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Occasionally readers ask me how I come up with the content for this magazine. Sometimes the reason for the question stems from pure curiosity; other times it is a precursor to either a critique or story suggestion. No matter the motive, I welcome it. After 13 years of She’s publication – almost half of which has been under my direction – trust me, it’s much worse to hear, “What is She magazine?” than to receive a negative remark from time to time. But I digress. The last time I received this inquiry, however, my answer was fairly atypical. “To be honest, I don’t come up with a lot of it,” I said. What? Did I just reveal myself as a fraud? Before the publisher reads this and fires me, let me explain. I then went on to describe how the magazine wouldn’t be possible without two groups of people – readers who give feedback and ideas, and my co-workers. Throw in a little inspiration from everyday life, and you’ve got the recipe for each issue. What I meant in saying I don’t generate most of the content, and I clarified this with my inquirer, is that I’m not just sitting at my desk in an I-Dream-of-Jeannie pose wiggling my nose, and poof, an idea appears before me. Boy, do I wish that were the case sometimes. In reality, She magazine is formed by a variety of input from a variety of avenues. For example, in this issue two of the stories you’ll read came from email suggestions from readers, one came from a social media site and one came from my passing a store window. Next month, I plan to pursue a wonderful story idea that this publication’s tireless copy editor, Kathy Smith, gave me, as well as another suggestion from a fellow community member. That is why I hate to hear the phrase, “You probably aren’t interested in my idea, but …,” before someone gives me a suggestion, because it’s likely not true. I do want to hear your idea. The magazine depends on it. There are exceptions to this rule, one being the occasional far-fetched “suggestions” I receive from my father-in-law (sorry to throw you under the bus, Kim); the other being an idea to pursue a story that just appeared in an issue (do your homework, people). But joking aside, it’s written at the bottom of the editor’s note page, “It’s all about keeping She your magazine;” and that wouldn’t remain the case if I’m not told what readers want to read about. The local profiles and human interest concepts make up the meat and potatoes of each issue. We fill in with seasonal pursuits, trends, fashion, cuisine and community columns. So keep filling our plate with those down-home suggestions, and we’ll keep trying to make them a reality. Oh, and enjoy this issue! Look closely, you may notice a few new details.
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or some women, it’s just this way and probably always will be: The size of their swimwear tops and bottoms don’t match. So, why not have some fun with it? There’s no better place than the beach or the pool to show off the whimsical and creative sides of a woman’s personality, says Josh Saterman, Macy’s fashion director. The customer can let down her hair when she’s there and break a few rules. Stripes with polka dots or a hot-pink string top and orange boy shorts: Why not? “We are definitely seeing our customer steer away from matchy-matchy,” says Nancy Taylor, Athleta’s director of design. Swim separates, including bikini and tankini tops, and brief, bikini and short-style bottoms, were introduced into wide distribution several years ago. They were intended to
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solve a practical problem when consumers needed a bigger top or bigger bottom, but women have since started using them to make a style statement. Mixing pieces, sometimes in different silhouettes or from different brands, builds a swim wardrobe that suits different occasions — a strapless bandeau for a party and an athletic racer-back for a day with the kids, perhaps? — while a woman can remain comfortable and confident in
the bottom she feels best fits her figure. (Loyalty runs deeper for bottoms, experts say.) Celebrities were photographed in mismatched tops and bottoms, and young women soon followed, says designer Shoshanna Lonstein Gruss, who launched her brand with swimwear. It was only a matter of time until more fans of two-piece bathing suits caught on to it, she says. Fans of the one-piece can accomplish a similar look by adding a pair of swim shorts or a skirt. “Mix-and-match is definitely a trend this season,” agrees Jennifer Foyle, design director for Aerie. That has made designers more conscious of using complementary colors and prints. Taylor of Athleta plans for all sorts of combinations as she plots the collection. Right now, shoppers seem to favor printed tops with solid bottoms as they’re still adjusting their eye, she says. It’s a way for customers to dip a toe into separates. Dark bottoms, especially black and dark blue, do tend to be more flattering, advises Foyle.
In this new feature we take to the streets and ask women a different question each issue. This month:
What are some must-haves in your tote when you’re heading to the beach or pool? “Food is the most important. Of course, sunblock. My Kindle and a towel. And I always take extra clothes. I have a tendency to hoard clothes in my beach bag for some reason; I guess, because you never know what you might need.” —Becca Papke, Columbus
“Sunscreen, of course; that’s so important. And I always take my camera.”
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“Bottles of water, sunscreen and a beach towel are probably the most important. I usually don’t take a book or any reading material because it’s too bright.” —Amilea Niemoeller, Columbus
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>> fashion She adds: “It’s almost like dressing for ready to wear. Women are using her swimsuit top as her summer statement piece. She wants it to be fun, but she wants it to look good.” Taylor doesn’t want to put any rules to it — rule-breaking is the best part, she says — but still, she’d encourage color families, pairing cool beach blues and greens. Neons also work together, and so do warm tropical hues. It’s the same idea with prints: Nautical stripes and cheerful polka dots marry well, as do ethnic and animal prints, and ikats. But a dot and an ikat would look more like they were just two pieces pulled haphazardly from the drawer. Small-scale geometric patterns also work with florals or paisleys, but since florals and paisleys are both typically bold, Taylor would keep those separate. Keep in mind the vibe and the overall look even if you’re not sweating full-on coordination, she suggests. There’s also the opportunity to use different solid separates to tap into the color-blocking trend that remains popular this season. This summer, Gruss says she’ll be mixing gold pieces with corals and turquoise blue. A bonus? You get more mileage out of your swim outfits, Gruss adds. “Three suits become six.” *she
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Hats off to fascinators and other forms of personal style By Catherine Hageman
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olumbus is a conservative place, at least when it comes to what most of us wear. Whether it’s color or style, people tend to err on the cautious side – or as I prefer to think of it, the classic side. Timeless styles and simple colors are much more common to see. What works for the sidewalks of Manhattan looks slightly out of place on Washington Street (though I wouldn’t mind seeing some high fashion pieces in town every now and then). Don’t get me wrong – I don’t think everyone needs to carry designer handbags and wobble along Fourth Street in 5-inch stilettos. Functionality is more important, and I like to think that we are slightly more practical around here, though I’ve certainly had my moments (probably more than I care to admit). I once insisted on wearing platform leopard pumps with heels measuring 4 inches high to work. I swore to anyone who asked that yes, they were comfortable, and no, I wasn’t going to fall. Thank goodness there wasn’t a fire at work that day; if there had been, I would have had to take my shoes off and run away barefoot from the building.
