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Striking a Chord Sharon Sung Andrews brings her talents back home
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Features
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Pam and Ingrid Weiss Student with Asperger’s syndrome thrives at IU
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Fashion Keep cool in this last gasp of summer
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Fruitful thoughts Berries shine in these recipes
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She Designs Jurassic-inspired jewelry
AUGUST 19, 2015 EDITOR Jenny Elig
REGULARS 6 Just a Minute Quick info you can use 8 Out & About End of summer events 10 Community Great Girls luncheon at FFY 12 She Finds Embroidered accessories 18 Community South Central Indiana Heart and Stroke Walk 30 She Moves Funny name, big move 36 Beauty Foods that make you pretty 37 She Says Views from you
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One afternoon, I popped in to kidscommons to check out one of Columbus’ most famous ambassadors: the giant toilet. The toilet, which has been featured in national commercials and on late-night talk shows, is one of the many fabulous things that puts this town on the map; for roughly three weeks, the toilet was shut down to get a makeover. Eight years of patrons going down the slide has left some scuff marks, but nothing that can’t be fixed. This particular Columbus icon serves as a conversation starter. Each year, kidscommons hosts a group of kids to talk about World Toilet Day, education manager Liz Peterson Damm told me. World Toilet Day? Who knew that such a day even existed. And who celebrates a toilet, anyway? According to United Nations statistics, we should all celebrate the toilets and proper sanitation. Worldwide, the U.N.’s site explains, “2.5 billion people do not have access to proper sanitation, including toilets or latrines, with dramatic consequences on human health, dignity and security, the environment, and social and economic development.” Should you wish to celebrate World Toilet Day, the 2015 date is set at Nov. 19. That got me thinking about the many things I take for granted every day. It also got me thinking about the tiny frustrations that arise in relation to our privileges. For example, take my last trip to the grocery store. I kvetched internally, complaining to myself from the moment I pulled into the lot (This lot is too small!); through the aisles (Why do these people take up an entire aisle with their cart? Let me pass!); to the milk cases (The price of cashew milk went back up?), and finally to the U-Scan cash register (There are so many people in line, I’ll never get out of here!). I’m certain I complained once back out in the parking lot, but I’ll save you those gripes. As I loaded up my fridge after having carried the groceries up to my apartment, I stood back and admired all of the food I’d just acquired. According to the U.S. Census Bureau, some 45.3 million Americans are living in poverty; rates of food insecurity were substantially higher than the national average. A sense of gratitude hit me, and I realized my focus was incorrect. Though we can’t be expected to celebrate every moment of every day, I’ve found that my temper is dialed down when I break events down with a sense of gratefulness. OK, so the grocery store parking lot is cramped, but I have a little car to drive to the store, and in this age of food deserts, I have a grocery store to frequent. I
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have money to pay for the food and a refrigerator to load it into. I have clean water to run over my produce. Grateful living is nothing new. It’s not a way to make you feel guilty about what you have, but a sense of gratitude does make one focus on the positive sides of most situations. When we live gratefully, we acknowledge what we have. We honor our blessings, and, ideally, we put them to good use. We share them. See? That toilet really is a conversation starter. Best,
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Recommended Reading
Selections by Mary Clare Speckner, adult programming director at the Bartholomew County Public Library.
‘Wicked Women: Notorious, Mischievous, and Wayward Ladies from the Old West’ By Chris Enss
Cheap Trick Seasonal fruits are at their lowest prices now. If you opt to buy and then freeze cherries to eat later in the season, wash and pit them before storing them in an airtight container. A tool for pitting cherries is one you’ve maybe never thought of: the paper clip. Martha Stewart recommends unfolding the paper clip and inserting the end into the cherry. Hook the pit and pull it out. You’ll wind up with less fruit waste than cutting the individual cherries apart.
» You don’t know what a soiled dove is? Read this book and you will learn all about them, not to mention female outlaws, gamblers and other assorted mischievous gals of the Old West. In this collection of true tales, author Chris Enss highlights more than 28 women of days gone by. First featured lady is Libby Thompson, also known as Squirrel Tooth Alice; imperfect teeth and her pet prairie dogs led to the moniker. An unusual childhood, including being rejected by neighbors, friends and some family, led her to an early marriage to a much older man. Thompson’s father, upon meeting the husband of his teenage daughter, shot him. She ran away from home, became a dance hall girl, found love with a cowboy gambler and ultimately became one of the most popular prostitutes in Dodge City. She gave birth to more than 10 children, sired by several unsavory characters. Several of her daughters also became soiled doves, and many of her sons opted for a life of crime. “Wicked Women” definitely portrays a different picture of the women of the West than one might read about in the “Little House on the Prairie” series, but it is also a portrait that bears discussion.
‘American Monsters: A History of Monster Lore, Legends and Sightings in America’ by Linda S. Godfrey » Author, producer and director Werner Herzog opined, “What would an ocean be without a monster lurking in the dark? It would be like sleep without dreams.” And he’s correct; who doesn’t like a good monster tale now and then? An array of monsters fills the pages of “American Monsters.” They are in the air, on the land and yes, in the sea. The book does not include any murderous humans. The author writes, “Analysis of these dark minds is better left to biographers and criminal psychologists.” A snake-headed dog, alien monsters, giant birds, mer-people and gargoyles are given their due in the book, and everyone’s favorite monster Sasquatch and/or Bigfoot is kept to the end. The author believes she had a sighting a few years ago in her home state of Wisconsin. She immediately returned to the scene with two friends and a camera. Pictures of the branch the author saw twisted from a living oak tree are in the book. If you want to discuss similar creatures, you are invited to the Bartholomew County Public Library, 536 Fifth St., at 6:30 p.m. Sept. 24, when wildlife educator Larry Battson will present a program on Bigfoot, aka Sasquatch.
