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your guide to an inspired life
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Are you?
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CONTRIBUTING WRITERS
I adore our Spring issue and am
Ken Arpino
so glad you have it in your hands!
Shella Baker
From practical tips for ladies
Dr. Eric Baugher
- whether you are a new mom
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Emily Hedrick Katie Lane
or somewhere in between - to
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Jaclyn Meadows Kitchen Refacing
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on such as Garden Day, Vector
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Space and the Hannah Reynolds
Deirdre Serio
Story (I can’t wait to see that!!),
Taylor Thornburg
our goal is to inspire you during
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or entering the “golden years” introducing you to local goings
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HANNAH REYNOLDS a Civil War story brought to life You probably already know that Virginia is steeped in history, yet there are always new stories to tell and old tales that are finally brought to light. Such is the story of Hannah Reynolds, who is the focus of an upcoming show by Wolfbane Productions. Based out of Appomattox, this theatre company is known to be edgy, entertaining and thought provoking. Recently, we spoke to Ken Arpino the Playwright of ‘The Hannah Reynolds Story’ who also serves as Development Director for Wolfbane, to answer a few questions about their upcoming April production.
for years, and the information he
What have you learned by delving so
shared with me convinced me that
deep into Hannah’s story?
we needed more works honoring this
Samuel Coleman signed Hannah’s
What is the goal of Wolfbane
incredible woman.
death certificate “Former Owner.” This
Productions?
Can you tell us a little bit about
is incredibly significant, because a.) he
Wolfbane is dedicated to providing
her story?
acknowledged Hannah’s freedom and
the greater Appomattox area with
Hannah Reynolds was the only civilian
b.) death certificates for slaves were
Broadway-caliber performances,
casualty in Appomattox. She was shot
rare, which means he was trying to
engaging entertainment and new
on April 9, 1865 as a slave, before the
cement her place in history.
arts education initiatives. We strive
treaty to end the war was signed, but
Any final thoughts?
to bridge the arts and business
died three days later as a free woman.
Wolfbane is entering year two as a
What thoughts would you like for
nonprofit. We are working hard to get
the audience to leave with after
Appomattox on the map as a hub for
seeing the show?
the arts and culture. We hope that
I want audiences to learn her name.
you visit our website and join us this
Her story is so complex and her legacy
summer for some fun in the woods!
communities of NYC with those here in Central Virginia. Considering Hannah Reynolds - what alerted you to her story, and how did it come to be that you are the one writing this particular play?
should be remembered. Appomattox is
I met with the folks of the American
famous for reuniting a divided country,
Civil War Museum who were looking
but many good people lost their
for additional programming to get
lives in the process. It’s important to
guests, and particularly students,
remember.
reinvested in some of the stories from the war. A story that had always interested me was that of Hannah Reynolds, so it seemed like a great opportunity to blend Wolfbane’s love of history, storytelling and education! I first heard about Hannah Reynolds during one of my trips to Appomattox Court House National Historic Park. After speaking with Josie Butler at the museum, I knew this was the perfect opportunity to tell this story. I sat down with Reverend Al Jones, who has been researching Hannah Reynolds 4
Do you have special plans in the works for this particular show? This year is very special, because the
Be sure to check out Wolfbane’s upcoming season! Head to www.wolfbane.org or call (434)578-3542 for more information. The Hannah Reynolds Story (April 7 - 9)
anniversary falls on Palm Sunday, just as it did in 1865. We will be able to tell Hannah’s story at the same time of
Wolfbane’s Romeo and Juliet ( June 1 - July 1)
year that the events were happening,
Evil Dead: the Musical!
but 152 years later! We will perform
( July 20 - August 5)
the show at both the Museum of the Confederacy in Appomattox and at the Appomattox Court House National Historic Park.
Feast in the Forest (August 19 and 20) The Rocky Horror Show (September 7 - 30)
inside this issue COMMUNITY HANNAH REYNOLDS a civil war story
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LIVING BEAUTIFULLY exploring Garden Day
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LYNCHBURG’S ART SECRET the Maier Museum GEEKY GIRL
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HOME DI-WHY NOT?
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THE EMBELLISHED LIFE
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LIFE PET PONDERINGS
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AMOUR BEBE 22 advice for new moms FLOURISH
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WOMEN OF A CERTAIN AGE
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LET’S TALK TEETH dental health month
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IN SEASON 30 cultivating your life GROWING READERS
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Living Beautifully Virginia’s Historic Garden Week Every season holds a special place in my heart, but spring is the time of year when the earth begins to awaken. Days grow longer, nights get shorter, and gardens and landscapes are peppered with color when everything is in bloom. The Garden Club of Virginia has been delighting home and garden enthusiasts since 1929, when they began Historic Garden Week, a statewide event highlighting over 250 private homes, gardens and historic landmarks in multiple cities. Over an eight-day period, events feature more than 2,000 of the Garden Club’s handcrafted floral arrangements. All proceeds fund the restoration and preservation of Virginia’s historic gardens and provide graduate level research fellowships. As a DC native, I didn’t know about this treasure of an event until my husband and I moved to Lynchburg. Once we settled into town, I discovered Historic Garden Week when I picked up my very first clutch while sipping tea at The White Hart Café. As a lover of all things beautiful, it instantly intrigued me! In the past three years we’ve lived here, I’ve had the absolute pleasure of attending three distinctly different and wonderful garden days: Lynchburg, Smith Mountain Lake and Richmond.
