Wisconsin Woman Magazine

of Greater Milwaukee

Vol. 13 No. 11 | November 2012 | Complimentary

Nonprofits build healthy communities AGE BUSTERS in time for the

HOLIDAYS Transitioning into menopause

Get real with

Milwaukee’s

Cassandra

McShepard

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From the Editor November is about giving thanks for all of our many blessings, as well as a time for gathering family together. Family, of course, is the number one blessing I celebrate at Thanksgiving and every day.

Family can also have an incredible impact and influence on who we are and who we will become. This is true for our featured cover woman Cassandra McShepard. You probably know her from Fox 6’s local talk show called “Real Milwaukee,” but her life has led her on many exciting journeys from fashion designer, singer, radio host and television talk show host. In McShepard’s life, her mother encouraged and influenced her in many ways. For example, she shared her love of sewing. Her mother was a seamstress who obviously shared her talent with her daughter, as McShepard has designed clothes for herself and many others. I am sure you will enjoy her fascinating story.

For many of us, our desire to help others also comes from our families. Our work with nonprofit organizations has helped build and strengthen our communities. In this issue, we celebrate nonprofits through United Way. In this article, we look at United Way and its role in partnering and funding other nonprofits. United Way is also making a difference through its initiatives; for example, its Teen Pregnancy Initiative has made such improvements in lowering the number of births to 15-17 year olds in Milwaukee that it has become the national model for change.

Our November issue also shares some important information on menopause and your sexual health. I talked with Dr. Joelle Wennlund at Aurora’s Women’s Pavilion about sexual issues related to menopause, treatment options and what women can do to have a satisfying sex life.

Our youthful outlook on life, and even a youthful appearance, can also come from our families. In this issue, we share some Age Buster secrets in our special advertising section.

And if you are the type of person who wants to get a jumpstart on holiday shopping, check out our holiday gift guide as well.

From all of us at Wisconsin Woman magazine, Happy Thanksgiving!

Happy Reading!

-Cyndi Strayer

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COVER STORY

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assandra McShepard has designed a life worthy of living. She is one of the hosts of “Real Milwaukee”, the Fox-6 morning show, now in its third year. McShepard is not a product of journalism school.

She never aspired to be an on-air personality. For McShepard, her career and life are the result of hard work, recognizing and acknowledging what she wants in life and saying “yes” to the right opportunities.

McShepard has a welcoming laugh and an insight forged by years of not stepping over life’s lessons. She finds safe harbor in journaling -- and has for most of her life. It is a process of self-actualization.

“Entertain your dreams without judgment of whatever form they take. Write them down,” she said, as if they will slip into nothingness if not committed to words.

McShepard was born and raised in Milwaukee to parents who loved and nurtured her and her four siblings. “My mother was the wisest woman I’ve ever known.

She supported our dreams and encouraged us not to have safe careers,” she said. “If we were willing to work hard, we could achieve anything.”

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McShepard learned much from her mother, including her skill with a needle and thread.

“My mother was a seamstress and from a very young age I made clothes for my Barbie doll.” McShepard began designing and sewing her own clothes at 12 years old. “As a child, I wanted to be a fashion designer, but not someone who worked at a design house.” If this were her path, Milwaukee would not be the place to find it.

Moving to California at 22 years old, McShepard began designing stage wardrobe for Phyllis Hyman, a national recording artist. Her clientele list grew to include luminaries such as Nancy Wilson, The Manhattans, The Whispers and Abbey Lincoln.

Fame and fortune did not equate happiness. In 1995, Hyman had committed suicide alone in her New York apartment.

It left McShepard wondering about the power she had over her own happiness. “I remember asking my mother if she was happy when she was my age.” Her mother stopped to think for a moment. At her daughter’s age, then 32 years old, she had

A photo from McShepard’s past, during her days with Phyllis Hyman, the singer and actress McShepard designed for exclusively for 14 years.

four young children. She looked at her daughter and replied, “I didn’t have time to think about it.”

In the mid-1980s, McShepard came home from San Francisco where she was living to design a wedding dress for a friend. At the wedding, she met Pat Evans.

Evans saw something in McShepard that never occurred to her. “At the wedding, she asked me what I did for a living,” McShepard said. “Then said, ‘you should be in media.’ I told her, ‘good -- tell someone.’”

A month later, Evans contacted her with an opportunity to interview at a radio

cassandra station. The on-air gig did not pan out.

McShepard ran into Evans again years later. Determined, Evans approached the general manager of WMCS radio station. Perseverance won out. Evans and McShepard shared a radio spot filling in for vacationing on-air talent. “We were going to do a show on relationships. I asked Pat, ‘What do I know about relationships? I haven’t had one in 10 years,” she remembered with a laugh. Eventually, scheduling constraints took Evans out of the mix and the time slot became McShepard’s alone. Her show, Community Cafe, was soul food for thought, she said. The station wanted McShepard to stir up controversy, but she stuck to her format wanting to encourage dialogue that strengthened the community.

The show lasted five and a half years.

McShepard continued to reflect and journal. “I’m a spiritual person. I know there’s something deeper and more powerful in our thoughts.” Her journal entries have become more insightful as the years have passed. “At one time they were full of fretting and crying -- those tearstained pages.” But as she rereads past passages, they have evolved into pages of self-reflection and an honest guide of her life’s path.

“You can die without fulfilling your dreams,” she said. One of McShepard’s dreams was to be a singer. “As a child, I dreamed of being an entertainer.” Serendipity played its hand once again when a young woman contacted McShepard’s mother in 2000. The young woman remembered her from a presentation at her high school. McShepard was only two years removed from graduation when she spoke to an entrepreneurial class. The young woman remembered McShepard designed and made clothes and wanted McShepard to design her wedding gown. She agreed with the caveat that she would also sing at her wedding. Without hesitation the brideto-be said yes. “I was petrified, but I did it,” she remembered.

Three years later, the woman called McShepard again. “She told me she had a gig for me at Club 728 singing with her brother’s band.” McShepard started her singing career at 43 years old.

Now in her 50s, McShepard has seen

mcshepard her brother diagnosed with kidney cancer if I wasn’t afraid? What if I could train mythat took him within a year. She also be- self to see, to think or to act differently? came her mother’s caregiver during an 11- What if it could make me -- not break me? year battle with Alzheimer’s disease. The “It’s not rocket science. It’s different sciexperience left McShepard scarred in a sur- ence,” she said. prising way. “My mother was diagnosed at McShepard is generous with her in67 years old. I wanted to give her the care sights in her video blogs, “This Is What I and consideration she deserved. I wanted Know So Far.” She continues to be a workher to live with integrity. Alzheimer’s is a ing artist, fashion designer, motivational good, but cruel teacher,” she said. “I believe speaker, jazz vocalist and spokesperson for the person is in there, they just can’t articu- the Wisconsin Alzheimer’s Institute. late anymore. With my mother, I knew if I In 2011, McShepard was nominated met her where she was, I’d always find her.” by the Shepherd Express in both the Best Her mother died in 2009 leaving McShep- Female Vocalist and Jazz Vocalist of The ard with a deeper understanding of the ca- Year categories. This year, she’s filming a priciousness of life. “Passing on what we’ve Christmas special for the internet, and is learned and what we understand about life scheduled to perform on December 15 and is the purpose of surviving.”

