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Of the Essence Stephanie Hunt ............................................................................................30 Time Warp Nancy Davis Kho.........................................................................................46 Imperfect Timing Stacy Appel .....................................................................................................80

Women Women make make more more than than 80% 85% of all purchasing of all purchasing decisions. decisions.

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Letter from the Publisher.......................................................................21 Letter from the Editor .............................................................................21

Women control 2/3 of the nation’s disposable income.

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I’ve never done anything in my life on time. I got married way too early at 17, started college at 30, held my first professional job at 35, dropped out at 42 and started a business at 50. My timing sucked, or maybe it was just right for me—I’m never quite sure. My life seemed to progress by fits and starts.

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The clock in my bathroom at home goes backwards. It’s the one I look at every morning as I decide

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“Be right there!”

“Just a second!”

Of theEssence My problem is that I simply have a hard time with time.

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Of the Essence

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It’s Sunday morning, the Prius is quietly purring while I’m not-so-quietly grumbling. I’m having a driveway moment, and not the NPR kind. No, this is the 10:42am driveway moment, now turning into the 10:43, 10:44, 10:45 moments, as I watch the dashboard clock digitize. Church starts in 15 minutes; it takes at least 20 minutes to get there, if I speed past the Episcopalians and Presbyterians crossing the street to their respective sanctuaries along my route, clueless of how close to meeting their Maker they are as I zoom by, hell-bent on making up time. The numerals click over to 10:46, 47...“Come on, damn it!” I huff in PhariseeMom hypocrisy. I honk the horn, again...waiting for my teenage daughter. The worst part of these driveway moments is the guilt, the flashbacks. As a teenager, I was always the last one out of the house, the one who made my mother and sisters wait in our idling Dodge station wagon, the ashes on Mom’s cigarette growing longer every second. The tables have turned—my poor child has inherited my chronos curse. I’m a perpetually poor judge of time. “Just a second!” is my motto. My tombstone will read “Be right there!” My long-suffering, punctual husband simply rolls his eyes. He used to think it was cute—part of my can-do optimism—that I’d think I could swing by the grocery, go for a run, get showered, dressed and be ready—all in 40 minutes or less. Now, after 23 years of observing my delusional behavior, he’s learned to compensate and buffer, announcing that the concert starts at eight if it really begins at nine. Of course I know this and counter buffer, which leads to a convoluted tug-o-war between clock, spouse and those last two things on my to-do list that I think I can squeeze in and still stay married. I’ve read the psycho-babble about my tribe—the 20 percent of us (including Robert Redford and Elizabeth Taylor, who by dictate of her will was 15 minutes late to her own funeral) who are chronologically impaired. We allegedly run the clock to hold others hostage or get our narcissistic jollies strolling late into a meeting. But I don’t buy it for a second, even if I had a sense of how long a second was. For me, being late is painful, embarrassing. It is not about power trips or passive-aggressively manipulating others—heck, I’m a mom; I’ve got all the passive aggressive outlets I could want! If I craved adrenaline, I’d go skinny dipping, not push a deadline. My problem is that I simply have a hard time with time. And now, as I’m stalled in the driveway, waiting, waiting, waiting for my tardy offspring, I have an “aha moment” (wait, was it a moment, or just a few seconds?) on why this may be. I call it the feminization of time. What I realize is that I have a womanly predilection against punctuality. I am more “off time” than on it, by nature. I was a late bloomer in adolescence, my biological clock abiding by its own free-floating time frame. I delivered three children all past their due dates. I’m cued into cycles and seasons, but their edges and boundaries are fuzzy, relative, not absolute, and unfortunately this trickles down to my Day-Timer. As a schoolgirl I remember being awed by the sundial at the UNC Observatory and the mesmerizing graceful arcs of the pendulum clock under its grand dome. This measure of time resonated with me: the slow dance of amorphous shadow across a circular face, the pendulum’s relentless rhythmic sweep. Maybe I’m just a rebellious daughter, but I’m much less in sync with the linear, Western “Father Time” model. I bristle against a stern patriarch who demands we manage time, master it, divide it into neat and tidy color-coded Google calendar blocks, schedule the hell out it, try to save it then spend it wisely, because of course, we’ve monetized it, cashed it into a commodity. We’ve taken the mysterious rotation of Earth spiraling around a sun, orbited by a moon, and reduced it to billable hours. As if my time could possibly be worth more or less than yours. As if all time was not precious and sacred. The Greek god Kronos, the troubled son of Gaia and Uranus, was one nasty dude—powerful and violent, he killed his father and devoured his kids— ate them he did, out of fear and jealousy. And with his sharp scythe, he rules time. No wonder we’re ravenous; despite operating at full 24/7-tilt, we’re wildly wielding that scythe, seeking more hours, more minutes, more time. A feminization of time doesn’t discount the need for punctuality; schedules are necessary, appointments and deadlines must be honored, and I’m going to buckle down and do better, I swear. But I am also haunted by what Anne Lamott’s friend Pammy said while the two were out shopping, two weeks before Pammy would die of breast cancer. “Does it make my hips look too wide?” Anne asked, trying on a slinky black dress. “Annie,” her friend said calmly, “you don’t have that kind of time.” None of us do. “That kind of time” eludes even the most prompt and vigilant, for time, I believe, is less quantifiable than we’re willing to admit. Time, instead, is always and ultimately of the essence. Precisely.

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MY CHARLESTON MARCH

March. Springtime in Charleston has a distinct feeling unmatched by anywhere else in the world.The smell of jasmine starts to creep in and the quality of the light changes, casting a soft glow over the city. Rain happens more frequently and dramatically.Weekends begin filling up with festivals; food, wine, fashion, and the Farmer’s Market right around the corner. March is the time to take advantage of every sunny day, take picnics to the beach, and breathe in the flower-filled window boxes every time you pass them by. Springtime is guaranteed to make you fall in love with Charleston over and over again.

Every day is a good day for Asian comfort food. Miso soup and sticky rice from Wasabi Sushi Bar.

Support local businesses during skirt!’s Shop, Sip + Savor at the Wine + Food Festival. Beaufain Street’s new Black Tap Coffee has the smoothest iced coffee I’ve ever experienced.

I like to always be surrounded by flowers, even indoors. Fresh bouquets at Whole Foods Market.

March is a busy month in the best way; from festivals and events to new stores and old favorites...it is time to get out and play in the fresh flowers and on the green clay.

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Breakfast on Sullivan’s Island. One cloudy morning, some friends and I decided to have a beach breakfast picnic for a little midweek adventure.

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There was food: eggs, salmon, berries, and chocolate chip banana bread. There was a teeny tiny glimpse of the pink sunrise.There was a massive storm that rolled in and then caught us.We had to pack up and run, soaked to the bone. It felt good, and I smiled to myself about it for the rest of the day.

The smell of jasmine. Ice cream after every meal. Sunsets on the beach. Mornings at Hope and Union. Long, lazy breakfasts. Porch sittin’. Dewy mornings. Blooming window boxes. Spontaneous weekend trips. Giant sunflowers.

It’s easy to let days pass by unnoticed. Making the extra effort to do something special (on a weekday) goes a long way.

“Springtime marks a period of renewal that feels pure and refreshing. Taking the time to truly appreciate every day—whether that means waking up at sunrise for a picnic or staying up into the wee hours of the night chatting with a friend—March is the time to remember that the little things are what make life special.

Olivia Rae James shares words and photos about her life in Charleston on her blog, Everyday Musings. It’s a collection of food, travel, sunsets, and dance parties. Follow her at olivia-rae.com.

Running around the beach with Little Brother (the pup).

A storm brewing, with us in denial.

