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Beauty: Waxing Legs for a Smooth Summer?

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Fashion: Wet Hot Summer

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“summer is all about radiance and color,” said Molly McWhorter, a longview makeup artist and owner of the Dollhouse. “Put up the matte textured products and play up the glow and gloss.”

Spot the Charm Our May/June Spot the Charm winner was Danny Shattles and he has chosen a $100 Mastercard gift card. He spotted the charm on page 10 in our last issue!

We invite you to spot a special Charm logo in this edition. If you locate it, sign on to mycharmonline.com and click the Spot the Charm link on the homepage.

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It’s summer - here are some of my favorites for patios, poolside, partying & just play ’n at home or on vacation!

~Julia

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Here are two of my favorite instant recipes to spice up summer gatherings. These Sweet & Hot Jalapeños are great on top of anything, and super easy with cream cheese on crackers. Garden Chipotle Dip is addictive! Just add sour cream & mayo - you’re good to go!

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Dear Readers, As I began thinking about soaking up the summer sun and making some weekend trips (a getaway to the beach is definitely in order), I began thinking about my makeup. As a woman, I love clothes, accessories and makeup.

Summer, though, demands changes in beauty routines. As makeup artist Molly McWhorter says in our cover story, “Summer is all about radiance and color.” For our Charm cover story, we spoke to Molly and other experts in the field to bring you some advice about summer beauty routines and to tell you about some of the hottest trends.

In this issue, you’ll also see the return of our regular Charm School feature where we like to share DIY stories with you. This month, you can learn about floor care from the experts. For our Women in Business feature, we’re spotlighting Libby Bryson, who balances being a career woman with being a mother.

Don’t forget to flip the issue this month to check out View, where our cover story is all about East Texas barbecue. When I learned May 22 that Bodacious Bar-B-Q on Mobberly Avenue ranked at No. 4 on Texas Monthly’s much anticipated barbecue list, I could not have been prouder. Jordan Jackson and Scott Turner (and, of course, Bodacious founder Roland Lindsey) are so deserving of the honor.

But the list didn’t stop at Bodacious.

Joseph’s Riverport Bar-B-Que in Jefferson and Stanley’s Famous Pit Bar-B-Q in Tyler also made the list, and three other East Texas restaurants earned well-deserved honorable mentions. In our cover story, you’ll read about what makes East Texas barbecue so special and different from other parts of the state. Chris Lozano’s photos that accompany the story will make your mouth water and, if you haven’t already, you’ll definitely want to visit these local gems.

Elsewhere in View, you’ll find our regular features on health, fitness, nonprofits and events, as well as a special article about things you can do with your dog this summer. I have three fur babies myself and love spending time with them. Summer is the perfect time to get them outdoors for some fun, and our article has a lot of great recommendations.

I hope you enjoy this issue of Charm/View and I hope you enjoy your summer.

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Hi, and welcome to the July/August issue of Charm/View magazine!

As the Special Publications Manager, this is now my second magazine to help put together and it’s been so much fun. I’ve had the pleasure of meeting many of you at our Charm/View cover reveal parties, at special events and functions, and as I’ve been out visiting the many wonderful businesses that make Longview and the surrounding area such a great place to work, shop, eat and play.

One of my favorite aspects about my job is helping businesses showcase what makes them special, whether it’s through advertising opportunities or with my first love, writing. I get so much joy talking with, and writing about, the businesses and topics we mention in the articles I write for the publication.

If you’re a business owner, you have a story to tell about your business.

I’m here to help you make sure it’s told in a way you never have in the past.

People want an emotional connection with the businesses they frequent and we offer several ways to make this happen through special advertising sections, sponsored content and niche advertising opportunities.

In this issue, our One-Tank Trip article about Jefferson and the Caddo Lake area is partially sponsored by advertisers in both of those locations.

In our previous issue, we told the story of Bill’s Organic Gardens and the Community Supported Agriculture program they offer our community.

These are great examples of how we use a variety of relevant forms of advertising to help our local businesses connect with our community.

This issue, like our last one, can also still be found in more than 20 hotels between Longview, Kilgore and Marshall. This allows visitors to our area to see Charm/View as a go-to source for fun things to do and great places to eat, bringing additional awareness and revenue to our local businesses. If you’re a business owner seeking ways to stay relevant and top-of-mind while reaching a more targeted audience, or know of someone who would be interested, I’m just a phone call or email away.