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Wrap up your summer with these events Art ArtExposure Exposure
Date Date Night Night
Family Fun Family Fun
Through Aug. 29 Columbus, Everything is Awesome
Aug. 28 Comedians Jeff Bodart and Danny Browning
Aug. 29 Columbus Got Talent
Exhibit of architectural models made from Legos, presented by the Columbus Indiana Architectural Archives. Time: Library hours. Location: Bartholomew County Public Library, 536 Fifth St. Information: (812) 379-1266.
Cash bar available for this show, which features visiting comics. Time: 7:30 p.m. Location: The Harlequin Theatre, inside Fair Oaks Mall, 2380 25th St. Cost: $15 in advance, $20 at the door. Tickets available at Viewpoint Books, the mall office or Harlequin Box Office. Information: (812) 343-4597 and theharlequintheatre.com.
Sept. 12 and 13 ArtFest More than 80 local, regional and national artists displaying paintings, pottery, woodworking, textiles, jewelry, metal, photography and other mediums, a variety of live entertainment from folk to rock to jazz, and a Plein Air Paintout. Time: Location: Fourth and Washington streets downtown. Deadline for entering the paintout is Aug. 31. Cost: Free. Information: (812) 372-0762, columbusartfest.com.
Sept. 19 ‘Sylvia Sings Gershwin’ Grammy Award-winning artist Sylvia McNair performs George Gershwin songs with the Columbus Indiana Philharmonic. Location: Columbus North High School auditorium. Cost: Varies by seat. Information and tickets: thecip.org, tickets@thecip.org or (812) 376-2638, ext. 1.
ArtFest: Adonna Combs narrates as Justin the Artistic Horse paints a canvas holding a brush in his teeth.
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Sept. 12 Yes Comedy Showcase Featuring David Dyer Visiting comic entertains Columbus audiences. Time: 8 p.m. Location: Yes Cinema, 328 Jackson St. Tickets: $20 in advance, $25 at the door. Information: (812) 379-1630.
A Columbus version of the popular TV show, presented by the Columbus Area Multi-Ethnic Organization. Time: 5 p.m. Location: Columbus North High School auditorium. Information: columbuscameo.org.
Sept. 3 JCB Neighborfest Carson Diersing Band will perform. Time: 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Location: 300 block of Washington Street, outside The Commons. Cost: Free. Information: artsincolumbus.org.
Sept. 5 29th Annual Hospice Concert Opening act 40 Years of College will be followed by headline act, “Don Felder: An Evening at the Hotel California,” featuring the former Eagles guitarist. Time: 6:30 p.m. Location: Mill Race Park amphitheater, Fifth and Lindsey streets. Cost: Free. Information: (812) 314-8001 and ourhospice.org.
Work It Out Out Work It Sept. 19 The Hope Ride
Neighborfest: Guests gather around the performance stage in the shade of The Commons.
Scenic bicycle ride has various routes, some more than 50 miles, through scenic hills and farmland and across rivers, musical entertainment and SAG stops. Time: 8 a.m. Location: Hauser High School, 9273 N. State Road 9, Hope. Cost: Varies. Information: hoperide.org.
Sept. 26 Third Annual Mill Race Marathon Sponsored by Cummins Inc. Weekend events include a Kids Fun Run Sept. 25, marathon and half-marathon and 5K. Time: Start time varies by event. Location: Downtown Columbus. Cost: Varies by event. Information: millracemarathon.com. Mill Race Marathon: Runners cross the Third Street bridge.
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Giving them a
good start FFY luncheon goals include personal development By Jenny Elig
T
he inaugural “Great Girls, Wonderful
tions, but that the day will also highlight for com-
Women” luncheon is about more than a
munity members what sort of youth programming
noontime break in the day. The Founda-
the organization offers.
tion for Youth event is also about giving Columbus girls exposure to women who
are at the top of their games, career-wise. “We have some great girls who have lots of
“I hope this would be a great opportunity to learn about our programs,” says Jen Shaver, who runs FFY’s Girls on the Run program, which encourages positive self-image through confidence-build-
aspirations,” says Karina Willats, event organizer
ing exercise. “Maybe they learn about ways they
and resource development director at Foundation
can get involved and get connected. For Girls on
for Youth. “They might say, ‘I want to grow up to be
the Run, for example, there’s a lot of opportunity to
a doctor.’ We want to get those girls at a table with
become a coach.”
those women. If you’re a budding engineer, you
The luncheon might take some of the girls out
can sit down with the engineer and ask her what
of their comfort zones, but it is a chance to see how
it’s like being an engineer.”
women can navigate their own careers.
The luncheon will feature catering by 240sweet,
“For the girls, it’s going to be something they’re
table gifts from garb2art and Fatima Marini, and a
going to remember,” Willats says. “I think every
speech by local makeup company President Dawn
woman has a unique story as they’ve found their
Andrews. Organizers hope that not only will the
way in their life. It’s neat for girls to have that visual
luncheon help FFY girls make professional connec-
that they can do anything they want to do."
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When: Noon to 1:30 p.m. Sept. 20 Where: Foundation for Youth, 405 Hope Ave. Cost: $75 for an individual; $1,000 per corporate table for 10; $500 for a private table for 10 Information: karina@foundationforyouth.com.
Go, Girl: Funds raised during the Great Girls, Wonderful Women luncheon will support Foundation for Youth programs, including (from top, left): Girls on the Run; the annual father-daughter dance, known as the Princess Ball; and FFY Camp.
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Embroidery lends a soft touch to late summer looks
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Until recently, embroidered looks were labeled as “fussy,” and wearable souvenirs from Mexico were shoved to the back of the closet. The delicate needlework circling the neck and hemlines of traditional Austrian and Eastern European clothes was relegated to screenings of “The Sound of Music.” Then the runways exploded with embroidery; design houses including Dolce and Gabbana, Erdem and Valentino leaned heavily on embellished looks for their Fall/ Winter 2014-15 collections. The trend has since reached Columbus; shoppers can find plenty of wearable options (as well as some choices for decorating) right here in town. Socks, $10, Lockett’s Ladies Shop
Dress, $26.95, Red Lips Spatique
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Scarf, $19.99, Target
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Kimono-style cover-up, $48, Minash Boutique
Hand-embroidered pillowcase, $75, Baker’s Fine Gifts
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How to stay office-appropriate in the dog days of summer
POPS OF COLOR Hand-held fan, $2.99, Target; Dress, $64, Minash Boutique; Sweater, $19.99, Target; Shoes, $59.99, Kohl’s.