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He’s So Original

David Boatwright is the heart of Charleston’s art. Let’s face it—if you’ve spent time walking or eating your way around Charleston, you’ve seen David’s work. From Hominy Grill’s Rutledge Avenue grits gal to Taco Boy’s patio installation of Our Lady of Guadalupe, David’s brushstrokes set the scene. “It was at Hominy Grill that I first experienced the nature of painting in the public eye. Hundreds of eyes drove by, often with an encouraging yell or honk. So I started to have a dialogue with people; but in a way I was having a dialogue with the city, and when you have a dialogue you form a relationship.” At the end of March, David’s past works and new pieces will take over the City Gallery. The comprehensive exhibit, entitled “Look Away, Look Here,” will reflect on Charleston’s past and future (with a bit of poetic license), including a new mural-sized installation piece, one of his signature styles. What do you like about wearing a skirt? “It reminds me of my incarnation as a woman when I was whoring around Paris in the twenties.” What do you like about reading skirt!? “It balances the male condition which would otherwise favor excessive machismo.” Photo by Marni Rothschild Durlach

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Best compliment from a diner: (In reference to my tomato pie and desserts.)

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How do you unwind after a long night at Blu? A nice walk and soft music.

Just-got-off-work indulgence: Spending time with my sons.

What word best describes you? Passionate.

The beachiest-looking dessert: The Key Lime “Pie” Martini.

My personal favorite dessert: Chocolate Truffle Cake.

Flip flops, especially during summer months.

My favorite thing about Blu’s location: Oceanfront seating. What do you like most about pastries? Taking the simplest dessert or ingredient and making ten out of one. My recipe for running a great kitchen: • Communication • Dedication • Discipline • Creativity • Team work

What is unique about beachfront dining? Relaxing by day—romantic by night!

Most admired foodie: Paula Deen

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What’s the perfect cocktail to pair with your favorite dessert? A chocolate espresso martini! Best wine to go with any of my desserts: A big, rich Cabernet, like this Cakebread Cellars Cabernet.

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Five restaurants that inspire me: Paula Deen’s The Lady and Sons Savannah, Georgia Mesa Grill, New York, New York Johns Island Café formerly on Johns Island, South Carolina Most ordered dessert: Chocolate Napoleon and Crème Brûlée.

Best dessert for the table to share: Bread Pudding.

My favorite chef’s choice bread pudding: Chocolate Bread Pudding

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“We have a broken political system that allows those with biggest pockets to buy off our elected officials, while taxpayers get the short end of the stick.

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Your eyes are damaged in 30 seconds by looking directly at the sun.

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Someone once said of childrearing, “Days pass like years, and years pass like days.” That person had it right, but may have also been referring to marriage.

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Time Warp

hen a child learns to tell time in elementary school, it’s with a wooden clock face that rewards consistency and keeps relativity at bay. Big hand on the twelve, little on the three: It’s time to go home and have a snack. Three hours after that, it’s dinnertime, and if you push the little hand to eight then it’s bedtime. A child learns that 60 seconds always makes a minute, 60 minutes an hour, and that all those components of time will always move forward at a predictable pace. What an adult comes to know, as the years pass, is that life has a stuffed sack of time-warping tricks. Some days keeping your equilibrium with the passage of time feels like being a lumberjack fighting to stay upright on a log roll. For instance, the 90-minute preschool gymnastic show, in which your child makes exactly three short passes across the stale-smelling navy blue mats, feels like a solid three hours. It jumps to four hours if you are seated behind a woman with tall hair who screams “Hey baby! Hey baby! Smile at the camera!” every time she catches sight of her offspring, which is often because you are all wedged together in the same square sweatbox of a gymnasium. The shortest hour in the world? The one in which your husband says, “I’m taking the kids out for a while, you stay home and relax.” That hour passes in exactly 3.6 minutes. You have barely turned from the front door and taken up a spot in the sun on the couch with your book and they are home again, telling you all the things they’ve done out of the house, and you look at them, dazed. You did all that in under, what, five minutes? But you know not to voice that question aloud, not after the first time when they all looked at you like you were crazy. When you were a kid, the 25 days before Christmas seemed to take 11 months. As a grownup, those days are here and gone before you have time to unpack the last box of holiday linens that you stash in the basement because you’re convinced you’ll entertain more, next year. Only by staying up way past bedtime and sneaking online shopping into work hours can you squeeze enough productive time out of the month to approach something that could be measured as “a season.” The 45 minutes between waking the children up and getting them out of the door to school are unique, in that they both drag on forever—during the “where are my socks? Has anyone seen my lunch box?” phase in which you wish they could just get their acts together and go—and are simultaneously never enough in those four embarrassing minutes when the child’s school bus or car pool is out front, honking. Similarly, when your dad calls and says he’s had a malignant mole removed from his ear, and has to wait for biopsy results to find out whether the cancerous cells have spread elsewhere: Those ten days will feel like ten years. But then time telescopes and you remember, as if it were yesterday, all the childhood afternoons you splashed in the deep blue lake with your hatless, sunscreen-scoffing father. How did you waste those minutes, not nagging him to put on a baseball cap? When your father calls with the good news that the cancer hasn’t spread, it takes only 35 seconds to do that thing you’ve been meaning to do for months: stack tubes of sunscreen on the table in the front hall and make a new rule that every child needs to coat themselves before busting outside into the California sun. Someone once said of childrearing, “Days pass like years, and years pass like days.” That person had it right, but may have also been referring to marriage. The rough spots in a union, when the only talking you’re doing is about whose turn it is to watch the kids while the other parent gets a break, or squabbling about an anemic bank account, can seem to last much longer than the calendar pages that document their passage. The silence at a restaurant table during what was meant to be a romantic conciliatory dinner can feel infinite, when the question immediately preceding it is, “Can you please quit nagging me?” And then you emerge from the rough spots only to realize you’ve been married to the same person for 20 years. You wonder how the heck that happened, what with you still feeling 26 years old on the inside. You’re pretty sure you weren’t six years old when you married, but then again you don’t trust your memories of first grade. After all, that’s where you first heard that time is a predictable constant.

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Organic Housekeeping With A Twist

Heather & Dorsey Fairbairn MaidPure, Inc. Our Philosophy: We are a trendy, upscale, all-natural housekeeping company transforming Charleston homes & businesses into personal & healthy retreats. While our “Home Spa Cleaning Packages” are customized for each client, all cleanings benefit from our personal touch. We leave behind fresh scents and a turn-down bed service. Experience MaidPure and turn your personal space into a sanctuary. Mon.-Sun. 217 Lucas St., Ste. J, Mt. Pleasant 843.284.8272 • maidpure.com

Cosmetic Boutique

Recycle»Reuse»RESALE

Defining Ultimate Luxury

Catherine P. Moorehead Next to New Consignment Shop

Ann Gadsden Shimer Consigning Women Consigning Women & Men

Shelby Davis, Manager Cos Bar of Charleston

My Philosophy: I love the idea of helping Mother Earth by promoting the recycling of great home furnishings. Our consignors get a good return for their investment while our shoppers get great value. Cindy’s energy and vision compliment my strengths so that together we have a healthy partnership and thriving business.

Our Philosophy: We have been dressing smart women since 1989 in our Avondale store. Our second location opened in 2010 and carries men’s & women’s clothing. We carry casual to cocktail, petite to plus, shoes, jewelry and accessories. New arrivals daily. Why pay retail when you can pay resale?

Mon.-Thurs. 10am-6pm Fri.-Sat. 10am-5pm 2700 Hwy. 17 N., Mt. Pleasant 843.606.2715

Mon.-Fri. 10am-6pm, Sat. 10am-5pm 21 Magnolia Rd., West Ashley 556.1871 Crickentree Village, Mt. Pleasant 216.9993 • consignwomen.com

Upscale Consignment for the Home

Help Mother Earth – Use Vintage & Antique Design!