Catherine Hageman lives in Columbus with her “fur babies,” Hamlet, Horatio, Othello and Perdita. She blogs daily looks, outfit ideas and fashion advice at smalltownbigwardrobe.com and can be reached at Catherine.hageman@gmail.com.
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It’s not necessarily a bad thing that we’re more conservative in our fashion choices in the Midwest. Some seasonal trends such as maxi dresses are alive and well around town, but others, not so much. I have to laugh when I read about the latest fashion trends and think of trying them during a night out downtown. Cropped tops showing just a little midriff are big this summer, and while I’ve been diligent with my workouts at Zen Fitness, I think I’ll spare everyone the sight of my less-than-pretty abs (at least outside of a beach setting). Of course, part of fashion’s fun is that the rules don’t apply to all and experimenting is encouraged, even if it’s outside the cultural norm. I’m still trying to get everyone on board with wearing massive hats or frilly fascinators to weddings as they do in the U.K. Wouldn’t that be so much fun? I bought an ivory straw fascinator with three feathers sticking out the top at Lockett’s Ladies Shop for no other reason than it looked like fun. I still haven’t had an opportunity to wear it, but I’m not giving up on one yet.
Alas, I think hats other than baseball caps will always be outside most people’s wheelhouses. I get looks every time I proudly sport my leopard-print fedora during the winter. It’s part frustrating and part amusing. Surely a leopard-print hat isn’t the craziest thing people see in Columbus (although I suppose that’s a good thing if it is). I don’t mind the looks. I routinely wear outfits or colors together that make people say to me, “I could never wear that!” My reply to them is always the same: “Yes, you could. If I can, you can!” Of course trying something new is also about figuring out how to make it your own. A neon pink skirt with a leopard-print fedora? Maybe a little forward for some. But what about a neon pink scarf with an animal-print cardigan? Simple, classic and a safe way to expand your personal style. I do sometimes wish people would be just a little more daring with their clothing or at least feel free to express themselves in what they wear, even if that expression comes in the form of a comfortable, slightly drab T-shirt and mostly clean pair of jeans. (A look my boyfriend so enjoys expressing.) And even if you don’t care about fashion or personal style beyond clothes that fit and are work-appropriate, it can still be fun to let loose. I get such joy through experimenting with my style that I often get overly enthusiastic foisting that on other people. And if that experimenting earns me a double take (or two), that’s fine with me. *she
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Columbus women find camaraderie on two wheels
By jenni l. muncie-sujan photos by carla clark
“From skirts to spandex – any age, any ability, join us!” That’s the mantra of an up-and-coming group, Columbus Women’s Ride, aimed at expanding the pastime of cycling to women of all ages and abilities. Marissa Pherson, an employee at The Bicycle Station and volunteer at the Columbus Bike Co-Op, posted a notice on the co-op website to see if any other women wanted to form a female bicycle group. Rae-Leigh Stark and Amber Scheid responded to her query. In February they met for their first organizational meeting. The three, all members of the
Active Transportation Outreach Team, became co-leaders of Columbus Women’s Ride. They gathered for their first ride on March 12, with the purpose of generating a larger interest and comfort for women to ride their bikes. According to the co-leaders, the biking group is “very welcoming, fun and no pressure.” On average between five and eight women gather for each ride. The biggest number of participants the group has seen to date is 15. Being part of the group does not require any commitment or membership. Although the group is not an orgajuly 2013 // she magazine
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Columbus Women's Ride members (from left): Terry Belush, Marie Kuck, Radhika Fernando, Rae-Leigh Stark, Karen Lucas, Amber Scheid, and Marissa Pherson.
nization, it is registered with the Central Indiana Bicycle Association. Pherson, Stark and Scheid educated themselves in guiding bike groups through researching other women’s rides and watching webinars. Stark attended a Central Indiana Bike Association workshop to learn about leadership and safety for bike groups.
“The group helps people realize how easy it is to include cycling in everyday life.” —amber scheid
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The three choose the route and lead Columbus Women’s Ride at 6 p.m. every Thursday, meeting at “Eos,” the statue on Fifth and Lindsey streets. Before each weekly ride, the co-leaders review basic safety rules, such as how to signal turns, wearing helmets and how to ride in a group. The ride is approximately 10 miles long and is completed in a circuit. Some participants shorten the length according to their comfort level. Eventually, the group leaders say they hope to offer two rides to better accommodate different levels of skill and experience. “It’s a social ride, not a training ride,” Pherson says. “It’s a relaxed setting with many purposes,” Scheid says of the group’s mission, explaining that riders have the opportunity to “get out,” socialize, exercise and
meet new people. “The reason we started it is because there are so few women who bike,” says Stark, adding that 25 percent of bicycle riders are women. “There was no ride that was geared toward the average or beginner woman rider.” For the Columbus Women’s Ride leaders, this 25 percent is a significant number because they believe that women are the indicator of a trend of growth. Pherson says that although some women are participating in the sport, the number of women cyclists should always be growing. “There are plenty of women who are riding,” she says, “just not enough.” Scheid has found the group valuable in her own social expansion. As a civil and environmental engineer at Strand Associates in a predominantly male environment, she was happy to participate in the group. “For me, it was neat to meet Marissa and Rae-Leigh,” she says. Pherson realizes that women may have reasons to shy away from cycling. “Cycling is intimidating,” she says, explaining that some may associate the sport with men wearing spandex. Pherson emphasizes that the group wants to make cycling accessible to everyone, an open group. “We want to show women that (cycling) is easier than some may think, and it’s more practical,” says Stark. “The group helps people realize how easy it is to include cycling in everyday life,” says Scheid. july 2013 // she magazine
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One concern is clothing. Pherson says that people often question her about the clothes and shoes she wears while riding her bike to work. The three say they wear their regular work clothes when they ride during the day. On the group rides women wear everything from exercise gear to jeans shorts. While the emphasis is on generating female cyclists, Columbus Women’s Ride also welcomes men and children. Karen Lucas, an ophthalmology technician at Columbus Eye Center, often joins the Columbus Women’s Ride after one of her clients encouraged her to get back into fitness. “I was at work, and this patient asked me if I was going to do the triathlon,” Lucas says. She answered that she did not have a bike. Because of some shoulder and neck issues, she was concerned about her physical
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Jade Brownfield stays grounded in world of high fashion
By kelsey declue
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Jade Brownfield’s first paid modeling gig involved an apron and a photography shoot inside a Wal-Mart. The then-15year-old Columbus resident was mortified. The job was a promotion for a bouncy ball game. “My mom came with me because I was underage,” Jade said. “Part of the uniform was this little apron. I’ll never forget; I mean, clearly the apron was not cute, and my mom insisted that I wear it. “‘Jade, it’s part of the uniform; put it on. Do your job completely. Do what you’re asked and be professional,’ she said. “Oh that rubbed me the wrong way, and I was so mad,” Jade said. “Not only am I working at a Wal-Mart, but now I’m wearing an apron. Not exactly the glamour I thought modeling involved.” However, the now 25-year-old said she quickly realized what a valuable lesson her mother taught her. One that she stands by today. “I wear what I’m told; I do my job completely,” she said. “Since then I have walked runways and shot editorials from Milan to London and Miami to New York. I have worked with designers and brands of all kinds and done spokesmodeling for companies like Victoria’s Secret and events like GenCon. “I love it all.” A secondary destiny The Columbus East High School graduate and daughter of Kirk and Carol Brownfield noted that although modeling is her professional passion, she hasn’t always felt it was her destiny. “I was tall and awkward,” she said. “I was hard-core into gymnastics for 11 years, practicing before and after school.”
