Sophie February 2014

February 2014 Priceless

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Celebrating Our 100

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A Dreamy Valentine Night!

Eat More Chocolate!

It’s Good For You Paul Kline’s Featuring

Brandi Hand

from Rockcliff Oral Surgery

Romantic Tips

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30 | Fashion Color Page Show your love with shades of crimson.

32 |Mad Men A tribute to the 60s fashion show.

34 | Empty Nest Jacqui Perry helps a new empty nester.

Home & Garden 20 | Sun and Soil Kristina Urquhart explains love with respect and gratitude.

44 | Crafty Girl JeanAnn and Renee Hollifeld share crochet projects that will show your love.

Table of Contents

46 | Garden Bloomers Betty Sharpless uncovers hidden winter gems.

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16 | Smile Success!

Brandi Hand experiences the perfect smile.

12 | Where Are The Germs?

Learn where the germs are and how to avoid them.

10 | Quick Tips Everything from chocolate to tea to fun Valetine trivia.

24 | Chiming In Susan Reinhardt appreciates beautiful Appalachia.

40 | Girls On The Run Amy Renigar explains how you can become involved with this powerful organization.

18 | So-Social Favorite picks from social media expert, Kirsten Fuchs.

36 | Reflections Of Life Susan Seidman shares her love for creating art pieces from glass.

39 | All About Romance Paul Kline’s romantic tips fom his own perspective.

48 | Tried and True Jackie Brown shares how to beat a cold with chicken soup!

50 | Homemade Applesauce Liz White shares her yummy recipe.

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26 |What Dreams May Come...

A dreamy Valentine’s night awaits.

22 | What’s Your Flavor?

Meet Susie Gilbeaux!

38 | Real Men Read Sophie The men from Valvoline show their support for Sophie.

52 | Meg’s Movie Review Meg gives her scoop on the heart warming movie, Saving Mr. Banks.

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On the Cover: Brandi Hand, patient of Rockcliff Oral Surgery

A Dreamy Valentine Night!

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Eat More Chocolate!

Hair by: Brittanny Craig of Carmen!

Carmen! Salon & Spa at Belk, Asheville Mall

It’s Good For You Paul Kline’s Featuring

Brandi Hand

from Rockcliff Oral Surgery

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From the Editor

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his is an exciting issue for me because it’s Sophie Magazine’s 100th issue!

Wow. Oh what changes and challenges we’ve gone through in the hundred issues we’ve published. As you can see from the covers on the opposite page, we’ve changed our logo, layout, and size from when we first started in 2005.

We’ve also given our website a completely new look. Be sure to go to sophiemagazine.com to see what’s new!

We recently celebrated our 8th Anniversary so I had the perfect opportunity to thank everyone, but I want to say it again. Thank you to everyone who has helped to make Sophie Magazine the huge success it is. Being the editor of Sophie has been an amazing and humbling experience. One I will always be thankful for.

One of my favorite features in Sophie is the contributor question. This month we asked what they look forward to, or a special memory about Valentine’s Day. Their answers on page 8, include expecting a new baby, finding a brother, trips far away, and butter cookies!

Kristina Urquhart in Sun and Soil on page 20, eloquently explains the true meaning of love in relation to respect and gratitude. Her thoughtful article echoes the true spirit of devotion to everyone she cares for, specifically her winged, furry and feathered friends.

Photo by Kirsten Fuchs

Paul Kline has tips for romance from a man’s point of view in All About….Romance, on page 39. His perspective may give you insight into what your man is thinking. Renee Hollifield shares her love of yarn with crochet heart patterns in Crafty Girl on page 44. I also have a boot cuff pattern that is both trendy and warm! It’s the perfect accessory for the bitter cold days we’ve recently had.

What would Valentine’s Day be without chocolate? In Craving Chocolate on page 12, you’ll see why eating chocolate everyday is not such a bad idea! We also have a few fun Valentine facts and three ways to keep your love alive.

The flu bug is running rampant right now and my family will tell you that I am a stickler when it comes to washing hands.

Read Where are the Germs? on page 14 to understand why. We also have unusual ways to use tea bags after you finish that nice cup of tea in Drink Up on page 10, and Betty Sharpless explains why her imagination loves winter in Garden Bloomers on page 46.

February 15th is rapidly approaching and we’re getting ready for the Pink Game at UNC-Asheville. This event, which includes shopping, a women’s basketball game, wine, cheese, and a fashion show is sure to be a great time. Please come out and show your support for the ladies at UNC-Asheville!

I’d also like to give you an update on my Grandmother. I wrote an article about her when she celebrated her 101st birthday. Since then, many of you have continued to ask me about her. She will celebrate her 109th birthday on February 5th.

She’s doing fairly well. The last time I saw her she woke up just long enough to say, “I love you JeanAnn.” It was a very special moment and treasured gift to hear her say those words at this stage of her life.

I wish everyone lots of love, and chocolate.

Happy Valentine’s Day!

JeanAnn Taylor editor@sophiemagazine.com

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Contributor Question

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RENEE EGGELSTON

Most of my best romantic memories are not on Valentine’s Day. My most memorable adventures with my husband, Donny, are going to St. John several times in the U.S. Virgin Islands and hiking and snorkeling from morning until sunset. We stay at the Concordia Eco-Resort, a completely “green” vacation in what one might call luxury tents overlooking the gorgeous Caribbean waters. I told him when we get old - well, older than we already are - I want us to move there. It sure beats a card and box of chocolates on Valentine’s Day.

My husband & I have many fond memories over the 13 Valentine’s Days we have spent together... however, this year will be our biggest adventure yet, with the birth of our first baby due by February 15th! He will be our sweet Valentine!

I loved taking my husband (then as a boyfriend) to my hometown of Key West, FL for the first time. He’d been before, but it was fun for me to play tour guide and for him to see my hometown through a local’s eyes!

I think my fondest adventure…if you can call it that is when my brother, who I had never met, found me after his adoption records were unsealed in 2010 and me and my kids traveled to TN to meet him and his family for the first time. It was like finding a lost part of myself and I will never forget that weekend.

MEG HALE BRUNTON My husband is kinda outdoorsy, and for our honeymoon in Maui, we ran the gambit of physically-challenging activities: bicycling down a mountain at dawn, paddle boarding, hiking through the rainforest, snorkeling. At first, I was worried that the activity I was going to be best at on the trip was drinking. It really makes a difference, having someone there to support you though. So, I ended up having a blast!... not as much with the paddle boarding.

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Happy Valentine’s Day We asked our contributors to share a special memory with us and what they are looking forward to on this super sweet day.

KIRSTEN FUCHS

My marriage has been its own adventure! When I tell people that I married the same man twice, I am always asked to tell my story. The story ends with, “...and they lived happily ever after.”

BETTY SHARPLESS

DEBI MANFRE

I love making and leaving surprise Valentines, especially for people who don’t expect to receive a Valentine.

Ever since first grade I have been a big fan of doilies, glue and glitter along with sugary butter cookies. Calories don’t count on Valentine’s Day.

My husband, Gary and I have enjoyed some wonderful adventures but our recent cruise to Alaska was the most memorable. Originally planned for our 25th wedding anniversary it was postponed due to unforeseen health issues. Finally on our 27th anniversary, our long awaited dream vacation came true...and what an adventure it was! Standing on the deck with Gary and waiting for the view of our first of the many Alaskan glaciers was a moment I will never forget.