Cindy Clark, Co-owner Next to New Consignment Shop My Philosophy: Our goal at Next to New is to maintain the optimum balance between top pricing for our consignors and great prices for our loyal customers, while providing outstanding service to both. We strive to build long-lasting relationships with our customers! Mon.-Thurs. 10am-6pm Fri.-Sat. 10am-5pm 2700 Hwy. 17 N., Mt. Pleasant 843.606.2715

Cleaning Services

My Philosophy: Our Cos Bar team strives to deliver exceptional customer service by educating our customers on the highest quality beauty products, including skincare, cosmetics, hair care, nail care and fragrances. Services include informative and demonstrative skincare consultations and makeup applications. Stop in today to shop one of our many luxury beauty brands. Mon.-Fri. 10am-6pm, 12-5pm Sun. 210 King St., Charleston – Free Parking 843.793.1776 • cosbar.com

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Dermatology & Skin Care

Dental

Changing Daniel Island one smile at a time.

Dental care that is truly exceptional.

Results You Can See, Skin You Will Love

Dana Blalock, DDS Daniel Island Dentistry

Virginia L. Gregory, DMD, LLC

Holly Carter, Physician Assistant Germain Dermatology

Our Philosophy: Our goal at Daniel Island Dentistry is to help our patients have healthy, happy smiles.You can’t feel good if your mouth is unhealthy or uncomfortable. Through modern dentistry and a caring team, we will treat you like family and give you a reason to smile again. Give us a call and see what we can do for you. 210 Seven Farms Dr., #103, Daniel Island 843.881.4545 • smiles@danielisland dentistry.com • danielislanddentistry.com

My Philosophy: I have been providing exceptional comprehensive dental care to the Lowcountry for over 25 years. Specializing in complex rehabilitations, smile makeovers, dental implants to replace missing teeth, natural-looking fillings, and preventative dental cleanings. We welcome new patients! By Appointment 434 W. Coleman Blvd., Mt. Pleasant 843.884.8884 • virginiagregory.com

Dermatology & Skin Care Cont.

Setting the Standard

Lauren Whitehead, Laser Specialist Germain Dermatology My Philosophy: I believe the goal of every rejuvenation program should be to create natural results that make you look younger, healthier, and not overdone. We achieve these results by offering exceptional patient care and cutting edge treatments, like our new Ultherapy procedure. We pride ourselves in helping patients look good, inside and out. 612 Seacoast Pkwy., Mt. Pleasant 843.881.4440 • germaindermatology.com

Marguerite Germain, MD Germain Dermatology

My Philosophy: I strive to give you healthy skin you will love! I treat patients by using the latest information and technology. In addition to good skin care and treatment, patient education is essential. Patients are treated until their expectations are exceeded. I enjoy working with individuals to create plans focused on their needs.

My Philosophy: At Germain Dermatology, I excel in cosmetic, medical, and surgical dermatology. From basic skin care to surgery, lasers, and Botox, I can customize treatments just for you. My goal is to ensure that you feel comfortable and respected at every visit. I believe that skin care is not about looking as young as possible; it’s about looking as good as you feel.

612 Seacoast Pkwy., Mt. Pleasant 843.881.4440 • germaindermatology.com

Dining

Complimentary Cosmetic Consults

A place where great people greet, meet and eat!

Lori Wrightington Dermatology & Laser Center of Charleston

Kim Perry Boulevard Diner

My Philosophy: Every day I see positive, even life-changing results with the MediSpa treatments we offer. Listening to my patients’ needs, using the most innovative lasers and combining the best of medical and cosmetic treatments available under the tutelage of Dr. Schlesinger, I help their skin become radiant and healthy.

A Personal Touch

My Philosophy: I like people to feel welcomed and appreciated when they walk in the door. An experience at the Diner should leave customers satisfied. It is a place they can return to time and time again. Sal himself calls Kim “irreplaceable.” 409 W. Coleman Blvd., Mt. Pleasant 843.216.2611 • dinewithsal.com

Fabrics & Notions

Create Something Special!

Cheryl Sloan, Owner Stitch ‘n Sew Fabrics My Philosophy: I help people create beautiful items for both themselves and others by offering a full selection of quilting fabrics, patterns, notions and classes. My customers always leave with a sense of excitement to go home and start working on that new and special product. Mon.-Fri. 10am-5:30pm, Sat. 10am-5pm 1212-A Chuck Dawley Blvd., Mt. Pleasant 843.881.5588 • stitchnsewfabrics.com

2093 Henry Tecklenburg Dr., Ste. 300 Charleston 843.556.8886 • dermandlaser.com

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Financial Services

Home Décor

Enrich Your Life with Financial Planning

Helping you be in charge of your future.

Kyra H. Morris, CFP®, EA Morris Financial Concepts, Inc.

Yvette Tramount CFP® Morgan Stanley Smith Barney

My Philosophy: At Morris Financial Concepts we are dedicated to enriching lives through holistic financial planning, customized wealth management and investment strategies that align core values, life goals, and financial resources. As fee-only financial planners, we take our fiduciary responsibility seriously and are committed to our clients’ best interests.

My Philosophy: I work closely with my clients to put comprehensive planning and investment strategies in place that help dreams become reality. The most rewarding part of my job comes from truly understanding my clients and helping them build the financial resources they need to enjoy the life they want.

107 Pitt St., Mt. Pleasant 843.884.6192 or 888.783.2400 mfcplanners.com

Interior Design Cont.

Understated Elegance

Noreen Scott Noreen Scott Interior Design My Philosophy: Excellent design that exudes great taste is not limited to any particular style. Good interior design incorporates classic principles of scale, proportion, color and quality. Listening to my clients’ values and artistic preferences are essential to creating personalized interior designs that are comfortable to their home and lifestyle. 3074 Moonlight Dr., Charleston 908.403.4313 noreenscottinteriordesign.com

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Jeweler/Jewelry

Jewelry For Your Home

Jan Clouse, Owner Carolina Lanterns Lowcountry Lighting My Philosophy: We refer to our lighting as “House Jewelry.” Everyone wants their home to be a reflection of their personality and lifestyle. By listening to our customers and visiting their space we help ensure the right lighting for each room. No job is too big or too small. 1362 Chuck Dawley Blvd., Mt. Pleasant 843.881.4170 • carolinalanterns.com

Interior Design

A Custom Design for Every Interior

Melissa W. Hunter, Owner MW Hunter Design LLC My Philosophy: As a designer I can sense my clients’ needs and their design style, even if they don’t see it themselves. Customer service is key at MW Hunter Design. We are a full service design center offering custom fabrics and trims, designer furniture and the largest selection of Tyler candle products. Mon.-Fri. 9am-6pm, Sat. 10am-2pm 1722 Ashley River Rd., Charleston 843.556.4939

Legal

JEWELRY FOR EVERY WOMAN AND OCCASION

Helping Good People Overcome Bad Marriages

Veterans’ Benefits & Medicaid Planning

Nikki Fitzgerald Wood It Fitz Jewelry

Melissa F. Brown, Esquire Melissa F. Brown, LLC

My Philosophy: Trust It Fitz Jewelry to create something original and fabulous for you and your wedding party. It Fitz Jewelry is perfect for bridesmaids gifts, hostess gifts or something for you! These treasures look beautiful at the celebration and are a wonderful memory in the years to come.

My Philosophy: Our firm strives to minimize conflict and help family law clients settle their case. We use technology to prepare our cases and are committed to providing superior family law services including divorce, custody, alimony, and asset division to each client as they cross the threshold to a new life!