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A neighbor accompanied me on my first Historic Garden tour in Lynchburg. We explored the charming, wooded area of Boonsboro. Our tour began on Linden Avenue at the home of a local portraitist, a residence filled with the treasures of a life well-traveled. Antique furniture and rugs, sculpture and paintings filled each well-appointed room. The gardens that surrounded the home met visitors with abundant, blooming azaleas, peonies and perfectly manicured boxwoods. The homes and gardens that followed were equally as exquisite, each with their own unique story. Ending the day with tea at Ploughcroft was a delight. The following year took me to nearby Smith Mountain Lake for a solo adventure. I eagerly spent hours visiting homes and gardens as well as the area’s local restaurants and businesses. My favorite home here was a stately white brick house
HISTORIC GARDEN WEEK: APRIL 22-29TH 2017
dressed in black shutters. Inside the walls were decorated in
Local Garden Day Tours in our area by day:
champagne damask upholstery, and the rooms were highlighted with French antique furniture. The view from the back of the home was of lazy, colorful Adirondacks lined up along the shoreline, tempting visitors to stop and watch the blurs of speed boats racing by in the twinkling blue waters of the lake. Last year I took a dear friend of mine with me to Richmond
Saturday April 22nd- Lexington & Orange Sunday April 23rd- Richmond - James River Plantations Monday April 24th- Albemarle County Tuesday April 25th- Fredericksburg & Lynchburg Wednesday April 26th- Harrisonburg - Bridgewater
where we toured the homes and historic landmarks of
Thursday April 27th- Richmond - Windsor Farms
The James River Plantations. We walked through the old
Friday April 28th- Danville - Chatham
farmhouse of The Nordt Family and got a peek into their
Saturday April 29th- Roanoke
successful merino wool business. We
also a frequent guest at Lynchburg’s
also got to visit their barns where
First Fridays to scout for new and
sheep, horses and chickens all lived
inspiring artists who catch my
in perfect harmony, the sounds of
attention. My weakness? A glossy,
neighing and clucking adding serenity
gloppy, captivating oil of a beautiful
to the air. We stopped for a quick and
landscape or a still life capturing the
satisfying lunch at Cul’s Courthouse
beauty of an oriental vase spilling
Grille in nearby Charles City and then
over with colorful flowers. Now my
went on to visit Shirley and Berkeley
walls at home are filled with collages
Plantations as well as several other
of several pieces of art (a few of which
sites. What a beautiful day!
I painted myself ) and everywhere I
Tour tickets vary by location and
Historic Garden Week will inspire
turn, I see something beautiful in my
range in price from $15-$50 per
you at every turn. My first garden day
surroundings.
person. You can buy advance tickets
tour inspired me to begin collecting
I think I will travel to Roanoke this
locally at select participating small
local art. I already had a few pieces
year for their Historic Garden Day,
businesses or online at
from my travels that graced my walls,
and pop into downtown while I’m
www.vagardenweek.org. You may also
but after touring the beautiful homes
there for eats, shopping and a walk
purchase tickets the day of your tour
in Boonsboro, I was encouraged to
through the Taubman Museum
at many of the included tour sites.
look for more. Now I frequent Goose
of Art! Oh, Southwestern Virginia,
Creek Studio in Bedford for local oil
you have my heart! I look forward to
paintings depicting the beautiful
the new inspirations I’ll gain from
Blue Ridge Mountains, and I am
this year’s tour.
Jaclyn Meadows is a local writer, artist and traveler with an enthusiasm for living life beautifully! Follow her journeys on Instagram @twiggyjacqua and her blog at www.chezjacqua.com.
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Lynchburg’s Art Secret the story of the Maier Tucked behind Randolph College on
Academy Center of the Arts, each
confidential facility for the collection
Quinlan Street sits the unassuming
institution is vastly different in its
at Washington, DC’s National Gallery
Maier Museum of Art. Despite
artistic contribution. The Maier’s rich
of Art. “Project Y” was the title of the
the proximity to busy Rivermont
past and vibrant stories are what give
covert operation and the structure
Avenue, the Maier’s location is easily
it life, shaping its unique identity as
was built within a year. Although
overlooked, though the humble
a museum and cultural center right
the emergency the National Gallery
red brick building actually houses
here in the heart of Virginia.
had feared never actually occurred,
one of the most distinguished art
Simply put, the Maier Museum of
the college benefited from the
collections in Virginia. The museum
Art collects and exhibits primarily
building, which continues to fulfill
has served the Randolph community
19th- through 21st-century American
its purpose of preserving a valuable
for more than a century with its
paintings, prints, and photography.
art collection.
wealth of valuable offerings. Director
This treasure—106 years in the
In addition to its fascinating origin,
at the Maier, Martha Johnson,
making—involved countless
the Maier has much more to offer.
elaborates on the museum’s role in
dedicated people who shared the
For a college with less than seven
the city: “The remarkable collection
same vision for Randolph and the
hundred students, the museum’s
of American art housed at the Maier
arts. In the 1890s Randolph College
collection is truly impressive;
is not only a distinctive primary
opened its doors as an all-women’s
Thomas Cole’s painting hangs in a
resource for Randolph students, but
institution, and landed its first
gallery next to the room with Mary
also enriches the lives of all who live
artwork loan exhibition in 1911.
Cassatt’s sketch, which looks into
in this area.”
Maintaining a healthy, high-quality
another room that holds both an
While Lynchburg’s art scene is
art program was always a priority for
Edward Hopper and a Georgia O’Keefe
thriving and nourished by significant
the small liberal arts school, which
painting. These names are just a few
venues like Riverviews Artspace and
began seriously acquiring art in 1907
of the significant artists represented.
with the major commissioning of a
The collection doesn’t just speak to
painting by nationally-recognized
Lynchburg history with its myriad
portrait artist, William Merrit Chase.
of local and regional artists—it’s a
The commissioned portrait was of
national conversation. The works
the college’s first president, President
of some of the most important
William Waugh Smith. 1911 was a
American artists in history hang on
big year for the college when its first
those walls, while many Virginia
Annual Exhibition occurred, yet no
locals walk past a treasure they know
one could have foreseen what would
nothing about. Laura McManus,
happen four decades later.
Curator of Education at the Maier,
The story of “Project Y” is arguably
believes the museum is a valuable
the most fascinating tidbit of the
tool for learning our country’s
Maier’s history. The early 1950s
history. Visitors can walk through
ushered in deep-rooted Cold War
the history of American art, leading
fears that significantly affected all
up to the present day, when they
aspects of society, including the
travel through the chronologically-
art world. In 1951, Randolph-Macon
organized galleries.
Women’s College was designated to
While the Maier holds a strong
become the protective location and
reverence for art history, it 9
also eagerly participates in the contemporary art world. The story of the museum’s purchase of Georgia O’Keefe’s oil painting, “Yellow Cactus,” reveals the museum’s commitment to support contemporary artists and collect modern works. During the 1940s, Georgia O’Keefe’s husband, art dealer Alfred Stieglitz, built a solid relationship with professors at Randolph, believing in it as an institution of higher education for women. He sold the O’Keefe painting to the college when a Randolph alumna became fascinated with the work and persistently raised
Photos provided by the Maier Museum
funds and negotiated its purchase. O’Keefe was a professional American artist working at this time, and while we are decades removed from the creation of this painting, the work was a contemporary acquisition in 1944. The Maier’s frequently rotating exhibitions provide visibility for current artists. The museum traditionally purchases a work from each of its annual contemporary exhibitions, the most recent being the 105th Annual Contemporary
the local community. Student groups
Identity: Race, Gender, and Sexuality
from city schools regularly tour the
in Contemporary Art,” curated by
galleries, beginning in fifth grade.
art history professor Lesley Shipley.