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Quick Tips Love is a canvas furnished by nature and

embroidered by imagination.

Craving Chocolate?

~ Voltaire

Drink up!

Many of us experience a strong desire to eat chocolate almost everyday. As it turns out, that’s not such a bad thing! Three elements found in chocolate are responsible for the health benefits: Caffeine to perk us up, Tryptophan to enhance our mood, and Phenethylamine to release those sexy and passionate endorphins. Add a little sugar and fat for a creamy decadent texture, and what’s not to love? The only caveat here is that to get the benefits of eating chocolate, you should go for at least an 85% cocoa bar. This way, you will get the benefits without extra calories.

A cup of hot tea is nice any time of the year, but it’s especially enjoyable in the cold winter months. What you may not realize however is that used tea bags have many surprising applications. Here are just a few.

• A used teabag can help to heal sunburn. Just toss one in the bath with you and soak for 15 minutes. You’ll feel a calm sense of relief.

• A teabag has healing properties for canker sores. Place a chilled teabag on your sore and rest for several minutes.

• If you find yourself with a cut or a bruise, a teabag pressed against the injury will stop the bleeding or blood flow that causes bruises.

The tannins in black tea are especially helpful.

Now that we know why chocolate is so tempting, here are even more reasons to give in to your sweet tooth.

• Its good for your heart. Chocolate has shown to lower blood pressure and reduce the risk of heart attacks.

• Dark chocolate is filling which will lessen cravings for other unhealthy snacks.

• A Finnish study found that women who ate chocolate while pregnant had happier babies.

• Dark chocolate may help control insulin sensitivity.

• Dark chocolate reduces stress hormones.

• A chilled teabag placed on tired eyes will help to lessen puffiness and under-eye circles.

• The Flavenol in chocolate can actually offer protection from getting a sunburn.

• You can add tea bags to your compost pile and even place them directly in potted plants to enhance fertilization.

• Chocolate can help boost blood flow to the brain, upping your brain power.

• Black tea bags can be used to rust-proof your cast-iron skillets. Just wipe off with a wet teabag and the tannins will leave a protective layer that prevents oxidation.

• Chocolate can help to suppress a cough.

• Eating chocolate leads to higher levels of desire….for love.

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Valentine Fun Facts

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• Valentine’s Day is nearly a $15 billion industry in America.

• Over 36 million heart-shaped boxes of chocolate will be sold for Valentines Day. Men prefer milk chocolate over dark chocolate.

• Approximately eight billion conversation candy hearts are produced each year. New sayings on the hearts include, “Yeah Right”, “Puppy Love”, and “LOL.” These little hearts have a shelf life of five years.

• Men prefer to receive their Valentines gift in the morning, while women prefer to get their gift in the evening.

• Lace, which is often used on Valentine cards and decorations, means to snare ot net, ie catch a persons heart.

• Sitting in front of the fireplace is considered to be the most romantic spot by both men and women.

• In the 1800s, it was often advised by physicians to eat chocolate to heal a broken heart.

• A kiss on Valentine’s Day is considered to bring good luck all year.

Rose | Fun Flower Facts

A rose is a woody perennial of the genus Rosa, within the family Rosaceae.

There are over 100 species. They form a group of plants that can be erect shrubs, climbing or trailing with stems that are often armed with sharp prickles. Rose Hip Tea (Rosa canina) is refreshing and packed with vitamins and minerals.

Rose Hip Tea Place 1-2 teaspoons of dried rose hips in a tea pot, let it sit for 15-20 minutes, then strain into a cup. Drink and enjoy!

Collecting & Drying Harvest rose hips after blooming petals have fallen off. Wash and trim off both ends. Dry whole in the sun or in a food dehydrator (approx. 5-6 hours). Blend in a food processor and strain out bits.

Has the flame in your relationship sizzled? Day to day stress can wear on your love life and leave you feeling, well, wondering if you are even still attracted to the one you kiss good-night to each evening. While relationships take work, they are well worth the effort.

Fortunately there are ways to re-kindle the flame and remember why you were attracted to your partner in the first place. A good place to start is to be thankful for your partner. Think about how much you appreciate all of the “little” things your partner does for you. Whether you the love the way he helps you in the kitchen or how he washes your car on Saturdays, think about how much you appreciate these “little” acts of kindness.

Secondly, find compassion in your heart to open up and let your vulnerable side melt.

And lastly, love yourself. Until you really learn to accept and love yourself, you’ll have a hard time loving anyone else.

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Where are the germs?

Sneezing is the number one culprit for spreading nasty germs. One sneeze can propel 100,000 germs across a room at 200 MPH. Read on to find out where they land and how to avoid them.

• Fast food trays – No surprise here, so, after setting your tray down, wash your hands or at least use a hand sanitizer.

• Menus – Touched by everyone right before eating, so again, wash your hands after ordering your meal.

• Break-room faucets – A germy transfer station. Wipe off with disinfecting wipes or use a paper towel to turn the water off.

• Vacuum-cleaner brushes – Even in your own home, these can become moldy and full of bacteria. Spritz with a disinfectant spray after each use.

• Soap dispensers – Public soap dispensers are so germy, even the soap can become contaminated! Use a paper towel to get the soap and then an alcohol-based hand sanitizer to kill the germs you just acquired.

• Restaurant salt and pepper shakers – These not only get germy from hands, they are fed by tiny bits of food left on the shaker. They are rarely cleaned, so use at your own risk!

• Hotel light switches and TV remote – As soon you put down your

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bags, get out the disinfectant. If you don’t have any, you can use a warm washcloth with soap and water.

• Grocery cart handles. The cheap wipes that grocery stores give us are deceptive since they are mostly, if not all, water. Alcohol is needed to kill the germs that make us sick. So, go ahead and use them, they’re better than nothing, but don’t assume you’re safe from the germies.

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Go Bulldogs!

Abra Sickles 3 2 # Senior Abra is a Kentucky native who is from Harrodsburg and she is the tallest player on the Bulldogs roster at 6-4. She played in high school at Mercer County. Abra has battled injuries her entire career, and has done a nice job for the Bulldogs over her career with rebounding and blocked shots.

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Chatori Major 3 0 # Guard, Freshman

Brittany Gwyn 0 1 # Guard, Junior

As a senior in high school, Chatori led her school to a 26-1 record and appearance in the regional title game. Chatori is a versatile guard who can play anywhere in the backcourt. She enjoyed an outstanding high school and AAU career and as a freshman, Chatori has given the Bulldogs some real energy off the bench.

Brittany battled knee injuries her first two years but is enjoying a great junior season. She is a starter in the backcourt and has been the Bulldogs leading scorer all season and has spent time as the Big South’s best free throw shooter. She can score in a variety of ways and also does a good job passing the ball and playing defense. Brittany came to UNC Asheville from High Point Central HS. Brittany is the fourth player to come from High Point Central to play for the Bulldogs.

#14 Forward, Sophomore Tyler Smith

Tyler has been a key player for the Bulldogs off the bench this season and has really sparked Asheville’s inside game. She has enjoyed a great prep career at St. Mary’s Ryken in Maryland where she lettered in five sports. Tyler plans to major in Accounting.

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KJ Weaver Center, Freshman

KJ played at Miller Grove HS and led the team to a state championship as a junior and was an All-State selection as a senior.

KJ has started part of the season and been a key player in the pivot.

She is one of the top freshman rebounders and shot blockers in the Big South this year. She opened her college career with nine rebounds and three blocked shots against Furman.