You’ll also see the magazine in more free-standing racks and in business lobbies throughout Longview, Kilgore and Marshall than our previous issue. If you want to find out where we distribute copies of the magazine so you don’t miss a future issue, we now have our list online at www.mycharmonline.com/find-charm-magazine and www.news-journal.com/find-view-magazine. You can even view both magazines on your mobile device when you visit www.issuu.com/newsjournal. Follow us on Facebook where we will also post the list and visit us at the Longview News-Journal at 320 E. Methvin Street to pick up a copy at our front desk.

As always, we appreciate you, dear readers, and welcome your comments and suggestions on how we can continue to make Charm/View Magazine your goto source for everything from beauty and fashion to discovering the best places to eat, shop and play in East Texas.

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HealtH & beauty

my leg hair grows fast. speaking in beard terms, I’d probably have a 3:00 shadow, not a 5:00 shadow. so when lizzy waxed on – pun intended – about being completely stubble free for weeks, I knew I had to give it a shot. the first challenge is growing leg hair long enough for wax to grip. As I said, I feel like stubble grows mere hours after shaving. When faced with the challenge of growing leg hair the recommended ¼ to ½ inch length for waxing? that’s a whole different story.

I powered through and got some areas to nearly ¼ inch. Or maybe more like 1/8 inch? I tried to measure the growth, but that is more challenging than you’d guess. And, it turns out that the hair on your legs grows at different rates in different areas.

Inconvenient? Absolutely.

Once I thought I’d achieved adequate length, I invested in sally hansen extra strength All-Over Body Wax hair Removal Kit ($9.34, Amazon). the box stated that “smart wax grabs hair, not skin” and boasted results lasting up to eight weeks. sold!

In a nutshell, you microwave the tub of wax, apply a thin layer

WAXING LEGS FOR A SMOOTH SUMMER?

with what looks like a tongue depressor, smooth the included cloth strip over the wax, then pull – close to your skin – in the direction opposite of hair growth.

I dutifully climbed up on my kitchen counter so I could be positioned near the microwave, followed the directions carefully and … voila! nothing. Well, not nothing; I did get a few hairs. I tried again. And again. same result each time. the good news is that it didn’t hurt much. the bad news is that wax makes a mess.

For me, it’s back to the razor. C

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SALLy HANSEN y friend lizzy swears by waxing. As you read above, I’m focusing on legs again – and yes, lizzy waxes her legs. her entire leg. All by herself.

crazy, you think? I thought so, too, but lizzy promised that

with a little practice, anyone could become a pro. And the results?

Ah-mAZ-Ing, she promised.

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Spider VeinS

A follow up Words by AMY MCHANeY

You may recall my last beauty column that addressed the issue of spider veins. I recently followed up on my own vein issues with Dr. Randy Morton of Longview Vein Clinic. Dr. Morton has been treating spider and varicose veins since the late ’90s.

I had sclerotherapy many moons ago and was pleased with the results. Sclerotherapy is a treatment method in which spider veins are injected with a sclerosing solution to “cause necessary injury to the lining of the vein, ultimately resulting in occlusion of that vein and its demise.”

Sclerotherapy is not a forever fix, and my subsequent twin

Dr. Morton’s assistants scrubbed my legs with disinfectant and

pregnancy, along with the aging process and life in general,

we made small talk. I felt like I was babbling. Was it a mistake to

resulted in additional spider veins. I decided to take Dr. Morton

go without the Valium?

up on his offer of a vein screening.

Dr. Morton started off by injecting a few of my spider veins

Dr. Morton examined my legs in a darkened treatment room.

with the sclerosing solution – calling out “stick” each time the

He wore a bright light on his head in order to see my vein structure,

needle was inserted. The needle was teeny tiny – I could barely

or plumbing, as he calls it. It turned out my veins issues were

feel it – and the solution felt cool. The cooling sensation was

not limited to the spider variety – or telangiectasia, in medical

followed by an itchy feeling a few minutes later; it felt, and looked,

terms. I had two varicose veins, one in either leg, that Dr. Morton

like mosquito bites.

confirmed through a quick ultrasound.