Within the last year, programs for
Dr. Shipley describes the exhibition
high school students (such as Science
as especially significant in our
and Art Saturdays, held once a month
present age, as art indeed has the
in the fall) and families (especially
capacity to “create space for our most
the Family Workshop Sundays, which
difficult conversations.” A second
are inspired by the museum’s current
exhibition of the museum’s prints
The gallery next to the 105th Annual,
exhibitions and occur every second
from the permanent collection will
features another contemporary artist,
Sunday of the month) have increased.
open simultaneously and run through
one with a more political focus. Hans
Dozens of local artists and art lovers
the summer.
Haacke, a conceptual artist who
dedicate their time to the museum
asks difficult questions and invites
The Maier Museum of Art may be
as well, faithfully volunteering as
the viewer to interact in his art’s
off the beaten path of Lynchburg’s
docents and receptionists throughout
installation space, came to the Maier
main roads. Its building is beautifully
the year.
ordinary and plays a supporting,
Each season typically ushers in a new
crucial role in the artistic life of
exhibition, as the galleries rotate a
Lynchburg. Yet its story makes it
few times a year. The current spring
stand out. Its rich tales of growth and
exhibition is titled “Investigating
historical preservation have made the
Exhibition titled “Threatening Beauty,” which explored the paradox of how something could be both dangerous and beautiful at the same time. Works from that exhibit ranged from stunning stained-glass pieces to Japanese paper creations to a largerthan-life size copper sculpture.
and personally installed some of his own provocative works in the gallery. Both exhibitions ended in December. The Maier is also actively involved in
community UPCOMING EVENTS • Family Workshop Sundays, second Sunday of every month at 2pm, unless otherwise noted (there will not be one in March due to Randolph’s Spring Break) • Spring Exhibition, Investigating Identity: Race, Gender, and Sexuality in Contemporary Art, February 3-April 9 (Prints from the Permanent Collection, February 3-July 23) • Spring Educator Night, February 28, 4-6pm • Senior Capstone Projects, late March-summer Phone: (434) 947-8136 HOURS • Academic Year (August-May): Tuesday through Sunday, 1-5pm
Maier a haven for generations of people
• Summer: Wed. to Sun. 1-4pm
who share a vision for preserving and sharing wonderful art, both old and new.
FREE Admission
Therefore, as Lynchburg-ians, Virginians,
Website: www.maiermuseum.org
and Americans, go ahead and spend
Email: museum@randolphcollege.edu
some time in the Maier Museum of Art at
Address: 1 Quinlan Street, 24503
Randolph College. You won’t regret it.
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GEEKY GIRL
“Our Board of Directors considered a few locations before landing
LYNCHBURG’S FIRST MAKER SPACE
downtown,” she says. “We looked at a few spaces closer to mid-town, but the downtown community was just so welcoming and excited about the idea. When we found the space for
When I walked into Vector Space for the first time, the first word that came to mind
lease on 5th Street, we were sold. And
was “possibilities.” The vibe upon entering this creative haven nestled in downtown
our landlord is fantastic!”
Lynchburg is relaxed and welcoming, but there is also an undeniable sense of excitement in the air. Each work station, machine, and tool beckons you to tap into your imagination and make whatever creations dwell there, regardless of your skill level. Even if you don’t consider yourself a scientific thinker or a “maker,” Vector Space makes STEAM concepts and projects approachable and enjoyable for all.
For many of us creatives, the inspiration to create tends to strike outside normal business hours. Luckily, Vector Space members get unlimited access to the makerspace’s
Vector Space, which is a nonprofit organization, was founded on March 31,
space, tools, and materials for a
2015 and officially opened on April 16, 2016 by husband and wife Adam and
monthly fee, along with storage
Elise Spontarelli. Elise serves as the makerspace’s Executive Director, Adam
space and discounts on instructor-led
is the Director of Education, and there are currently six additional board
workshops and projects. “Members
members. The Spontarellis, both of whom have careers in STEAM fields
pay monthly, like a gym membership,
(she in web design, he in engineering), saw a need for a collaborative space
and they get a key to access the space
fueled by science-based learning in Lynchburg. “There are makerspaces all
24/7,” Elise notes. “Non-members are
over the world, and we have seen the way they improve communities and
welcome to sign up for workshops
help individuals,” Elise says. “A makerspace is something my husband and I
and attend community events like
wanted to be a part of, and so we started one!” She adds that they didn’t make
First Fridays.” Current workshops
the decision alone: “We started the process of building a makerspace here
include 3D printing, electronics like
by meeting with everyone we could think of and asking, ‘Does Lynchburg
Arduino and Raspberry Pi, screen
need this? Would our community benefit from a space like this?’ We heard a
printing, bookbinding, and sewing,
resounding ‘yes’ from educators, engineers, students, parents, workforce and
and woodworking and leather-
economic developers, and geeks alike.”
working workshops are in the works.
Geeks of all persuasions will appreciate the space at Vector Space because
Read on for more of my interview
it possesses an ideal mix of functional and playful elements. High ceilings,
with Elise about how the makerspace
top-notch machinery, and well-stocked shelves of tools, books, and crafting
has evolved in its first year of
materials comingle perfectly with cozy couches, a TV, a vintage arcade game,
operation and how it is making a
and tiny 3D-printed trinkets. Elise believes that downtown Lynchburg, which
difference in our community one
also has a lot of character, is the best possible home for the organization.
project at a time. Why are STEAM programs like
Photo Provided by Vector Space
those offered at Vector Space important? Some of our favorite projects are those that we do with teens. We offer extensive STEAM projects for middle and high school students that last about 8 weeks (40 hours). Each project has a goal to build something really awesome, like a drone or a rocket or an RC car, or to send a capsule to space attached to a giant weather balloon. These projects are a ton of fun for everyone and there is
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community computers) that you are passionate
What role have STEAM programs
and knowledgeable about. If you’re
played in your life and career?
interested in teaching a class we can
What would you say to a woman
help you get set up.
or girl who feels intimidated by
@vectorspacehq on Instagram
How has Vector Space grown and
careers or pursuits in STEAM
and Twitter.
evolved since it opened last April?
fields?