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Come to the women’s basketball game and enjoy exhibitors, motivational speakers, wine & cheese social, and a Runway Fashion Show featuring local celebrities and UNC Asheville women student-athletes.

Events of the Day 12:00 - Shop till you drop with your new free tote bag 2:00 - NCAA Basketball game between UNC Asheville & Longwood University presented by Mission Health 4:00 - Wine & cheese social 4:30 - Runway Fashion Show Proceeds from event will go to local breast cancer charities and women’s student-athletic scholarships.

Admission is $25 for all activities Includes basketball game ticket

Call 828-258-7900 or order online at uncabulldogs.com

Interested in being a Table Top Vendor or having booth space at this event?

Contact Erin Punter Spence Director of Corporate Sponsorships & Marketing epunter@unca.edu or 828.250.3857

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Changing Faces, Changing Lives At Rockcliff Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Written by: Debby Woodard

Introducing Brandi Hand

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Photo by Paola Nazati

learned that I needed jaw surgery when I was nineteen years old.

At the time, I was not suffering from any symptoms related to my bite, so I opted not to have surgery. As I got older, I began to suffer from intense jaw and facial pain. My teeth, especially my back, began to wear down, my gums were receding and my teeth and gums were incredibly sensitive. I bit the inside of my mouth so often that I have permanent scarring on the insides of my cheeks. As my symptoms worsened, I began wearing a mouthguard around the clock to protect my teeth from chipping and to relieve the pain and tension in my face and jaw. It became obvious that surgery was a necessity.

The entire process took two years. Dr. Fonseca performed both of my surgeries and Dr. Scanlan was in charge of my orthodontics. I have nothing but the highest praise for both of their offices. Although I was reluctant to have surgery and wear braces, they made my whole experience as pleasant as possible. Their meticulous attention to detail, caring manner and the obvious pride they take in their work made all the difference in the results achieved with my new bite.

I am now totally pain free! My upper and lower teeth fit together perfectly, all of my symptoms have disappeared and I have the wonderful bonus of a beautiful smile. I am so grateful to Dr. Fonseca, Dr. Scanlan and everyone who worked with me to ensure that the surgery was a success.

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o correct Brandi’s jaw mal alignments, Dr. Fonseca’s treatment plan was performed in phases. The first phase was a procedure to widen her upper jaw and further expand it with an orthodontic appliance.

During phase II, she wore braces to prepare her teeth for her second surgical procedure. The oral surgeon and the orthodontist worked together with a treatment plan to achieve the desired amount of dental movement.

Her second surgical procedure required the upper jaw to be surgically moved forward. Her final procedure was a surgery on her chin bone to move it back, and create symmetry with her upper and lower jaws. Brandi’s surgical procedures were medically indicated and were not performed as cosmetic procedure. The procedures were performed from inside the mouth and not on the outside of the face. There are a number of followup visits for the patient and the healing time from this type of surgery is 6 to 8 weeks.

Orthognathic surgery, the type of surgery Brandi had, is prescribed for patients who have difficulty in chewing, biting or swallowing, speech problems, chronic jaw or TMJ pain, open bite, protruding jaw and breathing problems. Medical histories, clinical and radiographic evaluations and laboratory studies, would determine if a patient is a candidate for this type of surgery. This involves corrections of the jaw dysfunction by making cuts in the jaw bones and repositioning the jaw to the desire position. The surgery can involve one or both of the jaws and possibly the chin.

Dr. Raymond Fonseca is one of five board certified oral and maxillofacial surgeons of Rockcliff Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery. Our doctors come from a variety of backgrounds and bring years of experience to our patients.

Rockcliff Oral Surgery has been providing care for Western North Carolina since 1980. Our practice was founded by Dr. J. Robert Scully, now retired, and has grown through the years from our Asheville office to also having offices in Waynesville and Hendersonville. Our doctors are fully credentialed members of Mission Hospital’s medical staff and provide ongoing care for patients involved in trauma such as lacerations, gunshot wounds, and fractures. Our practice sponsors, in participation with Mission Hospital, advanced training to Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Resident program from UNC Chapel Hill and Portsmouth Naval Hospital, Virginia.

Dr. John Matheson is a retired Navy Captain who served in both Vietnam and the Gulf War. At retirement, he was the Department Head and Director of Resident training in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery at the Naval Hospital, Portsmouth. He joined our practice in 1992. Dr. Matheson served as President of the North Carolina Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons, The UNC Dental Alumni Association and as Section Chief of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, ENT, Plastic Surgery and Dental at Mission Hospital Systems. Dr. Matheson participates in numerous humanitarian dental missions to the Philippines, South Pacific, Vietnam, Bolivia, Guatemala, Honduras, Ecuador and Liberia.

Honduras and will go to Africa this year.

All five of our doctors are fellows of the American Board of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery and belong to numerous Oral Surgery and Dental organizations. The doctors are assisted during the surgical procedures by our surgical assistants. The assistants have privileges at Mission Hospital, are certified in anesthesia through the Dental Anesthesia Assistant National Certification course. Our doctors are certified through the state of North Carolina to administer I.V. sedation and general anesthesia to our patients.

Brandi Hand, before and after.

Dr. Raymond Fonseca joined our practice in 2004. He was formerly the Dean of the University of Pennsylvania School of Dental Medicine from 1989 through 2003. Dr. Fonseca has published numerous articles, book chapters, abstracts and major books in Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery. He has received numerous awards including the Gies Award by the American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons and the Henry Archer Award for Lifetime Achievement from the American college of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons.

Dr. Larry Parworth is a retired Air Force Colonel. He joined the practice in 2007. Dr. Parworth was Chairman and Commander of the Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Residency Program at David Grant Medical Center, Travis Air Force Base, California. Dr. Parworth is a clinical Assistant Professor at the University of North Carolina Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, providing oversight for the training of the new Chapel Hill Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery residents during their rotation at Mission Hospital.

He has published several articles and a book chapter and lectures at professional meetings. Dr. Parworth also participates in medical humanitarian missions to Guatemala, the Philippines, Cambodia, South America and Africa.

At Rockcliff Place Oral Surgery, we perform a variety of intaoral surgical procedures. We remove wisdom teeth, impacted teeth, multiple extractions and pre-prosthetic surgery so you may receive dentures or have treatments for cancer. We perform biopsies for oral cancer and bone grafts to augment the jaw structure. If the doctor feels a patient needs to be asleep for the procedure, they are given deep conscious sedation or general anesthesia by the doctor prior to the procedure.

Our surgeons are trained to perform dental implant placements. Our office has state of the art Cone Beam Technology using 3 D imaging to provide accurate imaging of your oral structure. This assists the surgeon with planning and proper placement of implants. Also it is used in diagnosis and treatment of dental lesions of the jaw. Dental implants are designed to provide a foundation for replacement teeth that look, feel and function like natural teeth. The person who has lost teeth regains the ability to eat virtually anything. The implants appear natural and the facial contours are preserved.

For over three decades, patients in western North Carolina have trusted the specialists of Rockcliff Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery for excellent care. Our surgeons are known for being highly skilled and compassionate, combining an established reputation with current cutting edge technology.

We are committed to the better oral health for the Western North Carolina community.