The first phlebectomy was on the front inner calf of my right

Varicose veins are caused when faulty valves in the veins allow

leg. As Dr. Morton numbed my leg with local anesthesia, he

blood to flow in the wrong direction or pool. Although my varicose

explained that he would make several tiny incisions the length of

veins did not appear gnarled and lumpy yet, the ultrasound clearly

the vein in order to extract it. I squeezed my eyes closed. I did not

showed the valves not closing completely and that gnarled and

want to see a gross green-blue vein pulled out of my leg.

lumpy was in my future.

As the phlebectomy began, I could feel slight tugging on my

Dr. Morton recommended phlebectomy, a procedure where

leg as he pulled the vein through the incisions. Nothing painful,

tiny incisions are made to remove the varicose veins. Blood

just an interesting sensation. I kept my eyes closed. When Dr.

naturally re-routes to healthy veins once the varicose vein is

Morton announced he was finished with the first leg he asked if

removed. He also recommended sclerotherapy for my spider

I’d like to see the vein. I told him that I thought it might make me

veins. We set a date and he gave me instructions to purchase

ill, but I also thought I SHOULD look. In the spirit of accurate

compression stockings to wear after the procedure.

reporting, you know.

Treatment day arrived and I drove to Dr. Morton’s office

He said that the vein wasn’t gross at all – just tiny on the tip

wearing shorts, compression stockings in hand. The treatment

of his finger. I looked and he was right – it was not blue and wide

room was prepped; the head of the table was propped at an angle

like it looked in my leg. The offending vein was tiny and white-ish.

so I could watch a BBC special on sea turtles on the flat-screen

Sort of like a little fiber in a piece of steak. Not gross at all.

television. Soothing. I opted out of the offer of a Valium – I wanted

He moved on to leg No. 2 – this time my left outer thigh.

the full experience in order to report accurately to you, the reader.

Similar sensation after numbing – slight tugging, no pain. After mycharmonline.com 9

the procedure was over, Dr. Morton’s assistants wrapped the phlebectomy sites tightly with gauze with instructions to remove after 48 hours to shower then wear the compression stockings for

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the remainder of the week. I followed up with Dr. Morton a week later with only very minor bruising and a new appointment for additional sclerotherapy.

My experience so far has been nothing but positive. The pain involved in the actual procedure was minimal – on a scale of 1-10, I’d give it a 1. In hindsight, a valium was absolutely unnecessary (for me). The pain later in the day was next to nothing. The most discomfort I experienced was from yanking the compression stockings on – and not because of pressure on my legs. Those suckers are TIGHT and hard to pull up!

I will continue to report on my vein progress in the next issue – complete with updated pictures – stay tuned! C

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Fixing Your Plumbing: Cost • An initial screening with Dr. Morton is free of charge.

• During the screening Dr. Morton will recommend a treatment plan and give you a cost estimate.

• Treatment of varicose veins is usually covered by insurance.

• Treatment of spider veins alone is typically not covered by insurance.

• Dr. Morton charges $300 per visit for the treatment of

Photo taken immediatelY aFter ProCedure

spider veins. He can give you an idea of how many visits

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Bound 2017 SUMMER BEAUTY TRENDS Words by Amy mchAney

High summer is upon us.

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ummer commands changes in beauty routines and style

or weddings, commercial advertising campaigns and more.

– if for no other reason than to keep cool. store shelves

she also offers one-on-one makeup lessons and has taught some

offer a dizzying selection of products to get your summer

classes in the past.

style in shape. “summer is all about radiance and color,” said Molly

McWhorter, a longview makeup artist and owner of the Dollhouse. “Put up the matte textured products and play up the glow and gloss.”

this summer, she noticed “watercolor eyes” are a new trend.

“Watercolor eyes” are achieved by blending a few summer shaded hues together on the eyelid. speaking of eyes, if they are the window to your soul, then your eyebrows are the window frame. According to Andrea tran,

you want your skin to appear naturally sun-kissed, which Molly

business manager for trish McEvoy at Nordstrom’s galleria

says you can achieve with an Argan oil topped with a subtle BB or

store in Dallas, a great groomed eyebrow can really frame the

CC cream for light coverage. summer is also the time to give up

face. Andrea, who recently visited longview for a beauty event at

the heavy contouring and opt for a “soft wash of bronzing around

Cherry Hill Med spa, says it’s important to work with what you

the perimeter of the face,” she says. then add a pop of color to

have when styling your brows. Although a full brow is in style,

the apples of the cheeks and amp up your glow with a highlighting

many women’s brows have thinned with age.