With our first anniversary coming
My background is in graphic design
so much learning going on. Science,
up this spring, we’re looking back
and web development. While there
physics, computer programming,
at an amazingly successful first
are plenty of female designers, there
engineering, art, and design are
year. We have 30 active and excited
are fewer who write code themselves.
just a few of the topics covered in
members, we’ve been involved
When women or any minority are
these courses. For a lot of students
in a lot of community projects
absent from a field, there are negative
it is the first time they get to work
and partnerships, and we have
repercussions. Did you know the first
on a project where they really apply
participated in several exciting
air bags in cars were designed for
subjects learned in school in an
events all over the East Coast. We
male bodies and therefore not safe
exciting, physical way. Girls and boys
taught a workshop at World Maker
for women? A gross oversight that
alike do not often have opportunities
Faire in New York, and we launched
could not have happened if a woman
like this to work side-by-side with a
six cameras into space from right
had been included in the design
professional and see what it really
here in Lynchburg (and we even
process. Diversity always brings new
means to work in that field.
recovered 4 of them!). The space has
viewpoints and ideas, which can only
Why is a creative, collaborative
changed physically, too, from an old
benefit the project being worked on.
space like Vector Space important,
empty auto parts storage facility to
Just as the medical field has improved
especially for women?
4,000 square feet of tools, equipment
with the inclusion of more women
and materials. Tools are upgraded
and minorities, other STEAM fields
regularly and the space is constantly
will see important progress when
evolving.
they become more diverse.
For more information about Vector Space, visit their website (vector-space.org), like them on Facebook, and follow them
Females in particular are typically social creatures, so a space where we can learn and collaborate together is great. First of all it’s fun, and we can
What are your overarching goals
also accomplish more when we share
for your organization?
skills and knowledge while learning
We want anyone in the Lynchburg
making? Well, be sure to come
from and helping each other.
area to have the access and ability to
to Lynchburg’s first Maker Faire
What sorts of projects do you all
make things. Whether it is a hobby
on Sunday, March 26 from 12-5
see going on in your makerspace?
or an invention to improve lives, we
at the campus of Randolph
believe in the value of making. There
College. Try your hand at
is so much empowerment in being
different projects while meeting
able to create something yourself and
some of our area’s makers.
understanding how things work. I
Who knows? You may even pick
want everyone to experience the rush
up a new hobby.
Students are constantly building and launching things, and meanwhile members are working on their own projects. An LED sign programmed to write text and play games, a DIY laser cutter, a 3D printer made from the parts of a 2D printer, and even
Want to try your hand at
of confidence and wonder that comes from making.
For more information, search
a ukulele are a few member projects
What is the most rewarding thing
“Lynchburg Maker Faire” on
that have been built here recently.
about your job?
Facebook. See you there!
If you can dream it, you can build it
As the Executive Director I am the
here at Vector Space.
point person for some wonderfully
For those who may be interested in
fun and amazing opportunities. From
teaching their own class at Vector
meetings at the White House to
Space, what sorts of topics and
conversations with astronauts, this is
skillsets are you seeking?
the best job ever.
Anything hands-on (including
Emily Hedrick is a youth services librarian and enjoys being with her husband and family, singing, and geeking out as often as possible.
DI-WHY NOT?
Spring Floral Chandelier With spring flowers and Garden Day on the horizon, why not take all of that inspiration and hang lifelike blooms inside of your own home? A floral chandelier may seem like a daunting task, but this high impact, hanging centerpiece is easier than you might think.
Photos by Watts Creative
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Now that you have everything you need, let’s get started: 1. Cut your desired number of strands (a minimum of 3) to the desired length you want to hang your chandelier. Tie them onto the wreath so they allow the wreath to hang level. (You can also space them out by measuring between each strand.) 2. Precut your wire so that it is a little easier for you to wrap the greenery and foliage to your wreath base. 3. Work your way around the wreath by wrapping your greenery and foliage alternating colors, styles, etc. Do this until you have the desired fullness that you want. (I worked clockwise - placing everything in the same direction, but you can certainly place them any way you would like, to give you the desired look you’re going for!) 4. Once you have all the greenery in place, position your bigger blooms in and around the wreath. Be sure to fill in all the gaps! (At this point you can let go of using a lot of wire and just find ways to secure the blooms - hot Here is what you’re going to need:
glue works great if needed.)
• Silk Foliage/Greenery (I love using eucalyptus, weeping
5. Tweak, tweak, tweak and voilà!
willow stems, and the leaves that
Your flower chandelier is ready to
come with the flowers.)
hang!
• Silk Flowers (Go for an odd number, I used 5-7 large silk roses.) • Wreath or Wire Wreath Base (I
Happy hand-making everyone! Oh, and for a less permanent chandelier for an event, you can use real blooms. Lovely!
used a 15” grapevine wreath.) • Floral Wire, or Jewelry Wire (You can use whatever you have on hand.) • Wire Cutters • Jute String, or Ribbon
Laura Watts splits her time between instructing, pinning on Pinterest, and watching Netflix with her film making husband and their puppy, Ellie.
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FEBRUARY SUNDAY
MONDAY
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Green Market Wednesdays 10am-2pm Shop local produce and more at Lynchburg’s market.
5 Super Bowl Sunday! Root for your favorite team (or just watch the commercials).
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FRIDAY 3 First Friday & Art by Night 5-8pm & 5-9pm Peruse galleries in Lynchburg and Roanoke.
10 Second Friday 5-8pm Experience art and culture in Bedford.
Happy Valentine’s Day!! Celebrate the ones you love.
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Elmwood on Ice 4-9pm Experience outdoor skating in Roanoke.
Free Yoga 7:30-8:30am Head to Roanoke’s Elmwood Park.
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Love at the Maier 2pm View the art of lace making at the museum.
THURSDAY
17 Doublewide, Texas 8pm See this comedy at Renaissance Theatre.
SATURDAY 4 Beauty & the Beast 7pm See this Heritage High School production.
11 Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland 2:30 & 7:30pm Attic Productions in Fincastle presents a classic.
18 Wind Symphony & Orchestra Concert 3pm & 7:30pm Enjoy music at Lynchburg College.
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Civil War Conversation 6:30-8pm Hear about Mark Twain at Museum of the Confederacy.
Museum After Dark 6:30-10:30pm Amazement Square hosts an adults only event.
Princess Tea Party 2-3:30pm Have fun at the Aviary at Miller Park.