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Brownfield and her mom, Carol.
“I was always kind of a floater, comfortable in a lot of different situations. You just have to be comfortable with who you are and always respectful of others.” —jade brownfield
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She specialized in the uneven bars and beam. She had made it to a level 9 ranking, which directly precedes league status, and she excelled on the team at East when her young career took a devastating blow. “I blew out my knee,” she said. “I had to have surgery. I tried to come back, but it just wasn’t the same.” Her mother’s friend suggested modeling as an option for Jade. Carol looked into it and enrolled Jade in an introductory class in Louisville, Ky. At the end of the class, students participated in a photo shoot with a professional fashion photographer. “At the end of the class, the photographer pulled me aside and said Jade had ‘it,’” Carol said. “He said he’d photographed models for years from all over in the U.S. and overseas, and that Jade had something really special, and that we should pursue this for her.” The teen started attending casting and booking calls throughout the Midwest and by age 16 signed with the Helen Wells Agency out of Indianapolis.
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Brownfield with her mother, Carol, father, Kirk, and brothers, Jarrett, front, and Jesse.
After living and working in New York for six years, Jade returned to Indiana earlier this year when her grandmother was diagnosed with cancer. “I was sick of the city, so it was good to be home some,” she said. Now living in Miami, she travels between there, the Midwest and New York as duty calls. “The worst part is the traveling,” Jade said. “Some jobs pay for hotel and food, and other jobs you get yourself to and do your own thing. It’s kind of all over the pipe. “It can be exhausting and frustrating, but you just can’t get away from that excitement.” For her, runway modeling provides the biggest rush. Although 5-feet-10-inches tall, she said, “I’m usually one of the shortest models to walk, but there’s just something about that energy you get that you just don’t get in other categories.” She also enjoys promotional modeling because it provides an opportunity to become a different personality. Through it all, though, she remains true to herself and her small-town roots. “My parents raised us to be very well-rounded,” she said. “Growing up I never fit into one category. I was always kind of a floater, comfortable in a lot of different situations. You just have to be comfortable with who you are and always respectful of others.” Beating the stereotypes Jade admits there is a reason for some of the stereotypes associated with models and the profession. “When you’re tall and skinny and making your living on your outside, the biggest misconception is that
you party and do drugs and sleep around,” she said. “Sure, that happens, but not with all models. “I’m not a big partier, and I’ve never done a single drug in my life,” she said. “When I meet people, I usually say I’m in the fashion industry and let it go from there.” Jade said the profession and all its travel make it difficult to foster true friendships. She maintains a few close relationships from high school. “But I’ll admit, it’s tough to find people that have fun doing the same things I do.” Jade said that also contrary to popular belief, she eats pretty much anything she wants. “It sounds so cheesy, but I do. It’s all in moderation,” she said. “I work out six days a week doing cardio and weights, and I enjoy taking super long walks to clear my head. I also love boxing and Pilates.” She credits her upbringing and supportive family with keeping her so level-headed. “I have two younger brothers (Jarrett, 22, and Jesse, 17), and they’re my best buddies. Both boys play football and are my pride and joy,” she said. “We were a very sports-oriented, active family, and we were always at each other’s events. “My dad owned a construction company, and I can remember helping him on the site and fishing and riding horses with my grandfather. “My mom stayed at home and was always my biggest supporter. I couldn’t have started this profession without her. In the beginning, she went to every shoot with me, and she still attends some when she can.” And although Carol admits she’s a bit biased, she continues to marvel at her daughter’s success. “It is still so great to see her and to have watched her evolve, grow and become so confident in what she’s doing. She is so blessed,” Carol said. “She is not just another pretty girl. She is my precious, beloved Jade, beautiful inside and out.” *she
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Broadcast News TV reporter and co-anchor Shalah Sasse keeps viewers in the know
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athering and recording school announcements as a towheaded seventhgrader at St. Peter’s Lutheran School first sparked Columbus native Shalah Sasse’s love of what is now her blossoming career in broadcasting. She’s grown now – a sophisticated blonde, however that gleam that entered her gaze in middle school remains strong with each broadcast she makes as a reporter and evening co-anchor for WEHT/ WTVW in Evansville. “I love to write and inform people,” said Sasse, 28. “If I can do a story that helps someone or leaves the viewers with a laugh or a smile at the end of our newscast, then it’s a good day.”
In high school, Sasse, the daughter of John and Donna Sasse, began to set herself up for her future career. As a student at Columbus North, she enrolled in journalism classes and worked as a member of the yearbook staff and part time at radio station QMIX 107.3. Her senior year she drove to Columbus East for television broadcasting classes and anchored the school’s morning show, “Olympian Flame,” which also aired on local cable. During a North show choir competition trip, she got her first taste of the limelight while on a tour of CNN in Atlanta. “At the end of the tour, they had a small news set with lights and cameras, and you could buy a VHS tape and they would record you an-
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Sasse with co-anchor Brad Byrd at the WEHT/WTVW studios in Evansville.