Catherine E. LaFond, JD, LLM Catherine E. LaFond, P.A – Elder Law

843.343.3242 • nikki@itfitzjewelry.com itfitzjewelry.com

145 King St., Ste. 405 843.722.8900 • melissa-brown.com

My Philosophy: I create comprehensive living estate plans to help seniors & their families preserve their assets when faced with devastating costs of long term care. My plans are designed to assist the senior in maintaining maximum independence while taking into account income, assets, dispositive concerns, family dynamics and tax consequences. 544 Savannah Hwy., Charleston 843.762.3554 • lafondlaw.com

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Leaders in East CoopEr rEal EstatE

Tommy Lovett

President Carolina One Real Estate (843) 442-1276

Barbara McCullough

Ed Ball

AgentOwned Realty (843) 884-7300

Dianne Broom

Carolina One Real Estate (843) 343-6207

Brian Connolly

Daniel Island Real Estate (843) 367-6993

Ursula Erichsen

Carolina One Real Estate (843) 696-2346

Patricia Fuchs

Vice President ReMax Pro Realty (843) 442-9890

Beachside Real Estate (843) 345-4056

Lynn Barber

Carriage Properties (843) 991-4186

Bobby Bryant

Coldwell Banker United (843) 856-8800

Brenda Cook

Daniel Island Real Estate (843) 670-3225

Tracy Evangelista

Carolina One Real Estate (843) 442-4278

Timm Gipe

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Jennie Hood

Faye Merritt

Treasurer Secretary Carolina One Real Estate Carolina One Real Estate (843) 532-1751 (843) 709-5869

Dunes Properties of Charleston Carolina One Real Estate (843) 425-0953 (843) 834-1369