cream or liquid on the plains of the face. top that off by creating

Andrea recommends the trish McEvoy Precision Brow

balance with a light, soft eye paired with a high bright gloss or

shaper ($29, Nordstrom) to fill in patchy brows, using the brush

have a gold glitter eyelid paired with a less pigment-packed lip

end to tame unruly hairs. If you have thick brows and need

shine and you’ll be all ready to go for summer.

help getting them to stay put, try tweezerman BrowMousse

Molly knows her stuff when it comes to summer beauty trends.

($11.70, Walmart).

she grew up being involved with art in one way or other. she graduated college with a business management degree but spent a semester in the art program at the university of North texas, where she says she learned a lot about the basics of color, texture and composition.

When she moved back to longview, Molly started working at a cosmetics counter in town and developed a passion for makeup on an artistry level.

Trish McEvoy PrEcision Brow shaPEr ($29, Nordstrom)

“I feel that my history in art really laid the foundation for my future in makeup artistry. It was just with a new medium,” Molly

simplify your summer eye with a waterproof liner like the

said. “I had obviously had my hand in makeup on a personal level

stila’s smudge stick Waterproof Eyeliner ($22, ulta). It goes on

previously, but the color range within this makeup line gave me so

smooth, is long lasting and comes in 16 great shades that range

much inspiration – the lipsticks, the shadows, the glitters, oh my!

from conservative to on-trend brights. try the shade called

so many pieces of art to create on the canvas of a face!”

lionfish, which delivers a deep bronze hue.

Molly decided to branch out on her own as a freelancer. she

the last consideration for eyes – mascara that will stay put in

began offering professional makeup services as Dollface Makeup

the water. try the favorite of makeup artists across the nation,

Artistry in 2009 and, in 2015, opened the Dollhouse.

Maybelline great lash Mascara’s waterproof formula in the

“I’ve had such an incredible time having a team of other

iconic pink and green tube ($3.99, target).

professionals with which to share space. We feed off of each other’s creativity and keep each other motivated and inspired,” Molly said. “the goal is to empower each other and carry it over to our clients so that they might feel a sense of confidence and strength to take on the world. It’s all about uplifting one another.” and styling, eyelash extensions, skin services and waxing. Molly

sTila sMudgE sTick waTErProof EyElinEr

said she can do makeup for any occasion, such as family or

($22, Ulta)

the Dollhouse offers makeup applications, hair coloring

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Consider using a tinted moisturizer with SPF during the

Blue Lizard is a sunscreen formulated for sensitive skin. It also

summer months; the lighter formulas keep you cooler than

contains zinc, which is a physical blocker of the sun’s rays. The

traditional foundation while still providing sheer coverage. One of

unique bottle turns blue when exposed to UV rays – a helpful

the earliest innovators of the tinted moisturizer trend was Laura

reminder that it’s time to apply. Blue Lizard Australian Sunscreen

Mercier; the Tinted Moisturizer is SPF 20, comes in an oil free

SPF 30 ($13.19, Walmart).

formula if you’re prone to breakouts and is offered in 15 shades for fair to dark skin tones ($44, www.lauramercier.com).

Don’t forget, lips need protection from the sun, too. Lip Conditioner by Merle Norman contains antioxidant-rich pomegranate extract and can be worn alone or under lipstick.

laura mercier the tinted moisturizer ($44, lauramercier.com)

Blue lizard australian sunscreen ($13.19, Walmart)

Complete your summer look with a swipe of Kiehl's Butterstick Lip Treatment SPF 25 ($19.50, Dillard’s). A blend of coconut oil and lemon butter makes the formula incredibly moisturizing, and it’s offered in six wearable shades.

Finally, if you’re looking for a complete summer make up look,

SUMMER MUST HAVE: HAIR Two fast and easy summer looks for your hair are a tousled beach wave or a slicked back ponytail.

stop by Merle Norman and check out their darling new Beautiful

When going for the beach wave, try using a sea salt spray

Journey Face & Eye Palette, which includes lots of bronze-y hues

like Captain Blankenship Mermaid Sea Salt Hair Spray ($14,

that are perfect for summer. They will even teach you how to use it!

