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• Looks like we are getting TWO yogurt shops, one downtown and one not... • The menu at Liam’s is getting a perk...can’t wait! • Learn how to rock your personal PR… a Firefly event coming Feb. 11… • My friend Drew just started at Flowers Nissan, go see him! • The Downtown Sidewalk Sale is THIS Saturday… • A new cafe in the old Izzo’s, coming this month…
DO YOU HAVE A WHISPER ? PSSSST........
SPEND A HALF DAY IN THE VILLE...
{With the spring-like weather we have been having, there’s no place like Thomasville!}
Start with Saturday’s European Brunch in the courtyard at Liam’s Then take a drive down Dawson or Gordon and admire the homes
Thank heavens we ended up here and thank you, sweet Thomasville, for making a place for me. I believe anyone can do anything in this town, because your people will support it. Everybody’s somebody in Thomasville. You are lovely and darling in ways that I can’t even put my finger on. But isn’t love like that?
At the touch
of love
everyone becomes
a poet.
Stroll the bricks or go antiquing...
Your winters are mild, if they come at all. For someone who lives in skirts and sandals, this is a boon. I like my vests and boots, but I love the way you tease us with little hints of winter, then shine on us with a glorious spring-feeling day. You know what we really want. I love that people are nice everywhere I go. They make eye contact, they say hello, they’re generally courteous. We all love you and we all take an interest in you and invest our time and resources into making you somewhere we love to live. I love that sometimes there’s no line at the post office, no real traffic on the street, and that my favorite restaurants know what I order.
Lovey Dovey
Have a refreshing lunch at George + Louie’s
When I first moved here I was lonely and unconnected. I admired your moss draped oaks and the hidden roads of the city that were, and are, still unpaved. But when I started working for Thomasville Landmarks and meeting all sorts of fascinating people, my love for you bloomed. Though I’ve been here not quite seven years, you’re the only true home I’ve ever known. I simultaneously feel that I could never leave and that I could leave tomorrow, just knowing you are here waiting for me to return. You’re not like other places, with their impersonal structures and anonymous crowds. I know your streets and buildings by hearts and I adore your people, especially the weird ones, which is actually quite a lot of them. Your summers are brutal and that first year I swore I’d cook alive. But I’ve learned to shoo the gnats with pursed lips and not with hands, and I’ve acclimated to the heat. Many people are out of town in the summer and I have you all to myself. I can stroll the parks and stick my feet in the creeks and just listen to the bugs and the sounds of my labs splashing in the water. The chihuahua, he likes to sun bathe.
• More whispers about SCAD coming to The Ville...
Book a couple’s massage at Metta...ahhhhhhh.
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Dear Thomasville, place of my heart,
YOU HEARD IT HERE FIRST!
Stretch your legs at shady Paradise Park.
Love
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VOLUME 2 ISSUE No.2
WHISPERS
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Finally, gaze at your love over the top of a decadent Lucy + Leo’s cupcake...sweetness.
SWEETS FOR THE SWEET
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May favorite coiffeur, Rob Benton of Salon Rob, tells us 5 things he LOVES about The Ville:
One of the most commonly used phrases you might hear from a male person is “I don’t know.” Men are generally prideful and indecisive people. Shopping for men can often be frustrating. Hopefully a few of these ideas will help your Valentine’s! If you really want to please your boyfriend or husband, a ticket to see one of their favorite sports teams would be a plus. And, if not, I would suggest buying some fireworks. Most guys love explosions, especially explosions that are annoyingly loud. What better way to celebrate a touchdown from your own home? It would not be a bad idea giving a Men’s Daily Devotional. It can be a book, something for the Kindle, or even for a smartphone. These devotionals also make very good Facebook status updates! A nice watch always comes in handy. We have clocks on phones, computers, tablets—they’re everywhere. But for a lot of men, a watch isn’t just about fashion. We just want a quick way to see the time. And when a guy needs to get out of a sticky situation, it will appear less rude as he looks at his brand new watch and says he has to go! Last, but not least, a home cooked dinner. It’s really easy to grab takeout or go to a really nice restaurant to celebrate. However, so much time is spent waiting, driving, and being around other people. Find a babysitter if needed, and have a quiet romantic dinner at home. if you want extra brownie points, make sure the baby sitter is also the parents of one of your child’s friends. That way they can spend the night with them, and the romance can last all night! —Jon Towns
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http://www.sweetpaulmag.com/ - Not a blog, but one of my very favorite mags http://www.bakerella.com/ - I think she invented Cake Pops http://dessertfirstgirl.com/ - Written by a pastry chef http://chocolatecoveredkatie.com/ - Healthier recipes, tasty treats http://www.shugarysweets.com/ - lots of yummy, from skinny to sinful http://healthyindulgences.net/ - Gluten and sugar free!