16 at the Cedarburg Performing Arts CenWith her mother gone and feeling a bit ter with the Ozaukee County rudderless, the reasons for staying in Mil- Chorus in its annual waukee no longer existed. She continued to holiday concert. design and sew clothing as Cassandra McShepard is shown here well as take singing gigs. “I wearing a red shawl she, of course, believe in multiple income designed. Photo by Douglas Krimmer streams,” she said.

McShepard turned again to her journaling to examine her core beliefs, to articulate what she wanted and to trust she could be the governor of her life. She remembered journaling: “Surely it must be harvest time.

Some seed must have broken ground.

Rise up.”

Within days of the entry, McShepard received an email from then-general manager of Fox 6 telling her the station was creating a new show, Real Milwaukee. The email read, “There’s a voice missing in Milwaukee -- and it’s yours.”

Teaming with Katrina Cravy, Nicole Koglin, Rob Haswell and Tony Clark, McShepard referred to the show as “a talk fest.” Their show is about building community by talking about issues and engaging the audience. “I’ve been turned inside out,” she said of the experience. “My life makes more sense when I’m experiencing it with people.”

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appreciate Abundance

uring this Thanksgiving month, our minds get made up through interaction with life. Generally, we thoughts turn to gratitude and appreciation tend to avoid things that hurt us and move toward those which for the abundance that surrounds us. Just as are pleasurable. At some point, however, we learn that difficulty is the Pilgrims celebrated the autumn harvest not always or permanently negative; indeed by overcoming cerwith a great feast, we, too, gather with fami- tain challenges, we gain strength and confidence. And every perly and friends to acknowledge our blessings, son’s experience is different. be they many or few.

Still, we recoil when we come face to face with a viewpoint or The appreciation for abunopinion that is different from our own. dance is itself a gift and one we can Why do we not simply accept it as a prodnurture throughout the year. Walk uct of the other person’s life experiences through a grocery store and note and appreciate it for what it is? I believe the amazing array of foods—fresh, habit, training, a need to be right and profrozen, processed and packaged in tecting ourselves from perceived harm all creative ways to highlight freshness play a role. Sometimes it is the way in and flavor. Your local hardware which an opinion is presented that annoys by: Susan Marshall store brims with tools, fasteners, us. containers, cleaners and products As a result, conversations too often for lawn, garden and every aspect of home maintenance. An aver- devolve into bitter sparring matches that leave everyone feeling age Wal-Mart supercenter features 142,000 separate items. Talk upset or abused. If you could discipline yourself to listen with apabout abundance! preciation rather than a need to correct, educate or otherwise This fall offered brilliant days of sparkling sunshine and riot- change another person’s mind, you would eliminate tremendous ous colors among the trees. Several times I stood beneath a blaz- tension. Rather than labeling someone uneducated or ignorant, ing red, yellow or orange tree marveling at the thousands upon you could choose instead to see that person as educated differentthousands of impossibly bright leaves reflected against indescrib- ly. This is the fact, after all. ably blue skies. As leaves began to fall in my yard, I pondered the Consider this: When you meet the unfamiliar, you encounter abundance of work ahead and felt decidedly less enthusiastic. an aspect of human abundance that offers you a chance to learn Still, the abundance of nature was on display and I couldn’t help and grow. There is no need to judge this abundance as good or but appreciate it. bad, right or wrong. It simply exists, whether you like it or not.

There is one area of abundance, however, in which we find The point is there is a rich bounty of knowledge, experience, more irritation than inspiration and that is the abundance of perspectives and realities that walk alongside you every day. viewpoints, perspectives and opinions that differ from our own. Whether you engage this abundance or protect yourself from it This is curious. will largely determine the quality of your interactions and the We don’t generally feel upset when friends or family order richness of your daily life. Appreciate abundance. Your blood something different from us at a restaurant. We don’t make it per- pressure will thank you. sonal or feel any emotional engagement in their choice. The same Susan Marshall is an author and speaker whose book, How to is true for people who dress differently, drive different vehicles, Grow a Backbone: 10 Strategies for Gaining Power and Influence see different movies or root for different sports teams. We may at Work, has been translated into multiple languages and is espethink they are weird or misguided, but we rarely brood over these cially popular in Asia. Her work is dedicated to building strong differences (except, of course, for Packers and Bears fans). Why, leaders who create successful organizations, transform school systhen, do we upset ourselves when we encounter different opin- tems and develop leaders at all levels. You can reach her at (262) ions?

567-5983 or execadvise@mac.com.

I have a theory. I believe that instead of receiving such information with curiosity or a simple acceptance of another’s uniqueness, we tend to check the opinion against our own knowledge and experience while trying to assess who is right. This is folly.

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building strong WOMEN

Combat Debt in

Retirement:

How you can get out and stay out

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By Rusty Coyle ake a minute and think about your retirement hopes.

If you’re like many, dreams of vacationing, relaxation and time with family and friends dance through your head, as they should. You’ve worked hard and now it’s time to enjoy yourself.

But a danger can lurk beneath those dreams, one that can easily shatter them if you’re not careful: DEBT! Among people age 50+, the percentage of seriously delinquent loans increased 456 percent during a five year period from 1.1 percent in 2007 to six percent in 2011.

As of December 2011, 16 percent of borrowers age 50+ were underwater on their mortgage loans.

Foreclosure rate on subprime loans for people age 50+ increased from 2.3 percent in 2007 to 12.9 percent in 2011.

(Source: aarp.com - Nightmare on Main Street: Older Americans and the Mortgage Market Crisis, July 2012)

For most people, the idea of debt is reserved for recent college grads or newlyweds with new home mortgages. It’s not something well-established, mature adults should have to face. But it is, and at an increasing rate. In 2010, 39 percent of households aged 60 through 64 had primary mortgages and 20 percent had secondary mortgages, including home-equity lines, according to research group Strategic Business Insights’ MacroMonitor. That was up from just 22 percent and 12 percent respectively, in 1994.

On top of that, soaring healthcare costs, cuts to employer-funded retiree medical and pension benefits and increased life-expectancies can all contribute to your debt danger. This has meant Americans have had to postpone retirement, cut their standards of living or both.

And unlike those recent college grads landing new jobs or newlyweds with a double income, when you retire you’re stuck with what you’ve saved and on the shrinking pensions your employer provides. This makes it much more difficult for retirees to get from and stay out of debt.

automobile type loans, mortgage, home equity loans and student loans.