Sephora). Here’s how: 1. Dampen your hair from root to end – don’t soak it 2. Comb through your hair 3. Shake the sea salt spray product you’re using to make sure it’s well mixed

Kiehl's ButtersticK lip treatment

5. Twist and scrunch your hair in sections

($19.50, Dillard's)

6. Lightly blow dry on cool if necessary (or air dry)

4. Apply spray all through your hair

A ponytail – or even a short bob or pixie cut – can be slicked

SUMMER MUST HAVE: SKIN PROTECTION Unless you have been living under a rock for the last – oh – 30 years, you know that sun protection is vital, especially in the summer.

back to poolside perfection. And since you’ll be outdoors skip the gel and try using good ol’ sunscreen to slick back your tresses.

The result will be a wet look AND it will provide protection for your scalp.

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Protecting your skin from sunburn is an important benefit of sunscreen, but it’s important to remember that sunburn is an immediate reaction to sun exposure. Damage from the sun can occur with constant sun exposure, whether or not your skin burns.

Consumer Reports recently released its list of best sunscreens for 2017. These two sunscreens rank high on that list – Equate Sport Sunscreen SPF 30 ($4.98) and Equate Ultra Protection Sunscreen SPF 50 ($7.48), both at Walmart.

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mUST haVES For those who like medium to full coverage even throughout the summer, I use and offer a foundation that is beautiful on any skin. the brand is Face Atelier out of Canada and it’s a beautiful foundation that provides a very skin-like finish. the best part about it is having

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BETWEEN COLOrINGS Words by DAwN-RENÉE RICE

the ability to lighten and darken without having to buy multiple different shades

Every woman has that one feature she is proud of, and for me,

of foundation to transition through the seasons. you can add a

my hair has always – and I mean always – been my crowning glory.

drop or two of 0+ to darken your regular shade of foundation

I’ve colored my hair since my early 20s and in fact, it’s been so

though the summer, and as summer ends you begin to lose that

long I don’t honestly know what my natural hair color is anymore.

summer color through Fall, you can mix in 0- to lighten your color

If my roots are any indication, I don’t want to know! there’s

through winter. It’s super versatile and gives you the power to customize your shade through the year.

For bronzing, I love Benefit’s liquid bronzer. After applying foundation, dot the perimeter of the face with the bronzer with your finger and buff the bronzer in with your foundation brush.

For lips, I love to add the gloss factor to any lipstick I already have with the MAC or Makeup Forever clear gloss.

My favorite highlighting products are the Becca shimmering skin Perfectors or the Cover FX Custom Enhancer Drops.

If you want that all over effortless glow, your go to is laura Mercier Illuminizing tinted moisturizer. If you want a more subtle radiance, finish your foundation with a soft application of Cover FX Illuminating Finishing Powder – it provides such a gorgeous finish! C

definitely some silver strands (okay, a lot) mixed in with what I can only guess is now “dirty blond” or “mousy brown.” Neither of which sound near as much fun as “vibrant redhead.”

Most people assume my hair color is natural thanks to my hazel eyes and fair skin.

However, the one thing I can’t escape from is my roots (no pun intended). so, I embarked on a quest to find the perfect, affordable, longlasting root touch up, and I discovered there are way more than I imagined. you can find everything from sprays and creams to powders and gels in nearly all hair colors. I wanted something easy and affordable so I bought two products – the l’Oreal® Paris Root Cover up spray in red (ulta, $10.99, 2 ounces ) and Ag Hair Care Brunette tinted Dry shampoo (ulta, $4.99, 1 ounce). thankfully, I had at least an inch of root growth to work with a few days before my next coloring.

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After taking my “before” photo, I chose the l’Oreal® Paris Root Cover up spray. I have to say, I was impressed. I got the coverage I was looking for and although it’s a little darker on the roots, if you look close enough, I don’t think it was too bad given it was my first try.

I used the dry shampoo in the morning, and although I liked the color coverage (my red hair is more dark auburn so the brunette blended in well), I wasn’t really impressed with the way

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it worked as a dry shampoo. I used enough (I thought) and my hair still looked/felt a little greasy.