Gourmet Pizza Wednesday thru Friday 11-2 & 5-9 All Day Saturday 11-9 • 226-4488 Downtown Thomasville 113 N. Crawford St. FIND US ON FACEBOOK
I love running my fur babies around Cherokee lake, having wine-n-cheese at SGD, morning coffee at Grassroots curbside, I’m loving DIY garden efforts with our weather and I have a soft spot for the big oak tree... Shhhh...
looking for something better than drugstore candy boxes? Candy Wall + Truffle Case at Relish Cookies from Savannah Moon Assortment of artisan chocolate at Sweet Grass Dairy Homemade Cakes from The Scoop
LoveMe , LoveMy Horse My friends know that if they can’t find me at home, they can find me at the barn. I’ve been called horsey, horse-crazy and just plain crazy. I spend lots of time in the saddle, and lots of time getting ready for fox hunting. Some people spend their time at the gym, some spend it shopping. I choose to spend mine with my horses. My horses have taught me a lot: hard work pays off, patience is a virtue, and you cannot take short cuts to success. I try not to talk about horses around my non-horsey friends. They don’t want to hear about so and so’s horsecapades or where they went hunting. But sometimes I forget they don’t love horses like I do. And frankly, maybe that’s Ok. How many hours did I spend listening to my friends chat about their babies and their feeding and napping schedules? I smiled and listened. One night at dinner, I listened to five women discuss their child’s potty training woes...for hours. And I get it...that is what was most important to them in their lives at that time. Well friends, my horses are important to me. And I spend more time with them than I do my own family. Horses are not just a hobby, they are a passion. Riding my horses is my therapy for life’s problems. It is a way to spend more hours outdoors. A way to slow down and think. So the next time you hear me talking about my horses, ask me if you can come ride with me. You might just learn something. —Leslie
Vintage candies at Horne Candy Co. Leo & Lucy’s Cupcakes at The Bookshelf
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What I LOVE For My Love...
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Rattlesnake Belt from Harden’s Taxidermy...a must for anyone in the Ville!
Tocca perfume from Lavish, several different scents! The Townie wears it and gets showered with compliments!
BEE FACT: Eating local honey
Chocolate strawberry facial from Metta Day Spa! Craft beer from Liam’s
Meatballs + marinara from Mom + Dad’s… to go!
A DOG
can fend off allergies.
Key fob or coozie from Kevin’s
is the only thing on earth that loves YOU more than he loves himself.”
Orchard Pond Honey at George & Louie’s
too old for love? Last week I had an epiphany. It hit me like a foul ball. As I was dropping off the latest issue of the Townie, I ran into a gentleman that one of my friends had suggested I have a date with. He is such a nice person, very active in the local community and…perfectly not my type. I exchanged niceties with him and went on my way. As I was sliding back into my car,the realization hit me. I’m not attracted to him. Or any other man I have met recently. As I drove around town running errands, I thought about it. Are there just no men that ARE my type? Am I that picky? How can I still be single? There are plenty of nice guys around. After much more thought and introspection that day, I think I know the answer, and here it is: I am HAPPY. And I did not get that way by waiting around for Mr. Perfect to stroll into my life. Instead, I have taken life by the horns and ridden it as fast as I can. After high school, I knew I would not return home. I was determined to do something different... something to make myself different than many of my friends. After college, I informed my parents that I was moving to Georgia. They were stunned. How could you even THINK of leaving Texas? When I arrived in Savannah, I was completely alone, except for my dog. Slowly I made great friends in my graduate classes. One set of friends lead to another set of friends, and so on. I dated on and off, even having one serious relationship. I discovered over time that he was an utter cheapskate, anti-social and had cankles. That just wouldn’t do! He also resented my dog. I was in my twenties and in my mind I was way too young to settle down. Many people get married in their twenties, have a family, and live blissfully ever after. I just wasn’t one of them. In my thirties I should have been looking for Mr. Right, but I was too busy moving (literally) and shakin’...and traveling and riding. Dating was fun, but heaven forbid I get serious about a man! He might tell me he did not approve of my carefree lifestyle, or that he thought horses were “dangerous.” Instead, I surrounded myself with old and new friends. And got another dog! Fast forward to the here and now...my forties. I am surrounded by friends and their fabulous husbands. Some of their husbands are wonderful and I am jealous of them...until...one friend complains about their hubbs snoring or their junk collection. Their fishing trips, their quirky habits, their dirty bathroom sinks. I am now very, very keen on what hard work a marriage truly is. It is compromise...not just staying home instead of going out with the girls, or having dinner with the in-laws, but washing his shorts and loving his Mother. I want a loving, meaningful relationship. I know he is out there. I’m still holding out for the “perfect man”...perfect for only me. I know he exists, maybe right now he is busy looking me for me too. —Leslie
horse riding lessons
BEE MINE!