3. Act. BUILD A BUDGET. Let’s say this together. Build-A-Budget. I can’t stress this enough. The definition of insanity is doing the same thing over and over again, expecting a different result. In order to stay out of debt, you need to change what you’re doing.

Don’t let debt ruin your retirement goals. Get it under control as quickly as possible and you’re free to enjoy your dreams. I would strongly consider looking to a third party like a financial advisor to help you understand and prioritize your goals both from a debt and accumulation standpoint.

This article is meant to be general in nature and should not be construed as investment or financial advice related to your personal situation. Please consult your financial advisor prior to making financial decisions. Rusty Coyle is a Financial Advisor with Waddell & Reed and can be reached at (262) 521-9492 or email rustycoyle@ wradvisors.com or visit his website at www.rustycoyle.wrfa.com.

Waddell & Reed, Inc., Member FINRA/SIPC.

Defeating Debt: Your 3-point plan Sometimes carrying debt over into your retirement is inevitable. If this happens, don’t panic. There are steps you can take to help minimize the amount you take with you and to decrease the time it takes to pay it off.

1. Stop. For the time being, cut out everything that could be considered “frivolous” purchases (just because that sweater is the “bargain of the century” doesn’t mean it needs to be added to the stack in your closet). Take a look at the items that are causing your debt. Make a list of all the places you have debt, including the balances and interest rates.

2. Think. Realize that you don’t have to pay off all debt right away. That’s overwhelming. Take it a step at a time. Eliminate the worst of your debt first, typically the one(s) with the highest interest rates. Credit cards usually carry the highest, followed by November 2012 WISCONSIN WOMAN | 7

United Way

Partners with Nonprofits to Build Healthy Communities

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By Cyndi Strayer here probably is not a single person in the United States who has not heard of the United Way. After all, it is the largest publicly funded nonprofit in the world.

But what exactly does United Way do?

According to Nicole Angresano, vice president of community impact, “Most people understand that we’re a fundraising organization, but they know less as to what our organization does with all the money we raise.” She went on to explain that the United Way works with and funds community organizations that fall into three basic categories: education, income and health.

These categories are backed by the mission of the United Way, which is to change lives and improve communities by mobilizing people and resources to drive strategic impact in education, income and health. Basically, the organization runs on the idea that everyone wins when a child succeeds in school, when a neighborhood turns around, when families have good health and workers have solid jobs.

“We choose what community organizations we work with based on the group’s ability to make an impact on the community,” says Angresano. “We are looking for high-quality programs that leave those they help smarter, healthier and better off.”

In other words, United Way only invests in programs that produce results at agencies that manage their money wisely.

For United Way, the goal is to have 90 cents of every dollar raised invested into the programs and organizations it supports so they can work in the community to solve problems and help people. Presi-

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dent and CEO of United Way, Mary Lou Young, says this is extremely important because, “In today’s world, people have limited resources to give, so they want to donate to an organization where their money is thoughtfully distributed, managed well and gives the biggest return for their investments.”

“When you invest with United Way,” explains Angresano, “your donation is invested in over 160 local health and human service programs.”

Young has been in her position with United Way for three years, but she has been a donor for 40 years. She said that through all the donations from individuals, communities and corporations, both of time and money, United Way has become a solid infrastructure for safety net services. In fact in this area of Wisconsin, United Way is one of the biggest contributors to health and human services, second only to the government.

“United Way is the basic infrastructure for a healthy community,” says Young.

“We touch everybody.” She went on to explain that at some point in our lives everyone will be affected by what United Way does in the community. She, herself, was a girl scout growing up, which gets funding from United Way. She has members of her family who have disabilities that have benefited from services funded by United Way. And her mother had hospice care, which is funded by United Way. So how does United Way contribute to the categories of education, income and health? united way cont. on page 9

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In today’s world, people have limited resources to give, so they want to donate to an organization where their money is thoughtfully distributed, managed well and gives the biggest return for their investments.

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Bring your mission to life

A donor’s best charitable investment option Whether you want to give back now or leave a legacy long after you are gone…support charitable work here or halfway around the world…the Greater Milwaukee Foundation is your best option. For almost 100 years, we have collaborated with donors to build their individual legacies, with complete confidence and assurance. Let us show you how to do the same.

Education united way cont. from page 8

In 2011-2012, United Way provided funding to 46 programs, serving nearly 70,000 youth and adults in the areas of early childhood education, after school and family enrichment programming and youth development, including reading and tutoring programs. United Way has partnered with such groups as the Comprehensive Math & Science Plan Community Action Advisory Committee, First Stage Theatre in Education Committee, the Metropolitan Milwaukee Association of Commerce Education Committee and Milwaukee Succeeds in order to invest in such groups as Big Brothers Big Sisters, Boy Scouts of America, Girl Scouts of Wisconsin Southeast, Interfaith Older Adult Programs, YMCA, Milwaukee Urban League and many more.

United Way also currently has a worldwide effort to recruit Readers, Tutors and Mentors. Locally, United Way has a goal to recruit 3,000 new volunteer readers, tutors and mentors by 2014. “We work with all types of busy schedules,” says Angresano. To learn more about the Reader, Tutor or Mentor program, visit the website at UnitedWayMilwaukee.org/ReaderTutorMentor. united way cont. on page 10

Agency endowments mean success for nonprofits In times of uncertainty, we can guarantee one thing – your future is safe with us. When you create an agency endowment fund at the Greater Milwaukee Foundation, your agency can focus on its mission while we focus on your financial future. With a sound investment strategy and careful stewardship, our investment performance stands the test of time. Join the more than 100 agencies that have taken advantage of this great resource.

Please contact the Development and Donor Services department at 414.272.5805 for more details.

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income united way cont. from page 9

In 2011-2012, United Way helped promote financial stability and independence by providing funding to 27 programs, serving nearly 50,000 individuals in the areas of adult education, emergency food, emergency shelter, employment assistance, financial literacy, housing and home ownership, immigration and refugee services, legal aid, correctional services, veterans issues and volunteering. To help individuals that may need these services, United Way partners with many groups, such as Community Development Funding Alliance, The Economic Security Initiative, Emergency Food and Shelter Board (Ozaukee and Milwaukee), Milwaukee Housing Consortium/ Take Root Milwaukee, Milwaukee Area Workforce Funding Alliance, Nonprofit Management Fund and more to invest in the Cathedral Center, Literacy Services of Wisconsin, Next Door Foundation, The Salvation Army, etc. united way cont. on page 11

“When you invest with United Way,” explains Angresano, “your donation is invested in over 160 local health and human service programs.”

We all Win When young people

succeed in school

That’s why United Way of Greater Milwaukee is joining United Ways across the country to recruit one million readers, tutors and mentors by 2014. Here in the Milwaukee area our goal is to recruit 3,000 new volunteers.