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The ancient Romans associated the heat of July and August with Sirius, also known as the Dog Star. We folks living in contemporary North America often associate the heat with flip-flops, short shorts, maxi dresses and tiny tank tops. All of these clothing items are fine for the weekends, but when you’re on the company's dime, you need to look professional. And a professional appearance does not include flip-flops, a boho look or shorts so short they leave little to the imagination. Here are some suggestions for keeping it light but still office-appropriate when you head in for your 9 to 5, no matter how hot it is.
PLEATING YOUR CASE Sweater, $19.99, Target; Tank top, $10, Target; Skirt, $64, Minash; Purse, $33, Lockett’s Ladies Shop. AUGUST 2015 // She Magazine 15
BLAZING HEAT Blazer, $34.99, Target; Shirt, $89, Lockett’s; Skirt, $54, Minash; Geometric necklace, $18, Red Lips;
BAGGING THE OUTFIT (From top) Beaded bag, $80, Lockett’s; Taupe bag, $34.99, Red Lips Spatique; Floral bag, $49, Kohl’s.
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Have a Heart
Walk focuses on health awareness Compiled by Jenny Elig
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or more than 20 years, people have been walking in the South Central Indiana Heart and Stroke Walk. With good reason, says Carmen Parker, who serves as the corporate events director for the American Heart Association and American Stroke Association. According to American Heart Association statistics, heart disease is the No. 1 killer in the United States; stroke follows closely behind at No. 5. The walk serves to promote physical activity and healthy living as well as to raise funds that go toward the mission of the American Heart Association, Parker says. “One of the reasons that it’s important is to learn more about heart health,” she says. “We recognize survivors. (The walk serves) to raise awareness about how folks can lead a more heart-healthy life.” Walkers sign up to participate with their company or their family, then fundraise on their own; Columbus Regional Health is the walk’s primary sponsor, and the event will include blood pressure screenings courtesy of the hospital. The walk includes one- and three-mile routes that run along the People Trail. Because cardiovascular disease kills one woman every minute in the United States, Parker urges women to arm
Below and right: Scenes from the 2014 South Central Indiana Heart and Stroke Walk.
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themselves with knowledge regarding heart disease and its symptoms. “The signs and symptoms with stroke and heart attacks are different for women,” she says. “Indigestion, back pain: Those can be symptoms of heart attack in women. We tend to overlook our issues or we are busy taking care of our families, our children, and we don’t take care of ourselves.” The day is, in part, about promoting self-awareness and changes. “When we take a step back and look at our lives, we all have something that we may want to change,” Parker says. “We are asking people, what is their why? It’s about really taking a step back and asking yourself why?” she says. “Why do you want to live a longer life?”
>>>>>>> American Heart Association statistics on heart disease and stroke l Heart disease is the No. 1 killer of women and is more deadly than all forms of cancer combined. l Heart disease causes one in three women’s deaths each year, killing approximately one woman every minute. l An estimated 43 million women in the United States are affected by heart disease. l Ninety percent of women have one or more risk factors for developing heart disease. l Since 1984, more women than men have died each year from heart disease. l The symptoms of heart disease can be different in women and men, and are often misunderstood. l One in 31 American women dies from breast cancer each year; one in three women dies of heart disease. l Only one in five American women believes that heart disease is her greatest health threat. l Women comprise only 24 percent of participants in all heart-related studies. l Hispanic women are likely to develop heart disease 10 years earlier than Caucasian women. l Only one in three Hispanic women is aware that heart disease is her No. 1 killer. l Only three in 10 Hispanic women say they have been informed that they are at a higher risk.
l Only one in four Hispanic women is aware of treatment options. l Hispanic women are more likely to take preventive actions for their family when it comes to heart health. l Cardiovascular disease is the leading cause of death for African-American women. l Of African-American women age 20 and older, 46.9 percent have cardiovascular disease. l Only one in five African-American women thinks she is personally at risk. l Nearly 50 percent of African-American women are aware of the signs and symptoms of a heart attack. l Only 43 percent of African-American women know that heart disease is their greatest health risk.
About the 2015 South Central Indiana Heart and Stroke Walk When: 9 a.m. Sept. 12 Where: Ivy Tech Community College Campus, 4475 Central Ave. Cost: Free Information: columbusinheartwalk.org
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The philharmonic’s youngest board member brings big-city experiences back to her hometown CJ Woodring Andrew Laker
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Sharon Sung Andrews in her home music room.
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Andrews on stage in “Wind in the Willows.”
diana Philharmonic. An accomplished musician, she plays violin, piano and guitar, and also sings. After graduating from Columbus North High School, she attended New York University, graduating magna cum laude with a Bachelor of Arts degree. She currently serves as manager of original equipment manufacturer accounts and international trade for Cummins Inc., where she’s been employed for five years. And that’s just the overture to the symphony of Andrews’ life.