Fox Hunt • Show Hunters • Dressage
CALL (229) 403-4554 www.fireflyhome.com
“In riding a horse, we borrow freedom”
But we can do small things with great love.
—Helen Thompson
—Mother Teresa
farm to table
Two more goodies from the Blackberry Patch! BBP also has a line of Sugar Free syrups, and you could use those in either recipe.
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raspberry trifle INGREDIENTS:
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Angel Food Cake Blackberry Patch Whole Raspberry Syrup Custard (made from scratch or packaged French Vanilla pudding mix) Whipped cream • Fresh Blackberries DIRECTIONS:
Slice Angel Food Cake into 3/4 inch slices. Place one layer of cake slices on the bottom of a trifle serving dish* (or any straight-sided clear glass serving dish). Drizzle blackberry syrup over slices, using about 1/4 cup syrup. If using, place blackberries on top. Spoon custard over cake slices and fruit. Repeat, making more layers until all cake is used and serving dish is almost full. Top dessert with whipped cream.
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*A trifle dish is used because this is a beautiful dessert and the dish shows off the layers. It is not necessary.
homemade
raspberry sorbet INGREDIENTS:
1 1/2 cups Blackberry Patch Whole Raspberry Syrup 3 cups frozen red raspberries (16 ounce bag) 1/2 cup water • 1 tablespoon fresh orange zest Juice of 1 fresh orange DIRECTIONS:
In a blender or food processor blend all ingredients until smooth. Strain mixture into a bowl and discard the seeds. Process the berry mixture in an ice cream maker according to manufacturer's instructions. {Or place in freezer and stir every half hour for 2 hours} Transfer sorbet to covered container and freeze until firm, about 6 hours. Garnish with fresh red raspberries and a drizzle of Blackberry Patch Whole Raspberry Syrup. Freeze for up to 1 week.
“there is no love sincerer than the love of food.” —George Bernard Shaw
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Meet Us at Metta’s Open House! February 1st • 6:00-8:00 PM
Door Prizes, Wine & Cheese 6:00 PM Beauty is not Skin Deep... How to Find your Inner Eminence! 6:30 PM Mini Spa Treatment Stations Table Massage, Foot Massage, Chair Massage, Face & Scalp Massage, Nail Polish Change, Make Up: Introducing RAE Cosmetics
Your love will love you for a gift from Metta!
7:45-8:15 PM Moonlight Yoga
121 N. Broad Street • (229) 225-6792
THOMASVILLE CENTER FOR THE ARTS INVITES YOU TO JOIN US FOR THE
SWINGIN’ AT THE SAVOY An Evening of Music, Dance and Art February 2nd • 6:00 to 10:00 PM Thomasville Center for the Arts
WHET YOUR PALETTE Diptych—Two Canvases That Make A Pair February 15th Studio 209, 209 West Remington $40 for Two People For more information or to purchase tickets: www.thomasvillearts.org FAST AND AFFORDABLE FLEA AND MOSQUITO YARD TREATMENT! 226-PEST Call Astro Pest Control today to be pest free!
—Josh Billings
SWEET GRASS DAIRY
RELISH & DASH Relish your love... Dash in for truffles, candy, and Valentine's goodies!
Affordable & Inspired Lunch
WE L YO OVE U!
salads, sandwiches, small plates
We do carry-out! 228-6704
come see us on broad street!
FROM THE BOOKSHELF & GALLERY Have you ever finished a book and immediately wanted to pass it to someone else? Then World Book Night is for you. On April 23, readers around the world will take their favorite books and pass them out to people who might not otherwise get the chance to read them. The best part? The books are free, and all you have to do is sign up to be a giver. It’s a simple way to share the LOVE, to spread the joy of reading to your communities and neighborhoods. www.us.worldbooknight.org COME AND SIT A SPELL AT 126 SOUTH BROAD STREET.
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We can help with medication management, fall risk assessment, home safety inspection, home physical therapy among many other services. Ask your Physician or give us a call for advice.
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Bringing healing home for over 38 years.
no one wants to talk about it… but keeping your relationship in a happy place is a good thing and it requires a little effort...