As for the L’Oreal root cover up spray, the coverage is great,

So, no matter your budget or your hair color, there are plenty of options to cover your roots between colorings. Your wallet, and your hair, will thank you. C

especially for two particular spots that don’t take color well – the hair beside my right ear and the spot literally where my hair parts above my forehead.

The color from the spray lasted the entire time between washing. However, after several uses I noticed it caused my scalp to get really itchy and dry. So, it’s definitely going to be used only as needed in between colorings.

If you’re interested in trying one of these products or the other

L'OreaL Paris rOOt COver UP sPray ($10.99, Ulta) ag Hair Care BrUnette tinted dry sHamPOO ($4.99, Ulta)

types on the market, Ulta has a great section for temporary color solutions with a myriad of options ranging from budget-friendly ($5-$20) to mid-$40 range. Sally Beauty Supply has a few options,

BeFOre

aFter

too: Claudia Stevens Cover That Gray Fill-in Powder ($9.99, .21 ounce) and Ardell® Touch of Color™ ($5.99, .2 ounce) color applicator.

Another option that has great reviews online is MADISON REED Root Touch Up, which is a brush on powder that comes in a small, .13-ounce compact. It can be found online for $30 at www.madisonreed.com, www.ulta.com and www.sephora.com (I didn’t find it at the Longview stores).

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women in business: Libby bryson Longview Regional Medical Center

Words by Christina Lane | Photo by Chris Lozano

F

or Libby Bryson, life is about balance.

In 2003, Libby graduated from Trinity

At Longview Regional Medical Center, Libby

As a working woman and mother of

School of Texas. She then attended Texas

started out as the marketing coordinator and now

two precious children, Libby relies

A&M University, majoring in agricultural

serves as marketing director. In her position, Libby

on her family and her faith to help with her

communications and journalism (a journalism

helps tell the stories that go on behind the scenes

work-life balance.

degree with an agricultural emphasis).

at the hospital.

“One of my favorite Bible verses is Colossians

After the third-generation Aggie graduated

“I help let people in East Texas know the

3:23. It says, ‘Whatever you do, work at it with all

college, she went on to intern at D Magazine in

services we offer. You don’t have to drive to get

your heart as working for the Lord, not for man.’

Dallas before landing her first full-time job as public

I am a working mom and for me, it’s all about

relations and community outreach coordinator

excellent healthcare. I love hearing the stories

balance,” Libby said. “I believe you should try

(and later development officer) for the Alzheimer’s

your best to be present in every moment, and

Association. She also worked as a fundraising

wherever you are, know that God is using you and

consultant for various nonprofit agencies in Dallas.

your abilities.”

“While I lived in Dallas, I really learned

Libby serves as marketing director of Longview

people skills. It was so humbling to live

Regional Medical Center, a position she has held

somewhere that I wasn’t from. You learn to grow;

since 2012. Much of her strong work ethic came

you learn to build your character; you cultivate

from watching her parents and working at her

relationships,” Libby said.

family’s ranch in East Texas as she was growing up.

She gained more experience with hosting

Libby’s family has deep roots in East Texas.

events and fundraising, skills she carried with

Her parents, Debbie and Scooter Griffin, owned

her to her capacity at Longview Regional

the oil and gas company Geo-Vest Inc. until 2008.

Medical Center.

people share of their experiences at the hospital,” she said.

Work aside, Libby and Brent have two children – 3-year-old daughter, Amelia, and 15-month-old son, Worth. Libby said she receives support from both her mother and her mother-in-law for help with the children when she works, but she makes plenty of time for family herself.

“My family is my top priority and family time is extremely important to me,” she said.

In addition to balancing work and family, Libby also has served in various civic organizations.

Her grandparents, Margaret and Carlos Griffin,

Libby and her husband, Brent Bryson, married

She served with Junior League for eight years; she

continue to live and work at the family’s ranch,

six years ago. Brent is an attorney in Longview. A

is on the board for East Texas Angel Network

Griffin Ranch. The oldest ranch in Gregg County,

job opportunity for Brent lead he and Libby back

and ArtsView Children’s Theatre; and has served

the family established Griffin Ranch in 1849.

to East Texas in 2012.

with the March of Dimes. She attends Peatown

“Growing up and seeing my mom and dad

“God was so faithful as I was looking for jobs.

work together really shaped my work ethic,” she

I remember sitting in bed, surfing the internet

said. “Aside from watching them work hard, I also

for jobs in Longview when I saw the Longview

learned how to work on the ranch.”

