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12 From The Publisher
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December’s Holiday Wonder
14 Girl Time
Tips, Trends, And Fancies
18 Queen City Jewels A Month Of Merriness
Holiday Decorations Hearkening Childhood Delight
22 On The Move
66 Health Matters
Charlotte Women Making Strides
50 Fashion Looks To Make Yukon Cornelius Proud 56 Beauty
Let’s Make Up Going Glam For The Season
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Don’t Be A Grinch! Navigating The Holidays
68 Health Flash What You Need To Know To Stay Well
74 Tomorrow’s Charlotte Woman Charlotte’s Future Fabulous Females
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Carrie Boyd Sales Director
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Barbara Herd Business Manager
Nikki Wilson WEb Designer
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Leigh Barrett CONTRIBUTING WRITERS
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26 Giving Abundantly And With Love
Augusto Photography Armando Bellmas James Brown Scott Stiles
Beverly Howard Guides Loaves & Fishes With A Mission To Serve
30 Nurturing A Loving End Of Life
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34 Looking In On Faith
Charlotte’s Stained Glass Reflects Dimensions Of The Faithful
40 In The Present
Gorgeous Wrappings To Inspire
42 Santa’s Helpers
The Women Who Give Sparkle To The City’s Seasonal Festivities
48 Postcards From The Past
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Heart Of Glass The Art Of Stained Glass Stained glass is an art form that has been around for a thousand years, and its beauty is breathtaking, as witnessed in the feature “Sacred Glass,” found on page 34. The process behind the creation of these pictorial panes is quite intricate. Visit todayscharlottewoman.com to discover how these works are created.
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This month, our site is offering more unique content for readers. Visit us weekly to get the lowdown on the latest topics, happenings, and news around Charlotte. Don’t miss Snapshots, a rotating profile that spotlights Charlotte-area women. Look for articles such as“Go, Go Green This December,” and“Eat, Drink, And Be Healthy.”
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As director of Loaves & Fishes, Beverly Howard has been helping to feed the hungry for 21 years.
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Loaves & Fishes started in 1975, when Virginia Sampson and a few of her friends at The Episcopal Church of the Holy Comforter in Charlotte began handing out food from the church pantry to the city’s hungry. Some days, the small group offered up hot soup; some days, they distributed sandwiches; and, some days, they provided bags of groceries. That first year, they fed 1,000 people. It’s the spirit of making a difference — one meal at a time, one person at a time — that has sustained Loaves & Fishes, helping the organization pull in donations and volunteers year after year. And, that is the underlying philosophy that Howard insists is imperative to the ef-
tasks than can possibly be completed. Yet, at the end of each day, she knows that her work has been worthwhile. “So much of what we do in life, we finish — but then we can’t say what we accomplished,” she explains. “We can say we took so many phone calls or answered so many e-mails, but there’s nothing tangible. At Loaves & Fishes, the reward is very tangible.”
A True Servant Leader
Loaves & Fishes staff members say Howard’s work ethic and compassion make her a respected, effective leader. “We respect her because she listens,” says Sue Bruce, one of
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ficacy of community outreach. “If Virginia had said, ‘We’re not going to feed anybody until we figure out how to feed everybody,’ then Loaves & Fishes wouldn’t be here today,” she says.
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Howard’s passion for her work is what motivates her to push for greater access to the basic necessities of life. Her secret to success is simple: Love what you do. “I believe that whatever skills and gifts I have are well matched for the needs at Loaves & Fishes,” she says. “When Frederick Buechner, one of my favorite authors, was asked what you should do with your life, he responded, ‘Go where your deep joy meets the world’s deep need.’ It’s such a gift to know you’re where you need to be.” As executive director of an organization with a $1.5 million budget, Howard admits that her workweek is filled with many more
the organization’s part-time development assistants. “She may not always agree, but she listens to what you have to say. And, we know that she’s going to be straightforward with her answers to our questions.” Bruce says that Howard exudes an enthusiasm for feeding the hungry that is an inspiration to staff and volunteers alike. During special events, she is the first in the door and the last to leave. She’s famous for leading by example — not asking anyone to do a task she isn’t willing to do, as well. “She’s the perfect servant leader,” Bruce affirms. “Even though she’s the executive director, she does every single job any of us do. If we have a lot of food coming in, she’ll be out front early in the morning, unloading the truck. Sometimes she drives a forklift in the warehouse, and then she’ll answer the telephones in the office. I’ve seen her sort food, turn around and give a media interview, > HOL I DAY
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since 1975, Loaves & fishes has worked on a principle of making a difference one meal at a time, providing groceries to those in need.