Be part of the change. Sign up today at UnitedWayMilwaukee.org/ReaderTutorMentor

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health united way cont. from page 10

In order to help everyone have access to quality, affordable health care, in 2011-2012, United Way of Greater Milwaukee funded 63 programs, serving nearly 270,000 individuals in the areas of behavioral and mental health care, chemical abuse and dependency, disabilities services, disaster recovery, domestic violence, emergency youth shelter, food security, health care access, health education and prevention, older adult support and pregnancy counseling and parenting support. Through local partnerships with such groups as Adolescent Sexual Health Coalition of Milwaukee, Disabilities Solutions Collaborative, Health Watch, Immunize Milwaukee, Lifecourse Initiative for Healthy Families and Milwaukee Mental Health Task Force, United Way is able to further invest in the American Red Cross in Southeastern Wisconsin, Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Milwaukee, The Healing Center, Safe Babies Healthy Families, Vision Forward Association and many more.

One special health initiatives United Way is particularly proud of is the Teen Pregnancy Prevention Initiative. This community initiative was spearheaded by United Way to raise awareness of the teen pregnancy issue and to change the high rate of teen births in Milwaukee. It began when United Way recruited people and organizations from across the community in the areas of social service, government, business, public health, united way cont. on page 12

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united way cont. from page 11

just some factors you have no control over and poverty is one of them. With the increase in the poverty level, we will have to put our money where it is needed the most leaving a good share of the population underserved.”

To learn more about United Way, as well as how to donate and volunteer, visit the website at UnitedWayMilwaukee.org.

philanthropy, faith and education to use their expertise and resources to initiate real changes.

In 2008, the goal of the oversight committee was to reduce teen pregnancy among 15-17 year olds by 46 percent over ten years (2005-2015). And it has so far been successful. In October 2011, the City of Milwaukee Health Department announced that the teen birth rate had dropped to 35.8 births per 1,000 among 15-17 year olds. That is its lowest level in decades and represents a 31 percent decline from the 2006 baseline. It is also a steeper decline than the national trends.

This initiative is proof that community collaboration works.

As Angresano explained it is through this initiative and others like it that, “We understand and value working with a collaborative impact rather than working individually. When we work with others collaboratively, we have more resources to reach the same goal. And when you combine money and ideas we can get better results quicker.”

Young shared this sentiment when she said, “It is a privilege to bond with the donor base and do what we do. The impact is going to have a greater return.”

Because of its success, the Teen Pregnancy Prevention Initiative is now the national model for community collaboration. And United Way was also featured in a June 2012 report from the White House Council for Community Solutions to President Obama.

To continue United Way’s community efforts for change, the organization is campaigning to raise 51.5 million dollars. That is a three percent increase over last year. “But even with the three percent increase, it isn’t going to be enough,” said Young. “There are

Ways You Can Make a Difference in Your Community:

· Visit seniors in retirement communities and nursing homes. · Donate time or money to your local animal shelters. · Offer your skills by raking, painting, fixing or preparing a home for one of your elderly neighbors. · Volunteer to help at your local school. · Donate clothes and food. · Give to Toys for Tots. · Donate books to shelters. · Become a mentor or tutor.

November 15 - December 9, 2012 A Next Act Original

From our South Water Street “studio,” we bring you our own radio adaptation of the beloved Bedford Falls fable celebrating the best of the holiday spirit.

Don’t miss John’s fabulous new character, Earlene Hoople, as she tapes her last Christmas special.

December 12 - 31, 2012 A

Kodachrome

CHRISTMAS For more information or for tickets visit www.nextact.org or call 414-278-0765.

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Featuring

John McGivern

255 S. Water St. Milwaukee, WI

Study shows

Women Donate

more to charity

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ccording to the Women Give 2012 report from the Women’s Philanthropy Institute at the Center of Philanthropy at Indiana University, Baby Boomer and older women give 89 percent more of their total income to charity than their male counterparts despite earning less, having less money in retirement and living longer. This remains true even in cases when education, income, race, number of children and other factors that may affect giving are equal between men and women.

The institute director, Debra Mesch, said that although they found that women are more generous, the study doesn’t show that one sex is better than the other, it simply means that charities may need to think about the differences in giving patterns and behavior of men and women.

When reading about this study, one question came to my mind was, “Why is it that women tend to give more to good causes?” Mesch says there are several factors in play here.

“It has to do with women being socialized to be the caregivers of their families and communities,” she said. Therefore, men and women have different motivations for giving. Women tend to think of giving as a way to have a closer relationship with the non-profit they are donating to; meanwhile, their male counterparts tend to think of donations as a financial transaction.

In other words, when women donate money to charities and non-profits, they are thinking about how their donation can help make a difference or change in the community. How they are making an impact.

If you would like to volunteer but don’t know how to get started, you can begin by visiting any of the following websites: www.nonprofitcentermilwaukee.org www.volunteermilwaukee.org www.jobsthatserve.com www.UnitedWayMilwaukee.org www.hungertaskforce.org www.Samilwaukee.com

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At our 6th Annual Dialogue, “Obesity in Women: The Generational Impact,” a panel of nationally-known and local researchers, clinicians and public health professionals, joined a room full of 200 Dane County residents to discuss the issues regarding obesity in women. We joined together to talk about prevention and treatment, as well as to identify the action steps that must be taken in order to improve healthcare outcomes for Wisconsin communities.

From pregnancy through child rearing, our decisions as mothers undeniably affect our children. Panelist Doctor Chanel Tyler from the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology at UW School of Medicine and Public Health, explained the risks of infants born from obese mothers, who include large-for-gestational age infants, small-for-gestational age infants, antepartum stillbirths, neonatal seizures and hypoglycemia.

It was not all bad news, however, as Dr. Tyler explained the importance of discussing these risks and specific healthy strategies with your prenatal physician before and during pregnancy to help dramatically reduce risks. For even a 10 percent weight loss for obese women can dramatically reduce these complications.

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Become the family health leader. Model healthy behaviors and create opportunities for your child to make healthy food and physical activity choices.

Make it a family affair. Have meals and participate in physical activities together. Take advantage of family-based healthy interventions if you need support.

Apart from the effects on infants and children, the discussion at the Dialogue covered a wide-range of topics: from the economic impact of obesity, to the impact on employers, from the impact on human development, to the medical complications as a result of obesity.

The Annual Dialogue serves as a great example of partnership in action – partnership among health care, government, research, business, education and non-profit organizations. For we all must get involved. Whether it means starting a new family routine or participating in a local farm to school program. Through collaboration we can develop the innovative solutions and strategies to treat and prevent obesity, which will ultimately benefit families, schools, employers and our entire community.

To watch a recording of the event, and to view photos and slides from our panelists’ presentations, please visit our website at wwhf.org/events!

Also check out our new Pinterest page for inspiration on how to get involved and stay healthy!