Regional position,” Libby recalled.

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Christian Church, a small country church near her family’s ranch.

“I feel very blessed to work and serve the community in the capacity that I do,” Libby said. C

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don a mask so as not to inhale fumes and get to work scrubbing, scraping, mopping and wiping.

w

hether you own your home or you rent, one aspect you have to deal with eventually is the wear and tear of your flooring. After a wet spring, a dry summer,

But, what if you’re doing more harm than good? what if you forgot to do a spot check and your taupe-colored carpet now has bleach stains or you’ve stripped your laminate flooring of its laminate?

kids home from school and visiting family, your floors have

i asked Andy Breaux of Floor Medic about some common

probably seen better days. if you have pets, well, they probably

cleaning errors homeowners make and he agreed that many of us

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mistakenly use acrylic floor finish or “polish” on wood, laminate or other hard surfaces using products marketed to help “beautify, protect and restore the shine.”

“In fact, these products result in a costly fix to strip the multiple coatings applied by the homeowner or housekeeper,” Andy said.

For best results, he says to “always call (a professional) before your floor looks dirty. This will help prevent premature wear and an even more costly restorative cleaning.”

When it comes to caring for your area rug, you can maintain its beauty and durability with a few simple steps. According to Andy, whose company specializes in the cleaning of oriental rugs, you

When caring for oriental rugs, you should “flip the rug over and vacuum the back side, then flip it back up right and vacuum.”

should “flip the rug over and vacuum the back side, then flip it back up right and vacuum.”

Taking these steps will help “beat the dirt out of the foundation for easier removal,” Andy said.

If you’re planning to sell your home and want your floors looking as good as new, Nathan Zedlitz of East Texas Floor Care offers homeowners some tips on how to get ready to stage their home. He says “the baseboards should be cleaned before you vacuum and carpets should be vacuumed and steam cleaned.”

If you have tile, then “the tiles and grout will need to be cleaned. Laminate, linoleum and wood will need to be cleaned and polished.” And if you have marble and granite tiles those should be cleaned by a professional “to avoid spotty, oily and dirty floors.”

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nts a p a g o y e s e h t g in r a I’m we

Y L L A C I N IRO ll brandon Words by apri ll elle lavere h ic m Illustrations by

It’s

no secret that when you become a mom, you go through a bit of an identity crisis. It can be hard to remember who you were when it feels like who you are now is

someone who spends all of her time cleaning up mystery stains. Is that poop or chocolate? Apple juice or pee? I used to be on a first name basis with the mayor and win journalism awards. Cottage cheese or vomit?

Which is why these days I always dread the moment when someone asks me “so, what do you do?”

And they always ask it. Always. Because we are Americans and as Americans we need to immediately know what you do with your life so we can then determine how harshly to judge you.

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I didn’t always hate this quirk of American society. I proudly declared “journalist” for a long time. I worked hard to become a journalist. I loved being a journalist. It was a badge I wore with honor.

But the waters muddied a bit when my husband and I moved to a new city. Unable to get a full-time job in my field, I started working from home, writing a regular column for a handful of different newspapers and magazines. I’d also occasionally take on a freelance writing project.

So, I told people I was a “freelance writer.” But since that wasn’t as clear cut as “journalist.” I’d have to describe what that entailed and watch as people’s eyes slowly glazed over because, really, they were just being polite.

Then we had kids and the waters got downright murky. Because now my main job was keeping those two suicidal lunatics alive while trying to squeeze in some writing time on the weekends.

“But I’m still a writer!” I’d practically scream at people, less they be confused as to my real identity. Sure, “technically” I stayed home and “raised” my children, but that didn’t make me, you know, a “mom.” It’s more like a hobby, really. I’m wearing these yoga pants ironically!

It took me a while, but I finally realized why this title-less existence stressed me out so much. The current language we have for women

without a clear cut “job” is awful. Take the word “housewife.” I hate that word. I didn’t marry my house. I mean, that thing is filthy. Even if it proposed, I’d politely decline and then hand it a broom and whisper “I think you know why.” (And “homemaker” is even worse, especially if you have kids. Because when you have kids, you aren’t “making” a “home” so much as you are trying to prevent said kids from burning it down to the ground.)