Why are you cast down, O my soul, and why are you disquieted within me? Hope in God; for I shall again praise Him, my help and my God. ~ Psalms 42:5
then sort more food. With that passion and commitment, how could you help but be inspired?” Howard’s dedication to her work is matched by her love of and devotion to family. She has two grown sons, and a 5-yearold granddaughter, Raven. “I believe that a grandmother’s job is to enrich a grandchild’s life and give her a soft place to land,” Howard says. “That’s what I’m trying to do for Raven.” She is also passionate about Providence Presbyterian Church, where she has been a member for 34 years and is currently an elder. There, she teaches an adult Sunday school class, substitutes in the bell choir, and has chaired several committees. 28
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Howard’s strong faith not only keeps her focused on the professional work she does, but helps her to stay centered during difficult personal times. She often turns to Psalms 42:5 to bring her comfort. “It is a wonderful Psalm when you’re in trouble,” she says. “And, we’re all in trouble, whether we have the sense to know it or not. The trick is just to keep on breathing, no matter how bad it seems. There will be more joy, and then there will be more grief, and then there will be more joy.” One of Howard’s biggest heartaches descended with the loss of her beloved twin sister in 2008. Years ago, when Brenda Earnest was diagnosed with leukemia, How-
ard took a leave of absence from Loaves & Fishes to spend 12 weeks in Denver, Colo., so she could take care of her sister and donate bone marrow for a transplant, which quite possibly prolonged Earnest’s life for another year. When her sister died, Howard and some friends gathered around a frozen Echo Lake, at the base of Mount Evans, to scatter her ashes. Early this summer, Howard stumbled upon an Internet site for the Twinless Twin Foundation, a support group for individuals who have each lost a twin sibling. She joined and, in July, took her son and granddaughter to the Foundation’s national convention, which happened to be in Denver. “It was very poignant to go back there and visit,” Howard says. “We went back to Echo Lake, and it was full of people there for the holiday. The first person I met was a professional artist from Texas, who was painting a picture of the lake. I was able to buy the picture and bring it home, so I can always remember the beautiful place where my sister’s ashes were scattered.” In her career and in her life, Howard has learned to take things as they come — and to make every day count. For her, that means loving those around you to the best of your ability, serving those in need in your community, and, of course, being thankful that you are able to do both. “This,” she says, “is exactly where I am supposed to be.” TCW
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Janet Fortner steps down this month as director of Hospice & Palliative Care Charlotte Region — a position she has held for 26 years.
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his month, one of Charlotte’s most impactful, influential women steps down from a leadership position she has held for 26 years. At the end of 2009, Janet Fortner, president and CEO of Hospice & Palliative Care Charlotte Region, will retire. Under her guidance, HPCCR has evolved from an organization that served 15 patients a day to one that provides comprehen-
sive adult and pediatric hospice care and palliative medicine to a daily caseload of over 1,000 patients.