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For more information check out these websites: 1st: lynchburgcommunitymarket.com 2nd: downtownroanoke.org 3rd: firstfridayslynchburg.org & roanokeartbynight.com
4th: lcsedu.net/schools/hhs 6th: favoredflavorsllc.com 7th: downtownroanoke.org 10th: facebook.com/2ndFriday 11th: atticproductions.info 12th: randolphcollege.edu 16th: mmzoo.org
17th: renaissancetheatrelynchburg.org 18th: lynchburg.edu 19th: sbc.edu 23rd: acwm.org 24th: amazementsquare.org 25th: lynchburgparksandrec.com 26th: jeffersonchoralsociety.org
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TUESDAY
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2 Salsa Night 8-11pm Dance with Lynchburg Salsa.
Lynchburg Bridal Expo
12-4pm Head to our area’s finest bridal event at the Holiday Inn.
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THURSDAY
Photo by Gemma Billings 10th: humankind.org 11th: lynchburgparksandrec.com 12th: artscenter.vt.edu 15th: randolphcollege.edu 16th: masterworxtheater.com 17th: littletownplayers.com 18th: lynchburgparksandrec.com
Joseph & the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat 7pm Go to Rustburg High for this Masterworx show.
FRIDAY 3 First Friday & Art by Night 5-8pm & 5-9pm Explore galleries in Lynchburg and Roanoke.
10 Spell It 6pm See Humankind’s Executive Spelling Bee.
17 Vanya & Sonia & Masha & Spike 8pm Wear green and head to Little Town Players for opening night!
SATURDAY 4 Kids Make Art 1-3pm Enjoy a free event at Hollins University.
11 Antiquing and Lunch (50+) 9:30am-3:30pm Meet at the Miller Center and head out to Amherst.
18 Creekside Trail Dedication 10am-12pm Explore this new section of trail in Lynchburg.
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Shrek the Musical 7:30pm Head to Sweet Briar for this fun musical.
The Butterfly Ball 6-10pm Enjoy an evening at the Science Museum of Western VA.
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Falstaff 7:30-9:45pm Soak in a comedy at the Academy.
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TUESDAY
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SATURDAY 1 Art Expo 12-5pm Head to the Miller Center for this one day event.
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Rail Yard Dawgs Game 7:05pm See hockey at the Berglund Center.
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Hannah Reynolds Story 8-9:30pm Wolfbane presents at the Museum at the Confederacy.
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Egg Hunt & Easter Bunny 4-6:30 Head to Lynchburg’s Miller Center.
Big Love 7:30pm Enjoy Randolph’s spring production.
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Garden Day 10am-5pm Tour homes
human “books” at Riverviews.
and gardens in Lynchburg.
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1st: lynchburgparksandrec.com 2nd: liberty.edu 4th: railyarddawgs.pointstreaksites.com 5th: lynchburgcommunitymarket.com 6th: hollins.edu/theatre 7th: (434) 847-1751 8th: roanokeballet.org
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Enjoy the culmination of this 3 day art event.
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7 Cocoa with a Cop 12-2pm Citizens and officers mingle at this free Lynchburg event.
15 James String Quartet Concert 7:30pm Hear music at Lynchburg College.
22 611 in Roanoke 12:30-3pm Observe this historic train roll through Roanoke.
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Buchanan Civil War History Weekend Explore today through the 30th.
Garden Day 10am-5pm Gardens and homes are open in Roanoke.
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8 Black Box Series 8pm Experience a short show at Roanoke Ballet Theatre.
25th: vagardenweek.org 27th: cavaliertheatre.com 28th: townofbuchanan.com 29th: vagardenweek.org 30th: lynchburgartclub.org
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10 TIPS FOR SPRING CLEANING Spring is here, and many of our thoughts turn to spring cleaning. Whether the term brings feelings of terror or sheer delight, it’s a job that needs to be done. Of course, you could hire a professional to give you a fresh start! For overall maintenance, we caught up with Cleaning Connection for some of their top tips for keeping your home in tip top shape year ‘round.
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Have a smelly garbage disposal? Freeze vinegar and use the cubes to deodorize your disposal.
Just toss in the cubes and grind just as you would with any other item. Then rinse the disposal with water.
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Chrome appliances can show fingerprints and more. Use undiluted apple cider or
white vinegar to rub down chrome, and there’s no need to rinse.
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For stainless steel appliances mix a solution of warm water with a squirt of dish liquid.
Using a soft cloth, rub in direction of steel grain. Rinse with water and soft cloth, then polish with a dry cloth to avoid spotting.
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Have an embarrassing micowave? For easy cleaning, fill a cup of water and heat on
high for a few minutes. The steam from the water will loosen any stuck food for an easy wipe after heating.
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Dirtex is a good all purpose cleaner even for windows as it is less soapy than Windex. It is
available at your local paint and hardware stores. If you have aluminum around your windows, Dirtex can also clean the aluminum plus the windows so you can take care of both at the same time.
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Don’t do windows? Well, if you have to be sure not to clean windows in direct sunlight.
The cleaner will dry before you can wipe it off, causing streaks.
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To get paint, stickers, and glue off of windows, scrape with new razor blades.
Using a putty knife or dull blades can damage the glass. This is a great tip, especially for historic homes with layers of paint.
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Be sure to wash those items that we don’t think about often such as screens, shutters,
miniblinds...etc. Wash them periodically to keep dirt subdued.
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Have hairspray in your bathroom? To remove caked on hairspray, you can wipe it off with
rubbing alcohol and a cloth or rub with a wet hot cloth followed by a dry cloth.
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Last but not least? Remember that dirt loves company. Dirt acts like a magnet
for...more dirt!
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Pet Ponderings
Dental Health Does your pet have a bad odor from the mouth, paw at its face, have chronic sneezing or demonstrate a sudden change of behavior? These are some of the signs of dental problems. Just like people, our pets need routine dental care and cleaning to keep their teeth and gums healthy. Dental care is one of the most overlooked and under-treated areas of your pet’s health. By four years of age, 85% of pets are suffering from some stage of periodontal disease. Periodontal disease is inflammation that affects the soft and hard structures that support the teeth. Gingivitis is the earliest stage when the gums become swollen and red, which is the body’s natural response to the presence of harmful bacteria. Periodontal disease and gingivitis is most commonly measured with 4 stages. Dental disease can be extremely
Quick Fact
painful, yet our pets rarely tell us
Dogs generally have 42 teeth and cats have 30 teeth.
when they have dental pain. Our pets usually suffer in silence, enduring and compensating for the pain as it’s their nature not to show weakness. They almost never stop eating as it’s crucial for survival and a basic instinct.
