally, CAET patients will benefit from a streamlined process for admitting and services from Trinity Mother Frances Hospital, partially through the implementation and coordination of the TMFHC electronic health record, AUGUST 2014
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ur mission for Cattle Baron’s 2014 is to come together as a community to raise funds for the fight against cancer. Unfortunately, we have all been faced with the difficulty and tragedy of cancer in either our life or the lives of our loved ones. The American Cancer Society has many programs and is committed to first and foremost to research to find a cure for cancer. The American Cancer Society offers patient services such as, a 24 hour hotline, support groups, “Look Good… Feel Better” program, and scholarships for childhood cancer survivors. These are just a few of the programs offered by the American Cancer Society; however, the ultimate goal is national research, prevention, and detection.
Please join us in the fight against cancer and make a difference in the lives of our loved ones and friends. Let’s come together as a community and make a joint effort in donating towards the cause! Your generosity makes all the difference as we all come together, thank you in advance for your consideration.
QHI Wellness is pleased to offer chiropractic care for the first time. Dr. Sharn de Wet, a recent graduate of Parker University, offers a unique approach to promoting a healthy spine and nervous system and the overall health of your body. It is a well documented fact that stress and how our bodies internalize that stress is one of the biggest causes of disease in our world today. Under chronic stress, the nervous system becomes “stuck” in defense. Muscles tighten, the spine becomes rigid and prone to damage and arthritic changes, the immune system is suppressed, blood supply to the digestive organs, kidneys and reproductive organs is reduced promoting dysfunction of these systems. The brain gets stuck in reactive mode and is less able to access the higher parts of the brain that make it possible to see the bigger picture in life and be creative, compassionate and loving. If this is not addressed, the body breaks down, disease becomes prevalent, and progress in life becomes difficult or impossible. Network Spinal Analysis (NSA) involves gentle and precise contacts to the spine to promote awareness and connection of the spine and body. The healing pathways of the nervous system are activated and the body is able to move out of being “stuck” in stress mode. Imagine being able to experience:
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EMOTIONAL & PSYCHOLOGICAL QUALITY OF LIFE WELL BEING • Overall contentment Less depression • Adaptation to change Decreased moodiness & anger • Satisfaction with sex life Improved ability to think & concentrate
These are well documented outcomes of NSA and one such study a the University of California Irvine showed 76% of the 2,818 participants receiving Network Care in this study, demonstrated these improvements in all areas listed above. Book your appointment with Dr. Sharn de Wet today to start creating the life and health you want!
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TEXAS BANK AND TRUST PHOTOGRAPHY RECEPTION AND AWARDS PRESENTATION
JENNIFER GARCIA, NOAH GARCIA
SHERRY GIBBON, LORI OSBORNE
On June 29, amateur and professional photographers gathered at Texas Bank and Trust in Longview for a reception honoring winners and contestants of this year's photography competition. Renowned East Texas photographer, Robert Langham, was on hand to share words of wisdom with the attendees as well as personally present awards to winning contestants.
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CORK - Enjoy modern Euro-Asian food at Cork and try out their Grilled Chicken Skewer, Caprese Skewer, Mini Crab Cake and Peppadew Peppers for only $9.50.
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When you think of dining out, you typically check your wallet first to accommodate the occasion. Well, contrary to popular belief, we have found the hidden gems at all of your favorite resturaunts that will have you dining on a dime.
CHEZ BAZAN - Their cafe serves an extensive lunch menu where you can build your own sandwich for only $6.50. With a variety to choose from, their meats are 99% fat free and served on homemade bread. And of course it's served with chips and a pickle!
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BRUNO'S - If you are in the mood for delicious Italian food, stop by Bruno's and taste their homemade goodness at an affordable price! Bruno's food is made with the highest quality in mind. Check out their ½ lasagna with a salad for only $8.93.
BREAKERS SEAFOOD - Breakers brings you top quality seafood with a fun, west coast twist. It's a cool joint with a casual atmosphere. They offer The Big Kahuna salad with fried calamari, diced pineapples, almond silvers and green onions served over a bed of Butter Bibb lettuce with a side of raspberry vinaigrette dressing for only $9.95.
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LAGO DEL PINO - Great dishes for a reasonable price is what Lago is all about. You can enjoy the beautiful scenery while tasting some of their delicious meals! The Gulf Shrimp tacos are served in grill corn tortillas topped with cabbage and mango salsa served with cilantro-lime rice and black beans for $10.