“If I can do a story that helps someone or leaves the viewers with a laugh or a smile at the end of our newscast, then it’s a good day.” —shalah sasse
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choring a short newscast,” Sasse said. “My mom was a chaperone on the trip and the choir was getting ready to leave and take the bus to our next location, but she asked the director if we could take a taxi and meet them later so I could record the newscast. Later that night, they played my tape on the bus and the whole choir started cheering.” While at Ball State University, Sasse served as an anchor and reporter for WIPB and NewsWatch (the campus news show), as well as a co-host on “Connections Live,” an entertainment magazine show. She also interned at WTHR in Indianapolis. She graduated in 2007 with a bachelor’s degree in telecommunications. Sasse’s first gig out of college was as “a oneman-band” reporter with the local CBS affiliate in Augusta, Ga.
“I covered everything from murders to The Masters golf tournament to the 2007 Barack Obama campaign rally with Oprah Winfrey,” Sasse said. “My scariest day at work was when I was reporting on an officer-involved shooting in a housing project that almost turned into a riot. People were throwing glass bottles at deputies and setting Dumpsters on fire. I heard six gunshots, grabbed my camera and ran to my news vehicle.” In her current role in Evansville, Sasse works the night-side shift Monday through Friday, reporting for work around 1:30 p.m. What a typical day consists of and when she leaves the station each evening are a different story. “I never leave work at the same time,” Sasse said. “I leave when the job is done. On a normal day, I pitch my story ideas and then my photographer and I go out and shoot my story. I write a story for the 9 p.m. and 10 p.m. news.” She co-anchors the 9 p.m. newscast with fellow Ball State alum Brad Byrd. The two began anchoring together in January. “Shalah has a tremendous work ethic and truly cares about her role as a journalist. She’s a professional who is sensitive to the difficult stories we cover. Moreover, she is a good person — a true friend — who has shown compassion in the way she works with others. That compassion also comes across in her storytelling.” After the 9 p.m. newscast, Sasse writes a story for the station’s website, uploads it and attaches any pictures or video that coordinates. She then updates the script for the anchors of the morning show the following day. “Now, most days aren’t normal,” she said. “So depending on my story, I’ll also do live shots for the 4 p.m., 5 p.m. or 6 p.m. newscast.” And how does she prepare? By watching the news, of course. “It’s important for me to know what is going on locally and nationally,” Sasse said. “Every day, I record several newscasts and I watch the news before I go to work and then when I get home from work.”
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She says the biggest misconception about the field of broadcast journalism is its supposed glamour. “A lot of people think working in TV news is glamorous. It’s not. I have several deadlines to meet each day,” she said. “At times, it feels like I’m running a race. In fact there are many times when I’m literally running from the newsroom to the edit bay to the studio in my high heels. “I usually don’t have time for a dinner break. You also work a lot of holidays.” Thanksgiving 2012 was the first time Sasse was able to be home with family to celebrate the holiday since 2005. “I’m just thankful my family is so supportive and understanding.” There are those, however, who get into the business for the stereotypical reasons. “They just want to be on TV and be a local celebrity,” Sasse said. “Thankfully, there are a lot more journalists out there who really care about getting the story and getting it right. “My parents have always taught me to work hard, be humble and remember my roots. That’s very important advice to follow, especially in this business.” Despite all the pressure and deadlines, Sasse said she doesn’t get nervous to go on air, and she loves the moments when she and her co-anchor can have fun. “I have a big laugh, and I laugh a lot,” Sasse said. “There have been a couple of funny moments while anchoring the 9 o’clock where I just get tickled and can hardly get through the script.” One such moment was when the computer of the station’s chief meteorologist started playing music on Pandora at full volume during the airing of a 9 p.m. newscast. “It took everything for us to keep a straight face during our first story and watching him out of the corner of our eyes scramble to shut it off,” Byrd said. “I love cutting up with Shalah. Sometimes my dry wit gets the better of her. Her laughter is what I love the most about her.” When she’s not at work, Sasse enjoys walking her Shih Tzu, boating and photography. She also attends church regularly and spends time with family when she’s visiting Columbus. *she
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Shalah Sasse and photographer Brian Cissell at the 2013 AP awards in Indianapolis. The team won second place for Best Feature in Local TV. BELOW: Sasse with her dog, Bella.
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Women believe that motorcycles give them the thrill rides of their lives By jenni l. muncie-sujan photos by carla clark
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Mary Beth McNeely did not want to go on a blind date, but her friends insisted that she would like Robert “Woody” Wood. She was hesitant, until she heard that he rode a motorcycle. She shakes her head slowly as though she were sharing a secret. “It’s the bad boy image,” she says with a smile. “I figured he would be a lot of fun. ... We dated four years and got married.” “We got rid of the motorcycle when we had kids,” says Wood, “because I didn’t want the kids riding it ... [but] the freedom, the wind in my face – I just missed it.” By the spring of 2006, the Columbus retiree admits that she was bored riding on the back of her husband’s bike. It was Woody who suggested that she have one of her own. “I agreed wholeheartedly,” she says. She got her first motorcycle, a Suzuki Tramp. Wood says she did all of her practicing at the South Decatur High School parking lot.
Mary Beth Wood Motorcycle: Suzuki 1500 trike Years of riding: seven Associations: Harley Owners Group, Ladies of Harley (through her Harley-owning husband) States visited: Indiana, Ohio, Kentucky, North Carolina, South Carolina, Virginia, West Virginia, Tennessee.
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When she first got the bike, she says she would wait for Woody to get home to ride. As she gained confidence, she would leave him a message: “I won’t be home when you get home. I’m going for a ride.” In the fall of 2006, they took a big trip to Raleigh, N.C., for the Wings Over the Smokies event. During this trip, another ride caught her eye – a white trike with 1500 ccs. “I went out [for a test drive],” says Wood, “and my husband didn’t think I was coming back.” When she finally returned, she says, “My husband told me he didn’t know which was larger: the headlight on my trike or the smile on my face.” “They gave us a good deal, and we traded it right there on the spot, and I rode it home,” says Wood. Her most memorable moment was passing through the “Tail of the Dragon,” an 11-mile stretch in North Carolina that has 318 curves in the road. Among all the joys of the biking experience, she acknowledges that sometimes strangers stare and, at times, behave in a prejudiced manner toward the Woods when they wear their riding gear. Despite others’ opinions of their love of riding, it seems that only one person’s opinion was worrisome: her mother’s. Wood did not tell her mom about her bike purchase for a year. “I knew she would be upset and worried, so I told her gradually.”