Barry Hollingsworth

Toby Spahr

Carolina One Real Estate (843) 327-0384

Nel Barrineau

Carolina One Real Estate (843) 729-9993

Elaine Bucholtz

BH&G The Beach Company (843) 991-3156

Debbie Cromer

Century 21 Properties Plus (843) 437-6342

Donna Evans

ReMax Advanced Realty (843) 568-3948

Vickie Griffin

Century 21 Properties Plus (843) 270-7300

Rick Horger

Daniel Island Real Estate (843) 901-9600

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Sally Castengera

Chaplain Daniel Island Real Estate (843) 971-3501

Andrea Bell

Coldwell Banker United (843) 412-4703

Sue Campbell

Prestige Real Estate Group (843) 991-8633

Holly Culp

AgentOwned Realty (843) 270-2586

Ann Evans

Carolina One Real Estate (843) 452-4605

Mary Guess

Carolina One Real Estate (843) 442-3634

Frances Horton

Old Dominion Realtors (843) 343-3901

Karen Abrams

Keller Williams Realty (843) 607-5570

Beth Bird

Carolina One Real Estate (843) 327-8315

Scott Campbell

Prestige Real Estate Group (843) 259-9913

Maggie Curtis

Coldwell Banker United (843) 693-8207

Lolly Fabian

Carolina One Real Estate (843) 696-3040

Charley Hamrick

Keller Williams Island Realty (843) 870-3505

Stan Huff

AgentOwned Realty (843) 670-2835

Richard Adams

Daniel Island Real Estate (843) 367-8084

Paul Bird

John Wieland Custom Homes (843) 813-7033

Lynn Carmody

Carolina One Real Estate (843) 224-0053

Don Dawson

Carolina One Real Estate (843) 514-0452

Bobette Fisher

Carolina One Real Estate (843) 224-6375

Sue Hensch

Carolina One Real Estate (843) 324-6939

Lee Hughes

Carolina One Real Estate (843) 452-7568

Chris Anderson Places, LLC (843) 442-2339

Pam Bishop

Carolina One Real Estate (843) 814-1622

Kathy Carrier

Carolina One Real Estate (843) 442-5362

Wendy Delaney

Keller Williams Realty (843) 670-6889

Laura Fox

Keller Williams Realty (843) 860-2580

Janice Harper

Keller Williams Island Realty (843) 324-8342

Ed Hunnicutt

Carolina One Real Estate (843) 270-0292

Chuck Avera

Keller Williams Realty (843) 452-5300

Angela Black

Limehouse Properties (843) 991-0337

Charlotte Clarke

Beachside Real Estate (843) 224-5597

John Denning

Wild Dunes Real Estate (843) 224-2664

David Friedman

RE/MAX Advanced Realty (843) 795-7950

Joanne Harwell

Paige Avera

Keller Williams Realty (843) 259-1307

Joanne Brockway

Keller Williams Charleston (843) 425-8273

Lori Claussen

Keller Williams Island (843) 224-8506

Joe Eddleman

AgentOwned Realty (843) 884-7300

Ida Fressilli

Carolina One Real Estate (843) 345-7033

Sue Hensch

Coldwell Banker United (843) 224-5777

Carolina One Real Estate (843) 324-6939

Angie Johnson

Delores Johnson

Daniel Island Real Estate (843) 810-3860

AgentOwned Realty (843) 709-8020

Diane Johnson

Carolina One Real Estate (843) 345-6485

Paul LeClaire

Carolina One Real Estate (843)557-4549

Cindi McFadden

Carolina One Real Estate (843) 568-9142

Leesa Northrup

Carolina One Real Estate (843) 442-0987

Toddy Poore

Dunes Properties (843) 478-3817

Sheila Romanosky

Carolina One Real Estate (843) 224-0242

Gay Slough

Carolina One Real Estate (843) 452-9708

Ashley Truluck Places, LLC (843) 696-7766

Angela Jones

The Jones Company (843) 670-9300

Peggy Leete

Carolina One Real Estate (843) 532-7923

Michelle McQuillan

Steve Kaul

Carolina One Real Estate (843) 817-5547

JoAnn Leigh

AgentOwned Realty (843) 224-1119

Alicia Mendicino

William Means Real Estate (843) 814-4201

Carolina One Real Estate (843) 729-1408

Matt Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Neill

Margaret Ostergard

Kim Pruitt

Mikki Ramey

ReMax Advanced Realty (843) 532-4220

Carolina One Real Estate (843) 345-1537

Steve Rowe

Carolina One Real Estate (843) 303-7438

Darlene Smith

Carolina One Real Estate (843) 696-7824

Debbie Wall

Carolina One Real Estate (843) 345-1095

Coldwell Banker United (843) 364-0440

Healthy Realty (843) 729-0302

Jean Rozint

Carolina One Real Estate (843) 224-1951

Libby Smith

Carolina One Real Estate (843) 814-7515

Dede Warren

Carolina One Real Estate (843) 209-8007

June Kemmerlin AgentOwned Realty (843) 224-7308

Katy Leydic

Elise Kennedy

Keller Williams Realty (843) 452-1408

Zaw Lwin

AgentOwned Realty (843) 696-8336

ReMax Advanced Realty (843) 870-4331

Tracy Meredith

Melinda Mitchell

Carolina One Real Estate (843) 270-4800

Dan Pape

Carolina One Real Estate (843) 870-4539

Peggy Reese

AgentOwned Realty (843) 693-2050

Betsy Sarsfield

Coldwell Banker United (843) 816-9445

Suzie Smith

Carolina One Real Estate (843) 475-0511

Ken Warzynski

Coldwell Banker United (843) 270-8780

AgentOwned Realty (843) 324-7603

Carolyn Parsons

Carolina One Real Estate (843) 224-0588

Nancy Rehm

Kay Kennerty

AgentOwned Realty (843) 345-5011

Mary Ann Lykins

Brand Name Real Estate (843) 442-1223

Mary Molony

Sandy Perry

Brenda Piaskowski

Keller Williams Realty (843) 452-7642

Renee Reinert

Franne Schwarb

Mary Ann Seamon

Jan Snook

Celeste Weisner

Carolina One Real Estate (843) 343-8100

Kitti Mullins

Wild Dunes Real Estate (843) 224-9595

Iron Gate Realty LLC (843) 478-7875

Carolina One Real Estate (843) 437-3330

Bambi Magraw

The Beach Company (843) 224-3628

Carolina One Real Estate (843) 478-8460

Century 21 Properties Plus (843) 296-6442

Prudential Carolina Sun Real Estate (843) 270-1207

Meg Latour

Daniel Island Real Estate (843) 475-6007

Keller Williams Realty (843) 224-8811

Kathy Sweet

Carolina One Real Estate (843) 343-7882

Jane Welch

Seaside Realtors, LLC (843) 991-5397

Keller Williams Realty (843) 822-3110

Catha Remington

Carolina One Real Estate (843) 697-1667

Cathy Sembower

Carolina One Real Estate (843) 259-1350

Mark Szlosek

John Wieland Homes (843) 200-3971

Debra Whitfield

Coldwell Banker United (843) 367-4845

Kimberly Lease

Century 21 Properties Plus (843) 345-1161

Ann McAnallen

Keller Williams Realty (843) 906-6701

Tom Murph

Beachside Real Estate (843) 696-1111

Paige Pollock

Carolina One Real Estate (843) 412-4447

Kimberly Ritter

Carolina One Real Estate (843) 693-8802

Marge Sexton

Wild Dunes Real Estate (843) 886-2500

Carey Tipple

Daniel Island Real Estate (843) 478-2099

Linda Witte

Keller Williams Realty (843) 224-9091

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Beth LeClaire

Carolina One Real Estate (843) 270-3049

Charla McDonald

Carolina One Real Estate (843) 343-1456

David Nieves

Daniel Island Real Estate (843) 475-1795

Jeff Popper

Carolina One Real Estate (843) 460-7168

Pat Roberts

Carolina One Real Estate (843) 870-9314

Bobbie Sims

Old Dominion Realtors (843) 884-3901

Peggy Trenker

Exit Ocean Isles Real Estate (843) 345-6644

Steve Young

Coldwell Banker United (843) 442-3262

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Matchmaking

Matchmaking for Single Professionals

Martine Friedman Face to Face Charleston My Philosophy: We believe everyone deserves to find the right life partner. Our unique program delivers better, faster results so dating is enjoyable again.Your personal matchmaking services combine dating and personal coaching, personal online profile management, live events and private introductions so you can make your dreams a reality. Mon.-Fri. by appt. only

Medical

Seaside Pediatrics Has It All!

Compassionate Pediatric Care

Laura C. Bates, CPNP Seaside Pediatrics

Leigh Arden Beck, CPNP Coastal Pediatric Associates

Mary Jo Gunselman, CPNP Coastal Pediatric Associates

My Philosophy: As if 3 caring, thoughtful physicians weren’t enough, Seaside Pediatrics offers the added benefit of a certified pediatric nurse practitioner with special experience in gastrointestinal pediatric diseases. Drs. Noble, White and Zimlich feel she has been a wonderful addition and recommend her to anyone looking for a new provider.

My Philosophy: As a member of the exceptional CPA team, I strive to make a difference in children’s lives by providing the highest level of quality healthcare. My goal is to establish a continuous and compassionate relationship. It’s important to listen to my patients’ personal needs to deliver individualized care and education.

My Philosophy: I believe in treating each patient as an individual! Everyone is different and special, and I appreciate the uniqueness of each child and their family. It is important for me to provide the highest level of care while keeping parents informed and involved every step of the way.

Mount Pleasant & West Ashley Mon.-Thurs. 11am-8pm 843.971.2992 coastalpediatricassociates.com

Mount Pleasant Mon.-Thurs. 11am-8pm 843.971.2992 coastalpediatricassociates.com

309 Wingo Way, Mt. Pleasant 843.881.2484 • myseasidepediatrics.com

3506 W. Montague Ave., Charleston 843.529.9960 • facetofacecharleston.com

Medical Spa

Medical Cont.

We Take Care of You For Life!

Compassionate Pediatric Care

Concierge Medicine

Look as Young as You Feel

Jennifer J. Heinemann, MD Lowcountry Women’s Specialists

Elizabeth J. Kirlis, MD, FAAP Coastal Pediatric Associates

Jennifer Pullano, DO Access Healthcare

My Philosophy: I’m passionate about educating my patients in their teenage years, navigating them through the excitement of their reproductive years, and guiding them through the choices for a healthy prime of life. I want to build relationships that can help my patients individually approach a lifetime of changes all women encounter.

My Philosophy: I consider being a pediatrician a gift and an honor. I am thankful every day that I am in a position to take care of healthy children as well as help relieve the suffering of sick ones. I work to make my patients comfortable, finding creative ways to enhance their office visits …making their time with me a fun and fearless experience!

My Philosophy: Discover concierge medicine at its finest! Dr. Pullano unites physician and patients in a comfortable environment where great care happens. Always on call for concierge patients.

Dr. Christy Cone AesthetiSpa Cosmetic Skin & Laser Center

North Charleston & Summerville 843.797.3664 • lcwomensspecialists.com

Mt. Pleasant & West Ashley Mon.-Thurs. 11am-8pm 843.971.2992 coastalpediatricassociates.com

246 Mathis Ferry Rd., Ste. 100 Mt. Pleasant 843.971.9900 • letssimplify.com

My Philosophy: I believe it’s important to look and feel your best at any age. My highly trained staff and I use the latest techniques and technologies to make you look and feel wonderful without surgery. Our specialties include laser hair & vein removal, peels, sun spot removal, Thermage, IPL, skin rejuvenation, Botox, tissue fillers, and more! Mon.-Fri. 9am-5pm, Wed. 5-7pm by appt. 710 Johnnie Dodds Blvd., Ste. 315 Mt. Pleasant 843.849.9925 • aesthetispa.com

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Medical Spa Cont.

A Passion For Faces!

Beauty From the Inside Out

Amanda Dantzler Natural Hideaway Medispa

Michele Hensel Lowcountry Beauty and Wellness Spa

My Philosophy: I have a passion for faces! I’ve been working on faces for over 10 years at the Hideaway. Skin Rejuvenation is my specialty! Utilizing a combination of laser treatments, Thermage, chemical peels, Vibradermabrasion and topical applications I will help you realize healthy, radiant and youthful looking skin!

My Philosophy: We work closely with our board certified plastic surgeon and skincare specialists to focus on the nonsurgical aspects of looking and feeling better. Our weight loss programs, Cool Sculpting in-office procedures,VI Peels and custom skincare regimens can help you feel beautiful from the inside out. Call for a complimentary skincare analysis!

217 Calhoun St., Charleston Free parking in the back 843.534.0500 naturalhideawaymedispa.com

Mon.-Thurs. 8:30am-5pm Fri. 8:30am-4pm 570 Long Point Rd., Ste. 240, Mt. Pleasant 843.971.2860 lowcountryplasticsurgery.com

Medical Spa Cont.

Teaching That Beautiful Skin is Healthy Skin

Lillian Smalls, Medical Aesthetician Face First Productions My Philosophy: Skin Care Education = Health. Lillian Smalls, Nurse Educator Beth Reed & Angela Adams Bellin, M. Ed., all teach classes & seminars in Oncology Esthetics, Methods of Teaching, Makeup Artistry & spa business classes. The free seminars we do for cancer patients are in honor of Lillian’s late mother, Loretta Martin. 843.735.4452 • 843.813.6286 Look for upcoming classes at facefirstproductions.com

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Painting Studio

Art makes the world go round!