YAMATO - Yamato's sushi chefs take pride to provide you with the artistry and flavor that will satisfy your appetite. Check out their Lunch Sushi Roll Combo For Two for $8.95
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YAMATO - Yamato's sushi chefs take pride to provide you with the artistry and flavor that will satisfy your appetite. Check out their Lunch Sushi Plate for $9.95!
DAKOTAS - Try Dakotas Southwest Ribeye Sandwich with sliced ribeye, onions, bell peppers, mushrooms, ???????????? jalape単o peppers and melted Monterey Jack cheese on ciabatta bread. Dakotas offers weekday lunch specials for just $8.95.
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BRUNO’S PIZZA AND PASTA ITALIAN RESTAURANT
Family Owned and Operated since 1976 Bruno’s Pizza And Pasta has been providing East Texans with delicious homemade Italian food, pizza, pasta and more for decades. We have catering and takeout available, and our banquet room seats around 55. We also offer appetizers, salads, specialty pizzas and sandwiches. Whether it’s a quiet evening with the family or sharing a slice after the game, Bruno’s has you covered! Be sure to call us and ask for our daily lunch special! And, don’t forget to bring your favorite wine or ice cold beer for the ultimate Bruno’s experience!
1400 S. Vine Tyler, TX 75701• 903.595.1676 • 15770 Old Jacksonville Hwy Tyler, TX 75703 • 903.939.0002
LAGO DEL PINO TEXAS FOOD TEXAS FUN
Sunday Brunch at Lago del Pino… It’s Breakfast with Booze & Live Music! 10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. Live Music • Lago’s Signature Sunday Brunch Menu Omelet Station • Breakfast Taco Bar $2 Mimosas • $2 Domestic Beers $7 Bacon Infused Bloody Marys • $24 Mojito Pitchers Live Music Every Friday & Saturday Night Aug. 1 Lauren Alexander • Aug. 2 The Tuxedo Cats Aug. 8 Daniel de la Rocha • Aug. 9 Brandon Rhyder Aug. 15 Dustin Becker • Aug. 16 Brian Grace & The Medicine Man Aug. 22 The Bigsbys • Aug. 23 The Elegant Few Aug. 29 Matt Begley & Bitter Whiskey • Aug. 30 LC ROCKS Lunch • Dinner • Sunday Brunch Closed Mondays & Tuesdays LAGODELPINO.COM 14706 CR 1134 Tyler, TX 75709 • 903-561-LAGO
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JAPANESE STEAKHOUSE & SUSHI BAR
Specializing in traditional Japanese cuisine Steak-Seafood-Sushi Boats-Bento Boxes-Udon Soup Two Private rooms available Live DJ every Friday and drink specials from 9 p.m. until midnight Karaoke Every Saturday 9 p.m.-1a.m. Happy Hour: Monday-Thursday 5:00p.m.-7:00p.m Kids eat free on Sunday Find us on Facebook! 2210 WSW Loop 323 • Tyler, TX 75701 903.534.1888 • www.yamatotexas.com
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CURRENTS FEATURED IN TEXAS MONTHLY
From business lunches on-the-go to larger parties who’ve got the place to themselves, Currents will go the extra mile to ensure every customer feels like a regular returning to their favorite spot, because after the first visit, you will be. We also do wedding receptions, bridal showers and corporate events. MAKE YOUR RESERVATIONS TODAY! Lunch menu starting at $7.95 Dinner menu starting at $12.95 6011 S. Broadway Ave. Tyler, TX 75703 903.597.3771 • currentstyler.com
VILLA MONTEZ LATIN KITCHEN
Choose from a menu of the finest, freshest ingredients prepared with care and skill by Executive Chef Carlos Villapudua. Or work with our expert staff to create a catering feast that will ensure your party is a smashing success. We offer multiple venues and innumerable menu options for your private or company gathering. Book now and dine in one of Tyler’s most beautiful settings, both indoors and out, mixing the magic and glamour of Old Tyler with a progressive, flavor-filled, adventurous menu and a spectacular wine list.