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Helen Stillabower Motorcycle: Harley-Davidson Fatboy Years riding: eight Associations: HOG, LOH States visited: Indiana, Kentucky,
Columbus’ Helen Stillabower had a similar level of difficulty breaking the motorcycle ownership news to her mother, Ruth Elliott. In fact, someone else did it for her. When she encountered a friend at a local shopping center, they began to talk in front of Elliott, and the friend asked how Stillabower was enjoying the new motorcycle. “My mom about died when she found out,” Stillabower says. “I didn’t want to tell her because I knew how she’d react.” Stillabower got her lowered Harley-Davidson Fatboy as a Christmas gift from her husband, Duane, in 2004 after some friends suggested that they get their own bikes. She often rides with Duane on his motorcycle, but she admits that freedom on her own is preferred. “It’s hard for me to ride with him now,” Stillabower says. “I just want to be in charge of my own bike. ... I think a lot of women are scared to try, but it’s not hard. I was scared, but after you get on it, it’s like a bicycle.” Stillabower, an employee of the Bartholomew Consolidated School Corp. cafeteria system, answers quickly when asked what draws her to biking. “Freedom,” she says. “It just feels good to get out there in the wind.” She sees value in biking as a couple with Duane. “You get to do things together more. We get out and go when we can.”
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Laura Davis Motorcycle: 2007 Harley-Davidson Heritage Softtail Years riding: seven Associations: HOG, LOH, Motor Maids States visited: Wyoming, Iowa, Nebraska, South Dakota, Montana, Michigan, Wisconsin, Indiana, Arkansas, Missouri, Illinois, Kentucky
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One of the Motor Maids Laura Davis also enjoys riding along with her husband, Dan. They work together as real estate agents, and their schedules are not typical. The Davises, from Columbus, picked up riding as a couple when they sold their RV in 2006. Although Dan had prior riding experience, they took the beginners class together, and Dan bought Laura her own bike for Valentine’s Day in 2007. “He helped with learning all the skills and practicing,” says Davis, who sharpened her skills in the Columbus East High School parking lot. Her riding took a personal turn when she connected with Motor Maids, a 73-year-old women’s motorcycle group that held its national convention in Columbus in 2008. As the club rode into town, Davis was along the roadside, watching its parade. “That’s when I decided I just had to join the Motor Maids,” she says. She became a member in July of that year. “In both groups [Harley Owners Group and Motor Maids], you ride within your own skill level,” she says, “and I don’t push it. ... I take it as my job to get there and back safely.” “She is the most cautious rider I know,” says Dan. Davis has strict rules for riding, which include no music or radio and no right turns on red. She always wears full protective gear of jeans, ankle-top boots, gloves, eye protection and a helmet. She continues to customize her bike for safety and comfort, adding
a set of LED brake lights to the rear, customizing her seat with a gel pack, adding hard saddlebag cases for traveling and lowering her bike to the appropriate level. “I’m not a fashionista,” Davis says of her riding appearance, describing the handkerchief she carries to wipe her sweat, the goggle marks around her eyes and the ball cap she carries to hide her smashed-down hair when she takes off her helmet. These female riders share a love of the freedom the motorcycle brings. “I like being in control of the bike,” says Wood. “I will ride until I cannot swing my leg up over the seat.” “I just think it’s fun,” says Stillabower, with her head cocked and her eyebrows raised. “It’s something men think women can’t do, and we can.” *she
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Freshly picked vegetables yield tasty meals When the garden or the market offers corn, tomatoes, zucchini, eggplant and peppers, try these creative ways to bring that seasonal bounty to the table. Here are 20 recipes for these five fresh vegetables.
There are many creative ways to serve the seasonal bounty of vegetables for the family to enjoy, like spaghetti with wilted peppers. (Ricardo DeAratanha/Los Angeles Times/MCT)
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1. Corn Salad: Quinoa salad with grilled corn, tomatoes and cilantro Cook 1 cup quinoa, cool and pat dry. Toss with kernels from 2 ears of grilled corn, 2 cups chopped tomatoes, 1 chopped serrano pepper and ¾ cup chopped green onion. Make a vinaigrette with 3 tablespoons lime juice, 2 tablespoons oil, 1 minced garlic clove and 1¾ teaspoons ground cumin to dress the salad. Just before serving, fold in 1½ cups chopped cilantro.
Appetizer: Grilled corn with tequila-lime butter Beat together ½ cup softened butter, ¾ teaspoon minced jalapeno, 1 teaspoon each lime zest, lime juice and tequila, 1 tablespoon minced cilantro and ½ teaspoon salt. Form it into a log and chill until solid. Soak 8 ears of corn in their husks, then grill over a medium fire until golden and tender, 20 to 25 minutes. Husk the corn and pass the butter at the table.
Pasta: Sweet corn and shrimp “risotto” Saute ¾ cup diced Spanish chorizo in 1 tablespoon butter, then add ½ cup each chopped green onion and red bell pepper; cook until tender. Add 4 cups diced zucchini and shelled shrimp. Add ½ cup white wine and reduce to a syrup. Add 5 cups corn kernels and then add 1 cup shrimp stock ½ cup at a time, finishing with ¼ cup whipping cream and 3 tablespoons slivered basil.
Main dish: Green chile, corn and zucchini frittata Cook 1 chopped zucchini, ¼ cup chopped green onions and 1/3 to ½ cup chopped peeled green chile in 2 tablespoons butter. Add 1 cup corn kernels. Beat 6 eggs and stir in the vegetable mixture and roughly 1/3 cup grated Monterey Jack. Return the mixture to the skillet and cook over low heat until it begins to set. Scatter over another 1/3 cup cheese and broil until the top is puffed and brown.
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2. Tomatoes Salad: Lentil salad with tomatoes, zucchini and arugula Salt ¼ pound diced zucchini and drain for 30 minutes. Cook 1 cup lentils until tender, then drain and pat dry. Rinse the zucchini and pat dry and add to the lentils along with 3 tablespoons minced chives, 1 minced clove garlic and ½ pound halved cherry tomatoes. Dress with 2 tablespoons olive oil and the juice of ½ lemon. Fold in ½ cup torn arugula leaves and 2 tablespoons toasted pine nuts just before serving.