Because it all begins with a healthy woman…

Sue Ann Thompson is founder and president of the Wisconsin Women’s Health Foundation (WWHF), a statewide non-profit organization whose mission is to help Wisconsin women and their families reach their healthiest potential. WWHF proby: Sue Ann Thompson vides programs and conducts forums that focus on education, prevention, and early detection; connects individuals to health resources; produces and distributes the most up-to-date health education and resource materials; and, awards grants and scholarships to women health researchers and related community non-profits. To learn more, visit wwhf.org or call 1-800-448-5148.

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Menopause and your Sexual Health

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By Cyndi Strayer

enopause is not only a change in your reproductive health, it may even change your sexual health.

While some women say they love it more because they no longer have to worry about getting pregnant, other women find that they don’t have the sexual desire they once had. They either don’t think about it as often or they don’t enjoy it as much as they have in the past.

If you are one of the women who feel they find sex less desirable, you are not alone as this is a very common issue. In fact, an online survey of more than 1,000 women aged 35 and older for WebMD Health News found that nearly six out of 10 women reported vaginal changes including dryness, pain, discomfort or “tightness” during sex as they approached or passed menopause.

Dr. Joelle Wennlund, a physician of women’s health at the Center for Optimal Health and Wellness at the Aurora Women’s Pavilion, says the number one sexual

“Menopause is not the end of sex as you know it,” reminds Dr. Wennlund.

“There’s no reason that your sex life can’t be satisfying.” issue connected to menopause is vaginal dryness. When the levels of estrogen decrease, the tissue and the lining of the vagina become thinner, drier and less elastic or flexible resulting in pain or discomfort

during intercourse. Vaginal secretions are also reduced, resulting in decreased lubrication.

“There is also the issue of a decreased libido, which is not directly related to menopause, but is rather a multi-faceted problem that seems common with menopause,” said Dr. Wennlund. “And while this decrease in libido could possibly be related to the changes in the body, this is secondary to vaginal dryness.”

When there is a sexual health issue, Dr. Wennlund suggests, “Ask about it and talk about the issue with your physician.”

She went on to say it’s not always a simple thing. It could be more than just decreased estrogen levels causing the problem so it’s important to find a physician you’re comfortable talking to about this issue.

As for treatment options, Dr. Wennlund said, “The easiest solution for vaginal dryness is an over-the-counter lubricant. menopause cont. on page 18 November 2012 WISCONSIN WOMAN | 17

“See menopause as a time to eat healthy, live healthy, exercise, develop good sleep habits and reconnect with your partner. If you can focus on those things while treating your vaginal dryness, these efforts can go a long way to maintain your sexual health throughout your life.”

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There are many various brands and varieties, but a basic lubricant will do.” She explained that using a lubricant will simply reduce the friction on the thinning tissue that comes with menopause.

Another solution for vaginal dryness, which is often used for dryness that occurs outside of menopause, is an over-the-counter vaginal moisturizer. Dr. Wennlund explained that these products literally put moisture back in the vaginal tissues by absorbing the moisturizer. This can last three-to-four days.

Finally, there are prescription alternatives that provide vaginal estrogen in either a cream, tablet or vaginal ring. These products may increase both moisture and sensation.

Studies on the use of estrogen products like creams, tablets and vaginal rings have shown extremely high rates of improvement for women, with up to 93 percent of women reporting significant improvement. However, estrogen treatments may not be for everyone and each woman’s response to the treatment may be different. That is why Dr. Wennlund said these are usually prescribed only after discussing this issue with your physician and if the other alternatives are not working.

“Menopause is not the end of sex as you know it,” reminds Dr. Wennlund. “There’s no reason that your sex life can’t be satisfying.”

The first step to making sure this remains true according to Dr. Wennlund is by, “Talking to you physician and be prepared to discuss all the possible issues regarding your sexual health. This includes your relationship.”

This goes back to the lost libido and the many, multi-faceted issues that may be impacting it. It is very important to discuss all of these things with your physician in order to heal or improve your sexual health. What if your lost libido was due to stress, relationship issues, emotional changes or simply feeling too tired for sex because of being disrupted by night sweats? If any of these were issues, your doctor may have a different approach to treatment.

“It’s important to go into more detail to find the right way to deal with the issue,” said Dr. Wennlund. “This issue may not be physical and require general counseling, marriage counseling, sex therapy or a combination of these things.”

When asked what advice she would give women on menopause and sexual health, Dr. Wennlund said, “See menopause as a time to eat healthy, live healthy, exercise, develop good sleep habits and reconnect with your partner. If you can focus on those things while treating your vaginal dryness, all of these can go a long way to maintain your sexual health throughout your life.”

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By Cyndi Strayer s women age, especially those who are getting close to their mid-forties and beyond, they start to think about menopause and what that will mean for them. Will they suffer the horrific hot flashes and night sweats that so many women talk about? What else will they have to endure?

Menopause is simply a natural process of the female body that marks the end of the reproductive phase of a woman’s life. It is even defined as the state of an absence of menstrual periods for 12 months. And during this menstrual transition women may experience changes in their menstrual periods, skipping periods, shorter cycle length, heavier or longer flow or shorter and lighter flow. Whatever the case, this process is not something that just occurs overnight.

While every woman experiences menopause differently and at different ages, the average age at which a woman experiences her final menstrual period is 51; however, women typically start noticing the physical changes associated with menopause long before her final period.

As a woman approaches menopause, her

estrogen and progesterone levels begin to drop. This occurs until she eventually no longer has a menstrual cycle. The time leading up to menopause (when the woman is experience menopause symptoms but still menstruating) is called perimenopause and can last anywhere from six months to 10 years.

When a woman starts to experience any of the menopausal symptoms, which include hot flashes and night sweats, she should consult with her gynecologist or health care physician. By talking with her doctor, together they can determine if these symptoms are indeed menopause or a sign of some other health condition.

Your doctor should be able to help you manage your menopausal symptoms if they become too bothersome.

While the most common symptoms women experience during menopause are hot flashes and night sweats, some women may also experience vaginal dryness, muscle pain, difficulty sleeping, joint pain, impaired memory or concentration, anxiety, depression, hair loss, weight gain, increased cholesterol, adrenal fatigue, thyroid disorder, high blood pressure and skin changes. Remember, how a woman experiences menopause is unique for every woman, and these symptoms are possible,

not inevitable. In other words, you may have all of the symptoms, a few of the symptoms or even none of the symptoms depending on you as an individual.

But when it comes time to deal with these symptoms, what is the best approach? Most doctors would tell you that the most important options are maintaining a healthy diet and exercise. It has been shown that 30-60 minutes of exercise each day decreases hot flashes, maintains a healthy weight and improves mood, sleep patterns and libido. Stress management and relaxation are also important. By relaxing and managing stress, a woman can feel more in control.

A woman may want to discuss the use of hormone replacement therapy to help manage her symptoms. This type of therapy is available and it can be individualized to each woman to maximize benefits while minimizing side effects.

There is no single path to navigate these changes. For some women it can be a smooth transition, while others can be quite inconvenienced and uncomfortable by their changes and symptoms. Still, this is an important time to take good care of ourselves. It is an excellent opportunity to reassess our lifestyle and habits to make change.