3324 Old Henderson Hwy Tyler, TX 75709 903.592.9696 • villamontez.com
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PRIME STEAK & CHOP HOUSE New owners, Linda Rudd and Steve Hellmuth, invite you to experience Dakotas Prime Steak & Chop House. Dakotas serves the only USDA Prime Beef in East Texas and is ranked one of America’s #1 steakhouses. Dakotas is your spot for business luncheons, an intimate dinner, a signature martini or a private event. We offer only the best off-premise catering Lunch: Mon.-Fri. 11:00 am- 2:00pm Happy Hour: Mon.-Fri. 4:00 pm- 7:00 pm Dinner: Mon.-Thurs. 5:00 pm - 10:00 pm Fri.-Sat. 5:00 pm - Late Ladies Night: Every Wed. 1/2 price Cocktails “Like” Us On Facebook dakotasprimesteakandchophouse.com 5377 S. Broadway Avenue • 903.581.6700
CHEZ BAZAN FRENCH BAKERY & CAFÉ
This second generation, family-owned/operated bakery is much more than a great place to share a simply delicious pastry and gourmet coffee. This spring and summer, step in out of the heat and try one of our yummy, healthy salads! While you’re at it, pair it with one of our delicious, fresh fruit smoothies. Chez Bazan also offers stellar catering services and truly innovative cake and pastry design to accompany their unparalleled bakery and café. COME CHECK OUT THE GREATEST SELECTION OF COOKIES IN TOWN! Like us on facebook to find out our specials and promotions! 5930 Old Bullard Rd • Tyler, TX 75703 • 903.561.9644 chezbazan.com Café Hours: 11a.m. – 2p.m. M-S Bakery Hours: 7a.m. – 6p.m. M-F, 8a.m. – 4p.m. S, Closed Sundays
CADILLAC makes the car, WAGNER makes the difference
www.wagnercadillac.com 4100 S. Broadway Tyler • 903.561.1212
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a new lunchbox
My wife makes both of our sons’ lunches most days. When it comes to "back-to-school" and food, packing consistently healthy lunches is her biggest pain. The reason is mainly that our oldest inherited my anti-fruit and vegetable gene, but also because it is easy to fall into the pre-packaged rut filling their lunchboxes with single-serving bags of cheese puffs and fruit gummies. So, with that in mind, here are a few tips for creating a self-sustaining healthily eater.
I loved getting a new lunchbox. Sure, my nine-year-old will never have a lunchbox as cool as my 1979 NFL metal one with all the NFC teams on one side and the AFC teams on the other, though. He may also never know that weird smell metal lunchboxes take on after a few months of use, but he, like myself, loves a new lunchbox. While I am not a big fan of these new-fangled soft boxes, they do keep lunches better insulated and many come with all kinds of Tupperware-like containers inside. A new lunchbox can be an opportunity to discuss what you will be filling that box with and why your child should be eating those things. Mark those little containers with words like fruit, vegetable and main course. Set eating expectations for the upcoming school year. These expectations are like that five-minute warning we give kids when it’s almost time to leave. The idea is to give them a warning so they can prepare and the transition goes more smoothly. Same thing here, prepare your children for how you will be feeding them, especially if you are trying to make real changes in their eating habits. Discuss why these foods are good and the effects they will have, i.e., making you stronger, helping you live longer, etc.
better choice s I think kids could eat a peanut butter and jelly sandwich a day till the end of time. Though they are certainly easy enough to make, but as parents, we should try to offer a variety to the palate. So don’t forget the soup thermos. There is no reason you can’t send a good old bowl of tomato bisque with a grilled cheese. Chicken and stars or spaghetti and meatballs taste pretty good out of that bad boy as well. My boys love fruit snacks, but many of these are candy disguised as fruit. So if you do choose a fruit snack for your child’s lunches, reach for the fruit leathers. Many of them, such as the ones made by Stretch Island Fruit Co., are 100% organic, made with real fruit with no sugar added. They can count for, as much as, one serving of fruit and kids love the taste. However, the real thing is always better. Throw in an apple, banana or a few grapes. If you have younger children, cut those grapes in halves. A whole grape can easily become lodged in a child's throat. I know parents who say their child just won’t eat it, but I’d rather my kid come home with a half gnawed apple than an empty bag of chips. And as my father used to say, “Kids will not starve themselves.” The key is to keep trying. Continue to throw carrots and blueberries in their lunches; you might surprise them with something they enjoy. And they might surprise you with an empty lunchbox.