In 1983, when Fortner first took on her management responsibilities at HPCCR, there were relatively few hospices operating around the country, and many of those were very small or in the startup phase. Charlotte’s foray into end-of-life care resulted in the second hospice to open in North Carolina. Today, HPCCR continues to be the largest not-for-profit provider of hospice care — and the largest provider of palliative medicine — in the Carolinas, with total services reaching over 30,000 individuals each year, consistently delivering personalized endof-life care to each patient and family. TCW recently sat down with Fortner to reflect on her work and thoughts on issues surrounding end-of-life care. TCW: What is the basic need that hospice fills? JF: Hospice enables families to care for their loved ones at home (where most patients want to be), with the full expertise and support of a hospice team of professionals. Because we are experts at managing pain and other difficult symptoms, the family is given the gift of togetherness and a better quality of that time together. But, hospice is so much more. We attend to the whole family so that each of them, including children, can understand what is happening to the patient — physically, emotionally, spiritually — and be better equipped and prepared for dealing with the illness … and with the end of the loved one’s life. TCW: It seems a monumental task to consider the very wide scope of hospice care — which
includes doctors, nurses, social workers, counselors, home health aides, clergy, therapists, volunteers. How is the structure of the organization set up to accommodate managing so many different entities? JF: The teams themselves are interdisciplinary, with members of each profession on each hospice team. While everyone brings his or her unique professional expertise and perspective to the team, they are focused on the same mission and the same outcomes: to ensure that the patient is physically comfortable with the best quality of life we can achieve, and to attend to the emotional and spiritual needs of the patient and his or her family members. All so that whatever time they have together is easier for everyone. TCW: What do you think is the biggest misconception people have about hospice? JF: That hospice means the absolute end; that a referral to hospice means giving up. The fact is that hospice patients live, on average, 29 days longer than medically similar patients who do not have hospice care. Thousands of families have told us the same things over the years: Because of hospice care, their experience of a loved one’s death was more beautiful than they could have ever expected. And, they wished they’d called in hospice much sooner in the patient’s illness. TCW: Do you think something has changed in the public forum in regard to respect for the dying, or honoring a “good” death? > H O L I D A Y
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JF: In decades past, we cared for our loved ones at home and regarded death as a natural occurrence. As many as three generations might have lived together, and there was always someone to care for the sick. As we made advances in science and medicine, and as families became more mobile and thus smaller, we essentially turned more of our caregiving over to outsiders in institutions. Because most healthcare institutions are focused on curing disease, death is often seen not as an act of nature but as a failure of science. The hospice movement has brought end-oflife issues back into the family realm, where relationships are paramount and the whole person and family are the center of care. TCW: How does end-of-life care fit into today’s dis-
cussions of healthcare policy? JF: It’s imperative to remember that studies show hospice care saves Medicare, on average, $2,300 per patient. Because hospice care manages pain and keeps patients feeling better, they often require less medication than they would otherwise, and do not often end up back in the hospital. Also, the relatively new field of palliative medicine can provide expert pain relief and symptom management to patients long before they are in a terminal phase of illness. Their pain is managed while they are receiving other treatments, so they tend to feel much better and spend fewer healthcare dollars. And, since hospice care is provided primarily in the patient’s home or residence, it is far less costly than a hos-
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pital stay. Most Americans, when asked, express a wish to be cared for at home, and families want to provide care to their loved ones. Hospice makes this possible. TCW: What is your immediate concern for families dealing with end-of-life care, in terms of healthcare reform? What are you hearing from Raleigh or Washington right now that you like; what are you hearing that you don’t? JF: There are good things being discussed, such as the potential for patients who are struggling with serious illness to have hospice care even when they are still receiving curative treatment. On the other hand, cuts to hospice reimbursement from Medicare are being considered — when we already operate as efficiently as possible and actually save the Medicare system money. TCW: If you had to name one lesson that you’ve learned by devoting so much of your professional life to hospice, what would that be? JF: There are really two main lessons: First, don’t wait to let your loved ones know your
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A Col or fu l His t or y Color was first introduced into glass, possibly around A.D. 814, by adding metallic salts and oxides, which would then capture specific portions of the spectrum of white light and allow the eye to see various colors. Narrative stained-glass windows, depicting scenes from the Bible and illustrating the lives of Christ and the saints, were instructional in nature because many people were unable to read. When churches became taller and more grand, in the 12th century, or Gothic Age, stained glass was used to fill the increasingly larger spaces left for windows and decorative openings in the churches and cathedrals of Europe. The art grew rapidly, and over the next 300 years spread from England to Italy, France, Germany, and Switzerland. There was a dramatic
decline in the use of stained glass from the 16th century until the 19th century, when there was a renewed interest in Gothic architecture. Charlotte’s many churches offer beautiful examples of the several types of stained glass produced today, from cathedral stained glass, which uses only one color and results in a single tint, to opalescent stained glass, the result of physically stirring the pot with various swirling colors. No matter what process is used, the finished product is one that artfully displays faith in all its glorious colors. For information on the various types of stained glass and how each is produced, visit us online at todayscharlottewoman.com.