Your marriage is the single most important relationship in your life, and hopefully one of the longest and most rewarding. I recently met with Dusty Hart from Kalon Counseling to find out more about his services. Kalon is a local counseling service that specializes in marital, men’s and parent/child counseling. All relationships need a tune-up, don’t be skeered! Dusty is very warm and friendly and easy to talk to. He is genuine and I feel that he truly cares for people. You know that I LOVE Thomasville, and I want to see it full of LOVE. Q: Where do you start with marriage counseling? A: For some couples, they are seeking a “tune-up” and want to make a good marriage better. For others, they are in a difficult and painful place and just want to know if their marriage has a chance. I start wherever the couple is at when they arrive at my office. Q: Who needs marriage counseling? A: Absolutely everyone can benefit from marriage counseling. Whether a couple is newly engaged and wants to start their marriage on the right track, or a couple has been married for 30 years. Marriage counseling is a great way to invest in yourself and your spouse, as well as an option that could possibly save a marriage headed toward divorce. Q: Is it all painful, or is some of it fun? A: Pain is not fun but relief and healing are a whole lot of fun. Many couples are surprised at how quickly they begin to experience relief and start seeing immediate results from very small changes. Q: What do people hope to accomplish, and what do you hope for them? A: In a word, connection. We are neurobiologically wired and sociologically created to connect in significant relationships with other people, especially our spouses. I hope that the couples I work with find appreciation for the uniqueness of their spouse and are able to find deep satisfaction in their marriage. Q: How often do clients visit you? A: Is there a standard or normal amount of sessions you recommend to start? I usually start out seeing a couple once a week for 2-3 sessions and then move to every-other week. Most couples will benefit from 3-5 sessions to start. Once any underlying issues or patterns emerge we can re-assess and decide if additional sessions would be helpful. Q: How do they sign up? How do they know if you’re a good fit? A: Call me at (229) 234-7337 and set up an appointment to meet! Of course, you can email me at KalonCounseling@gmail.com as well. After the initial session most couples will intuitively know whether or not we will work well together. Q: Any parting thoughts? A: The sooner a couple starts counseling the better. According to Dr. John Gottman, the nation’s foremost researcher in marriage and parenting, couples seek relationship help an average of 6 years after they begin having problems. Given that half of marriages that end in divorce do so in the first 7 years, the research shows, this is 6 years too late!
Simple Ways to Show You Care
TOWNIES LOVE TO TRAVEL
1 Coffee in bed 2 A sweet + simple love note 3 His and hers candy bars 4 Cook dinner together 5 Tackle a neglected cleaning project 6 Send an unexpected text
Alissa - Morocco • Haile - London + Cuba + Scotland Rhonda - Scotland • Jill - Italy • Nan - New York + Chicago Will - Nepal + Bhutan • Renee - Cayman • Clay - Jackson Hole Brent - Cuba (allegedly) dust off your passport...
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Downtown Thomasville Sidewalk Sale!
Richland Rum Dinner Georgia’s first distillery is celebrating the release of their Richland Vintage Rum with a dinner and cocktail pairing 4-courses with cocktails $60 per person. Reservations Required. For questions call Rhonda at Liam’s @ 229-226-9944
Gardening Workshop Jean Pafford, local gardener, is presenting a program on how to plant, take care of and harvest the rewards from your own garden. Free, reservations required 10 AM to 12 PM Thomas County Public Library www.tcpls.org Register by Feb. 1: 225-5252
Animal Cruelty Community Forum Conference Room of the Emergency Services Center, 1202 Remington Ave. 6:30 PM info@thomasvillehumane.org To report suspected animal cruelty, please call 229-228-0613.
Jan Amiss Photography Exhibit “How’s the Weather?” Opening 6:30-8:30pm The Bookshelf
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Really, it should say “dogs.” I have three, and I can’t imagine life any other way. Our family just isn’t complete without these funny and loving beings. Each has his own personality, quirks and favorite scratching places. Toby likes to lick his arms, Dali likes to lick you {watch out for the brown sugar!}, and Skippy, he hops like jackrabbit every morning when I get out of bed. It’s like having your own personal cheering section. There’s nothing like a dog to show what you’re really made of. Do you provide food, safety and comfort for this creature who cannot speak? Or do you tie him to a fence or become angry when he barks, as dogs are born to do? Dogs will love you no matter if you are pretty or homely, smart or dumb, rich or poor, and they will love you even if you aren’t kind. But you can learn about yourself or someone else by how they treat their pup. If you don’t like dogs, well…. maybe I don’t trust you. And if you do like dogs, welcome to my pack.
JSL Bargain Bazaar Preview Party Fairgrounds, 5:30-9:30 PM $15 includes dinner Info: 229-403-7783
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february 2 Swingin’ at the Savoy An evening of music, dance and art The Center for the Arts and South Georgia Ballet 7:30 PM For more info: 229-226-0588 or www.southgeorgiaballet.org
february 8-10 february 15-17 Vanities—A New Musical Tickets: $10 Students, $12 Adults. Call 229-226-0863 or visit www.tosac.com
february 11 Get Press Ready! with Amy Flurry 10 to 11:30 AM, Studio 209 209 W. Remington Ave. Call Firefly at 226-6363
february 14 Branford Marsalis & Joey Calderazzo Duo Saxophone and Piano Center for the Arts, 8pm 229-226-7404 or tefconcerts.com
february 15 Date Night Whet Your Palette $40 per couple, includes paint, brushes and canvas 6:30 – 8:30 PM Studio 209, 209 W. Remington Ave.
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