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If you are always popping sodas and munching down chips, your child can begin to think this is how everybody should eat. Make it a point to let your kids see you eating healthy. Crunch some leafy greens or try a mango in front of them. Reach for water and fruit juice instead of sugary beverages. If you ask them to finish all the broccoli on their plates, you should set an example. Asparagus is not my favorite, but I will take one for the team if I can get my kid to try it. Cont'd on Pg. 73
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The reason for all this work is to bring a quality event to an upscale market that helps support projects like Gallery Main Street, business development, historic preservation, the art walk and more. Stephanie Ogle and I served as “honorary cochairs” and had a blast. She being beautiful and charming as she is, and the “Man” doin’ what he does best: walkin’, talkin’ and carryin’ a glass of wine! Now, Stephanie, Skip Ogle and I started at the VIP booth for our first sip of wine and snack. From there, we went to Balance for the beginning of a tour of 14 different venues around the Square. The “Man’s” friends, Blake Bailey and Helen Austin, were with us in the beginning, along with some of their friends, who hung tight through the gastronomical tour. From place to place, the crowds grew and the party picked up steam. After hitting the seven venues on Erwin, our group took a brisk walk to the Martin-Walker Law Firm, where Blake serves as “Of Counsel.” Hold it, if you’ve not seen this place you're missing one of the most exquisite repurposing of a historic building in downtown. You must see it. Of course, while getting our wine and photo, I looked up at the 2nd floor and saw the striking figure of Reed Martin towering down upon us with his typical great confidence and encouraging smile. Always first class! As we moved along, we added Rick Eltife to our group outside of KLTV and he proceeded with us to the grand finale at the beautifully remodeled People’s Petroleum Building. This was the Cap Stone too, as Bev Abell said, “an event that started as a risk for us [to being] fabulous.” After four hours of magnificent meandering around the Tyler Square, folks began converging on Rick’s for more music and fun. Before “heading to the house,” the “Man” took a stroll to Jakes on the Roof and it was rockin’! A fella can’t leave that, can he? I didn’t…till late. At the end of the day, the Downtown Tyler Wine Swirl was a home-run, “knocked-out of the ball park—into the parking lot” as Beverly put it. She is right; this is a do-againer! So, if you’re out and about, look for us, we’ll be about town.
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JENNIFER HARRIS, CHERYL UPCHURCH
15th ANNUAL TEXAS BANK AND TRUST SPORTING CLAYS The Texas Bank and Trust (TB&T) 15th Annual Sporting Clays Challenge was held at Prairie Creek in Gladewater from July 10 - 12. The event benefits Buckner Children and Family Services, a global humanitarian aid and prevention program that also has an international network of residential, foster care and transitional housing services. Proceeds raised from the event go to benefit children and families right here in East Texas. In addition to the sporting clays shoot, TB&T raffled 500 tickets for a chance to win a brand new 2014 Nissan Altima, which was awarded to one lucky winner the last night of the event.
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THE NEW “IT” BAG Lightweight, strong, gorgeous and washable! Handbag, available in 11 colors, $89. The maxi weekender, available in 5 colors, $119. The weekender also in leopard print with red, $136. 4815 OLD BULLARD RD. TYLER
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Sport Clips to Bring MVP Hair Care Experience to Longview Combination of Sports and a Haircut Makes it “Good to be a Guy” in Longview Sport Clips Haircuts in Longview makes an everyday task – getting a haircut – an enjoyable experience! With locations on 3080 North Eastman Road and 2414 Gilmer Road, the unique salon specializes in hair care for men and boys in a family-friendly, sports-themed environment and offers clients: • A fresh take on barbershop amenities and services like the “MVP Experience” that includes a precision haircut, massaging shampoo, hot steamed towel treatment, and neck and shoulder massage • Stylists who specialize in hair care for men and boys and stay upto-date on industry trends • Large, flat-screen televisions playing sports programming at each haircut station and in the lobby, along with reading materials • Affordable luxuries like special lighting and massaging chairs in the shampoo area • Haircut services without an appointment – walk-ins are welcome Owner/Franchisees Sean & Tracey Goram–Welch
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Style is about so much more than the clothes you wear. It’s about who you are and how you “roll.” It’s about how you see yourself and how you wish others to perceive you. I have learned from my wife; it is not how expensive the shoes are or the name brand on the jacket; it is about how you wear it. Unless your child’s school requires uniforms, picking out clothes becomes a daily routine. I prefer to let my boys pick out their own clothes. Not only does this teach self-reliance, it also gives them the opportunity to develop their own style and express themselves in their own unique way. My oldest has a couple dozen T-shirts, and I can get a sense of his mood for the day by the one he chooses. So some days the outfit is not exactly color coordinated enough to suit my wife or the rubber band bracelets seem excessive, but as long as I feel his get-up is not distracting or inappropriate, he can wear what he wants. I feel the same about hairstyles. Both of my sons prefer their hair long. And no matter how much their grandmother protests or how often people mistake them for girls (although I would think the dump-truck or dinosaur T-shirt would give it away), they prefer their hair this length. I could fight this battle, but again it’s not always about how I want everybody to see them, it is about their personality and how they wish to see themselves. My main rule is, like their teeth, their hair must be clean and brushed.