Heather Speizman, Owner Wine & Design\ Art Buzz Kids My Philosophy: We create instant artists every day with our step-by-step approach. For adults, our studio is a place to let loose, sit back, sip up & create. For kids, we teach them art is cool, it’s everywhere, in everything & a lot of fun. Find your happy place at Wine & Design! Mon.-Fri. 10am-10pm, Sat. 5:30-10pm Sun by appt. 424 Broadway St. Mt. Pleasant 843.388.7857 • wineanddesignsc.com

What Would You Change About Yourself...Now You Can!

Roberta S. Karnofsky, MD Lowcountry Laserworks, LLC My Philosophy: We are passionate about providing unsurpassed physician performed laser treatments that are affordable, comfortable and confidential. Our transformations include laser lipolysis body sculpting, skin tightening, resurfacing, age and sun damage, stretch marks, scars, hyperhidrosis, rosacea, acne, and more. Free consultations. Mon.-Fri. 9am-5pm by appt. 410 Mill St., Ste. 402, Mt. Pleasant 843.881.3777 rkmd@lowcountrylaserworks.com

Beauty and Wellness

Danyiel Robinson Dermatology & Laser Center of Charleston My Philosophy: As a licensed Esthetician and Massage Therapist, I strive to help my clients reach their skincare goals. I take pride in the ability to enhance their outer beauty and inner wellness in the safety, sterility and effectiveness of a physician’s office. 2093 Henry Tecklenburg Dr., Ste. 300 Charleston 843.556.8886 • dermandlaser.com

Pets

Providing Quality of Life to Pets with Cancer

Kerry Rissetto, DVM, DACVIM Charleston Veterinary Referral Center My Philosophy: My goal as an oncologist is to ensure that the treatment of disease makes my patients feel better, not worse. Severe treatment side effects are unacceptable; maintaining quality of life is always the primary goal. 24/7 Emergency & Specialty Care 3484 Shelby Ray Ct., Charleston 843.614.VETS • charlestonvrc.com

For Savvy Charleston Pet Owners

Kaye Thomas, Owner CharlestonPetConnect.com My Philosophy: Your pets are your family, and it some cases the most important part of your life. We are here to make it simple for you to find everything you need for your pet on one great website! From Veterinarians to Groomers to Carpet Cleaners, find them all. Find, research and review at CharlestonPetConnect.com! charlestonpetconnect.com info@charlestonpetconnect.com

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Pets Cont.

Retail Therapy

When Your Pet is Critical it is All About the Care

A Unique Collection of Old & New

Kristin Welch, DVM, DACVECC Charleston Veterinary Referral Center

Val Enquist Chic Antique

My Philosophy: Critical care medicine is not only about caring for our sickest patients but providing comfort to the patients’ family in their moments of distress. From heart failure to trauma, from toxicity to infectious disease, critical care touches all aspects of veterinary medicine. 24/7 Emergency & Specialty Care 3484 Shelby Ray Ct., Charleston 843.614.VETS • charlestonvrc.com

My Philosophy: An eclectic marketplace of old & new furniture, home décor, lighting, local art work, and gifts. We specialize in Shabby Chic and have a fantastic ever changing inventory. We offer design consultation, furniture refinishing, upholstery, and consignments. Stop by and see our beautiful showroom located next to the new Sesame Burger.

FUN, FLIRTY FASHION

Ansley Smith Colleton’s

Errica Watkins Bashful Boutique

My Philosophy: Being able to provide a fun place where women can shop for the kind of clothes that make them feel feminine and look fabulous is what I do best! We provide stylish, seasonal looks at reasonable prices for any occasion.

My Philosophy: Our West of the Ashley boutique offers fun flirty fashion pieces without the downtown prices, from everyday wear to special occasion. We have a wide variety of accessories, from jewelry to handbags and belts that will complete the perfect outfit for every fashionista. New shipments weekly.

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Mon.-Sat. 10am-6pm, Sun 10am-4pm 675D Johnnie Dodds Blvd., Mt. Pleasant 843.216.1463 • charlestonchicantique.com

Mon.-Fri. 10am-6:30pm Sat. 10:30am-5pm 829 Savannah Hwy. 843.225.0301

Wellness

Spa

Where Luxury and Serenity Meet

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From 11am-11pm, head to Redux Revival, an all-day extravaganza of music, workshops, food, raffle and more! Artists’ studios will be open and art and prints will be available for sale. Tickets $10/advance, $12/door, kids free. reduxstudios.org

Support Planned Parenthood at the 3rd Annual Re-Nude Art Show at Redux Contemporary Art Center! From 6-10:30pm enjoy original art (for sale!), beer, bubbly and the musical stylings of The Local Honeys. Tickets $15 by calling 628.4380, ext. 6441.

Make dreams come true for lowincome high school girls by donating a special dress or accessory for prom, or by volunteering at the weekend “boutique” from 10am-4pm. cinderellaproject.wordpress.com

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Register your little one now for Art Buzz Kids camp. Sessions March 1922 and again in April to coincide with spring breaks. Ages 4-6 and 7-12, 9am1pm. wineanddesignsc.com Find great books, great bargains and support your local library at the Book Sale at the Otranto branch of the Charleston County Library. charlestonlibraryfriends.org 2-3 Crazy for Quilts

Celebrate the quilts of 2012 at the Cobblestone Quilters Guild’s quilt show from 10am-6pm at the Galliard. Door prizes, demonstrations, and auction! charlestonquiltguild.com

EnCorps Arts combines three local arts organizations. See their first performance—dance, art and music entitled Fascinations—on stage at the Sottile. encorpsarts.org Catch dinner or a drink at Mellow Mushroom Avondale tonight. A portion of proceeds as well as raffle ticket sales go to Team In Training for The Leukemia and Lymphoma Society.

Helen Hill will speak at the Charleston Women at Work luncheon. $20/members, $30/guests at the Harbour Club, 11:45am-1pm. charlestonwomenatwork@gmail.com An unlikely but comical sisterhood unfold at Menopause the Musical. Tonight at the North Charleston Coliseum. ticketmaster.com Catch best-selling author Stephanie McAfee, author of Diary of a Mad Fat Girl, at Blue Bicycle Books at 4pm today.

The 2012 Carolina Yard Gardening School is from 8am-4:30pm. Tickets are $75 and include lectures, workshops, lunch, refreshments and more! bit.ly/gygs2012 Get there early, it’s the Mom to Mom Sale at the National Guard Armory (245 Mathis Ferry Rd.). Doors open at 7am, $1 entry. m2msale.webs.com Hear Nathalie Gregg talk about Rocking Your Brand at the FemCity Charleston Connection Lunch. femfessionals.com

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Internationally recognized visual artist Julie Heffernan talks about her work and process at 3pm in The Simons Center. Her exhibit opens the 29th. halsey.cofc.edu

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All in Good Time

Eleanor Adams | Twelve-Year Tennis Vet In 2001, when the Family Circle Cup moved to Daniel Island from its temporary Hilton Head home, Eleanor was witness to the nine-month ordeal—“from the first turn of the shovel to the first ball hit the following April, and it was worth it.” In the twelve years since, Eleanor has become Tournament Manager and Charleston has been named the Best Tennis Town in America. (Coincidence? We think not.) “One of the most rewarding aspects of the job is seeing the development of the players personally and professionally through the years. I first met Maria Sharapova when she was 15 and had braces on her teeth!” From diverting travel plans due to volcanic ash and rerouting trophies through foreign customs offices, Eleanor takes each year as it comes. But 2012 brings a certain sparkle: “We are celebrating our 40th year in women’s tennis and we’re bringing back the Original 9 women who founded the Women’s Tennis Association in 1973. We want to thank them for blazing the trail.” Photo by Marni Rothschild Durlach

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What’ s Happening MARCH

Brown Bag Lunch Series Useful & interesting topics to brighten your day

Navigating the Nursery and Garden Center

Choose plants for your home landscape that will survive & thrive Amy Dabbs, Urban Horticulturist, Clemson University Extension Thursday, March 8 12:00 Noon to 1:00pm FREE Sponsor Sandpiper Premier Senior Living Refreshments Costco Media Sponsor Little Black Book for every busy woman

Women and Power

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An Interview with Muffie Faith

Elizabeth Stuart Faith, the energy and talent behind Elizabeth Stuart Design (ESD)

Monday, March 12 6:00pm to 8:00pm Registration required: $25 C4W Members; $35 Non-members Location: French Quarter Inn, 166 Church Street

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Luncheon & Talk Thursday, March 22 12:00 Noon Montague Terrace in the North Charleston Coliseum

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{hand-built pottery & lots of art!} • Metal Fish for outdoors • Wahoo Fish out of Palm Frawns • Masks & so much more!