Photo by William Mahone
Fortunately with routine dental exams,
Cats also develop feline odontoclastic
problems can be caught early and
resorptive lesions (FORL), which are
treated or be prevented altogether.
extremely painful. These lesions may
Preventive care includes routine
not be easily seen except during a
brushing, dental chews, water
sedated dental exam. Many lesions may
additives, sealants and prescription
be just underneath the gumline, which
diets. Inevitably each pet will
is why dental radiographs are such an
veterinarypartner.com
accumulate plaque and tartar on the
important part of preserving the health
avdc.org
teeth. That’s when a good dental
of each tooth.
cleaning and polishing is needed.
Dental health is an important
This outpatient procedure includes a
component of your pet’s quality of life
thorough oral exam under anesthesia,
and overall health. Be proactive and
ultrasonic scaling, polishing, dental
ask your veterinarian about your pet’s
radiographs and periodontal surgery
stage of dental disease and what you
including extractions if necessary.
can do to help.
Consult the following websites for more information: vohc.org dentalvet.com
Shella Baker is a veterinarian at Lynchburg Humane Society and Peaksview Animal Hospital. She enjoys beekeeping, crafting, gardening and spending time with her family and fur-kids.
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AMOUR BEBE advice for new moms We know our readers and social media followers can offer a wealth of knowledge, so where did we go to collect tips for new mothers? We asked what advice you wish you’d received as a new mother, and the responses have been fantastic! Here’s a sampling of what our readers wish they’d known.
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community life The love you feel is unlike any other
My philosophy has always been: Is it
and even though you love this baby
going to matter in a year? Is it going
Always have a change of clothes for
more than another person on the
to matter in a month? Is it going
BOTH of you! You just never know
planet, every parent needs a break
to matter in a week? Is it going to
when they’re going to “blow”!
and to be away from the baby from
matter tomorrow? Then why does it
time to time. I am not talking long
matter right now? It has helped me so
periods of time but a few hours to go
much in life while raising my kids.
to lunch with a friend or just to take
~ Jessica Evans
but to also get used to budgeting
you are the mom it doesn’t mean you with your spouse and let them take on some of the duties equally. The child will be better for it and so will your spouse. ~ Makena Yarbrough Remember to buy things for months
Buy one box of diapers a month while pregnant - not just to build up stock
a break to be by yourself. Just because have to do it all. Share responsibility
~ Lesley Mink
It’s ok to receive help. Whether it’s a homemade or healthy dish, chores or whatever, have a community of support folks to help you before, during, and after baby arrives.
down the road, not just [for] when
~ Ursula Ball
they are a baby.
for it. Best way: buy them through Amazon and have them autoshipped to your house each month. We never ran out of or ran out for diapers. ~ Kelly Glenn Rest when your infant is resting. Sleep in the first few months is very important for the mother’s health and for your body to rebuild. ~ Sarah Krycinski
~ Jenna Shutters Know that everyone’s recovery is You go from diapers and burping
No matter how you feel and no
different in many ways. There is no
to first day of school really fast!
matter what others may tell you,
right amount of time to deal with
[The] best advice I got explained the
remember you’re doing your best.
all the new changes after birth, both
difference between discipline and
And that’s the best your baby can
with having a new baby and your
punishment. Discipline - show or
hope for. Oh, and there is nothing
own personal state. Reach out for
tell the child and teach them how to
wrong with locking yourself in the
help, whether that’s just a friend, or a
behave. Punishment - comes after
bathroom for 10 minutes of alone
local support group with advice from
the child knows it is wrong and still
time. It may be the only 10 minutes
ranges of people!
a day you get.
~ Chrissy Howell
~ Bri Precious
disobeys. Do it with love, never anger. ~ Ruth DiNardo
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FLOURISH
FITTING FITNESS IN
Photos by Stephanie Yonce Photography
I grew up an athlete. From soccer to softball, I left no stone unturned. As I got older, my attention turned to long distance running. For over a decade I ran an average of 40- to 50mile weeks, ultimately competing as a collegiate cross country runner and track athlete. Graduation day came, however, and gears shifted. I started my first job as a public relations specialist two weeks after leaving the haven of undergrad, and the luxury of 3:30 p.m. long runs was left behind on campus. I was surprised that within the span of no more than a month, my decade-long routine began to dwindle. Honestly, I felt a little guilty too. Nothing like a wedding, however, to motivate someone to get in shape! My fiancé and I set the date (October 21, 2017), selected the venue (a historic hotel in the Shenandoah Valley) and I bought the dress. I am a firm believer in do-it-yourself projects, so I have also been plugging away at several DIY tasks to personalize the wedding (centerpiece ideas, decorating the altar and crafting hundreds of origami flowers to be strung above at the reception.) Thus far, these projects have been occupying most of my time and – aside from a day spent trying on wedding gowns with my mom – have been my favorite part of the planning process. It turns out that when you dedicate hours to simply sit and craft, you are also building in automatic mindfulness time. My mind, however, tends to focus on what still needs to get done. 24
With each flower folded and strung,
As an athlete, I always took pride in
I think about the wedding timeline:
my fitness. I have never been stick-
what projects are coming up and
thin, as I have more of a muscular
what needs to be accomplished next.
and athletic build. I know getting
As we get closer to the six-month
back into that kind of shape would
countdown, the growing concern is
take dedicated time and effort, and
me getting into shape for the big day.
for the first time, I do not have a
To clarify, I am not necessarily
coach or teammates to hold me to my
hoping to lose weight and no, I did
fitness aspirations.
not order my dress one size too
Luckily, I do have a few colleagues who
small to motivate myself to shrink
know a thing or two about fitness.
before the big day. Rather, I want
Patrick Dunham is a clinical training
to feel confident and toned come
manager at Carilion Wellness. His
October 2017.
team works regularly with individuals
life to define workout goals and create
your progress over time,” Dunham
He went on to identify goals and
personalized fitness plans. I felt
explained. “It’s a lot more than just
targets, which for me included
comfortable reaching out because
the scale telling you what you weigh
improving my general muscle tone,
they work with a wide variety of
or measuring your height/weight
increasing my running mileage and
clients – from professionals hitting
ratio. Instead, it provides several
targeting my arms in workouts.
the gym, to folks exercising as part
measurements and the healthy ranges
Dunham also took the time to
of physical rehabilitation, to older
where ideally those measurements
outline some easy routines and tips
adults wanting to simply prioritize
should be.”
for staying on top of my fitness
health and wellness – so I knew
I was anxious to see my results. After
I would not be walking into an
falling off my running bandwagon, I
intimidating environment.
was not looking forward to coming
I met with Dunham at the Carilion
face-to-face with my numbers.