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I have learned from my wife; it is not how expensive the shoes are or the name brand on the jacket; it is about how you wear it. The most exciting back to school tradition in our house was shopping for “school clothes.” The main attraction was a new pair of kicks (although almost always never name brand), but then quickly descended into less exciting choices such as undies and socks. You see, my mother could pinch a dollar out of a dime, and although we always got a new outfit or two each year, she went out of her way to gather older siblings’ and cousins’ hand-me-downs to clothe us. I think her instinct was that the latest and greatest would soon be last year’s fad, and by next year all of our pants would be high-waters anyway, so best to focus our clothing budget on the “high traffic” items. I can tell you when it comes to clothing; the best part of being the father of two boys five years apart is the money we saved on the second one’s wardrobe. I feel bad that the younger one is paraded around in clothes everybody saw his older brother wearing, but even in that pile of his elder brother’s, or even my older cousin’s hand-medowns, there were always a few gems. And, again, it becomes how your child makes these clothes their own.
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When Michelle Ehrman wasn’t feeling well as a little girl, her mother would scoop her up and cuddle her in the family’s antique wingback chair. Any time her grandfather came for a visit, he always sat in that same chair. So when the 1930’s era chair was passed down to her, she placed it in her home for its sentimental value. Although the chair was rich in memories, decades of use had left it faded and worn. Ehrman decided to have the chair reupholstered and added a new pillow to breathe life back into a piece of family history.
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"A lot of people have items that have been passed down and they keep them for the sentimental value," Ehrman says. The hallenge may e it i orn o t or it oe n t fit their tyle B t e re fin ing eo le li e to mi oth ol an ne in their homes for a more eclectic feel." WHAT’S OLD IS NEW AGAIN
traditional quarter-sized tea rose print that has grown to the size of a fist.
This combination of unique styles and incorporating sentimental pieces or antiques with new ones is becoming a big trend in home decorating. Ehrman, who is a design consultant at Texture, a fabric and design studio in the brick streets area of Tyler, says there are many ways someone can take an older piece and make it fit their taste. Whether it’s a sentimental piece, a garage sale find or a needed update, fabric can make all the difference.
The color of the print can also make a difference about whether the fabric feels traditional or modern. Ehrman says that the fashion and textile industries mirror each other. So, colors you are seeing on the racks at your favorite store are more than likely the same ones you will see on pillows, bedding, furniture and accessories. Heavy colors like chocolate brown have given way to a lighter natural linen color. Gray remains a popular basic. Red is difficult to find and has been replaced by oranges that flow from coral to tangerine. Blues and greens remain a staple, but the shades of the colors can be what make a room feel modern or outdated. Hunter green isn’t as popular as emerald or citrine.
“Changing out the fabric or adding new pillows can have a big impact,” says Ehrman. For upholstered furniture with smaller e ign h a a mall re eating o er pattern, Ehrman suggests updating to a larger print to make the piece feel more modern. Even though the shape of the piece might look traditional, the pattern can make for a quick update that changes its character. Texture has numerous options from supersized geometric designs to large ra t man tyle oral in ate olor “What we’re seeing are some very traditional prints, but they are expanded or made much larger making them feel much more modern,” she says, such as a
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The cost of new fabric is also typically much less than the cost of an entirely new piece. Texture, which is open to the public, has fabrics that range from $15 per yard to $300 per yard, with most falling in the $20-$50 per yard range. The store carries a range of fabric weights for home decorating including cotton and linen. If a customer falls in love with a fabric, the ladies can sell the fabric directly to the customer and recommend several skilled upholsterers in Tyler who can complete the job. For customers
choosing to update drapes or pillows, the ladies can sell the fabric directly to the customer who might want to sew the project themselves. Texture's professional workrooms can sew items for an additional charge.