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Created in 1992, Temple Israel’s 3,000 square feet of contemporary leaded stained glass reads as a story, from the Creation to deliverance in the Promised Land. The glass was created by Statesville Glass Co., in collaboration with William Gorelick and Sally Stowe of Temple Israel. The windows are handcrafted originals that incorporate watercolors and have never been duplicated. The insets at left are windows created five years ago that now hang in the Temple’s balcony. TCW
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women behind the holiday scenes
Christmas In The City by karsen price
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or some of us, the countdown begins as soon as the last bit of Halloween candy has been consumed. For others, the “holidays” are defined by the eight-day
Festival of Lights, or the 25 days of present-buying, gift-wrapping, cookie-baking madness that mark each December. But, for area women whose business includes conjuring up some of the magic that surrounds Christmas and Hanukkah, the countdown often begins while many of us are fanning ourselves poolside or — yikes! — packing away last year’s holiday decorations! In October, TCW caught up with several women whose work puts them front and center during the holidays. And, while most of us were getting ready to carve our pumpkins, these forwardthinking gals were already knee-deep in the season of joy! >
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Clockwise from top left: The Holiday Lights display at Daniel Stowe Botanical Garden has become an annual tradition for many families. Carolina Voices’ The Singing Christmas Tree, another holiday favorite, has been entertaining Charlotteans since 1953. Santa typically makes a stop at Black Forest Books and Toys. And, the season calls for sweet treats; Tizzerts’ Tiz Faison Benson says sales during the holidays overflow “like batter in an overfilled bundt pan!” Pictured on the facing page is Tizzerts’ celebratory Hanukkah cake.
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“in normal busy times, tizzerts makes from 300 to 350 cakes and desserts per week. during the two weeks before christmas, we do about 400 more cakes each week with wholesale and retail combined.” — Tiz Faison Benson, owner of Tizzerts
Songs Of The Season
“It’s very busy in the office these days,” laughs Bev Seitz, associate executive director of Carolina Voices, which presents The Singing Christmas Tree each year. “Once things get ramped up for us, we’re pretty much going all the time!” Seitz says planning for The Singing Christmas Tree, firmly planted in Charlotte since 1953, is a yearlong effort. Auditions for singers are held in August, and choir rehearsals for nearly 150 performers, many of whom are children, begin in September. “Things really kick into high gear in late September and early October,” Seitz notes, “when we start selling tickets, complete the printing of collaterals, finalize contracts, and get the choirs settled into rehearsals.” As soon as the season’s production is finished, the process begins all over. “We immediately start working on the next year’s program the day after the last show of the run,” Seitz says. “The production committee, artistic staff, and administrative staff meet the next morning for what we call Mimosa Monday, during which we review the show, including what worked, and what didn’t.”
Santa’s Helpers
Black Forest Books and Toys, which has been enchanting children and adults since 1978, is another Charlotte-area business that understands firsthand the hustle of the holidays. In fact, Black Forest co-owners June Hargrove and Pat Siegfried joke that it’s easy to find them in the store come late October. “We’re the ones with the dark circles under our eyes!” Hargrove says. The Black Forest Christmas and Hanukkah rush generally begins in October, fueled by the release of the store’s holiday catalog. As Hargrove begins to explain that half of the year is spent planning for the holidays, Siegfried quickly interjects, “… maybe even threequarters of the year!” Both former librarians, Hargrove and Siegfried work jointly on work schedules so each employee can attend the church service of her choosing and enjoy time off to spend with family. The joy the women get from helping others find the perfect present for that special little boy or girl adds to the overall holiday experience, Hargrove says. Hargrove and Siegfried say their business is built around repeat customers, and consider themselves lucky to have an annual influx of > H O L I D A Y
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Since the late ‘70s, Black Forest Books and Toys has been enchanting customers with a wide selection of books and the year’s best educational playthings. Co-owners June Hargrove and Pat Siegfried, both former librarians, begin the busy work of the season in early October and coordinate schedules with staff members so that everyone has a jolly holiday.
third-generation shoppers. “Because it’s such a neighborhood/community store, we have people who will see their friends here, and sometimes it’s hard to get through a hallway because everybody is chatting,” Siegfried says. “Our customers really are delightful.”