Appetizer: Crostini with roasted tomatoes and goat cheese
3. Zucchini Salad: Woven zucchini with fresh goat cheese
Slice 4 pounds plum tomatoes in half lengthwise and place in a single layer in a baking dish with whole peeled cloves from a full head of garlic. Pour over olive oil to halfway up the pan and roast at 300 degrees until the tomatoes are golden on top, at least 2 hours. Smear fresh goat cheese on a toasted baguette slice and mash a roasted tomato on top.
Cut 4 zucchini in very thin lengthwise strips. Salt generously and set aside to soften. Rinse and pat dry. Whisk together 3 tablespoons olive oil, ½ clove garlic, minced, and 1 tablespoon lemon juice. Cut 12 cherry tomatoes in half. Brush the zucchini with the dressing, then weave 3 strips crosswise and 3 strips lengthwise to make a raft. Top each raft with a dollop of fresh goat cheese and season with olive oil and slivered basil.
Pasta: Rice salad with shrimp and arugula
Appetizer: Zucchini fritters
Really? You need a recipe for pasta with tomatoes? How about this instead: Cook 2 cups Arborio rice, then drain and pat dry. While warm, dress with 3 tablespoons each olive oil and lemon juice and add ½ pound cooked small shrimp, ¼ cup minced red onion, 1 cup diced tomato and 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar. Fold in 1½ cups torn arugula and 3 tablespoons toasted pine nuts just before serving.
Shred 1 pound zucchini, salt and set aside to drain. Rinse and squeeze thoroughly dry with your hands. Combine with 1 teaspoon each cumin and coriander seeds, ground, a chopped green onion and ¾ teaspoon minced jalapeno. Stir in 2 tablespoons flour and a beaten egg. Spoon 2 to 3 tablespoon mounds into hot olive oil and fry until brown on both sides. Drain on paper towels and serve with Greek-style yogurt.
Main dish: Swordfish with tomatoes and fennel
Pasta: Free-form zucchini lasagna with lemon-thyme cream
Saute 4 swordfish steaks with 1 clove thinly sliced garlic and 1½ teaspoons fennel seeds in 3 tablespoons olive oil, about 5 minutes per side. Add ½ cup white wine and 1 pound whole cherry tomatoes, cover and cook until the fish is done. Uncover, transfer the fish to a platter and raise the heat to high. Cook until the juices have reduced. Add 2 tablespoons slivered basil, spoon over the fish and serve.
Slice 1 pound zucchini lengthwise; grill on both sides. Cook ½ cup diced onion in 2 tablespoons olive oil, add 3 tablespoons white wine, 1 minced clove garlic and ¼ teaspoon thyme; add the zucchini and remove from the heat. Heat 1 cup cream with thyme sprigs, lemon zest and 1 tablespoon Parmesan. Lightly coat a cooked pasta square with the cream and place it on a plate. Top with ricotta and a few zucchini strips, then another creamy pasta square. Dust with more Parmesan and serve.
Main dish: Zucchini tian Cook a sliced onion in 3 tablespoons olive oil with a minced garlic clove. Arrange in an oiled baking dish. Arrange 2 zucchini cut into rounds in overlapping rows on top of the onions. Scatter 20 quartered cherry tomatoes and 3 tablespoons chopped pitted black olives on top. Crumble over 4 ounces fresh goat cheese, drizzle with olive oil and bake at 350 degrees until the zucchini has softened and the mixture is dry, about 1½ hours.
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Cut a slit in each of ¾ pound of shishito peppers. Simmer 2½ cups rice vinegar with 3 lightly smashed cloves of garlic, 2 teaspoons kosher salt, 1 tablespoon sugar, 2 teaspoons dried oregano, ½ teaspoon whole black peppercorns, 1 small onion sliced thin and 2 small dried chilies. Blanch the shishito peppers briefly, pat dry and put in a container. Cover with the vinegar mixture and let stand 8 hours.
Appetizer: Roasted peppers stuffed with goat cheese
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Cook 1 sliced onion in 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a large skillet. Add ¾ cup chopped tomatoes, 5 chopped roasted, peeled and seeded bell peppers and ¾ cup red wine, and cover and cook until tender. Puree ½ chopped jalapeno and 2 cloves of garlic, add 1 cup chopped basil leaves and ¼ cup chopped parsley, and then 3 tablespoons olive oil to make a loose paste. Stir the sauce into the peppers and heat through.
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Stir together 1 cup ricotta, 2 tablespoons chopped capers, 1 tablespoon olive oil, a pinch crushed red pepper, salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste and 1 tablespoon minced chives. Cut roasted peeled red and yellow peppers into strips about 2 inches wide. Place a scant tablespoon of ricotta filling at one end of the pepper and roll it up end to end, pressing gently to keep everything together. Drizzle lightly with more olive oil and serve.
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5. Eggplant Salad: Silken eggplant salad Remove the stems from 2 pounds Asian eggplants and steam the eggplants until tender. Cool to room temperature. Whisk together 1 tablespoon minced garlic, ½ cup olive oil, 2 tablespoons lemon juice, 2 teaspoons salt, ½ teaspoon minced rosemary and ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes. Cut the eggplant into bite-sized pieces and toss with enough dressing to coat lightly. Season generously with freshly ground black pepper and serve.
Appetizer: Grilled eggplant with walnutcilantro pesto Combine ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes, 1 teaspoon minced garlic and ½ cup olive oil; set aside. Puree 1 teaspoon minced garlic and 1 cup walnuts to a paste. Add 1 teaspoon paprika, then slowly beat in ¾ cup olive oil. Stir in 3 tablespoons chopped cilantro and 2 tablespoons lemon juice. Slice 1½ pounds eggplant, brush with the flavored oil and grill until tender. Arrange on a platter and dress with the walnut mixture.
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Pasta: Fusilli with spicy eggplant v Ser es
1 pound eggplant Salt ¼ cup olive oil 1 cup diced onion 4 cloves garlic, sliced ¼ to 1½ teaspoons dried red pepper flakes 1½ cups chopped tomatoes 3 tablespoons capers ½ cup white wine Slivered basil leaves 1 pound fusilli Ricotta salata
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Cut the eggplant into one-half- to three-fourthsinch cubes and place them in a colander. Salt liberally and put a heavy bowl on top to press down. Place in the sink or in another bowl and set aside for at least 1 hour. Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat, add the onion and cook until it is soft, about 5 minutes. Add the sliced garlic and dried red pepper flakes, and cook an additional minute or two.