Dr. William Logan is separated from the U.S. Army at the rank of Lieutenant Colonel. Doctor Logan joined the practice in 2010. Dr. Logan deployed with NATO forces to Bosnia-Herzegovina as a general dentist in 1998 and in support of the 28th Combat Support Hospital during Operation Iraqi Freedom and served as a Theater Consultant for Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, 3rd Medcom, Baghdad Iraq, in 2007. Dr. Logan was also assistant program Director for the residency program at Fort Bragg NC from 2004-2008. Dr. Logan volunteers monthly at the free clinic in Hendersonville, NC and has made mission trips to Belize with Mission to the World.

Dr. Samuel Hayes joined the practice in 2012 . He received his board certification in 2010. Dr. Hayes separated as a Lieutenant Colonel from the Air force. He was an oral surgeon holding the position of Chief, Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery and supervised the training of eight oral surgery general dentists per year from 2008 till 2012 at Wright Patterson Medical Center in Ohio. Dr. Hayes has volunteered at the free clinics in Asheville and Hendersonville. He has gone on mission trips to

Rockcliff Oral Surgery

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So-Social (Sophie Online) Social Media Favorites From Sophie’s Social Empress: Kirsten Fuchs

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FAVORITE BLOG: BROWN EYED BAKER “What you’ll find here are some of my favorite food groups: desserts, appetizers and loads of comfort food, all made primarily from scratch. My hope is that you leave the site with the insatiable urge to run into your kitchen and whip up what you’ve seen here, and the confidence to know that you can do it.” - Michelle, the brown eyed baker I have discovered and tried several fantastic recipes on this blog site and I hope that you will enjoy it as well. Check out her “My 100” page. This is Michelle’s bucket list of 100 recipes she is in the process of completing. Visit browneyedbaker.com for more recipies & ideas.

Beer-Candied Bacon 1 lb thick-cut, high quality bacon 1/2 cup brown sugar 1/4 cup + 2 tbsp beer (I used a stout beer) Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Combine brown sugar and beer in a small bowl, whisking well to form a thin syrup. Set aside. Line a rimmed baking sheet with aluminum foil. Place a wire cooling rack on top.

Place the pieces of bacon on top of the rack, overlapping if necessary. Place in oven and cook for 10 minutes. Remove from oven and brush one side of the bacon with the beer syrup. Flip, and coat the other side with the syrup as well. Return to oven and cook for 10 minutes. Remove from oven, and repeat process another time or two more, until bacon is crispy and browned, and you’ve used all the glaze. Keep an eye on it. It can quickly smoke up your kitchen! Cool on wire rack before serving.

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30 seconds per exercise, 10 seconds rest between exercises. There are videos to show you how to do each exercise. The app is voice prompted, so you can complete the entire workout without looking at a timer or device! Great for home use and when you travel. Cost: FREE

FAVORITE LOCAL RESTAURANT: The Junction

My family went to an art show next door to The Junction, saw the restaurant and the atmosphere was so inviting that we quickly grabbed a table for eight. I ordered the Sweet Tea Brined Springer Mountain Fried Chicken just because anything made with sweet tea and then fried had to be tasted. It was outstanding! Every person at the table had something different and no one left hungry or disappointed. One of the tastiest meals I have had and I cannot wait to return for more. The Junction Bar + Restaurant is a slow-food inspired, neighborhood eatery featuring seasonal “from scratch” fare and freshly squeezed cocktails. Dinner hours are 5-11 p.m. Tuesday Saturday and brunch Sunday from 10:30-2:30. They offer an eclectic Southern inspired menu to complement their seasonal cocktails. They are located at the south end of the colorful Pink Dog Creative building at 348 Depot Street, just south of the Soapy Dog and next door to Siteworks Studios. Phone: 828-225-3497

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Sun & Soil

For the Love of Nature and All Things Present Written by Kristina Urquhart

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hether single, dating, betrothed or married, Valentine’s Day has been a lukewarm holiday in my life. I don’t mind a sappy greeting card (though I prefer a witty one) and I’ll never turn down a box of chocolates. But this is a holiday that has rarely excited me. That’s not to say I don’t appreciate what it represents. On my calendar, Valentine’s is just another day with a not-so-subtle reminder to say “I love you” to the special people in my life. But that’s inside the house around a warm hearth.

Outside, on the homestead, still chilly this second month of the New Year, love means something very different.

I started this very homestead because of the lack of respect so many factory farmed animals experience. I want the animals that provide for me and my family to live dignified, happy lives where they’re able to express their animal-ness, as Joel Salatin would say. Even though the chickens don’t understand English when I thank them each morning, my hope is that the care I provide expresses my profound gratitude and unending respect.

I love my charges – the feathery, furry, and flighty kind. I love that my chickens lay eggs and that my bees make honey and that my garden grows in fertile soil. But my rooster doesn’t care that I love him, my honeybees will still consider stinging if I am clumsy with a frame, and my garden will grow as long as I tend it and feed its needs. No, the homestead doesn’t understand the concept of love, or that I experience it. I demonstrate my love to my land and animals through a different emotion: gratitude.

When we act with gratitude, our actions become respectful. And respect is something both the land and animals understand absolutely. Respect is the homestead’s version of love.

I don’t use pesticides, herbicides, fungicides or artificial, petro-based fertilizers on my homestead. The rabbits and chickens provide nutritious manure, and our kitchen waste is turned to composted earth. A worm bin in the laundry room takes care of a few scraps here and there too. Our chickens are allowed to lay as their bodies dictate; we don’t artificially light the coop to extend their laying season. I say “Thanks, ladies!” when I go to collect eggs. The beehives are cared for chemical-free and we use natural remedies, though at times more time-consuming and backbreaking, to manage pests and disease. The rabbits have ample space in their hutches, protection from winter winds and summer sun. Fresh clean water and food, though it seems they are so very basic (and they are) are always available. Run a homestead for a season and see how it easy it is to be tempted to let something so vital slip! It is all easier said than done, but it is done because I love – no, respect – my land and animals.

Follow Kristina Mercedes Urquhart’s homesteading exploits on her blog, kristinamercedes.tumblr.com.

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What’s Your Flavor?

Susie Gilbeaux

Selling Specialist for Ladies Apparel at Dillard’s, Asheville Mall What is your favorite memory and why? My favorite memory from my childhood is going down to the North Carolina Zoo in Asheboro. During summer breaks from school we (my parents and four siblings) would drive down and spend a weekend site seeing and exploring all of the exhibits, we often ending the weekend with a shopping trip of which I believe I enjoyed the most.

Do you have a favorite time of day? My favorite time of day is right before I fall asleep at night. It’s the time I take to reflect on the events of the day deciding what I really enjoyed, what I could have done better. I also make a plan for the next day, I believe that when you don’t plan, you plan to fail.

What is the most recent book that you have devoured lately? Currently I’m reading Little Bee by Chris Cleave and thoroughly enjoying it. I would love to belong to a book club and discuss this novel. It’s all about survival and drive.

What do you like to do in your down time? In my down time I enjoy just hanging out with my dog. It’s funny because he has as much personality as me and we mesh so well.

Describe the greatest adventure you have ever been on? I’m currently on the greatest adventure I have ever been on. I’m on the quest of figuring out things I’m passionate about, and what I would like to pursue as a career. As a recent graduate of North Carolina A&T State University with my Bachelors in Economics, I’m now taking the steps to have a rewarding career in something that is going to fulfill me everyday at work.

Do you like experimenting with new things in life? I love experimenting with new things in life, it’s how I found out that I enjoy cross-stitching and ‘Downton Abbey’. I believe we all need to be open to new experiences because that is how we really find out who we are, and also how we grow.