Baking Up Happiness
Tiz Faison Benson, owner of local custom cakery Tizzerts, finds that her sales rise signifi-
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cantly during the holiday season. Tizzerts not only keeps up with the year-round orders for its unique wedding cakes, but also concocts cakes and custom confections for retail and wholesale customers. Each year, Benson begins planning for the holidays in July, and for good reason: Sales for her sweet treats see a boost of 25 percent to 35 percent between the middle of November and Dec. 25. “In normal busy times, Tizzerts makes from 300 to 350 cakes and desserts per week,” she says. “During the two weeks before Christmas, we do about 400 more cakes each week with wholesale and retail combined.” After 14 years in the business, Benson has plenty of tried-and-true tactics for managing the seasonal spike at Tizzerts. She is well aware of what sells during this time, allowing her to “forecast” those desires; best-sellers during the holidays include her Southern Coffeecake, Carrot Pecan Cake, Chocolate Truffle Cake, and Chocolate Peppermint Brownies. “We handle increased demand with good systems and plans,” she says. “We include longer hours per day and each week, more part-time staff, and some Sunday workdays.”
Lighting The Way
One of the most luminous additions to The Queen City’s holiday lineup in the past few years is Daniel Stowe Botanical Garden’s
Holiday Lights display, a tradition that began in 2005. That first year, the Garden hosted 6,000 guests. This year, DSBG executive director Kara Newport expects 20,000 visitors, making December the busiest month of the year at the popular Belmont landmark. Traffic due to Holiday Lights typically increases a whopping 70 percent over the general admission traffic the Garden experiences during the rest of the year. Starting every October, DSBG follows a detailed production schedule, first stringing 600,000 lights throughout the grounds. “As we approach the holidays, our work definitely escalates,” Newport says. “Every department at the Garden has a hand in the planning and implementation of various aspects of the event. “There truly is something for everyone who comes to enjoy Holiday Lights,” she continues. “While Mom and Dad are getting the tickets and maps and finding out where to go, the kids have already spied Santa, oohed and aah-ed over the orchid tree, and are ready for a cookie. They really have it figured out!” DSBG begins planning for the next season’s event during the current year. “Our leadership team typically gathers on one night for a group walk-through to assess and talk about the next year,” Newport says. “We already have some new ideas for Holiday Lights 2010!” TCW
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VINTAGE POSTCARDS SENT FROM THE PAST By Michelle Young Hubacher • Photos By Armando Bellmas
Anyone who’s ever browsed boxes of old postcards at a flea market or an antiques shop has seen the surprising, sentimental, and sometimes flat-out funny messages preserved — often for decades — on the flip sides of these little works of art. My favorite find was a missive penned on the back of a postcard unearthed from a dusty box at a flea market in Union Square in New York City: “Clarence, I’m sorry I done you wrong.” I didn’t buy the card, but I’ve not forgotten the line. The writers obviously never intended their words to become the fascinating dressing for these tiny windows into the cultural and social history of the time. But collectors (called deltiologists!) of vintage postcards use information gleaned from both the front and the back of the cards to document historic events and family genealogy. This enchanting array of seasonal cards, collected by Beryl Imboden, from Sleepy Poet Antique Mall, offers up a lovely look at holidays long gone. TCW
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Puttin’ On The Glitz All That Glitters Is Gold (And Silver) By Fiona Harmon
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Donna Farmer decks the halls of her home with antique toys and interesting finds.