Opening notes
When Sharon Sung Andrews took her father’s arm to join her husband-to-be at the altar, it marked more than wedding tradition. Her father, Jung-min (Clement) Sung, had suffered a major stroke some six months before the wedding. He was dedicated to fulfilling his role as a father on his daughter’s wedding day. “When he was in therapy, he set goals,” Andrews recalls. “One of those goals was to walk me down the aisle.” Determination, it appears, is a tradition in the close-knit Sung family. At 27 years old, Andrews is the youngest board member of the Columbus In22 She Magazine // AUGUST 2015
A twin, Andrews says she and her sister, Eveleen, grew up with a strong support system. “When I was a child, Mom said, ‘I never had to tell you to get A’s; you did it because you wanted to,” Andrews says. “So she looked at me one day and said, ‘Wouldn’t it be great if you got a B, just once?’” Though Andrews’ mother, Gin-hsien (Jessica) Sung, was poking a little fun at her overachieving daughter, it was her way of making sure that their daughters did what they wanted and were not pushed into directions that were not of their choosing. “Eveleen, my twin sister, and I always had a really wonderful support system, and our parents challenged us to do our best,” Andrews says. “When we were children, my mother instilled in us that we do the best for ourselves, not for other people. It drove us to pursue goals because we wanted them.” Her father swelled with pride over his twin daughters’ accomplishments. “Anything that happened, he’d tell his friends,” Andrews says. “He would take pictures of us in performances. With that support system, we did things because we wanted to do it, not because we were forced to, and there’s so much more integrity in that.” The Sung girls were born in Pennsylvania. A couple of moves brought the family to Columbus, where they grew up. Their mother was a stay-at-home mom and community volunteer. Their father, who holds degrees in mechanical, aeronautical and electrical engineering, retired from SUBMITTED PHOTO
“I appreciated Columbus’ unique situation, with the diversity and breadth of experience of a global company, but its small-town location."
“They became characCummins and then ters with intricate lives, accepted a position different personalities at General Electric and continuous advenAviation in Cincintures. We even wrote nati, which they a book series on their now call home. story and filmed segWhen Sharon —Sharon Sung Andrews ments for an anticipated headed to NYU, television show. We Eveleen took off organized hour-long for Boston Univerconcerts for them to sity, where she’s a perform for each other. Web developer in the We didn’t just play with our stuffed animals, marketing department. It was the first time we teleported into their universe, the unithe twins spent an extended length of time verse we created together.” apart. The two harmonized throughout “My sister and I have been best friends their young lives. our entire lives,” she adds. “When we were kids, we spent a lot of They compensated for the college distime holed up in one of our rooms playing tance by coordinating bus trips between New with our stuffed animals,” Andrews says. York and Boston, braving the four- to six-
hour trips to visit with each other. Eveleen describes her sister as “strong, compassionate, motivated, caring, intelligent –– and more. I could use a thousand words.” “People know Sharon as a successful leader, volunteer, board member, performer, active member of her community,” Eveleen says. “She’s all of these things, but to me, she will always be my confidante, my best friend, my lifelong partner-in-crime.”
Changing tempo
Having learned to manage in the Big Apple without her twin sister, Andrews found something else was amiss in New York: She realized she longed for a smaller community. “One of the best decisions I ever made was to go to New York,” she says. “There are tons of really great things to do, things to eat, but I missed the warmth that you get. I work with community services and work with a lot of community organizations, and when I think of where I want my career to go, I want to always be working with customers because that’s really my passion. People are my thing.” Having spent the summer following her college freshman year interning at Cummins, Andrews followed her passion back to the heartland. She’s been asked many times how, after living in the Big Apple, she could return to small-town U.S.A. She considered working on both the East and West coasts and then looked in her hometown, finding a gig at Cummins. “I appreciated Columbus’ unique situation, with the diversity and breadth of experience of a global company, but its smalltown location. In the end, I knew I wanted to develop my career and have the best of both worlds, and decided to come back.”
An orchestrated move
Sharon Sung Andrews with her husband, Patrick Andrews
If people are her thing, the performing arts are a close second. And combining the two is what makes her heart sing. Andrews’ involvement in music began with piano lessons at the age of 5 and violin lessons the following year. By the time she was 13, she’d also been a member of the CoAUGUST 2015 // She Magazine 23
Andrews performs.
lumbus Indiana Children’s Choir, the string ensemble and the Columbus Philharmonic Youth Orchestra. She continues the melodies on the piano her husband, Patrick Andrews, just bought her, and on her acoustic guitar. She’s affiliated with Mill Race Players; audiences caught her onstage as Mole in its 2014 production of “Wind in the Willows.” Four years ago, Andrews joined the philharmonic board, for which she serves as secretary. Executive Director Margaret Powers says Andrews has injected new vitality into the group, while serving as a catalyst for attracting younger participants. “As our youngest board member, Sharon has been able to offer a perspective on what the younger generation thinks and what 24 She Magazine // AUGUST 2015
they’re interested in, which has been helpful and eye-opening,” Powers says. “She’s a high-energy kind of gal and brings a great deal of enthusiasm to everything she does. In terms of volunteer activities, she’s been able to draw in some folks on that, as well as for fundraising events. I just really enjoy Sharon.” Andrews says lack of funding and the increased absence of music and art in school curriculums sadden her. Columbus may be unique, she says, in that it offers programs through a partnership between local schools and the philharmonic, which provides instructors and instruments for free classes, she says. “From my perspective, music is so fundamental, and removing those programs is removing opportunity, often the only opportunity for some kids. Fortunately, you see the resistance to that, showing there are people out there who believe in art’s power and are
willing to stand up for it, which can really make a difference. “If communities can’t offer music in schools, it’s that much more important for organizations such as the philharmonic to present those opportunities.” Performances with the Philharmonic Chorus are on hold while Andrews continues her education through a Cummins-Indiana University partnership. Just 30 students are selected each year for the global executive MBA program, she says. “I actually had the honor of being selected for it. It’s full time, and I also work full time, so it keeps me pretty busy. But I’m really hoping to go back to the chorus as soon as I can.”