Do you like cooking? What cuisine do you prefer? A great stress reliever for me is cooking. I most definitely enjoying taking basic ingredients and creating a masterpiece.

I have a very big sweet tooth, anything with sugar makes me happy, but a good chocolate cake makes me ecstatic.

Is there anything that you wish you could re-do from your past? As human beings none of us are perfect, everyday with the experiences that we encounter, we grow and with that growth comes the realization that there are things we wish we could change or redo. Yet, without those experiences we wouldn’t see the need for growth.

Everything I have been through this far in life has made me into the person I am today.

Without those experiences I wouldn’t be this person, so I don’t want to redo anything, all I can ask for is to pray that I keep living and learning and growing.

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What are you influenced by? I’m so influenced by fashion. I love how we can tell the world so much about ourselves without even opening our mouths. I love the risks. But what I’m influenced the most about fashion is the construction, how fabric becomes a garment.

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Chiming In

The Beauty of Appalachia

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Written by Susan Reinhardt

’m ashamed to say that while living here for more than 27 years, I’d never spent time in Hot Springs, a picturesque little town near the Tennessee border populated with some of the friendliest people I’d ever met.

All the charm and beauty, the quaint old buildings and restaurants give the town of around 600 people the feel of being like a movie set.

At the center of this enchanting place is the 100-acre Resort and Spa, its tubs (indoor and outdoor) filled with those “world-famous” hot mineral waters.

The occasion was my fourth wedding anniversary, having eloped in Negril, Jamaica on the afternoon of New Year’s Eve in a gazebo overlooking the turquoise Caribbean Sea. My husband, an attorney in Burnsville, had received a gift certificate for massages and soaks in the town’s mineral spring tubs.

“I’ve never had a massage,” he said. And bless his little heart, because since he’s a die-hard cyclist, clocking in hundreds of miles a week on his bike, he sure needed one.

Hot Springs is just 40 minutes from Asheville and nestled at the junction of the Appalachian Trail and flowing French Broad River, It rests in a valley, a one-block town surrounded by the Blue Ridge Mountains and Pisgah National Forest.

People from all over the world have traveled there for 200 years, and yet so many of us have never taken advantage of this gem in our own back yard. It’s the only town in this entire state where the Appalachian Trail runs directly down the main street.

But we weren’t there to hike or raft. We packed our bags and drove the winding roads along US 25/70, the scenery breathtaking: small cabins tucked in picture-book coves, chimneys puffing with the smoke from woodstoves and fireplaces.

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We rented a suite that featured a heart-shaped hot tub one could fill with the waters from the springs, heated deep within the earth and known for their legendary healing powers.

But first, we decided to get the massages.

I’ve enjoyed only a few in my life, and can count the times on one hand.

And that’s a shame, because massages are well worth the money as a way to either treat oneself or heal a few aches and pains.

First thing my husband asked after we unpacked the bags was a question I had anticipated.

“What are you supposed to wear for a massage?”

I decided to have some fun with him.

“Nothing. You’re supposed to strip naked right in front of them and lie down Au naturel on the table. Don’t worry, they’re used to it and play nice relaxing music. Plus the lighting is soft and soothing.”

He had that same expression of a dog about to go to the vet.

“Oh, and make sure while they’re giving you the works, you don’t rise to the occasion. Know what I mean?” I said, giving him that stern look of a mom prepping her kids for a lesson in proper etiquette.

I finally told him I was joking, and that modern-day massages are almost always professional, invigorating, relaxing and on the up and up.

“They’re all highly trained and give you a choice as to what you’re comfortable wearing,” I said. “I plan to keep on my glittery, pink Happy New Year 2014 panties.”

After our massages, we enjoyed dinner and music on the town and vowed to come back as soon as possible, maybe taking in a hike, some rafting or the outdoor tubs.

The beauty of Hot Springs is its laid-back simplicity, the great creekside food, low-key nightlife, and the magical feeling of nature opening its arms.

Do yourself a favor and make the drive.

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Product of the 60s Fashion Show

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ith 1960s fashion and hairstyles making a come-back, it’s no wonder this decade which brought us the beehive hairstyle, mod sheath dresses, and knee high boots was selected as the inspiration for the Product of the 60s Fashion Show. This event, taking place on Friday, February 28th will feature 1960s inspired designs from top local fashion designers, in addition to hairstyling and makeup artistry by local stylists. The event will feature a cocktail/networking hour followed by the runway fashion show. An after party will follow.

Attendees are encouraged to dress up in their favorite 60s inspired outfits.

To promote the show, Sarah Merrell (creator & event coordinator), teamed up with Morgan Ford Photography and Amy Day Dougherty of Aabani Salon to produce 1960s inspired photography that includes previews of some of the designs that will be seen in the fashion show.

There is a $10 cover charge for the event which benefits the Asheville Affiliates, a local non-profit made up of young professionals that plans fundraiser parties for local charities. More information about the event is available on the Facebook page at facebook.com/Product.of.the.60s.FashionShow.

The Asheville Affiliates Product of the 60s Fashion Show Friday, February 28th at 7:00pm The Renaissance Hotel, Woodfin Street, Asheville Produced by: Sarah Merrell Photographed by: Morgan Ford Photography Models: Sarah Merrell and Max DiNatale Clothing provided by: Hip Replacements, Suit is from Kip’s personal collection Hair by: Amy Day Dougherty & Sarah Smith w/ Aabani Salon Makeup by: Nicole Frankin with Aabani Salon Location: The Renaissance Hotel, Downtown Asheville

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An Empty Nesters Makeover Written and Coordinated by Jacqui Perry | Photography by Kirsten Fuchs Jacqui Perry gives Mary Weber a makeover to help her transition into embracing her new lifestyle.

Jacqui: Why is this makeover important to you?

Mary: Well, I actually got the idea from a friend who received a Sophie Makeover and she just raved about what an incredible experience it was. I thought I would write in and see if I was selected and here I am. I really wanted a makeover because I am in a transition. I am an empty nester and it has been a big change from being an active parent. I had to let go and learn to live in a different way. I am discovering new adventures!

Jacqui: What is the hardest part of being an empty nester?

Mary: I believe it is the dread and anticipation of what is to come. The house can be so quiet and my kids’ rooms are so neat now! But my boys are thriving at their colleges so that makes it easier to let go.

Jacqui: How do you fill your days now?

Mary: I have my own business. I am a landscape architect and it is just perfect timing with both of my sons being away at college that my business is starting to pick up! I am also involved in community organizations like Greenway Asheville and just joined Asheville Design Center board.

Jacqui: What do you most look forward to now that you have more time on your hands?

Mary: My husband and I love to travel! We love the outdoors so I look forward to more hikes. Recently we went to the coast and kayaked to a barrier island and just camped there. It was so wonderful! I also look forward to fulfilling my lifelong frustrated desire to play an instrument, maybe the keyboard.

Jacqui: Any words of encouragement for other empty nesters?

Mary: Start expanding your interests and life before the kids leave so it is not such a shock. Also, try to look at life with a grateful heart.

Mary not only has a grateful heart and wonderful spirit she now has new look to jump start whatever she feels like taking on.

View her website at maryweberdesign.com.