Title Sponsor: The James O. and Harriet M. Rigney Literacy Fund of the Coastal Community Foundation of South Carolina Supporting Sponsor: Abby Himmelein Book Sponsor: Leslie Archer, Exec VP, K-BO, Charleston Area Bojangles’ Franchisee

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Shift your focus ever so slightly and have a profound new impact Bonnie Compton, APRN, BC, CPNP & founder of Parenting Partners Saturday, March 24 10:00am to 12:00Noon Registration required: $20 C4W Members; $30 Non-members Unless noted, programs are held at 129 Cannon Street (between Ashley Ave. & President St.) To learn more or register, go to c4women.org. Call us at 843 763 7333

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Rives Poe | One-Second Record A schoolteacher by day and USA Track and Field’s South Carolina Female Runner of the Year by weekend, Rives doesn’t let ’em see her sweat. Having always been active outdoors, when a neighbor had a marathon entry she couldn’t use, Rives started training to take her spot. “I wasn’t fast, but I loved the long runs. I love running because really the only thing you need is shoes. No matter how tired I am or how stressed out I am, I always feel better after getting outside.” After moving to Charleston, she joined a local running contingent and began a regimen including track workouts. “My times in races dropped; I had no idea I could go fast!” And Rives has a knack for putting in the sweat equity to meet her goals exactly—“I did my best 10k this summer at the Hell Hole Swamp Gator Run in Jamestown in 36:59. My goal was to get it under 37 minutes!” Photo by Alice Keeney

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Mandy Reimer | On-Call 24/7 A birth and postpartum doula of eight years, Mandy gives both women and research heed on a regular basis. “If women understand that they are each unique and don’t fit into a box, then maybe they would be better at advocating for themselves and avoiding major surgery. Our cesarean rate is higher than ever at thirty-five percent and many of those could have been avoided.” A voice of “love, support and education” is where Mandy sees her place, and whether it’s a hospital or home birth (or crowning on the side of Ashley Phosphate), she’s seen it all. “My belief is that every birthing family deserves someone to be there who is there only for them.” And after 2 hours or 24, Mandy is waiting for the final sweet moment, just like you. “Seeing a parent’s face light up as they bright their baby into their arms—I still cry.” Mandy can be contacted through riteofpassagedoulas.com. Photo by Marni Rothschild Durlach

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I was very young, though I imagined I was grown up. When I told him, the first thing he said was, “Are you sure it’s mine?” It hit me like a slap. I remember staring at the buttons on his blue work shirt, the set line of his jaw, wishing he had hugged me instead. Although for a time we had been as physically close as two people can be, I suddenly saw he didn’t know me at all. By the next day, he had digested the news enough to accept that yes, he was the co-creator, and we were parents of a sort, if only of a small seedling inside my belly. He named the embryo “Gram,” since that was about all it weighed. “Hey, little Gram, do you want to watch TV?” “Gram, how about a yogurt?” “You want to listen to Keith Jarrett, Gram?” He talked to my belly instead of my eyes. So I knew we wouldn’t have a child together. This was a brief, awkward rehearsal for a play, an interlude, not real life. I remember how intoxicatingly warm the afternoon was, an early spring wafting in through the open sliding glass door of his living room, sweet alluring fragrance of hyacinth and night jasmine beckoning from beyond the redwood deck. He left the door open that night to let in the breeze while we slept; in the morning, startled awake by an odd banging from another room, we were shocked to see a raccoon scrambling through his apartment, out across his deck and then shimmying down a pine tree to the ground, one paw clutching a wrapped baguette, our last, purloined straight from the kitchen cabinet. I was young enough that somehow it didn’t seem polite to bring up the proceedings. Instead we stayed with camouflage topics: his work, my study program in southern California, the ever-increasing raccoon population. We ate silently and watched late-night suspense movies. I threw up as quietly as possible in his bathroom and munched on Saltines he bought for me. Before I left later that week to go back to L.A., where I lived then, all he said was, “Do you need money?” “No,” I said, unable to tell him I needed so many other things: affection, real conversation, a soothing of this horrid separate feeling between us. At the airport he paid for my plane ticket and didn’t wait with me in the terminal, though he hugged me and said, “Goodbye, sweet thing, come back soon,” as he had on my previous visits. His wide grin was the same one I was used to, but it didn’t match his stiff shoulders, the newly guarded eyes. Once home, I stayed away from classes for a week or so, unable to concentrate on anything more than riding the bus through Santa Monica on this errand or that, reveling in the ripe abundance of my changing body. I felt safe being pregnant, which struck me as peculiar. I had felt so fragile when I told him, yet now I felt sturdy, out-of-the-running, protected. Perhaps nature was reminding me that I was a mother, no longer a girl. It seemed to me that people looked at me differently, though I had only been pregnant a few weeks and of course I didn’t show. In the waiting room at Planned Parenthood, I patted my belly and smiled at the receptionist, almost forgetting why I was there. The counselor was kind. “It sounds as if you’ve made up your mind,” she said, though she ran through all the options anyway, and invited me to take my time deciding. “You’re not too far along,” she told me gently. But I shook my head, so we marked a date on the calendar for my return. I made my way to the clinic again alone. When everything was over, the physician invited my older friend Susan, a mother of two, into the treatment room, where she enfolded me in a bear hug. I walked crookedly beside her out to the car, too groggy to notice the sun setting over the hills behind us. At my apartment, she helped me into a flannel nightgown, then deposited me on my sofa, which she piled high with pillows. She unpacked a shopping bag she’d brought full of cookies, lemonade, ice cream and chips. Once she’d changed into her own nightgown, she jumped onto the sofa with me, tissue box and remote control in hand. “Sam’s taking care of the kids tonight,” she said. “This is an official slumber party.” We watched the movie Little Women on TV, and somehow Susan knew enough not to turn it off, even when I started sobbing and couldn’t seem to stop. She held me and wiped my eyes, she even cried a little herself when Beth March, the youngest daughter in the film, died. Susan fed me, fluffed the pillows behind me, and we talked until I drifted into a deep sleep buried in her shoulder. In the morning, I would feel twinges, physical and otherwise—I was sore, and my once-ripe body felt exhausted and empty. I would remember that Gram’s father hadn’t called, hadn’t wanted to call, that the procedure had hurt terribly. But despite it all, something broken in me felt healed, deeply connected. However fragile, I also felt newly loved and loving. The mystery, for me, was how a life that weighed so little could turn out to weigh so much. Stacy Appel is an award-winning writer in California whose work has been featured in the Chicago Tribune and other publications. She has also written for National Public Radio. She is a contributor to the book You Know You’re a Writer When… by Adair Lara. Contact Stacy at WordWork101@aol.com.