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It Could Not Be Easier to Have

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n today’s modern society, there are literally hundreds of ways to combat aging in order to keep a youthful appearance. And seriously, what woman doesn’t want to keep people guessing about her age?

Of course, the basis for maintaining a youthful appearance is a healthy lifestyle, including eating healthy, exercising, getting plenty of sleep and drinking plenty of water (after all, hydrated skin looks healthier and more vibrant). However, when it comes to maintaining a youthful look, your options have become limitless, especially with the advancements of science and technology. It could not be easier to have youthful, beautiful skin from headto-toe no matter what your goal may be.

With that being said, let’s not forget that aging is still a unique process to every individual. For some, the years of sun exposure has caused photo aging that has changed the tone, texture and color of the

skin. For others, it is the expression lines or the slowing of the skin renewal process and production of collagen that has caused sagging, fine lines and wrinkles. Whatever the case, there are treatment options that can be individualized to renew the appearance of any aging face.

When it comes to basic skin care, it is important to wash your skin regularly with a mild cleanser.

This includes removing all of your make-up at night. Many cosmetologists will tell you to never go to bed with make-up on. They also stress the importance of both sunscreen and moisturizer, which are two of the most important things you can do for your skin.

You can also improve the look of your skin and its appearance through laser hair removal, vein surgery and other laser treatments.

Correcting spider and varicose veins, removing unwanted hair and improving the skin’s appearance are all ways to help look and feel younger.

If you are concerned about wrinkles, try using skin care products that contain retinal or peptides.

These can help build collagen and smooth skin.

The most popular forms of wrinkle treatment today include injectables and skin fillers. These include Restylane, Hylaform and Botox. Skin fillers are used to fill in the deep lines and wrinkles using collagen or hyaluronic acid, while Botox is injected into the muscles of the forehead and/or glabella to inactivate the muscles that are producing the lines and wrinkles. Both of these procedures can last anywhere from three to six months on average.

Another way you can reveal healthier skin that is being hid by wrinkles and pigmentation issues caused by aging, sun damage or other factors is by having a skin resurfacing procedure. Skin resurfacing is done to remove superficial skin layers through the use of a Retinol-A skin care product, microdermabrasion or chemical or laser peels. Most of these procedures have little to no down time; however, a deep skin peel will take a week or two for recovery.

Please note that if you choose to try a chemical peel, make sure the person who is applying the peel is both certified and qualified to do so.

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If that describes your eyes, Dr. Bruce Massaro, M.D. of Center of Facial Aesthetics says it pays not to waste your money or time on so-called “non-surgical cures,” because they just don’t work. Saggy, tired looking eyes are the result of your genetics and time, and will only worsen with age. The correct choice for those who wish to address this problem is eyelid rejuvenating surgery, called blepharoplasty, which is sometimes combined with eyebrow and/or forehead support. With a little bit of downtime and very little discomfort, you can achieve the rested, healthy looking eyes you’ve hoped for.

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Roast Turkey Prep: 25 minutes Roast: 3 hours 30 minutes Stand: 10 minutes Makes: 12 servings

3 1/2 cups chicken stock

3 tablespoons lemon juice

1 teaspoon dried basil leaves, crushed

1 teaspoon dried thyme leaves, crushed

1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper

1 stalk celery, coarsely chopped (about 1/2 cup)

1 small onion, coarsely chopped (about 1/4 cup)

1/2 cup sliced mushrooms (about 1 1/2 ounces)

4 cups herb seasoned stuffing

1 turkey (12 to 14 pounds)

Vegetable cooking spray 1. Stir 1 3/4 cups stock, lemon juice, basil, thyme and 1/8 teaspoon black pepper in a medium bowl.

2. Heat remaining stock, remaining black pepper, celery, onion and mushrooms in a 4-quart saucepan over medium-high heat to a boil.

Reduce heat to low. Cover and cook for five minutes or until vegetables are tender. Remove saucepan from heat. Add stuffing to saucepan and mix lightly.

3. Remove package of giblets and neck from turkey cavity. Rinse turkey with cold water and pat dry with paper towel. Spoon stuffing lightly into neck and body cavities. Fold any loose skin over stuffing. Tie ends of drumsticks together.

4. Place turkey, breast side up, on a rack in shallow roasting pan. Spray turkey with cooking spray. Brush with stock mixture. Insert meat thermometer into thickest part of meat, not touching bone.

5. Roast at 325°F for 3 1/2 to 4 hours or until thermometer reads 180°F. Baste occasionally with stock mixture. Begin checking for doneness after three hours of roasting time. Let turkey stand for 10 minutes before slicing.

Sweet Potato and Parsnip Purée Prep: 15 minutes Cook: 15 minutes

Makes: 4 servings (about 3/4 cup each)

2 large sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch pieces (about 3 cups)

4 medium parsnips, peeled and cut into 1/4-inch slices (about 2 cups) 1/4 cup chicken broth, heated

2 tablespoons butter

2 tablespoons packed brown sugar 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

1 tablespoon chopped fresh chives

1. Place potatoes and parsnips in 4-quart saucepan. Add water to cover. Heat over medium-high heat to a boil. Reduce heat to low. Cover and cook for 10 minutes or until vegetables are tender. Drain vegetables well in colander.

2. Place vegetables, broth and butter into food proces­sor. Cover and process until mixture is smooth. Add brown sugar, black pepper and chopped chives. Cover and process until mixture is just combined. Garnish with additional chives.

Sweet Potato and Parsnip Purée

Green Bean Casserole Prep: 10 minutes Bake: 30 minutes

Makes: 12 servings (about 3/4 cup each)

2 cans (10 3/4 ounces each) condensed cream of mushroom soup

1 cup milk

2 teaspoons soy sauce 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper

8 cups cooked cut green beans 2 2/3 cups french fried onions, divided

1. Stir soup, milk, soy sauce, black pepper, beans and 1 1/3 cups onions in 3-quart casserole.

2. Bake at 350°F for 25 minutes or until bean mixture is hot and bubbling.

Stir bean mixture. Sprinkle with remaining onions.

3. Bake for five minutes or until onions are golden brown.

Green Bean Casserole

Cornbread Turkey Pot Pie Prep: 15 minutes Bake: 30 minutes Makes: 4 servings (about 1 1/2 cups

each)

1 can (10 3/4 ounces) condensed cream of chicken soup

1 can (about 8 ounces) whole kernel corn, drained

2 cups cubed cooked turkey

1 package (about 8 ounces) corn muffin mix 3/4 cup milk

1 egg 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese 1. Heat oven to 400°F. Stir soup,

corn and turkey in a 9-inch pie plate.

2. Stir muffin mix, milk and egg in medium bowl just until combined. Spread batter over chicken mixture.

3. Bake for 30 minutes or until topping is golden brown.

Sprinkle with cheese.