Clothes & accessories: Belk, Asheville Mall Salon Manager: Linda White for Carmen! Carmen! at Belk Hair: Michelle West for Carmen! Carmen! at Belk Makeup: Belk Asheville Mall Photogrpaher: Kirsten Fuchs

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Reflections Of Life Written by JeanAnn Taylor

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t may be no coincidence that Susan Seidman relates to the art of picking up broken pieces of glass and making something beautiful from them. She not only creates masterpieces using this technique, she also put her life back together after it shattered around her.

Susan and her husband raised four children in Philadelphia, and while her life as a stay-athome mom was busy, she always found some time for her passion of painting beautiful oil portraits. When her husband passed in 2009, Susan found herself in severe financial straits.

Rather than become depressed and hopeless, she decided to sell their home and move to Asheville to begin a new life. “I needed a clean break,” she says.

As she began to settle into a new city and new way of life, she was still mourning the loss of her husband. She enjoyed the search for antiques and found an old wooden hutch which needed a new top. She had the idea to make a mosaic top for it, so she took a class and learned how. Susan says, “This is when I fell in love with stained glass.”

Energized with a new creative outlet, Susan began to explore different ideas of how to use glass. She began working on a large mirror, which as it turns out, became a healing process for her. “It was hypnotic and took me to a new mindset,” she explains. For seven weeks, working up to eight hours a day, Susan tenaciously worked on the mirror which has become a symbol of her strength and independence.

Susan began making smaller mirrors from broken glass to sell at craft fairs and small boutiques. But, as she says, “I couldn’t throw anything away and I always wanted to make jewelry…so, my craft evolved into making glass earrings and pendants.”

Susan’s journey led her to become a very independent and confident woman. “My husband was my safety net, but now I realize that there really is no such thing.” Gone is the scared girl who moved her family to the mountains. Susan redesigned herself by picking up the pieces and becoming the woman she was meant to be.

Susan standing with the piece that helped her heal.

Earrings made from broken glass.

Necklace made from broken glass.

Wooden hutch with mosaic top.

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All About | ROMANCE Written By Paul Kline

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’ve found that in the month of February, women have one thing on their mind. Romance. I’m not claiming to be an expert on the subject, but I do have a few insights into what men find attractive in a woman, and therefore how to bring a little more romance into a relationship.

First of all, men aren’t looking for a relationship with a supermodel.

Women often think they need to be glamorous, in full makeup and wearing the latest styles to be attractive to men. That’s not true. We’re looking for someone who is honest, down-to-earth, and sensitive. We want to be with someone we can talk to and who understands us.

The trait that is most highly attractive to men is confidence. A woman who knows who she is and is comfortable in her own skin is sexy! When you aren’t afraid to express your true feelings and show that you have a mind of your own, we’re totally impressed.

We need to know that we can tell you anything and that you won’t judge us, or tell your girlfriends. We also want you to trust us. Give us some space, let us spend time with our friends, and we’ll appreciate you all the more when we come home. We also want to know that you support and believe in us no matter what we do. It’s just as scary for us as it is for you to change jobs or move to a new city. We believe that when you support us, we can do anything. Just like Superman.

We want to hear those three little words just as much as you do.

Little gestures like sending a quick I Love You text or slipping a note in with our lunch keep us wanting to come back for more.

Happy Valentine’s Day!

We also really appreciate a woman who isn’t afraid to be a “woman”.

When you embrace your femininity and care enough to take care of yourself, you’ll hold us in the palm of your hand. We don’t expect you to prance around in sexy lingerie, although we won’t mind if you do, but we love it when you wear a dress instead of sweat pants whenever we go out together.

We secretly want to be your hero and treat you like a princess. So, please grant that wish to us. We know you don’t necessarily need us to open the door or pay for your glass of wine. But we want to do it. It makes us feel good.

We love surprises! They don’t have to be grand indulgences; just a simple spur-of-the-moment idea can spark the flame. Sometimes a night of sitting by the fire relaxing with each other can be perfect. Knowing that it’s not all up to us to think of things to do, makes us feel like we’re in this together. When you surprise us, the pressure is off and that allows loving feelings to flow.

We’re ALWAYS going to be boys. We will always want to play rough and cut-up. You don’t have to love our jokes or understand why we have the need to hit our brothers on the arm for fun, but please, don’t judge; just smile and nod.

Paul Kline is the owner of North Star Construction. Visit nscbuilds.com.

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his past fall, Pardee Hospital generously offered their support to help Girls on the Run of WNC pilot a NEW Team Sponsor Program. As a Team Sponsor, Pardee donated $1,500 to cover program scholarships for the Hendersonville Elementary School team and provided two coaches from the Pardee community. A hospital spokesperson shared, “Pardee is proud to sponsor Hendersonville Elementary School’s Girls on the Run team. It is rewarding for our organization to support the girls through this program, knowing the confidence, knowledge and strength they gain to make healthier decisions throughout their lives.” Brooklyn Watts, an Administrative Assistant at Pardee, and Denise Lasuzzo, wife of Pardee’s Cardiac Rehab Program Coordinator Jason Lasuzzo, helped coach the 12-week Girls on the Run program at HES. Regarding her experience, Watts says, “I was fortunate to be able to work with the girls as they learned about being healthy, happy and confident, along with training to complete a 5k race. Their energy and hard work enabled them to finish the program (and the 5k) with ease! I am proud to be a part of Pardee and Girls on the Run.” Lane Perry, a longtime Girls on the Run coach at HES, states, “Hendersonville Elementary School and I want to thank Pardee! Sponsoring the team was a kind, generous and appreciated gesture to strengthen our community in a positive way.” Girls on the Run of WNC hopes the Team Sponsor Program will continue to grow, as other organizations follow Pardee’s lead in helping to grow strong girls in our communities.

Become a Team Sponsor!

What it takes: • A strong commitment to improving the physical, emotional, psychological and spiritual health of girls in your community.

• A $1,500 sponsorship to cover the average amount of program scholarships required to serve a team of 15 girls with our character-development, health and wellness program.

• A minimum of one volunteer who can serve as a Coach or Assistant Coach for a Girls on the Run (3rd-5th grades) or Girls on Track (6th-8th grades) team in your community. Coaches lead GOTR designed program lessons after-school twice a week for 12 weeks and serve as role models to girls by having a positive attitude and modeling healthy behavior. Coaches do not have to be runners, but they must encourage the girls during the lessons and at the end-of-session celebratory GOTR 5K where teams and coaches come together to complete a 3.1 mile event by walking or running.

What you get: • Framed team picture of your volunteer coaches and any company representatives with your team.

• Your company logo and recognition as the team’s sponsor on registration forms and posters • Opportunity to display company banner at Fall and Spring GOTR 5K events • Company logo on program t-shirts for Fall and Spring (1,800/ year) – distributed to participants and coaches • Company logo/web link on e-newsletter distributed to GOTR email list of 3,500+ individuals 12 times/year • Company logo/web link on GOTR website for Fall and Spring season • 7 Complimentary Community Runner registrations, includes GOTR 5K t-shirt • The satisfaction of supporting a team of girls in your community as they gain confidence, knowledge and strength to make healthier decisions during adolescence and adulthood!

What next?

• Identify one or more volunteers to serve as coaches.

• Contact Amy Renigar, Executive Director, at 828-713-4290 or amy.renigar@girlsontherun.org to get matched with a school team.

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GOTR! Empowering young minds everyday!

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Crafty Girl

Live, Love, Crochet!

Written By JeanAnn Taylor

Crocheting has become my latest obsession. There are so many patterns and beautiful textures and colors of yarn!