Solo becomes duet
Patrick Andrews met his wife during a high school stage production her senior year. “A musical friend introduced us, and we had a buddy friendship from there, then dated beginning the summer of 2007 and married seven years later. I think I knew her pretty well at that point,” he says. An Indiana University graduate, Patrick has been a senior account specialist for Cummins Emission Solutions for more than INSET PHOTO SUBMITTED
two years. Also heavily involved in the arts, he’s a former technical director for Mill Race Players and serves as president of the thespian group’s newly formed board. He believes his wife is wellpositioned. “She’s been a lifelong participant in all the philharmonic’s programming and has carried that further. She understands the importance of music and the arts and is acting as a change agent on their board, knowing that she is opening opportunities for people exactly like her when she first began participating. She understands that need and is really excited to drive those things forward for other people.” She’s also effected change in his own life, he says. “I wouldn’t have listened to classical music if not for Sharon,” Patrick says. “She’s
“As our youngest board member, Sharon has been able to offer a perspective on what the younger generation thinks and what they’re interested in, which has been helpful and eye-opening.” — Margaret Powers
opened my eyes to a lot of different opportunities that I wouldn’t have gone after if I hadn’t known and loved her.” Andrews envisions a future in Columbus as a wife and mother, supporting efforts of the Mill Race Players and philharmonic and helping to ensure programs will be available for her children.
Future travel is also a given, she says, noting that her husband has visited every continent except Antarctica. Wherever their lives take them, the arts will be a part for life for Andrews. Thus far, she says, the biggest thing the couple has given to the Columbus art community is time, “because this is something we both find to be very, very worthwhile,” she says. “Arts fulfilled a passion in me and made me care. The arts give you a target and something to strive for, and keep you on that path. That’s why I’d like to provide the same opportunities, instill that same passion I had, into other youngsters. I definitely see the arts on our horizon.”
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A different approach Student with Asperger’s syndrome thrives at IU By Jenny Elig n photos by Andrew Laker and submitted 26 She Magazine // AUGUST 2015
Pam, left, and Ingrid Weiss
“There were a lot of things I was worried about,” Ingrid recalls. Her mother, Pam Weiss, was no less nervous on her daughter’s behalf. Ingrid had spent the eight weeks leading up to college crying. “The unknown is really hard for people on the autism spectrum,” Pam says. “We tried to demystify it as much as possible.” But still, the family agreed, the informatics program at IU was a great fit for their daughter, and the hour’s distance would be a good opportunity for Ingrid to gain extra socialization. As Pam and her husband, Rob, unpacked Ingrid’s belongings, walked their daughter through her class schedule and prepared to spend their first weeks as empty-nesters, they promised her that she could text or call them any time and that she could also come home every weekend to escape campus life. “We’ve always been a ‘try, then pull back if you need to,’ family,” Pam says. “I have that security of knowing we did everything we could.”
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he day the Weisses dropped their daughter, Ingrid, off at Indiana University in Bloomington was fraught with emotion. Of course, the first day any student goes to college is scary. Left to their own devices for the first time in their lives, crammed into a dorm room and surrounded by virtual strangers, the first few days of college life are daunting at best. But for Ingrid Weiss, there was an added layer. It was the first time the then 18-year-old would be away from home for longer than two weeks, and for a person like Ingrid, who was diagnosed with Asperger’s syndrome, an autism spectrum disorder, changes in routine can be beyond taxing.
Pam had no guarantees that her daughter would go to college, but she did know that Ingrid was very intelligent. “She is extremely smart,” her mom says, without a twinge of boasting. “She tested high IQ at the same time she tested autistic. I said, ‘This kid is never going to be happy in special ed.’” The Weisses’ son, Jared, came first. Popular and athletic, he was an athlete for U.S. Figure Skating. He competed at a national level. He was popular. “You notice, because your kid is popular and has certain talents, it makes you popular with the other parents, because everyone wants your kid to be around their kid,” Pam says. Ingrid came along two years after Jared. Her neurological disabilities, among them a form of cerebral palsy known as spastic dysplasia, were diagnosed when she was quite young. Since she was highly verbal at a young age (and her vocabulary remains impressive), autism wasn’t on their minds until Ingrid was in kindergarten or first grade. The sensory overload common in people on the autism spectrum led to public meltdowns. Ingrid would interrupt, blurt out answers and had trouble socializing with her peers. She didn’t make eye contact. Then her diagnosis came: Asperger’s syndrome. It has symptoms that, per WebMD, include problems with social skills; eccentric or repetitive behaviors; unusual preoccupations; communication difficulties; coordination problems; and a limited range of interests. People with Asperger’s can also have very specific talents, often in math or music. Ingrid, Pam notes, can get “into the weeds on a subject.” The Weisses, who lived in Michigan before moving to Columbus when Rob got a job at Cummins, saw a marked contrast between parenting a popular athlete and parenting a child with autism. Though Ingrid stayed in regular schools, “Just because you’ve been mainstreamed, it doesn’t mean the supports are in place,” Pam notes. There were embarrassing moments; she recalls a school assembly at which a magician tossed out a question to the AUGUST 2015 // She Magazine 27
audience. Ingrid shouted out the answer, speaking out of turn. The magician said, “Wow, someone’s not taking their medication today.” “He said this in front of an entire assembly full of parents, teachers, children,” Pam says. She followed the performer to his car. “That was my child,” she told him. “My child is autistic. I’m not going to keep my child at home because it makes you feel more comfortable. You need to know if you’re going to be performing here, there are going to be kids that are not behaving the way you want them to.” Sometimes, she has to ignore the reactions of people around her, Pam says. When doctors recommended that Ingrid take a ballet class to strengthen her muscles and improve her coordination, the family knew that it could be a rough experience, but a chance for personal growth. Based on her experiences, Pam encourages parents of autistic children to extend their children’s limits, at least on a trial basis. “Don’t listen to the naysayers. I don’t think it’s clear what the limits are,” she says. “If she’s willing to try, it’s OK to go out and fail.
“Many people look at disabled people and look at what they’re bad at instead of the strengths and perspectives they have to offer. I would like to promote a greater understanding of people like myself.” — Ingrid Weiss
“There were people in elementary school who said, ‘She’ll never go to college,’” Pam says. “That felt like a challenge. I said, ‘Well, we’ll see when we get there.’”