Wellness Roanoke location and filled
It printed out my results and
him in on where I was physically
Dunham walked me through what
and where I want to be. He pointed
I needed to know. The scan broke
me in the direction of their InBody
down my numbers and even showed
Machine to get started.
my weight distribution in different
The InBody is a piece of technology
parts of my body. It gave me a great
that gives you a full snapshot of your
snapshot and starting point for
body’s composition. You enter in your
improvement.
height, weight, age and gender and
“You can do an InBody scan regularly
stand on what looks a bit like a scale
every four to eight weeks to track your
with handles. In less than 60 seconds,
progress,” said Dunham. “It’s not all
the InBody can tell you your body
about cutting weight, per se. Someone
Hannah Cline is a public
composition, percentage of body fat,
may get frustrated because they’ve
relations specialist with Carilion
muscle distribution and your hydration
hardly lost any weight after completing
levels and body water balance.
a workout regimen, but the reality
“The InBody provides a lot of
is that they have lost fat and gained
information that helps you to
muscle, which is the real win.”
understand your body and track
He was preaching to the choir.
game. He encouraged me to check out CarilionClinicLiving.com for additional inspiration, where he contributes to a regular Workout Wednesday (WOW) series. Dunham made me feel like fitting fitness in was not unreasonable. I left Carilion Wellness with an action plan and was honestly the most excited I have been about working out since college. As we inch closer to October, hopefully I can use this as a stress relief too. Let the countdown commence!
Clinic. Out of the office, she loves sprucing up antiques with sandpaper, paint and lots of love.
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Women of a Certain Age
find me in my undies when it’s 68
HAZARDS OF AGING
Last night, one friend chimed in
degrees in our house...and the ceiling fan was running.
with, “and you can’t wear shorts anymore.” Yeah, no one needs to see
Several years ago, I got mad at a former
once sat at a table full of women
high school classmate for saying, “I’m
who shared the same pair of reading
too old for that!” I certainly didn’t feel
glasses. They just kept passing them
old. Fast forward eight years, and yeah,
around the table.
I’m starting to feel it. But with age
“Hey, can I have those back, I need to
comes wisdom, and comfort. You care
you want to keep your cottage-cheese
know what the side dishes are.”
thighs hidden.
“I need those. I didn’t order my
Aside from clothes, there are those
appetizer yet.”
ridiculous high-heeled shoes. Who
And those dreaded hot flashes that
wants to wear them anymore,
cause us to go from six layers down
anyway? Years of wearing them has
to our skivvies in a heartbeat, even in
permanently altered the shape of our
less about trivial things and start to lose that “polite company” filter. In a random sampling of friends, I asked them what limitations have they experienced since they’ve become “women of a certain age.”
those spider veins looking faintly like bruises up and down your legs. Capri pants become your best friend. And if you’ve gained a few pounds, like me,
the dead of winter. I gave up wearing
feet or contributed to arthritis. Now
Among my more active friends, they’ve
pullover sweaters. If it can’t be
I know why my grandma always wore
come to the realization that they can’t
opened . . . and closed . . . and opened
“comfortable” (read: ugly) shoes when I
run anymore. Well, gravity’s done
. . . and closed (you get the drift.)
was a kid. Now me and my buddies go
I have to wear several thin layers
for flat shoes with a nice, comfy sole.
so I can take one or two layers off,
And the body. Ah yes, the body. Some
put them back on, take off four, put
parts fail to work (prunes become
everything back on and add a small
your best friend) while other parts
Another friend mentioned not being
blanket, too, then strip off everything
work too well (don’t cough, sneeze or
able to see things up close, like small
when a humdinger of a hot flash
laugh too hard.)
print on menus and pill bottles. I
hits. My husband has come home to
Remember all that loud music you
enough damage, why add the pounding to your joints and appendages? Wearing two sports bras to hold those puppies up is getting old anyway.
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life “When you’re 20, you care what everyone thinks. When you’re 40, you stop caring what everyone thinks. When you’re 60, you realize no one was ever thinking about you in the first place.” - Winston Churchill
Photo by Cheryl Curcio
listened to when you were young?
So aging has become a “been there,
You can thank those habits for the
done that” phase of our lives. Many of
constant ringing in your ears now. I
my friends have embraced aging for
finally found my tone on the piano.
the fun parts – the ability to travel
There’s a constant A playing in my
(without kids,) the opportunity to try
head. I only really notice it when it’s
new things, wear whatever you want,
quiet, which it is most of the time
and the guts to share what you think
now that there are no longer kids in
without worrying about what others
the house.
think of you.
Deirdre Serio has written for newspapers, non-profits, and her present “day job” as a technical writer. She loves the great outdoors, especially hiking and kayaking.
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LET’S TALK TEETH interview with an orthodontist
Although it’s imperative that we take care of our teeth daily, the month of
clutch: You also see adult patients. Are
February puts special attention on our pearly whites as it’s Dental Health
they just finally taking the plunge into
Month. We caught up with Dr. Eric Baugher of Central Virginia Orthodontics
straightening their teeth or are there some
to chat about best care practices for our ivories.
cases where teeth shift over time?
clutch: Tell us a little about what led you
clutch: What “hardness” of toothbrush is
into orthodontics.
recommended?
Dr. Baugher: I’ve always liked working
Dr. Baugher: Always soft, and I think
with my hands, so dentistry appealed
that is all that most stores carry now,
to me once I decided that a career
thankfully. This is for the protection
in research physics was not for me.
of your gum tissue.
During dental school, the treatment planning aspects of orthodontics and the process of creating a new smile for patients led me to pursue this field.
Dr. Baugher: Yes to both. Some are parents who have waited until all the children in the family have finished braces before looking into it for themselves. Others are people who have never liked one aspect of their smile and just delayed doing anything about it. And, some had braces as
clutch: When is a good time for a child to
adolescents and have noticed some
go see an orthodontist?
relapse or shifting over time after
Dr. Baugher: The American
stopping routine retainer wear.