My evenings now, while it’s still so cold and gets dark so early, are spent with a skein of yarn, a crochet hook, and a new project.

Renee Hollifield surprises her office mates with handmade Valentines each year.

These adorable hearts will make someone in your life feel special.

Surprise your Valentine with a crochet heart!

This can be used as a decoration or as a coaster.

This heart pattern from Renee can be whipped up in just a few minutes.

These Boot Cuffs are surprisingly warm and very easy to make.

There are two different styles pictured here.

The green pair are fairly basic, while the cream color cuffs are lacy.

Go to sophiemagazine.com for all of these cute and crafty project instructions.

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Garden Bloomers

The nose knows…

Written by Betty Sharpless

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ll spring and summer the eyes have it. There is big color, breathtaking flowers, bright contrast and lots of blue sky. Now it’s mid-winter here in the south and while there is still a lot of blue sky, from the waist down it is mostly brown. Surprisingly enough, this is one of my favorite times to garden.

I don’t know if imagination is technically a “sense” but in the winter MY imagination gets to run at FULL SPEED while my mere eyes are full of brown….lots of brown. That is perhaps the best winter gardening perk of all. Imaginary garden futures are always bright and promising.

Firstly, it is one of the few times of year I can garden in my own garden and our little pocket park. (See Sophie blogs on line for more on that…)

Most of my customers are tucked in, tidied up and waiting for spring. Days that are way too cold to work for other people are surprisingly not too cold for working in my own messy flowerbeds.

Secondly, I actually have time to organize the garden mess that has been mounting in the drive and back porch seed area. Those of you who know me know that organization is not my strong suit…although I can usually locate objects on the second or third try. By spring time, the drive way will be wide open and all the thinned plants and bulbs will be in the little neighborhood pocket park or client’s flower beds. That way it’s easier to dump even more thinned and rescued plants for the next year!

Thirdly and most importantly, it’s time for the rest of my senses to run amok in the garden. Weeding a winter bed brings wonderful memories of how different plants looked over the past year. Pulling leaves out of the bed will suddenly flood your sense of smell with Bee Balm (the Earl Gray tea smell…), mints and lemon on a 30 degree day. In the winter, there’s less background noise: no mowers, weed eaters or leaf blowers in the yards next door. I can actually hear the daddy mockingbird scolding me at the top of his lungs for clearing out the wild clematis vine from his quince bush. And look! There’s the tiny quince buds full of pink promise just starting to swell.

In the winter, I try to keep my gloves on to protect my “delicate” hands, but I swear, there is nothing so sensual as the feel of really good, dark, healthy garden soil. Fingernails be damned, I have to hold it and smell it to honor its richness. Besides, it’s impossible to plant poppy and larkspur seeds with gloves on! I have to feel the fat curves the very late-planted daffodil, already sending out a shoot to bloom later this spring.

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Betty Sharpless is a professional free lance gardener whose driveway is only half empty…same as her wood racks. Perfect!

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Tried And True

Happy Homemade Soup Day! Written and prepared by Jackie Brown

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on’t crack open that can of soup just yet. Tr y something new this month. Slow cook your soup and enjoy it all week or months to come. It’s the perfect comfor t food with an inviting homey aroma.

Four reasons you should tr y Slow Cooker Chicken Noodle Soup: • National Homemade Soup Day is Februar y 4, but you can celebrate it all month long.

• Winter flu is still going around and chicken soup provides the nutrients your body needs to fight off the flu virus.

• Slow cooker soup is an easy one pot meal that will make your house smell incredible and warm you from the inside out.

• It cooks itself while you’re away at work or play.

Tips for slow cooking and freezing: • Tr y slicing and dicing large chunks that can be easily pulled out for picky eaters {like kids}. Celer y and onion are often less tolerated by the young.

• Feel free to substitute any type of rotini or egg noodle you have on hand, bump up the amount to 2 cups, uncooked and add the last 30 minutes instead of 15.

• Add more chicken/vegetable broth if too much of your pasta is absorbed prior to reheating.

• With a little planning, you can be enjoying a steaming bowl of homemade chicken noodle soup in almost the same amount of time it takes to pop a pre-made one in the microwave.

Simply refrigerate leftovers and/or freeze cooled soup in labeled quar t bags.

• At the fir st sign of a throat tickle, move one por tion from the freezer to the fridge. Thaw overnight and enjoy a steaming homemade bowl with less sodium and packed with flavor.

Are you looking for more wholelicious recipes for your busy lifestyle? Freezer Fairy is the answer! 48 wholelicious servings in 2 hours, visit. freezerfairy.com Freezer Fairy, Jackie Brown 48 | Sophie FEBRUARY 2014

Slow Cooker Chicken Noodle Soup {Tested in a 6-quar t slow cooker on high}

Ingredients: • 1 large onion, diced • 3 medium to large carrots, diced • 3 stalks of celer y, sliced • 2-3 large chicken breasts, fresh or frozen • 1 Tablespoon minced gar lic • 1 Tablespoon kosher or sea salt • 1 teaspoon black pepper • 1 cup Acini Di Pepe Pasta, uncooked {I used DaVinci brand} • 1 teaspoon each, Italian seasoning and Thyme, optional Add the vegetables, spices and chicken on top in the slow cooker.

Fill slow cooker ¾ full with water.

Slow cook on high for about 4-6 hour s or low for 8 hour s.

Remove chicken and shred with two for ks. Taste the broth and add more salt and pepper, ¼ teaspoon at a time, if desired. I like to add a pinch of thyme and Italian seasoning. Add the pasta about 15 minutes prior to ser ving time. Cover while the small pasta cooks.Ser ve with a delicious salad and/or cr usty bread.

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Homemade Applesauce Recipe submitted by Liz White

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A sweet recipe that calls for no peeling or coring, resulting in little to no waste. For this recipe and more favorites visit: sugarforthebrain.com.

Ingredients Apples Optional: Brown sugar, spices of your choice (cinnamon etc.)

Preparation • Preheat oven to 300°F. • Wash the apples and remove the stem and seeds. Optional: cut the apples in half or in quarters to speed the cooking time.

• Place the apples in a baking dish. Sprinkle with cinnamon and brown sugar, if desired.

• Bake for about 1 hour or until the flesh of the apples begin to come out of the skin.

• Once baked, place a couple of apples in the food processor (depending on the capacity of you food processor). Blend until smooth.

Sieve the apple sauce to remove excess seeds and skin.

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Meg’s Movie Review

Saving Mr. Banks

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Written by Meg Hale Brunton

s a huge “Mary Poppins” fan, there was no doubt in my mind that I would catch Disney’s new film, “Saving Mr.Banks.” It is all about how the movie was made… and how it almost wasn’t. My mom suggested that we go as a family to see it on Christmas Eve, and I’m so glad we did. What a perfectly heart-warming family film!

“Saving Mr. Banks” stars the incomparable Emma Thompson (“Much Ado about Nothing”) as P.L. Travers, the author of the novel Mary Poppins on which the film was based. The character of Mary Poppins holds a special place in Travers’ heart and when Walt Disney tries to buy the rights to it, she fears that he will make her beloved character into some silly flibbertigibbet and resists his offers. Travers is actually portrayed as a pretty unreasonable woman. She bargains with Disney and his team, making ridiculous conditions, like insisting that there be no red in the entire film and refusing to let the character of Mr. Banks have any facial hair. The team has their work cut out for them, trying to put together a script that she will approve.