I also loathe the term “stay-at-home mom.” I don’t stay at home. No mom does. We’re constantly lugging those adorable kids everywhere, and yet, no one refers to us as Playground-Library-Gas Station-

I also loathe the term at home. No mom do “stay-at-home mom.” I don’t stay adorable kids everyw es. We’re constantly lugging those here, and yet, no one refers to us as

Playgr ouNd-lIbra gas statIoN-Coffe ryshoPlIquor store moem s.

Coffeeshop-Liquor Store moms.

Alas, those are the terms we are stuck with if we are the ones primarily taking care of the domestic side of life (and fellas, I haven’t forgotten about you; “househusband” and “stay-at-home dad,” even when used tongue-in-cheek, is equally inaccurate and ridiculous).

Can you imagine if we referred to everyone by their most common location and their role in the family? Oh hey, let me introduce you to my other half, Ryan. He’s an office husband.

Or, hey, nice to see you, Sheryl, I’d like you to meet my bar grandpa.

This is Lila, my stay-at-the-yoga-studio sister-in-law.

My crackhouse cousin had a rough upbringing, what with being raised by my prison uncle and my motel aunt.

Why yes, I have two teenagers, a couch son and a Burger King parking lot daughter.

You get the picture.

Why do we still use these terms? Even “working mom” is a bit of a misnomer. No one calls my husband a “working dad.”

He’s a graphic designer, who happens to have kids.

I wouldn’t even care about how inaccurate the current words are that we use to describe women who deal in the

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domestic arts, except for the fact that they have a faint whiff of negativity surrounding them. Housewives are considered vapid or desperate or gold diggers. Stay-at-home moms are boring or unambitious or lazy.

Homemakers are busy wearing gingham dresses and churning butter in the corner of the kitchen.

So, I for one think it’s time we start changing these outdated and, quite frankly, unfair titles. I haven’t come up with the new terms just yet (what with spending all my time sniffing mystery stains and all) but maybe something like “full-time parent” or “professional mom” or “I’m my toddler’s juice butler.”

Or perhaps something like “Domestic Overlord.” That has a nice ring to it.

Or maybe all of us ladies can take a page from the Tyrion Lannister playbook and when people ask us what we do, we coolly respond, “I drink, and I know things.”

Because that response is 100 percent accurate. C

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there was a great turnout at the second Charm/ View Cover reveal party on April 20, hosted at Barron’s on McCann road in longview. More than 50 people attended to get a sneak peek of the May/June covers of Charm and View. the event was catered by Café

Samantha CooPer, JaSon Baker

Barrons and sponsored by ExcelEr.

Jim, Julia, laCy & BranDon Barron

lacy Barron, store director of Barron’s, said, “It was fun to host an in-store event for this special publication. the party allowed us to showcase not only the business, but also the local magazine. this was a wonderful way for people to discover Barron’s and for all of us to celebrate local, family owned businesses in our community.” the next Cover reveal Party, set 5-7 p.m. Aug. 17,

liSa roSS, terre Dunn, natalie raBiCoff, aPril rangel, Shannan moore

will be hosted by Merle norman in longview Mall and sponsored by ExcelEr. Catering will be provided

by Perfect Catering and door prizes will be awarded throughout the evening.

For businesses interested in either hosting or sponsoring a future cover reveal party, contact gai Bennett, event coordinator, at (903) 232-7206 or email her at gbennett@news-journal.com.

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Denim & DiamonDs longview | A.P. And SuSie Merritt’S rAnch | 4/8/2017 Photos by chriS lozAno

east texans visited A.P. and Susie Merritt’s ranch in Kilgore on April 8 to raise money for a longview organization that works to provide in-school education programs. Proceeds from the annual denim & diamonds benefit Paul BarBer, renee jones

Junior Achievement, an international organization that offers kindergarten through 12th-grade educational programs.

saBha Qureshi, jim Bartlett, Caitlyn riley, melissa azzam Casey & rene roBertson, julia and josePh russell

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celebRation of new life banquet

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Former major league baseball player darryl strawberry gave the keynote address April 27 during hiway 80 rescue mission’s annual celebration of new life banquet. during the event, strawberry highlighted the importance of helping others and giving back to the community, praising hiway 80 lES taylor, laqrEta taylor

rescue mission for its dedication to helping people in need.

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