Association of Orthodontists clutch: As a former dentist, can you
recommends that children be seen
clutch: Can you walk through a timeline
give us a few simple tips for taking
by an orthodontist starting at age
of what happens from first consultation
care of our teeth?
7; this is a good age to check for
to finally getting your post brace removal
Dr. Baugher: Spend enough time
any problems with the growth
checkup?
brushing and flossing daily to keep
and development of the jaws and
your teeth and gums healthy. The
if there are any issues with the
dental hygiene aisles at the grocery
permanent teeth that are starting
and department stores are huge now,
to erupt. For most children, no early
so there is definitely a toothbrush
treatment will be necessary, and the
design and type of floss for everyone!
orthodontist will check the patient
And, see your dentist twice a year.
periodically to monitor any issues and determine if and when any orthodontic treatment is necessary.
Dr. Baugher: The initial consultation includes an exam and discussion of the potential benefits of orthodontic treatment and options available for treatment (traditional braces, Invisalign). We are your partner in the process and are there to answer any questions you have before diving
life into treatment. Once the braces are
clutch: Can you share with our readers
placed, the patient comes about every
one of your favorite success stories
6 weeks for routine appointments
of a patient?
to monitor treatment progress.
Dr. Baugher: We had an adult patient
Treatment times vary by patient, but
with a severe malocclusion [an
usually run from a year and a half to
overbite] that severely impacted
two years, at which point retainers
their confidence. They would not
are made to hold the teeth in their
smile and were self-conscious about
final position. Routine retainer wear
giving presentations at work (even
is required to maintain your results -
though their job required it on a
it may be every night for some people
regular basis). They saw a dramatic
or once a week for others, depending
change in their smile over the course
on your teeth.
of treatment with Invisalign. Coworkers have noticed the newfound confidence, the patient is smiling regularly and told us that they ‘feel
Want to know more? Dr. Baugher’s
like a million bucks’. It was humbling
office is at 7802 Timberlake Road
to be a part of that patient’s
in Lynchburg. Call (434) 385-4746
experience. Everyone’s results are
or visit www.bracesbycvo.com.
not as dramatic, but we love to make more smiles!
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CULTIVATING THE LIFE YOU WANT I’m not a gardener. I have tried multiple times but always to no avail. My attempts end in over-turned seedlings or seeds that refuse to sprout. However, there is something about spring that stirs my soul and calls me to cultivate something beautiful. Maybe you have a green thumb, or maybe you are like me and gardening doesn’t come as naturally; either way, why not take some time this spring to cultivate something in your life?
Prepare the soil. Just like soil needs to be tilled, sometimes our lives need a little mixing up. January isn’t the only time to make resolutions. A change in season can be a great reason to take stock of what’s working and what’s not in your current routines and habits. Figure out what’s already growing in your life that you want to continue cultivating and what weeds need to be pulled. Pick your seeds. Remember that all growth starts small. Pick something to work on and don’t get discouraged if progress is slower than you hoped for. Small seeds can produce a huge harvest. Don’t overcrowd. Plants need space and so do new habits. Don’t try too many things at once. They say it takes 21-30 days for a habit to grow, so pick a few things to focus on each month and don’t add more until you have really given something a try. Add sunshine. Plants need sun, and so do we!! Start your morning with a cup of coffee on your front porch, move your treadmill run outdoors, play with the kids at the park. Adding a little sunshine to your daily routines will improve your 30
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life mood and your health. Take a walk, get the blood flowing, and find some inspiration out of doors. Don’t forget the water. Most of us don’t drink enough water. Whatever you are hoping to grow in your life this spring, staying hydrated can only help. If you are already ahead of the curve and drink plenty of water, then treat yourself! Splurge on a new water bottle or try a fancy water infusion this weekend. Weed the garden. Sometimes we just
Don’t know what you want to cultivate? Check out our list!
have to let stuff go. Maybe that means cutting out some bad habits or maybe it means admitting now is just not
• Gratitude - Say please and thank you, write thank you notes, keep a gratitude journal.
the right time for a good thing and letting go of goals that are cluttering
• Happiness - Keep a list of things that make you smile or energize you, do more of those things.
up our life. Celebrate growth. Growth happens so
• Your Body - Set a physical goal and work toward it. Train for a marathon, work up to swimming a certain number of laps, hike a trail you have been wanting to visit.
slowly we don’t often notice it. So take time to step back and acknowledge how far you have come. Even small
• Adventure - Plan a road trip, go sky diving, drive the back roads, try a new cuisine.
steps should be celebrated. It’s all about progress, not perfection.
• Your Community - Get to know your neighbors, throw a block party, shop local, support locally owned businesses. (Aren’t the last two the same thing?)
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• Breathing Room - Clean out your closets, pay off a bill, cut out unnecessary engagements from your schedule. • Your Mind - Visit the local library, do a reading challenge, start a book club, do the weekly crossword puzzle.
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GROWING READERS a magic tree This “hands-on” activity allows us to trace our favorite tiny fingers to create a perfect keepsake - whether for a special event or just because it’s a Monday. Feel free to go rogue and make a whole forest of trees together!
STEP 1 Trace your favorite mini hand onto brown paper and cut it out. Make sure the fingers are spread wide! Tip: Use part of the wrist as a trunk.
STEP 2 Cut out fun shapes! Use hearts, circles, triangles, leaves, flowers, etc. Fold them in half (hello line of symmetry!) to give them a 3-D look and glue them on! Sticky dots also work well for skipping the glue. Tip: Find paper that matches the colors of the book – red for apples, light blue for the bird, etc.
Book: Tap The Magic Tree by Christie Matheson Summary: Make sure you gather
STEP 3 Ball up tiny pieces of tissue paper and attach them to your tree for a pop. Or leave them flat and layer them to make a gorgeous petal/leaf. Feel free to add any items that you find outside (or inside) as well! Tip: Use the tissue paper for the pale pink petals and/or the autumn leaves. Katie McQuain Lane is the Children’s Program Manager for the Campbell County Public Library System, and her loves include her husband and her three rescue dogs.
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everyone around because this book easily accommodates a large group! Tap the Magic Tree walks you through all four seasons of a tree’s life - but with a perfect twist. Matheson asks you to “tap,” “knock,” “touch,” or “blow” on the tree to set the stage for the following page. Audiences will be
crew light up as they magically
completely delighted as it appears
make the tree drop its apples, lose
that their actions are in control
its petals, and clap for it to snow!
of the entire book. Watch your
Don’t believe me? Just tap and see!
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