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Rinse the eggplant and pat dry in a kitchen towel. Add to the olive oil and cook until it is tender, about 10 minutes. Add the chopped tomatoes and the capers, and cook until any moisture cooks away, about 5 minutes. Add the white wine and simmer until it reaches a thick sauce consistency, about 5 minutes. Cook the fusilli in a large pot of rapidly boiling salted water until tender, about 10 minutes. Drain and add to the skillet with the eggplant mixture along with one-half cup of the pasta cooking water. Continue cooking briefly and add the slivered basil. Divide among 6 warmed pasta bowls and top with crumbled ricotta salata.
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Breast-feeding rates continue to rise in county By Dr. amanda dornfeld
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ver the past few years, you may have noticed a renewed effort surrounding breast-feeding policy in Bartholomew County. Around 2007, various community businesses and groups combined forces and their efforts as a part of the Breastfeeding Coalition of Bartholomew County. Fast forward six years, and we are seeing the fruits of this collaborative effort. Breastfeeding initiation rates have improved. The first week in August marks National Breastfeeding Awareness Week, and in honor of this we recognize the recent advancements in the community support of breast-feeding moms. The Communities Putting Prevention to Work grant in 2008 allowed the community to increase efforts around improving breast-feeding initiation rates. The birthing center at Columbus Regional Hospital made several policy changes that have been shown to improve
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the success of breast-feeding moms and babies. Babies are placed immediately skin-to-skin with their moms after delivery, and the parents are encouraged to bond in this way until at least after the first feeding. Babies are kept with their mothers in the same room so that she and her partner can learn to respond to the infant’s first feeding cues. In breast-fed babies, nothing except breast milk is offered unless medically necessary. These steps, and more, have paid dividends. Our Bartholomew County breastfeeding initiation rates, as measured by the most recent community health survey, have risen to 80.9 percent. That is up from 69.3 percent in 2009. While we are excited about this progress, we have a long way to go to fully support breast-feeding moms. The coalition is working hard to address another hurdle – better outpatient lactation support – in an effort to improve
long-term breast-feeding rates. Through a grant supported by the State Department of Health, Nurse-n-Chat was launched in 2012. This free drop-in lactation consultation program is staffed by a board-certified lactation consultant and a lactation specialist. Offered twice a month, a mom and baby can drop in to ask specific questions, get the baby’s weight or just spend time with other moms. In addition, Columbus Pediatrics now has a licensed lactation consultant available to their patients. At Sandcrest Family Medicine, I see breast-feeding patients on a consultation basis who have medical complications of breastfeeding. The Community Doula Program provides support to moms and babies in the weeks after birth, including lactation support. This area has a thriving nursing moms’ support organization in La Leche League. WIC (Women Infant Children) continues to offer consistent outpatient
lactation support with a board-certified lactation consultant and peer support. Finally, the Breastfeeding Coalition has been able to purchase two hospital-grade breast pumps for use by moms who have a medically diagnosed poor milk supply, such as after a premature birth. For nursing moms, help with nursing after discharge from the hospital is now readily available. I hope that with these new outpatient support options, we can improve our long-term breast-feeding rates as much as we did our initiation rates. So, if you know someone who is nursing, congratulate her on her choice and let her know that there is help available if she has questions along the way. *she
Nurse-n-Chat sessions are free and are held from 10:30 a.m. to noon on the second Friday of the month and from 5:30 to 7:15 p.m. on the fourth Wednesday of the month. Both sessions are at Community Downtown, 522 Seventh St., two blocks north of the Bartholomew County Public Library. To contact the Breastfeeding Coalition of Bartholomew County, email bcbc@crh.org, or Like Bartholomew County Breastfeeding Coalition on Facebook.
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Dispelling myths about women and money By jalene hahn
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here are several myths about women and money. Although there are gender differences in how men and women approach money and finances, it doesn’t mean women are less competent. I thought I would share some common myths, my take on those myths as well as some sobering facts regarding women and money. MYTH 1: WOMEN ARE NOT GOOD AT MATH This is nurture vs. nature. In areas of the world where women are encouraged to participate in math and economic decisions, their abilities equal those of men. I also believe that good math skills are not required for good financial management skills. My belief is supported by Federal Reserve governor Elizabeth A. Duke, who remarked in a 2010 speech, “In a world where decision making involves not just making a choice between two types of savings instruments or investment products, but dozens, the issue is less about being able to do the math and more about being able to decipher the terms and conditions of financial instruments. Being able to find good information and reliable advice is a key component of good outcomes.” MYTH 2: WOMEN HAVE LESS MONEY BECAUSE THEY OVERSPEND According to the 2010 Bundle Report, “Single men without children spent about 18 percent more than single women without kids.” In her speech Duke also highlighted a study showing that online shopping and information sharing about bargains were primarily done by women. Studies show that women also tend to be better savers and save 1 percent to 2 percent more than men. More likely reasons women have less money are that they earn less, work more part-time jobs, are out of the workforce as caregivers longer and don’t have the same access to pensions or retirement plans. MYTH 3: WOMEN ALLOW EMOTIONS TO INFLUENCE INVESTMENT DECISIONS And this is bad because …? Women tend to be more cautious investors, worry about making poor choices and trade less frequently than men. Numerous studies show that women investors tend to outperform men in the long term. Men are more competitive by
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nature and look to beat the market. Their portfolios have more turnover, higher trading costs and riskier investments. One study found that frequent trading “reduced men’s net returns by 2.65 percentage points a year as opposed to 1.72 percentage points for women. Women trade less frequently and hold less volatile portfolios. Thus, women beat men by an average of about one percentage point annually on a risk-adjusted basis.” MYTH 4: WOMEN WOULD RATHER LET MEN MANAGE THE FAMILY FINANCES Historically this may or may not have been true. What has been true is that women have been excluded from the world of investments and finance. As more women are starting their own business, rising through the corporate ranks and inheriting wealth, they are getting involved. Women are becoming key financial decision makers sometimes by choice and sometimes by necessity. A 2009 study by Wilmington Trust found “88 percent of those in the study playing a high to moderate role in the management of family assets.” Another trend that helps with women’s engagement in financial matters is the increase in women pursuing careers in financial services. Women bring a different perspective and skill set.