FINDING BALANCE Very few people have the means to redecorate their entire homes every season. When introducing a new piece or looking for one to update, the challenge becomes fin ing the right alan e et een tra itional and modern, old and new, so that it seems purposeful. For someone who has a love of color and many colorful pieces, a simple update could be choosing a more neutral fabric for a large piece in the room or for drapes. These lighter, neutral colors can create a much more clean and modern feel, while highlighting the colors the homeowner already has and giving them a chance to stand out. Customers are also opting for more simple lines and not choosing as much embellishment for their pieces. Ehrman says a quick update to an existing sofa could be recovering or adding pillows with clean lines and edges. Fringe and tassels are much less popular now and can make a sofa feel outdated. The same is true of rugs and draperies. Even rugs or drapes with traditional
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patterns look much more modern without fringe, cording, or tassels. “We are seeing customers who are much more interested in the fabric itself than all the embellishments,” she says. Updating neighboring wood tables or accent pieces is another way to make upholstered furniture seem more current. Ehrman says there is a trend of mixing older pieces with reclaimed wood pieces that have clean lines. Customers are also moving pieces and using them in rooms where they aren’t traditionally found, such as using a serving cart as an entry table.
PAINT IS ANOTHER WAY TO UPDATE A WOODEN PIECE TO GIVE IT A NEW LIFE “We have had customers with older dining sets that we have laquered the chairs a color and reupholstered the seats in an updated fabric. It really changes the character of the entire set,” says Ehrman. Accessories can also change the feel of a room and bring it all together, but they need to be large enough to have visual impact. “We always say not to accessorize with anything smaller than your head. That’s one of our B SC ENEMAG. COM
favorite things to tell people. Otherwise, it can look cluttered,” Ehrman says. While it is primarily a fabric store, the ladies at Te t re o o ten fin ome a e orie to bring into the mix. Right now, Texture has a collection of antique porcelain glove molds the ladies found on a trip to market in North Carolina. The molds create a quirky, yet modern feel.
EXPERT ADVICE Texture, which opened to the public on Jan. 18, 2013, has since expanded and is continuing to grow due to its focus on contemporary patterns, styles and fabrics. The ladies say when traveling to market twice a year, they try to buy fabrics, furniture pieces and accessories that aren’t what you might normally fin in a t Te a A a re lt they have customers, who were used to driving to Dallas, who can now shop right here in Tyler. The store is located at 728 S. Bois D’ Arc Ave. in the brick streets area in Tyler. Hours are 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday. Open Saturdays by appointment only and closed Sundays. For more information, call 903-535-7900.
“We have had customers with older dining sets that we have laquered the chairs a color and reupholstered the seats in an updated fabric. It really changes the character of the entire set,” says Ehrman. A U G U S T 2 0 1 4 No. 81
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oing a to hool literally an meta hori ally tart at home fin the tart o hool i the er e t time to get your house in order and set the goals you want to achieve and the tone you wish to strike for the coming year.
everything in its place Once school starts, having a place for backpacks, lunchboxes, shoes and a et i riti al to re ing ho ehol l tter Ta e ome time to fig re o t the ea ie t la e ally lo e t to the fir t oor yo enter oo an cubbies are a simple solution, but I have seen baskets, steamer trunks and even school lockers picked up on Craigslist used to create such a space. Providing a place for these items and teaching your kids to use them habitually helps ensure stuff doesn’t end up strewn all through the house.
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Another place you need to create or re-establish for the coming year is a homework area. Having a designated spot to perform homework keeps your child’s studies organized. It also provides a sanctuary for concentration. This spot should not be a kitchen table; that is where you eat. And it should not be in a line-sight or earshot of a television. If this is not possible, simply turn the TV off, forgoing an episode of The Kardashians will not kill anyone and will ensure your child stays distraction free. Find a spot that is well lit and free of clutter and distractions. The work space should be stocked with paper, pencils, pens, erasers, scissors, highlighters and even a stapler or paperclips. In short, it should contain everything your child needs to complete their homework tasks and do so with minimal intrusion.