The Magic Of Christmas Past Toys And Treasures From Long Ago Delight, Still By lee rhodes • photos by scott stiles
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is the season for nostalgia. There is, after all, magic in celebrating long-held traditions. For Donna and Richard Farmer, those traditions stretch back to old-fashioned Christmases spent in New England during their childhoods and the early years of their marriage.
New England at Christmastime evokes images of frozen ponds, sleigh rides, and snow shrouding trees and houses, the latter aglow with lights and merriment. Upon moving to the Charlotte area in 1995, the Farmers selected their home in the wooded River Hills community of Lake Wylie, S.C., for its quasi-New England feel. Statuesque trees surround the house, and lights do, indeed, glow at every wreath-clad window throughout the holiday season.
Bringing Memories To Life
Donna’s childhood traditions included candlelight, fresh laurel wreaths with red bows, and a houseful of elaborate decorations for beautifully embellishing every corner — a
talent Donna honed as a young girl, styling the windows of her mother’s bridal shop. “My neighbors laugh at me every year because they’ll see the tree go up right after Thanksgiving weekend, and I’m still on the ladder until two days before Christmas,” Donna says. “They can’t understand why it takes me so long!” The couple’s larger Christmas tree (they decorate two), lavishly decked out in gold ornaments, preens in front of the large picture window in the living room, for passersby to admire. The entire room represents winter’s celebratory hues of gold and white. “I don’t allow any color in here at all,” says Donna, who does adorn other rooms with jeweled reds and greens. > H O L I D A Y
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Christmas is the perfect opportunity for the Farmers to display their extensive antique toy collection, which includes items the couple has collected throughout their marriage. Toy trains, Red Ryder BB guns, teddy bears, and Santa figures look festive and completely at home under the tree in the den. The Coca-Cola Santa Claus is particularly dear to Richard Farmer, and the iron reindeer is a treasure passed down from Donna’s family.
For Richard, a true baby boomer, Christmas beckons boyhood. He grew up with wind-up toys, miniature soldiers, and Red Ryder BB guns. He now has an extensive collection of antique toys that have made their way into the Farmers’ annual holiday décor and are, in some ways, at the very heart of their Christmas. Richard recently purchased 300 Red Ryders, along with 300 train sets. Donna says this is “typical behavior” for her husband, who loves to frequent antiques shows and flea markets, and is simply adding on after 40 years of collecting. Sometimes, however, one of a kind will suffice. Richard’s most prized Christmas toy is a jovial antique Santa holding a bottle of Coca-Cola, a promotional item from decades ago. “That has been everywhere I’ve ever been,” Richard says. “It’s very sentimental to me.”
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Many of the items throughout the Farmers’ home, such as the enchanting painting above the mantel in the den, embrace nautical themes, which the couple incorporate into their holiday decorating. The frame of this particular work is made of wood that was reportedly taken from the U.S.S. Constitution. The painting’s intricate level of detail — the artist used a magnifying glass while painting the people in the piece — and the soothing colors of the ocean create a hypnotic effect. A model of boat “bones” has a special place in the den. The novel skeleton inspires Donna to reminisce about how she and Richard discovered the joy of sailing when they were living in Rhode Island, managing their own antiques store. “One day, Richard said he was going to see some pine bureaus,” she recalls. “Instead, he came home with a 30-foot boat and said, ‘Hey, I bought >
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a boat today.’ That summer, we learned how to sail.” The Farmers’ newfound affinity for sailing was soon reflected in their shop, where they began to feature a number of nautical objects, in addition to the Early American artifacts that are so prevalent in that part of the country. Although they are no longer in the business, the couple’s love of antiques is evident throughout their home, and Richard still sells some of the things he buys — Christmas items excluded. He describes his hobby as “a release” from his high-pressure sales job. “You really have to search and dig, and it really is by chance,” he explains. “It’s a hunt.”