The Financial Facts about Women (From a speech by Federal Reserve governor Elizabeth Duke at the Consumer Credit Counseling Services of Delaware Valley Financially Hers Program in Philadelphia in 2010.) •Women are quite likely to be solely responsible for financial decision making at some point in their lives. Indeed, as women age, the probability of living alone increases. •According to the Social Security Administration, the average life expectancy for women is 81 years, compared to 73 years for men. •Census information tells us that the average age of widowhood is 55. •The current divorce rate is estimated at between 36 and 50 percent. •Women are more likely than men to be single parents. •Women have lower average wages and lower lifetime earnings, and are less likely to be covered by a pension plan. •The Bureau of Labor Statistics reports that median earnings for all women are $638 a week, compared to $798 for men, approximately 80 percent of what men earn on average. •The Department of Labor reported in 2008 that less than half of working women participated in a pension or retirement plan. •The typical woman spends 10 years out of the workforce for caregiving, while the typical man spends just two years out of the workforce. •Nearly two-thirds of U.S. women ages 40 to 79 have already dealt with a major financial life crisis, such as job loss, divorce, the death of a spouse or serious illness.
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CONCLUSION Women have the skills and abilities to be successful money managers. What is often lacking is confidence in their ability to deal with money and finances, access to reliable information and a system that encourages a partnership approach. These myths are perpetuated by the financial services industry and the self-help book market that seeks to capitalize on women’s natural tendency to doubt their abilities. Women have the capacity to be better financial stewards than men, but often just don’t have the time, energy or desire. But when women are ready to tackle the issue, they research, ask questions and thoughtfully move ahead. *she Jalene Hahn is a certified financial planner with Warren Ward Associates.
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Hair today, thinner tomorrow By spencer thompson
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hen I was younger, I never thought about my body and what changes were to come. I ate whatever I wanted — an entire sleeve of Oreos, three cupcakes, as much fast food as I wanted — and nothing changed; it was a great time. I stayed active and just thought this was the way it would be for me. When it came to my hair, I thought the same thing. My dad has a ton of hair, so I will never have anything to worry about. Then a couple of years ago it all changed. I started to notice things that I never thought would happen. All of that Taco Bell was catching up with me, and all of that hair started to get thinner. I was concerned about both of these misfortunes, but losing my hair bothered me more than anything. I didn’t know why this was happening. I was in my mid 20s and looked at my friends, and they weren’t losing their hair. I felt like I had to do something. I went to one of those hair restoration places for a consultation and soon realized hair costs a lot of money. After I saw the price I had to come up with plan B. I tried all the overthe-counter remedies, but never got any results like those infomercials
showed. As time went by, I just tried to deal with it and move on. It was difficult, but eventually I just didn’t think about it anymore. I came to the conclusion that no matter whether I had hair or didn’t have hair, there wasn’t anything I could do about it. On the other hand, as I continued to get out of shape and gain weight, I knew there was something I could do. I am fairly active with my job, but that didn’t put me where I wanted to be in terms of physique. I started to run occasionally, but the only result I noticed was soreness. I came to the conclusion that I needed to be among people who might be experiencing the same things and have the same goal of becoming fit. I joined a gym and began to change. I began to exercise between three and six days a week, and I changed my diet. The exercise was, and still is, difficult, but the diet will
always be the hardest for me to follow. After staying on track for the most part, I have noticed changes. I have lost weight, have more energy and just feel better. Both of these life-changing experiences have taught me one thing: There are some things that I can control and some that I can’t. Some learn this life lesson early on; for me it took awhile. If my hair wants to continue to fall out, it’s going to. It’s just something that I have to live with. As I began to gain weight, I knew there was something that I could do. I knew it would be difficult, but in the end it would be worth it to get healthy and fit. These two experiences have changed the way I go about my everyday life. Professionally and personally, I understand that if I want something, it will take work and won’t be easy, but it is entirely up to me. Now I have a new perspective on life: Change the things that I can, but accept what
I can’t and move on. I hope seeing things this way will make me a better husband, dad, boss and person. I look forward to sharing this life lesson with my daughter, Stella. Maybe she will understand it right away or maybe she will have to go through something like I did at some stage in her life before it will all make sense. *she
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just a minute Recommended reading “Flight Behavior,” by Barbara Kingsolver. 436 pages. Dellarobia Turnbow is a restless farm wife who gave up her own plans when she accidentally became pregnant at 17. Now, after a decade of domestic disharmony on a failing farm, she has settled for permanent disappointment but seeks momentary escape through an obsessive flirtation with a younger man. As she hikes up a mountain road behind her house to a secret tryst, she encounters a shocking sight: a silent, forested valley filled with what looks like a lake of fire. She can only understand it as a cautionary miracle, but it sparks a raft of other explanations from scientists, religious leaders and the media. The bewildering emergency draws rural farmers into unexpected acquaintance with urbane journalists, opportunists, sightseers and a striking biologist with his own stake in the outcome. As the community lines up to judge the woman and her miracle, Dellarobia confronts her family, her church, her town and a larger world, in a flight toward truth that could undo all she has ever believed. — Viewpoint Books
Beauty bits If you refuse to go bare in summer and can’t imagine life without your foundation, consider putting away your foundation for the season and trying a tinted moisturizer. Lighter than foundation, tinted moisturizers still cover flaws but feel less heavy on the skin. And while foundations can feel as if they’re melting off your face, tinted moisturizers won’t.
Healthy habits These hot summer months (and the increase in temps and humidity that come with them) aren’t something to be taken lightly. When it comes to heat-related illness, one of the most common is heat exhaustion. There are two types: water depletion, signs of which include excessive thirst, weakness and headache; and salt depletion, signs of which include nausea and vomiting, frequent muscle cramps and dizziness. If you, or anyone else, has symptoms of heat exhaustion, it’s essential to immediately get out of the heat and rest, preferably in an air-conditioned room. If you can’t get inside, try to find the nearest cool and shady place. Other recommended strategies include:
•Drink plenty of fluids (avoid caffeine and alcohol). • Remove any tight or unnecessary clothing. • Take a cool shower, bath or sponge bath. • Apply other cooling measures, such as fans or ice towels.
Landscape logic Tulip trees took a major hit from three years of drought and a serious spike in scale populations in 2012. Thankfully, the scale isn’t as bad this year, but drought recovery (and losses) will go on. A bit of extra water during dry spells this summer will go a long way. Many tulip trees in our area have dead limbs from the drought and the scale. Especially if the treeis where falling limbs could cause damage or harm, have them removed. Always consider a certified arborist for this work and remember: If a homeowner needs a ladder or to cut with a chain saw overhead, it’s time to call in a pro. — Extension educator Kris Medic
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