As I mentioned before, schedules tend to disappear during summer break, so with a few weeks to go before school starts, it’s time to start re-establishing tho e ha it Begin y fin ing a et time every evening or rea ing a oo practicing an instrument or even pulling out last year’s workbooks to peruse; anything that emulates homework and study time. It will help prepare their brain for another year of learning and establish a time to focus on it. And while we are on the subject of school supplies, as a kid I always remember the list. Get that list early and get those supplies done ASAP. It is amazing how fast pencils, pens and reams of notebook paper can get bought up this time of year. While our son’s school also hands out the list, they also offer pre-boxed supplies with all the items he will need in his classroom for the coming year, all re orte y hi gra e level an tea her e ifi ation t i lightly more expensive than gathering the items on your own, but the amount of time and worry you save is well worth it. Check with your school and see if they offer a similar program. If they do not, contact a company like Student Supply. They can help you implement such a program and can even tweak it so it can also be a fundraiser for your child's school.
ar the coming ye Another thing I like to do this time of year is discussing goals. These are akin to the resolutions we dutifully write down on Dec. 31. If you did not challenge yourself to make any changes last January, it is not too late. It is never too late. So use this school year as a jumping off point for you and your kids to start. My oldest is a swimmer and baseball player, so my wife and I will discuss stroke times and batting percentages he would like to achieve in the coming ea on fin thi o e hi ra ti e an ee hi rea on or arti i ating in the sports he loves ringing in his ears. These goals may seem too nebulous for my younger son, but we will still talk about the activities he is involved in and try to shape some idea of what he wants to get out of them. I also set ome er onal fitne an ro e ional goal or my el o am al ing the talk.
Hopefully, all of this work prepares us for a productive school year, but in our house, all school years end in anticipation of summer vacation, so September is usually where we start discussing next year’s vacation. It is never too early to start looking forward to a vacation. Remember taking a vacation is how you are going to reward both parent and student for a great school year. Depending on where you want to go and what you want to do, you may have to start gathering equipment and saving money and if the whole family is looking forward to it, it is easier to stay on task. As you are reading this, my family and I should have arrived home safe and sound rom the ari ean ith a hole ho t o torie to fill o r hat i over summer break” essay. Usually, before our vacation is over, I can guarantee you we have already started thinking about where we would like to be next year. A physical destination is great. Who do I want to be? What do I want for my amily an my el el yo r hil ren fig re o t hat they ant in the coming year. I truly believe having a destination in mind helps you get there. So kick off to school on the right foot, help yourself and your family get yo r e tination in min no an erha yo ill fin yo r el there next summer.
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With help from coach and friends and family, I went with a different attitude this year. I didn’t think of the games as being the main goal. My main goal was to do the best I could. I didn’t follow the leaderboard, I just tried to enjoy each workout and do the best I could.
rossFit has become an integral part of life for this East Texan (who originally hails from Port Mcquarie in New South Wales, Australia), and it has now taken her as far as the CrossFit Games, which will see her facing off against competitors from across the globe as they take on an array of challenges. She is one of only two people from Texas who made the cut for the games set to take place July 25-27 in Carson, CA. If you've managed to somehow avoid awareness of the fitness sensation that's come to dominate stark, black box gyms across the country, CrossFit is a system and style of exercise that was originally invented by Greg Glassman in the 1970s, but didn't start taking off until Glassman founded CrossFit, Inc. in 2000. It eschews
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many of the more common elements found in gyms and weight rooms in favor of a more Spartan, stripped-down approach to exercise. Commonly used equipment includes bumper plates, kettlebells, medicine balls, resistance bands and free-standing barbells. CrossFit has recently become known (infamous even, perhaps) for the grueling and, some might say, punishing nature of the exercise routines that push participants and competitors to the mental and physical limits. The term “cult” has even been tossed about regarding the somewhat fanatical devotion some of its members display toward it. Such a negative impression of CrossFit is neither fair nor accurate, Schwartz says. While she readily acknowledges that doing these workouts will stretch her limits both
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physically and mentally, she says that anyone labeling it a cult likely has never experienced CrossFit for themselves. There is devotion, but it's misunderstood, she says.