Only Thompson could play this woman and still manage to be loveable. And if you do some Googling, you’ll find that the filmmakers were actually quite generous in portraying Travers as more sympathetic than she really was. As real-life is less fun than Disney movies, one shouldn’t do the research unless they’re prepared for a story much more depressing than the snippet that they get from the movie.

Apparently, Travers insisted that all her meetings with Disney, as well as with the screenwriting team for “Mary Poppins”, be recorded. So, the filmmakers and actors of “Saving Mr. Banks” had hours of recordings to go off of, to create these characters as accurately as possible. Travers’ connection with her story links to her childhood in Australia. As Disney and his team try to put a script together, with her fighting against have any music, animation, and the casting of great actors like Dick Van Dyke; Travers is forced to relive her past and deal with the leftover emotions that she hasn’t come to terms with.

Though so few actors could match Thompson’s onscreen power, Tom Hanks (“Castaway”) makes a veritable opponent for her as Disney. As per usual, Hanks is positively charming from title to credits. I was also very excited to see Colin Farrell (“In Bruges”) in the role of Travers’ father. It was nice to see him playing a likeable character in a film that I thought might be good for his career. The cast is completed with character actors like Paul Giamatti (“Sideways”), Jason Schwartzman (“Rushmore”), and B.J. Novak (“The Office”), who are all incredibly endearing each time they cross the screen.

Naturally, the best character in the movie is the unforgettable soundtrack, with familiar friends like “A Spoonful of Sugar,” “Feed the Birds” and “Let’s Go Fly a Kite.” Hearing those songs being written, and getting to see some of the storyboards for the scenes of the movie I loved so much in my childhood, was pretty nostalgia-instilling.

While the storyline tugs at some heartstrings a few times, I would not call this a weepy sort of movie, or anything that I would worry about taking kids to see (though it might be a little on the dry-side for children). I adored the storyline, the acting and the whole film! Instead of remaking all the classic films from our childhoods, maybe today’s filmmakers should just keep making movies about the making of the movies. In this case, I think it worked a lot better.

“Saving Mr. Banks” is the best movie I saw in 2013, so I would like to give it 9 out of 10 stars.

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February Celebrate National Embroidery Month!

February 1, 11-2pm The Laurel Chapter of the Embroiderers’s Guild of America (EGA) is celebrating National Embroidery Month. The group will sponsor stitch-ins at several locations. The chapter members will demonstrate needle art techniques at the Henderson County Visitor Center from 11:00 AM to 2:00 PM. Members will answer questions about the organization and pass out literature. Additional stitch-ins will be held at JoAnn’s Fabric Stores in Asheville and Hendersonville from 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM. Pan Harmonia, House Concert February 1, 6pm Potluck begins at 6, with music to follow at 7:30pm. Streamside Concerts, Arden $20/person. Prepayment required; limited seating. To purchase tickets, call 828.254.7123 or visit pan-harmonia.org/shop.

Ground Hog Day February 2 GeneratioNext Young Musicians take the stage!

February 2, 3pm A Bassoon Extravaganza directed by Rosalind Buda. St. Matthias Church, 1 Dundee St., Downtown Asheville. Free admission; donations gratefully accepted.

WNC Prostate Support Group February 4, 7pm A prostate cancer support forum for men, caregivers and family members. Held at American Cancer Society, 120 Executive Park, College St., Asheville. Jeffery Whitridge, a Clinical Dietician & Nutritionist for Mission Hospital, will speak. No fee to attend. For information call 828-338-0290.

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National Wear Red Day February 7 Malaprop’s Book Reading: Marie Bartlett February 9 Marie Bartlett, author of the book; Pearl MD will be discussing her novel at Malaprops Bookstore. The themes for the discussion will be tolerance, forgiveness and coping with some of life’s toughest challenges. For more information, contact Malaprops at malaprops.com.

WNC Knitters and Crocheters for Others February 10, 7-9pm Asheville’s charity knitting and crochet group (the Western North Carolina Knitters and Crocheters for Others) will meet at New Hope Presbyterian Church at 3070 Sweeten Creek Road. The meeting starts at 7:00 PM until 9:00 PM. All skill levels are welcome. If interested, contact Janet Stewart. (828) 575-9195.

Valentine’s Day February 14 Children’s Welfare League’s 2014 Mardi Gras Ball February 15, 6-11pm The Children’s Welfare League will hold its Annual Fundraising Mardi Gras Ball. Tickets are $125 per person. The Gala Dinner Dance includes an authentic Creole dinner and signature cocktail by Imperial Life Bar. Music will be provided by the band “In The Pocket.”

There will be a silent auction and raffle with the highlight of the evening being a live auction with the one and only Fred Northup presiding as auctioneer. All proceeds of the evening go to support scholarships and 190 monthly stipends for disadvantaged high school students who are enrolled in the Asheville City and Buncombe County schools. Located at the Crowne Plaza Resort, 1 Resort Drive Asheville, NC 28806.

Wee Trade Clothing Consignment February 15-16th & 21-22nd Wee Trade Children’s Consignment, WNC Agricultural Center Event Center, Fletcher, NC 828-687-1414 or 828-606-8680. wee-trade.net Feet Water February 15, 9:30am Attic Salt Theatre presents this Irish folktale that will keep you entertained! Puppets, masks and a whole lot of audience participation will keep even your youngest kids laughing. For tickets and more information, visit ashevilletheatre.org.

Held at Asheville Community Theater, 35 East Walnut Street, Asheville, NC 28801.

Love of Nature and Farmland Hike February 15, 10-2pm Join SAHC the day after Valentine’s Day and show your love for the Fairview Farming Community. This will be an easy hike up to Tater Knob for beautiful views of the surrounding farms. On this hike you will learn about the history of the area, as well as the importance of protecting farmland for present and future generations. After the hike, everyone will reconnect at the Hickory Nut Gap Farm Store for some hot apple cider. Please RSVP to Anna Zanetti at Anna@appalachian.org or by calling 828-253-0095 (ext. 205). Free for members and $10 for non-members.

Blue Ridge Roller Girls February 15, 6pm The Blue Ridge Rollergirls will open their home season at the U.S. Cellular Center in downtown Asheville. All home bouts will take place at the U.S. Cellular Center. On bout Saturdays, the French Broads will storm the track at 6 p.m., while the All Stars will fight for the win at 8 p.m.

Admission is $13.

CAPES- Elder Care Support Group February 17, 5-6:30pm A monthly education and support group program for anyone caring for, or concerned about, an aging parent. Held at 1 Hospital Drive, Room 4402 (4th floor). Contact: Jerri Jameson (828) 213-4815/(828) 775-7213. CAPES is a collaboration between Mission Hospital and the Council on Aging of Buncombe County, Inc.

Asheville Quilt Guild February 18 7:00pm Folk Art Center, Asheville Yard Sale! If you are interested in setting up a table, call Nancy at 828.669.8929

Baroque Vibes February 27, 7:30pm In a spellbinding program transcending the boundaries of the traditional Baroque setting, Baroque Vibes ranges from Elizabethan-era tunes, ravishing works by Baroque masters Johann Sebastian Bach and Georg Philipp Telemann, vintage gems from 20th-century songwriters and tangos! $15 advance/$5 for students available at pan-harmonia.org/shop or $20/$5 for students available at the door. Event is at White Horse Black Mountain.

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