Advocacy For Pam, having an autistic child has brought about a strong urge to serve as an advocate for her daughter and for others on the autism spectrum. In Michigan, she worked for the state legislature, first as a legislative aide, then as a legislative director, working with state representatives on her own caucus, which involved issues of autism and insurance companies. It was about ensuring that children on the spectrum, particularly the higher-functioning autistic people, did not fall through the cracks of the system. “Fortunately, we have places like DSI (Developmental Services Inc.) that help the severely impaired,” Pam says. “We’re really lacking in working with people that are not as severely impaired and are trying to integrate into the rest of the society.” As Ingrid has continued on her path, so too has Pam’s advocacy work. “What we do in terms of our advocacy work is 28 She Magazine // AUGUST 2015
Top: A self-portrait by Ingrid. Middle: She credits her autism with giving her computer insights. Below: An example of her computer work.
help people understand that the spectrum is a wide spectrum,” she said. “A lot of people have this concept of a person who is severely impaired.” After some nail-chewing and worry, the family moved to Columbus from Michigan. Ingrid finished her high school experience at Columbus North. The students in Indiana were “nicer than they could possibly be,” Pam notes. “Many people look at disabled people and look at what they’re bad at instead of the strengths and perspectives they have to offer,” Ingrid says. “I would like to promote a greater understanding of people like myself.”
In 2014, the mother and daughter paired to write an article for the National Association of Campus Activities publication (issuu.com/naca/docs/may_2015). Titled “Survival Guide for Students on the Spectrum,” it offered tips for managing college life for students on the autism spectrum. “When we co-authored the report, I had people saying, ‘Hey, this is advice that normal students can use, too,’” Ingrid says. The next issue of advocacy, Pam says, is integrating into the workplace high-functioning people with intellectual disabilities such as autism; 85 percent of people on the spectrum are unemployed, she says. In her own course work as an MBA student at IUPUI, Pam is considering how college graduates on the spectrum can be integrated into the workplace; she followed closely an internship IT program Microsoft is pioneering for students with autism.
Blessing in disguise
Top: Ingrid and Pam show their article, which featured tips for students on the autism spectrum. Above: Ingrid in her dorm room at IU.
This is not meant to be read as a story that seeks sympathy because, Pam says, “There are many blessings to having a child like Ingrid. They tell you when you have a child with autism, it’s like you’re planning a trip,” she says. “You were planning to go to Paris, but you ended up in Amsterdam. It’s OK to acknowledge that there are certain things that might not happen the same way as they would for typical kids, but make sure you enjoy what you have.” Rather than gaming or partying into the night, Ingrid keeps a rigid schedule and follows an early-to-bed/early-torise path. She has found a global community through her favorite game, Runescape, and also has found that, because of her social barriers, she can relate to computers and she can translate that into understanding how the average person can relate to computers. Ingrid speaks German; she’s teaching herself Swedish and Japanese, learning new words each day with a precisely measured dedication. “Without that need to please people socially, it frees up a lot of creativity,” Pam says. Heading into her third year of school, Ingrid has overcome many of her fears and anxieties, navigating the Bloomington campus with relative ease. During her first semester, after hundreds of text messages, plenty of lost dorm room keys and weekend trips home for reassurance from her mom and dad, she came home for winter break and was, at times, visibly bored. Pam was ecstatic. “I knew we had crossed a threshold,” she says. Ingrid encourages others to take risks similar to those she has taken. “There are new adventures ahead of them,” she says. “But also new dangers. Be excited about the one, but also mindful of the other. There might be a lot of mistakes made, but they’re not going to kill you if you learn from them.” AUGUST 2015 // She Magazine 29
The Royal
Burpee
One move engages a whole lot of muscles Compiled by Jenny Elig
For Columbus-based trainer Julia Wilson, personal training is largely about accountability. Working out of her home and training in groups of four, the Aerobics and Fitness Association of America -certified trainer says that all of the fitness knowledge in the world won’t help unless it’s put into motion. “That’s what (clients) count on from me,” she says. “If they’re coming, I’m going to make them do it.” Wilson, who for the past three years has trained clients in what she calls “super circuit training,” works to burn the maximum amount of calories and build muscle mass. “The more muscle mass they’re going to build, the more calories they’re going to burn when they’re at rest,” she says. Wilson shares with us the Burpee, an exercise that hits every muscle group, from quads to hamstrings to glutes to arms. The move was created by physiologist Royal H. Burpee in the 1940s. Burpees might be reviled because they work so many muscles, but that, Wilson says, is why they’re so effective. The Burpee has a thousand variations, she says; if your core isn’t yet strong enough, try stepping rather than hopping.
STEP 1 Start with arms over your head.
STEP Lower to a squatting position, palms to the floor.
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STEP 3 Hop your legs behind you.
STEP 4 Lower into a pushup position.
STEP 5 Do all of the steps in reverse, ending with a jump.
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Berry good
You can’t go wrong with these sweet gems
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his time of year, the farmers markets are bursting with berries, and the grocery store produce aisles are loaded with the richly hued fruits. Buy them while you can, because berries of all sorts make a great addition to your diet. “Berries are ideal for a diabetic diet,” says Hope Coatsworth, certified health coach and owner of Exhale with Hope, a Columbus health counseling group featuring nutrition, wellness and massage services. “(Berries) are sweet, delicious, high in fiber and low on the glycemic index.” The best berries, she adds, are blueberries, blackberries, raspberries, strawberries, boysenberries and cranberries. For the record, the glycemic index is a scale on which carbohydrate-containing foods are ranked. Foods that have a high score quickly raise blood sugar, while foods with low scores only gradually raise blood sugar. Low-ranking foods score below 55.
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Intermediate glycemic index foods score between 55 and 70. High GI foods score above 70. Fresh strawberries, blueberries, blackberries and raspberries all have scores below 40. This means you can nosh on them without a sugar crash. Blueberries, blackberries and strawberries are a rich source of vitamins, minerals, fiber and antioxidants that have been cited in reducing risk factors for certain cancers, inflammatory diseases, age-related disorders, and cardiovascular and metabolic diseases, Coatsworth adds. “The power of their nutritional value comes from their rich, dark colors,” she says. “Blueberries and blackberries both have the highest levels of antioxidant power, and strawberries boast the most vitamin C per serving of any fruit, more even than oranges. These fruits are low in fat, high in nutritional density and can easily be incorporated into any diet.” Here are some recipes that will help you do just that.