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LocalLoves Cuppa Copa Have you seen these mini glasses on display at your local grocer yet? Pearlstine, a local distributing company, brought them to Charleston recently and we think they’re a hit.The varietals— Merlot, Cabernet, Chardonnay, Pinot Grigio, White Zinfandel, Riesling—are all available in a 187ml sealed plastic cup.

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Cinderella Project The Cinderella Project is going strong! Locals still have time to donate dresses and door prizes (and more, contact cinderellaprojectcharleston @gmail.com to see how you can help). On March 24, they need volunteers to work the event by helping girls find dresses. Be someone’s fairy godmother! cinderellaproject.wordpress.com

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More than 168 million emails are sent every minute.

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50 A 250-calorie soda requires approximately 50 minutes of jogging time to burn off the drink.

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A giraffe can run a mile in 2 minutes.

1 Every second, 14,291 cigarettes are smoked in the U.S.

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The 2012 Hollywood Issue cover of Vanity Fair features 11 “starlets” shot in satin and feathers for a “’20s and ‘30s boudoir feel, ” but only two are women of color and they are on the right twothirds of the cover which is not visible when on newsstands.

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Although efforts have been age fashion models are not being exploited, The New York Times reports that every season there are still models who appear dangerously thin and as young as

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immaturity, and yet the practice continues. Cindy Crawford recently allowed her 10-year-old daughter to star in ads for Versace’s line of children’s clothing. Would you let your 10-year-old enter the fashion industry?

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Plan B, or the morning-after pill, became more accessible once the FDA ruled it could be sold over the counter to women over 17, but women who live in rural areas or anywhere a pharmacist refuses to dispense it can be out of luck. Recognizing the problem, Shippensburg University in Pennsylvania put a vending machine filled with Plan B in the health center. The machine is in a private room which is only accessible to students. Shippensburg students have to pay $25 per dose, which is actually less than the cost at off-campus student pharmacies.

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Would he trade his Harley jersey for a monogrammed button-down and attend a play with me?

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’m a recovering college snob. Not a garden-variety snob like, “Are you a college graduate?” but an obnoxious one, as in “Where did you go to college?” Was it a prestigious school, perhaps an Ivy League or Seven Sisters? Having graduated from a top Virginia college, I could hold my own, but if I felt threatened, I would toss off casual references such as, “while my sister was at Yale,” thus assuring them (and me) of my academic pedigree. My first husband graduated from West Point and later earned a Master’s and Ph. D. in history. I flew helicopters in the Army, pursued graduate studies in English, and we lived the creed of relentless achievement. Our status in the meritocracy enabled us to hobnob with generals, senators, CEOs, and university presidents. “This is the pinnacle,” I believed, although afterwards my husband and I often drove home in silent, gnawing resentment. When the marriage ended after 20 years, I was crushed financially, emotionally, and socially. During the scorched-earth legal proceedings, I experienced a seismic event as I examined all my cherished notions and often found them wanting. I was still shuddering from the aftershocks 18 months later when I traveled to Indianapolis for my 30th high school reunion. At age 18, the nascent elitist in me had fled this working-class area, just a stone’s throw from the Motor Speedway, but over the years I’d reconciled to my home of origin. At the reunion five years earlier, I’d revived many friendships and was looking forward to seeing everyone at the homecoming game, followed by the motorcycle ride the next day. Since I didn’t own a bike, the coordinator, Scott, arranged for me to ride with his best friend, John. I remembered John from our high-school crowd. Tall and slender to the point of skinny, he was a blue-eyed baseball player, class officer, and the local newspaper carrier. When we were sophomores, he drove three other girls and

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me to school in his gold Cutlass until a new girlfriend entered his life. After graduation, he married her, I moved to Virginia, and we lost touch. Decades later, he was the divorced father of three. With a full head of dark hair and a distinctive crook in his nose from a sledding mishap junior year, he was still attractive in an endearing, grain-fed way. He’d had his share of hard knocks, but an understated and ready wit remained his signature characteristic, and one which I found irresistible soon after I climbed onto the back of his motorcycle. With no escape hatch, riding together for the afternoon could become an excruciating blind date. Fortunately, our past association eased any awkwardness; the rapport rolled by as smoothly as the familiar high school sites we passed—the homes where the Eddies and Billys and Bobbys of our adolescence lived, the summer league baseball diamonds, the boarded-up community pool. Soon I was mellow with nostalgia and captivated by my companion’s warmth and gentlemanly solicitude. Technically I didn’t have to wrap my arms around him quite so tightly when he accelerated unexpectedly. The back rest kept me secure, but I pressed close to him anyway and rested my head on his shoulder. At stop signs, his free hand lingered on my knee, a tender and transformative gesture. “I have a crush on him,” I confided to Scott at the reunion party that evening. Before I finished my sentence, Scott spun my shoulders around and shoved me in John’s direction. “Don’t make me walk you through this, fer crissakes,” he said. “We’re 48 years old.” I couldn’t share my misgivings with Scott because they painted such an unflattering portrait of yours truly. “I can’t get involved with John. He doesn’t have a degree from a fancy college.” Put John’s resume next to your Master’s degree, snarled the snob in me: two years of welding school, 25 years delivering packages for UPS. He wasn’t my pre-approved model. But the chemistry was undeniable. John invited me to watch the Indianapolis Colts game the next night and offered to drive me to the airport on Monday. During breakfast at a strip mall near the high school, he’d insisted on sitting next to me in the booth, and we leaned together in quiet conversation. “You two seem like a real sweet couple,” the server commented as she refreshed my coffee. After I returned to the East Coast, John called, emailed, texted, and even sent a gorgeous bouquet of roses. I accepted these declarations of affection with reservation. “He doesn’t have a Bachelor’s degree,” I mewled to my girlfriends. “Neither does my husband,” replied one. “You’re knocking a lot of good guys out of the running.” Finally, a septuagenarian widow (whose husband didn’t have a degree while she had an MBA) broke through to me. “What you want when you’re 22 is different from what you want when you’re pushing 50.” What was important to me in the wake of a bitter divorce wasn’t the center hall Colonial or the social ladder or the gene pool. Feeling loved, cherished, and respected were paramount. I wanted to look forward to our time together and genuinely enjoy it. These qualities, I discovered, weren’t the exclusive province of the college-educated. In fact, given the disdain and coldness in my first marriage, there was little correlation. What John lacks in formal education, he makes up for with natural intelligence, charm, and a preference for conversation. His folksiness belies a keen perception, and he expresses the emotional heart of a matter in an astonishingly unencumbered way. Would he trade his Harley jersey for a monogrammed button-down and attend a play with me? If I invited him, he’d be good company and offer his unvarnished insights at a post-theater dinner. But he’s had his effect on me as well. On my frequent weekend visits back to Indiana, he’s coaxed me into setting aside my Saturday to-do list and joining him in his leatherette Barcalounger for an afternoon of NASCAR and Coors Lite. We can even have fun pumping gas into his truck, which has a 36-gallon tank and takes 15 minutes to fill. “I’m plain and normal,” he said. “Can you accept me that way?” I’ve decided I have a greater chance at happiness if I bring decent people with good character into my life, whether they attended an eyepopping university or have a degree from a community college. The conventional stamps and seals of success don’t mark the path to an authentic, loving connection. I’m going to stick with “nice” for now and see how it goes. Marna Krajeski lives in southern Rhode Island with her two teenagers. She is the author of Household Baggage: The Moving Life of a Military Wife and Household Baggage Handlers: 56 Stories from the Hearts and Lives of Military Wives.

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