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to experience that. Even though these people can be very different from me we still share that very common thing.” Schwartz, who came to the United States to study exercise science, made a point to emphasize that CrossFit isn't just a workout method or regimen, it is and should be treated as a sport, she says. That it isn't treated as a sport (complete with participants being guided and trained by experienced coaches) is likely why there are a number of injuries experienced, thus resulting in some negative ideas about CrossFit. There is a big difference, she says, in what well-trained CrossFit athletes do and what the average participant might attempt. “I think it’s like a lot of things. If you don’t have a knowledgeable personal trainer, your likelihood for injury increases. The same can be said for having a good coach who can teach you the right methods. People forget to look at CrossFit like a sport, and there are a lot of injuries. It’s highly intense activity and injuries do happen. If you’re not pushed or coached or moving properly then, you aren’t safe,” Schwartz says.
“And like anything, you’re going to have people who tear it down, but what I find amusing is, rarely have (the detractors) done it, nor do they understand the methodology of how it works and when taught correctly what a great thing it can be.”
“I had some things in my life that have taught me to appreciate my body and to be active. My dad had a stroke and heart attack a few years ago, and he went from being a very active guy who ran and played football to a guy who is almost immobile,” she says. “So I just don’t take it for granted. I've seen people lose that ability and I feel it's a blessing to be able to use our bodies as intended.” But it's not just the honing of her body that Schwartz loves about CrossFit, it's the way it sharpens her in other ways.
“I don’t think you can be a CrossFit athlete and not become more mentally strong and confident in yourself,” she says. “In general it helps you to live a more full life." I'm more confident in my ability to handle stress. I want to be a strong role model for my son and for him to look at his mom, obviously an athlete, but for him to know I have goals and dreams of my own and that's important. No matter your age or your circumstances, you should still push forward for those things.”
Schwartz said getting into CrossFit helped her to regain a sense of accomplishment, as well as rediscover the joy that comes with finding a new challenge to master. “I've been an athlete all my life. I've played different sports. I played soccer in college. And then, when I came over to the States from Australia, I became a personal trainer. And even though I was helping other people with their fitness goals, I didn’t have a purpose for why I trained,” she says. “So when CrossFit came along I felt like an athlete again and there were all these new things to learn and master. New goals. Not only did I feel like an athlete again, I felt like a competitor again. I fell in love with the fact that you can never master it. There is always something new and different.” Schwartz became fully involved following the birth of her son and it allowed her to get back into shape very quickly. And once she completed her first competition, it lit a fire under her that would take her all the way to the CrossFit Games. Though getting there required a bit of a change in focus. Her attempt to reach the Games last year was thwarted by injuries (though she still placed fourth regionally.) “With help from coach and friends and family, I went with a different attitude this year. I didn’t think of the games as being the main goal. My main goal was to do the best I could. I didn’t follow the leaderboard, I just tried to enjoy each workout and do the best I could. That was my goal,” she says. The result was being one of only 60 women picked from the region to compete. But even the most positive attitude requires the fortitude to push forward, even when it would be easier to back down and ease up. For Schwartz, part of the drive to push past the pain comes from a very personal place.
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15030 CR 1131 $599,000 • 4/3/2 • Updated Kitchen 30 x 80 shop & Guest house
15231 FM 850 • 7000 sq ft. w/ Metal Shop 4/3/3 • $1,175,000 w/242 Acres or $889,000 w/137 Acres
21815 Syrah Dr. Tyler, TX • 4119 sq ft. $499,999 • 4/3/1/5 w/RV Storage Gated Kiepersol Estates
17173 Cr 122 Tyler Tx 75703 $535,777 • 1.78 Acres • 4800 sq. ft. Large Home Office • Great View
950 La Vista 3075+ sq ft. • $362,000 • 3/3/1/2 Gated Villas of Hollytree
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2138 Evansburg Ln. 4/3/2 2992 sq.ft. updated Granite, New Paint & carpet $329,000
SHORELINE DR. & TRIGGS TRACE (CASCADES) $100,000 • WATERVIEW
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807 Fox Cove Tyler • $295,000 • 4/3/2 in Foxcroft Subdivision
SOLD! 3817 Grand Oaks Circle, The Crossing $220,000
7118 Turnberry in Gated Winsford @ Hollytree Last lot $249,000 • .486 acre
22978 CR 223 ARP $329,000 • 4/3/1/3 • Mini-Ranch 17 plus acres with large pond and barn
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