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Santa Claus is a familiar figure in the Farmer household. Richard and Donna estimate that they have over 100 antique Santas, a lot of them still in the original boxes. Many, including one from the 1860s, are molded of lead, made in the same manner as bullets once were. The collection also includes a number of felt Santas. These originated in Germany and initially sold for 49 cents; they now go for around $150 each. Another 19th-century treasure is the couple’s antique rocking horse with real horsehair, an authentic hide, and glass eyes, which Richard found in a little town in Virginia. The rocking horse finds itself in good company, with a rare, cast-iron reindeer that
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which is destined to become a collectible in its own right. Paula Pappas, the artist who constructed the figure, began with a decorative snowy owl from a flower shop in Paris. She then redesigned a wooden doll, using clay to sculpt a jolly Santa face, before hand-painting it and clothing her creation in a real fur coat. The snowy owl sits proudly at Santa’s side. “It’s magnificent!” Donna exclaims. “If I have a new item,” she adds, “it’s a very unique item. All of my decorations have a story.” TCW
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he hectic pace of the holidays — the frantic shopping, the taxing travel, the tense moments spent in close quarters with too many family members — can sometimes overwhelm us. Ev-
ery year, it seems, we are advised to lighten the load and treasure the moment instead of stressing out over every detail. But, when you’re faced with a never-ending list of to-dos, watching your expanding waistline, looking at your dwindling bank account, and figuring out how your back will survive another weekend on Mom’s sleeper sofa, exactly how do you manage to healthfully navigate the season and really enjoy yourself?
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“Simplify, simplify, simplify,” says clinical psychotherapist Carolyn Evans, a Charlotte transplant who has helped many families cope with stressful times, and offers sound advice for getting through the holidays with our emotions intact. Lowering our personal expectations is a good place to start, she continues, even as she cautions that this is something women are often incapable of doing. Keeping things in perspective is paramount. “Remember,” she says, “those extravagantly prepared meals were usually created by mothers and grandmothers who worked in the home only — or by their cooks!” Local actor and meditation guide, John W. Love Jr., agrees that staying centered during the holidays means being mindful of your own needs. “What you have to remember during the holidays,” he says, “is that you are the gift. Nothing compares to that. No purchase, no party, no dinner, no trumped-up obligation, no thing … nothing. In order to navigate the sparkly treachery and faux fur-covered pitfalls of the season, decide now what your gift of Self will be. 66
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“As for the seductive lures of too much food, drink, partying, and drama, treat them as you would a pathological liar,” he counsels. “They over sell and under serve. Don’t set yourself up to be lied to and played. Instead, throw on your superheroine cape of wisdom, and prepare for the glorious battle ahead. Identify the inevitable temptations now and practice doing what will enable you to look them dead in the eye, only to ignore them.” Take that, overloaded buffet table! While Love’s unconventional methods for dealing with holiday stresses might seem to be just the approach we need, let’s face it: Sometimes we forget our capes and must try to stare down those delicious holiday treats without our superpowers. Best to plan ahead, suggests Megan Dean, program coordinator for Mecklenburg County Health Department’s Fit City for Fit Families. “Never arrive at a party on an empty stomach,” she cautions, “because you will be more likely to overeat and overindulge on the holiday treats. Instead, have a low-calorie snack, such as a cup of yogurt or fruit, before leaving for the party.” Being selective is another key to surviving the buffet without post-holiday guilt. “The holidays are not the time to deprive yourself of your favorite foods,” notes Dean, a licensed nutritionist and registered dietician. “Enjoy your (one) visit to the buffet table, taking time to browse the choices and decide what you really want, passing up the less-appealing dishes. Make mingling with friends and family — not food — the focus of the holiday gathering.”