Blueberry-Ricotta Tart This tart from Hope Coatsworth gets a bang from berries. 1 cup all-purpose flour ¼ cup finely ground blanched almonds 2 tablespoons toasted wheat germ 2 tablespoons light brown sugar ½ teaspoon kosher salt ½ teaspoon baking powder 4 tablespoons cold, unsalted butter, cut into pieces ¼ to 1/3 cup low-fat buttermilk 1¼ cups part-skim ricotta ¼ teaspoon salt ¼ teaspoon cinnamon 1 tablespoon plus 2 more tablespoons honey 2 cups blueberries In a food processor pulse together all-purpose flour, finely ground blanched almonds, toasted wheat germ, light brown sugar, kosher salt and baking powder. Add cold, unsalted butter and process until largest pieces are the size of small peas. With machine running, add low-fat buttermilk until dough just holds together. Pat into a disc, wrap in plastic and refrigerate for one hour (or overnight). Preheat oven to 375 degrees. On a lightly floured surface, roll out dough to 1/8-inch thickness. Fit into a 9½-inch tart pan with removable bottom. Trim edges flush with pan and prick holes in dough with fork. Freeze for 15 minutes. Line with parchment paper and fill with pie weights. Bake for 25 minutes. Remove parchment and weights and bake until golden brown and dry, 15 to 20 minutes more. Let cool. Puree part-skim ricotta with salt, cinnamon and 1 tablespoon honey. Spread into cooled shell. Stir 2 tablespoons honey gently into blueberries and arrange on top of tart. Chill for two hours. AUGUST 2015 // She Magazine 33
Strawberry-Avocado Salsa “Serve this sweet and savory salsa with roast chicken, sautéed fish or grilled pork tenderloin. You can also enjoy it as a snack with baked tortilla chips,” says Coatsworth, who gives us this tangy recipe. 1 cup finely chopped strawberries ¼ cup finely chopped peeled avocado 2 tablespoons finely chopped red onion 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro ½ teaspoon grated lime rind 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice 2 teaspoons finely chopped seeded jalapeño pepper ¼ teaspoon sugar Combine all ingredients in a medium bowl; toss gently. Serve immediately.
Blueberry Peach Mojito Berries are healthy, but they don’t always need to be innocent and austere as this recipe from She Magazine reader Mary Bevers proves. 1¼ cups blueberries, plus more for garnish 12 fresh mint sprigs, plus more for garnish 1 tablespoon peach preserves 1 tablespoon lime juice Ice ¼ cup spiced rum 1½ teaspoons blueberry syrup 2 tablespoons club soda 1 lime, quartered, for garnish Place blueberries, mint, peach preserves and lime juice in a cocktail shaker and muddle. Add ice, rum and blueberry syrup. Shake vigorously to blend. Strain into double old-fashioned glass. Top with club soda. Garnish with additional sprinkle of blueberries and quartered lime on top. Add additional mint sprig if you like.
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Hope’s Clean Blueberry Smoothie From Coatsworth, this smoothie is a sweet way to start your day. “Always use organic products when possible,” she says. 2 cups frozen, unsweetened blueberries 1 cup plain Greek yogurt ½ cup milk (dairy, almond, rice or coconut) Honey to taste Blend ingredients in a blender until smooth.
Filet Mignon and Balsamic Strawberries The delicate flavor of strawberries plays well with the juiciness of a good steak in this recipe from Bevers. 2 cups strawberries, sliced ¼ cup brown sugar ¼ cup balsamic vinegar 1 tablespoon olive oil 4 six-ounce beef tenderloin filets Salt and pepper to taste 1 tablespoon chilled butter Freshly ground black pepper, to taste Mix together the strawberries, brown sugar and balsamic vinegar in a bowl and allow to sit for one to three hours, stirring occasionally. Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Heat olive oil in an oven-safe, heavy steel or cast-iron skillet over high heat. Sprinkle the filets with salt and pepper on both sides, gently place in the hot skillet and sear each side until well browned, one to two minutes per side. Slide the skillet into the preheated oven and cook until they start to become firm and are reddish-pink and juicy in the center, about 10 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read 130 degrees F. Transfer the steaks to a platter and tent with foil to rest. Pour steak juices from the skillet into a small saucepan. Strain the strawberries and discard the liquid. Add the strawberries to the steak juices, bring the sauce to a simmer over mediumlow heat and melt the butter into the sauce, tilting the pan several times to gently incorporate the butter into the sauce. Serve each filet topped with about ½ cup of strawberries and a sprinkle of freshly ground black pepper. AUGUST 2015 // She Magazine 35
Working from the inside out
Eat your way to a pretty appearance by Jenny Elig
According to the American Dermatological Society, diet may, indeed, play a role in our skin’s appearance. It is rote to say that we are what we eat, but the adage is proving true. And the more beautifully we eat, the prettier we will be. What we eat dictates our overall health; it would stand to reason that just as our internal organs reap the benefits of a healthy diet, so, too, will the external organs, with the main beneficiary being the skin.
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According to a 2015 study by American Dermatology Association boardcertified dermatologist Patricia Farris of Tulane University School of Medicine, New Orleans, diets high in linoleic acid (which is found in certain types of oils) and low in fat and carbohydrates are associated with fewer wrinkles and agerelated dryness and less skin thinning. You’ll find linoleic acid in vegetable oils, nuts and seeds.
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“ I always just tell my clients anything that has high amounts of vitamin C is great for the skin,” says Tori Anderson, a licensed aesthetician working at Elite Wellness and Beauty. “(Vitamin C) helps to restore the collagen a little bit and aids in helping that process. It gives you that natural glow that women search for. In addition to citrus fruits, kale and other green leafy veggies are rich in vitamin C.