Cornbread Turkey Pot Pie

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Animation Comes to the Milwaukee Art Museum

By Cyndi Strayer Are you looking for something fun to do with the whole family? If so, the Milwaukee Art Museum and Kohl’s Art Generation have a wonderful new exhibit everyone will love, especially if you love animation.

In case you are not familiar with Kohl’s Art Generation, it is a partnership between Kohl’s Cares and the Milwaukee Art Museum that provides art education and opportunities for creative expression for children and families visiting the Milwaukee Art Museum. Part of this partnership is The Kohl’s Art Generation Gallery.

Currently, The Kohl’s Art Generation Gallery, which is a kid friendly and hands-on gallery, features Animation: Art Goes to the Movies. In this exhibit, children and families will be able to discover how paintings, sculptures and other works of art have inspired such animated films as Disney’s Beauty and the Beast, Disney Pixar’s The Incredibles and Dreamworks Madagascar.

Visitors will also be able to create their own art at many different stations. I know my son and I really enjoyed the experience and I am sure you will, too, especially if you love animation.

We also had the added pleasure to meet Pixar artist Dan Holland and talk with him about what it is like to produce an animated film from beginning to end, as well as what it is like to work at Pixar. Holland has contributed to such films as The Incredibles, Wall-E, Toy Story 3, Cars 2 and the Toy Story short film Small Fry. Look for more on this exhibit and my interview with Dan Holland in our winter issue of Milwaukee Family magazine, which will be on the newsstands in December.

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The Giving Quilt

By Jennifer Chiaverini

Thanksgiving inspires generosity once a year, but what happens to the spirit of giving on the other 364 days?

This fall, New York Times best-selling author Jennifer Chiaverini offers The Giving Quilt, an affecting novel that imagines what good could come from practicing the holiday spirit year round.

With thirteen New York Times bestsellers, Chiaverini is undoubtedly one of the masters of both modern and historical women’s fiction. In the last year alone, her Elm Creek Quilts novels have graced the bestseller list twice, first with The Wedding Quilt, a twenty-first-century celebration of a treasured romantic tradition, and again with Sonoma Rose, a prohibition-era novel about one woman’s courageous fight to save her family.

Year after year, Chiaverini’s stories remain beloved by fans and praised by critics. The Chicago Tribune called her last novel, “emotionally compelling,” and RT Book Reviews raved, “Chiaverini has an impressive ability to bring a time and place alive.”

In The Giving Quilt, Chiaverini takes a page from her own life to deliver an emotional and poignant story very close to her heart. As a long-time member and advocate of Project Linus, an organization dedicated to providing handmade quilts and blankets to children in need, Jennifer decided to donate a very unique and special gift-a prime spot in one of her best-selling novels.

At Elm Creek Manor, the circle of quilters is hard at work preparing for “Quiltsgiving.” Held annually the week after Thanksgiving, expert and novice quilters from near and far gather for a special winter session of quilt camp to make pieces for Project Linus. As the week unfolds, the quilters respond to the question, “Why do you give?” in ways as varied as the life experiences that drew them to Elm Creek Manor. Each of the quilters, including a librarian, a teacher, a college student and a quilt shop clerk, uses her unique talents to teach, inspire and give back to her fellow campers.

Once again Chiaverini delivers the complex characters and rich descriptions of setting and mood that fans and critics have come to expect. Featuring not only well-loved characters but intriguing newcomers, The Giving Quilt will remind us all that it is truly better to give than to receive.

book of the month Jennifer Chiaverini is the author of the New York Times best-selling Elm Creek Quilts series, as well as five collections of quilt projects inspired by the novels. A graduate of the University of Notre Dame and the University of Chicago, she lives with her husband and sons in Madison, Wisconsin.

Book Tour Tour Announcement Announcement Book Join New York Times best-selling author Jennifer Chiaverini on tour for her newest Elm Creek Quilts Novel, The Giving Quilt. · Madison, Tuesday, October 30, 7 p.m., Barnes & Noble 7433 Mineral Point Rd., www.barnesandnoble. com. · Cedarburg, November 1, 11:30 a.m., Museum of Fiber Arts, N50 W5050 Portland Rd., Cedarburg, WI 53012, www.wiquiltmuseum.com. · Oconomowoc, November 1, 7 p.m., Books & Company @Oconomowoc Arts Center, 641 East Forest St., Oconomowoc, www.booksco. com. · Milwaukee, November 13, 7 p.m., Boswell Book Company, Patched Works Inc., 13330 Watertown Plank Rd., Elm Grove, boswell.indiebound. com. · Spring Green, November 18, 4 p.m., Arcadia Books w/Country Sampler Quilt Shop, 102 East Jefferson St., Spring Green www. readinutopia.com.

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Alzheimer’s Caregivers Experience High Levels of Stress November is Alzheimer’s disease month This disease can be difficult for all those who are involved, especially those who love and are taking care of someone with the disease. In fact, it can be overwhelming to take care of a loved one with Alzheimer’s or other dementia, but too much stress can be harmful to both of you.

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1. Denial about the disease and its effect on the person who has been diagnosed. You might be saying to yourself, “I know Mom is going to get better. “ 2. Anger at the person with Alzheimer’s, anger that no cure exists or anger that people don’t understand what’s happening. For example, “If he asks me that one more time I’ll scream!”

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3. Social withdrawal from friends and activities that once brought pleasure.

4. Anxiety about the future. This includes worrying about what happens when your loved one needs more care than you can provide.

5. Depression that begins to break your spirit and affects your ability to cope.

6. Exhaustion that makes it nearly impossible to complete necessary daily tasks.

7. Sleeplessness caused by a never-ending list of concerns, including what if scenarios such as, “What if my loved one wanders out of the house or falls and hurts himself or herself?“

8. Irritability that leads to moodiness and triggers negative responses and actions. You might find yourself yelling, “Leave me alone.”

9. Lack of concentration that makes it difficult to perform familiar tasks. This could include forgetting your own appointments.

10. Health problems that begin to take a mental and physical toll.

You cannot remember the last time you felt good.

If you experience any of these signs of stress on a regular basis, make time to talk to your doctor. This is extremely important; after all, ignoring these symptoms can cause your own physical and mental health to decline.

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By Sharon Mosley

W

hen Tim Gunn wants to make it work, he writes another book about fashion -- this time he is sharing his expertise on “the fascinating history of everything in your closet.” With co-author Ada Calhoun, the newest “Tim Gunn’s Fashion Bible” reads like a walking tour of a fashion museum depicting everything from the history of Cleopatra’s crown to Helen of Troy’s sandals to Madonna’s cone bra, from Dynasty’s power suits to Hillary Clinton’s pantsuits. This is definitely a book to give your favorite fashionista this holiday season.

With the charm that has made him a household name from his “Make it work” directives on Project Runway, Gunn offers candid insights on how the 1960s ruined American underwear, how Beau Brummell created the look men have worn for more than a century and why cargo Capri pants are a plague on our nation.