Tripping The Holidays Fantastic
Waheeda Harris, a freelance travel writer who traipses around the continent, has packing and traveling down to a science. She stresses the importance of being prepared for any trip, but especially one you take during the holidays. “Before you leave home, charge up your mobile/PDA/laptop,” she says. When flying, Harris always checks in online, and she hits the airport Web site before heading out. “See if your airline or particular airport has flight updates you can get for your cell phone or PDA,” she advises. That single tip has helped her avoid spending
countless hours at airport lounges, waiting for delayed flights. “Try to travel in the morning or early afternoon,” Harris says. “If there are delays, you’ll have a better chance of getting to your destination than if you’re scheduled on a late afternoon or evening flight.” Last holiday season, when Harris found herself stuck at Chicago’s O’Hare International Airport without a flight home, she was thankful she had a few tricks up her sleeve. “I always bring a water bottle so I can fill it after security, and I bring along health drinks like Emergen-C for immunity, or Crystal Light to hydrate, instead of drinking dehydrating soda and coffee,” she says. In addition to her usual diversions — MP3 player, book, magazine, and puzzle — Harris always carries a hat and scarf with her, for extra warmth and a quick style pick-me-up. With family spread across several states, Jessie Beddow, a former yoga instructor and current practicing yogi, typically travels quite a bit during the holidays. She tries to find time to sneak in quiet breathing and gentle stretches whenever she can. In fact, Beddow says one of the best things you can do to get through the holidays intact is to breathe! “Start the day by carving out 10 minutes to sit comfortably and focus on your breath,” she recommends. This exercise can be done anywhere and is the easiest, cheapest way to gather inner strength and create a sense of calm. A few stretches can help keep stress at bay, as well. “A spinal twist can be done sitting in the car,” Beddow says, adding that one of the most effective stretching positions is the forward bend. “It’s amazing for releasing stress, renewing energy, and reversing the blood flow!” Regardless of what stress bells the season rings this year, Evans notes that it is important to try to defuse tension so you can focus on the things that matter most. “Don’t let demands of the holidays get between you and your loved ones,” she says. “That’s really what it’s all about.” TCW
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Keeping Yourself Healthy • Eat a diet high in fruits, vegetables, and whole grains, and low in saturated fat. • Maintain a healthy weight. • Take a multivitamin if you suspect that you may not be getting all the nutrients you need through your diet. • Exercise regularly. • Don’t smoke. If you’re a smoker, try to quit, even if you’ve been unsuccessful at kicking the habit in the past. • Watch your stress level. • Control your blood pressure. • If you drink alcohol, drink only in moderation. • Get adequate sleep. • Practice infection-preventive behavior, such as washing your hands frequently and covering your mouth with a tissue when you cough or sneeze. • Schedule medical screenings recommended for women in your age group and risk category. • Go in for a flu shot — or two. (Remember, a seasonal vaccine will not protect you against 2009 H1N1.) Source: Cold and Flu, a 10-Minute Consult, from Harvard Medical School, © 2009 by Harvard University.
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his holiday season, instead of cooking with the old standbys of salt, butter, and sugar, try flavoring favorite dishes with fresh herbs and spices. This tactic can cut sodium, fat, and calories, and improve a food’s overall health benefits, says Suzanna Zick, a naturopathic physician at the Uni-
versity of Michigan. “Many herbs, such as thyme and oregano, are similar to green, leafy vegetables in that they’re high in vitamins and minerals,” Zick explains. Seasonings such as saffron and basil are believed to have cancer-fighting properties, and “warming” spices, such as nutmeg and black pepper, may help lower blood pressure.
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ventive mastectomies tended to be younger on average than women who had therapeutic mastectomies. (49 years versus 61 years). They were also more likely to be white and to hold private insurance than were other women with breast cancer. “There’s not much evidence that contralateral prophylactic mastectomy will benefit survival,” says Dr. Shawna Willey, chief of breast surgery, and director of the Betty Lou Ourisman Breast Health Center at the Lombardi Comprehensive Cancer Center at Georgetown University Hospital. The trend “tends to be a little concerning,” says Dr. Edge. “It’s going up an awful lot, with probably little value, and it’s a big deal — a big operation. It’s not trivial.” >
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trial fibrillation is a cardiovascular disorder affecting 2.2 million people in the United States. During atrial fibrillation, the atria, two small upper chambers in the heart, merely quiver instead of beating effectively. Blood that isn’t pumped completely out of the atria may pool and clot. If a piece of a blood clot in the atria leaves the heart and becomes lodged in an artery in the brain, a stroke results. Even though the incidence of atrial fibrillation is higher in men than in women, a review of medical literature by cardiac experts at Chicago’s Rush University Medical Center shows that women are more likely to experience symptomatic attacks, a greater frequency of recurrence, and significantly higher heart rates during atrial fibrillation.
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