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Nails, long considered to be part and parcel of a complete beauty package, can also be affected by what you eat. Charlotte DeBurger, a nail technician at Room with a Do, tells her clients to eat vitamin E in capsule form. “Vitamin E makes nails grow,” she says. “It makes them grow strong.” You can find vitamin E in sunflower seeds.
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Anderson also advises clients to eat protein. Also known as the building blocks of life, “proteins are just healthy for your body,” she says. “The healthier you are on the inside, the healthier you are on the outside. They aid in getting all those nutrients to where you need them in the body.” Proteins are found in meats, eggs, dairy and vegetables.
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If you want long, flowing, Kim Kardashian-esque locks, there’s evidence that you should try biotin. Biotin, which is in protein-rich foods, can be found in the humble egg. Don’t like eggs? Try almonds.
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his summer saw the release of “Jurassic World,” a sequel to the 1993 megahit “Jurassic Park.” I know I’ll be dating myself by mentioning this, but I saw the first “Jurassic Park” franchise installment in the theaters. You might not remember the plot, so allow me to sketch it out for you in bold strokes: A wealthy entrepreneur decides to open a theme park on an island off the coast of Costa Rica. The theme park will feature dinosaurs, those long-dead monsters that once roamed the Earth, now resurrected through the help of science. Nature, as she is wont to do, finds a way to subvert any safety measures put into place on this island. Dinosaurs run amok, scare all humans and kill some in terribly gruesome ways, and eventually, the humans get saved. The end. “Jurassic World” features a flashier theme park and bigger and bigger dinosaurs, dinosaurs, but it seems humans still haven’t learned their lesson, resulting in flashier death scenes. As far as plots go, the first Jurassic installment was decidedly the better of the two, with “World” serving as a grand rehash of “Park.” But one element is constant: the dinosaurs. Both films wisely Dinosaur Pendant let the CGI dinosaurs do the heavy lifting. It’s a smart move because, well, dinosaurs are awesome. If you agree, here’s a do-it-yourself project that What you need: will appeal to you. To give credit where it’s due, I took this idea from a Pinterest post by the Made from Pinterest blogSmall plastic dinosaurs gers at madefrompinterest.net. They use a drill; I use the low-tech (I found mine at the Dollar Tree) method of creating a small hole with a hammer and nail. A ½-inch threaded eye hook I love this DIY deal because it produces a playful piece of jewelry using easy-to-acquire materials. Gold paint
A hammer and small nail
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Step 1: Select your dinosaur. Make friends with it. Give it a name.
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Using the small nail and hammer, make a hole in the dinosaur’s back. Remove the nail.
Step 3: Screw in the eye.
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Paint your dinosaur. We used an all-purpose metallic acrylic; initially we used a spray paint that simply would not dry. Using a paintbrush, apply paint lightly to the dinosaur and the eye. Allow it to dry (it should take about an hour) and apply an extra coat to any spots you may have missed. Allow the second coat to dry. Put your pendant on a chain and proudly wear your dinosaur.
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A tribute to the crazy, wonderful world of motherhood
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Having children and a family of my own wasn’t always a dream of mine. What? Take a few minutes and let the shock subside. As a little girl I rarely played house and was more likely to be seen carrying around a plastic Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtle than a baby doll. As a teenager, I babysat, sure, but only for a couple of summers for one or two families. In college, I went through my independent-woman stage and vowed never to have kids. I would just travel the world as a writer. Eventually, I picked a more stable profession, which steered me and my wandering mind back to hometown Columbus, where I eventually met a wonderful man and convinced him to marry me. We traveled a little bit. And somewhere in between that stable profession and numerous nieces and nephews winning me over, the “never having kids” phase became a distant, amusing memory. Before I had children, I felt 100 percent sure of the type of parent I would be and how I would raise my kids. All the times my husband The DeClue Family or I uttered the judgmentridden words, “When we have kids, we’ll never …” or “Our kids Kelsey DeClue is a Columbus will always …” harken to a time native, a wife and the mother of when naivete was the name two. She is the public relations coordinator at Columbus of our DINK (dual-income, noRegional Health. kids) lifestyle. Oh, those absolutes. They’re so tempting and sweet and bundled up like little cupcakes. For me, if parenthood has any anthem, its themes include never saying never and throwing any preconceived notions out the door with your pride. When I became a mother, I immediately felt as if I were an expert, yet I had no clue what I was doing. Only parenthood can offer that juxtaposition. Nearly four years in, motherhood has already provided me with countless amusing contrasts. Sleep is never more valuable yet less imperative than when you have a newborn in the house. You can function for days on just a few hours of shut-eye, but if someone offered parents of a new baby the option to take $500 or get eight hours of uninterrupted slumber, I think I know which one would win. Nothing is really gross anymore. You wipe boogers with your bare hands in the blink of an eye. You pluck poop out of bathwater like a grizzly hunts for Alaskan salmon. You get vomited on and handed regurgitated food, and you accept it all, even if there’s no trash can or clean shirt in sight. At times you feel as though your brain has melted out of your head, but you’re still able to interpret what your
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mumbling 2-year-old just said to that stranger (and make it sound less offensive) while tying your toddler’s shoes for the 18th time and juggling three grocery bags. Before you know it, you and your children are a snowball of whining, screaming and useless bribing rolling through Target as everyone you pass stares in either disgust or empathy. Oddly, you’re ashamed and aloof about the situation simultaneously. You no longer possess the time or energy to be jealous of people’s expensive cars or fancy homes with manicured lawns. Instead, you just envy the mom sitting at Panera with three quiet children eating from their own plates. You eagerly plan and take off for a weekend getaway without the kids, only to find yourself missing them the second you back out of Grandma’s driveway. Of course, the list could go on. At the risk of potential misinterpretation here, I feel compelled to state the obvious and reinforce that my husband and I love our children dearly. They complete us and fill our lives with more joy, laughter and love than we could ever have imagined. All those gross, frustrating, mind-numbing experiences always melt into funny stories we share with extended family around the dinner table. Parenthood is a battlefield at times, and I believe those battles are much easier to face (or look back on) with a good sense of humor.
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