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“While many historians concern themselves with the dress of indigenous civilizations, the work of certain designers, or with very specific periods in fashion, I am most interested in the clothes we wear right here and now and how various looks came into vogue,” says Gunn. “My focus in this book is on Western fashion, with a particular emphasis on American. I will look, piece by piece, at the items most Americans have in their closets and ask, “Do you know where this garment comes from -- before Old Navy?”

Although all the historical fashion tidbits in Gunn’s “Fashion Bible” are intriguing, the last chapter focusing on “Your Closet Worksheet” is probably one of the most helpful checklists I’ve ever seen put together providing very specific tips on a wardrobe makeover.

Since fall has arrived, it’s the perfect time to heed Gunn’s advice and start making your own fashion history. Here are his suggestions for checking out your own closet:

First, throw out all the ratty, stretched out, riding-up underwear. Ditto for old

socks and hosiery. Do you have some really nice underwear for special occasions? Do you have shapewear? Do all your bras actually fit? What size are you really? If you’re not sure, go get measured -- it’s free -- in the lingerie department of a boutique or department store.

Throw away all the T-shirts that are falling apart or stained. Get some simple cotton

T-shirts of whatever style looks best on you and consider wearing them as undershirts (under jackets or button-down shirts) more often than on their own.

Tim Gunn is the chief creative officer at Fifth and Pacific, previously Liz Claiborne Inc. He credits Liz Claiborne in his latest book with mixing and matching her brand in one retail space to create a modern shopping experience as seen here at JCP. (Photo credit: Shannon Faulk/Getty Images.)

Get rid of all the jeans that don’t fit you.

Consider investing in some flattering dark wash jeans if you don’t already have some.

Is your favorite dress a Helen or a Cleopatra? (Gunn writes about the draped dress silhouettes

worn by Helen of Troy and the more structured gowns worn by Cleopatra in his book). Which of these two dress types do you have more of? Do you have shoes and purses to match every dress? Do you have anything on a hanger that is getting stretched out? Jersey dresses need to be folded.

When it comes to Capri pants and shorts, Gunn wastes no words: Throw them away. Just kidding. No, really: if we’re talking about cargo

capris, take a good hard look at them and see if they are doing anything for you. Look at all the shorts you have and determine if they’re the right length for you. If not, what length might be better? Also, check skirt lengths.

Do you have any vests? Consider getting a vest this fall to liven up a pair of jeans and a shirt.

Gunn is not a fan of fur, so he believes when it

comes to coats and jackets, a trench with a removable lining is really all you need, unless you live in a colder climate and need a warmer coat.

Are you a handbag cultist? Gunn reminds us that we don’t need to spend tons of money on a purse. Ask yourself if you have a large bag for day that meets all your needs and a small bag for night.

Sharon Mosley is a former fashion editor of the Arkansas Gazette in Little Rock and executive director of the Fashion Editors and Reporters Association.

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Eat Well . . .

Even When You Don’t Feel Well

It’s not always easy to eat well when facing side effects of treatment; these tips may help.

By Diana Price

E

ating well to ensure good nutrition is critical for cancer patients undergoing treatment. Maintaining wellness and boosting immunity through nutritional support can help ensure that patients complete scheduled treatments and maintain a good quality of life. But for patients who aren’t feeling well, it’s not always easy to eat. Various types of treatment can cause side effects—such as nausea, other gastrointestinal issues and fatigue—that can decrease appetite and make it difficult for many patients to devote energy to eating well.

Matt Rinehart, RD, CSO, LD, clinical oncology dietitian at Cancer Treatment Centers of America® in Tulsa, Oklahoma,

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says that there are some helpful strategies that patients can call on if they find that side effects of treatment are interfering with their ability to maintain good nutrition. Here he offers up tips for patients facing two of the most common side effects that interfere with healthy eating: fatigue and nausea.

t Fatigue

Cancer-related fatigue, one of the most common side effects of cancer treatment, is an overwhelming sense of tiredness that is not relieved by sleep. Patients experiencing fatigue can find that many daily activities, including preparing food

and eating well, can be a challenge.

Rinehart says that because fatigue can have multiple causes, a good first step when working through the issue is to have iron, B12 and folate levels checked to see if anemia is present. If this is the case, food choices can sometimes help. “Focusing on iron-rich foods can be helpful with fatigue in certain situations,” he says. “Some good sources of iron include beef (in moderation), chicken, turkey, fish, beans, lamb, spinach, nuts and seeds. Iron absorption can be enhanced if a vitamin C source is consumed at the same time.”

Often patients experiencing fatigue may feel they just don’t have the energy to prepare food for themselves. In this case, Rinehart encourages patients to make sure they are resting as much as possible and

are conserving energy for important tasks. “Let others help you with meals, housework and errands,” he says. “Preparing food ahead when you do have energy or having food prepared for you can be helpful.” And, he says, be sure to keep on hand plenty of healthy snacks that require little or no preparation (see sidebar “Quick Snacks”) so that easy, nutritious options are available between meals.

small, frequent meals can help stimulate the appetite naturally.”

Along with small, nutritious meals, Rinehart says, adequate hydration is key. “Being dehydrated can cause nausea and fatigue, so be sure you are taking in enough hydrating fluids throughout the day.”

Reprinted with permission by Cancer Fighters Thrive Magazine Fall 2012 issue. www.cfthrive.com

t Nausea

For patients who experience nausea during treatment, Rinehart says it’s a good idea to stay away from foods with strong smells or seasonings and to avoid very sweet, rich or greasy foods, which can upset the stomach. “Eating bland foods can be helpful because they are easier on the stomach and don’t tend to cause upset as much if a patient is experiencing smell sensitivities,” he says. Good bland food choices include bananas, avocados, mashed potatoes, rice, toast, applesauce, crackers, noodles, oatmeal and other cooked cereals.

In addition, Rinehart suggests that patients seek out ginger and peppermint, as both can be helpful in alleviating nausea. “Both are available in tea,” he says, “and there are also crystallized ginger candies, all-natural ginger ales and ginger syrups.”

t Quality and Quantity

In general, Rinehart encourages patients who are having a difficult time eating during treatment to seek out small, high-quality meals made from whole foods that deliver valuable nutrients. Four to six “mini meals” each day can be a better option than several larger, less nutritious meals. “Going too long without food in the stomach can worsen nausea,” he says, “and eating

Quick Snacks That Pack a Punch Try these quick, healthy bites that require little prep: • protein smoothies • yogurt • nuts and seeds • cottage cheese with fruit • nut butter with crackers • Trail mix • cheese with crackers • string cheese with a fruit or vegetable • oatmeal with berries • half a sandwich • hard-cooked eggs

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Foxie

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Needs a New Henhouse

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ur Dachshund mix, “Foxie,” is one. We got Foxie last October, and she has never been friendly with strangers. My neighbor has tried to get her to warm up to him, but Foxie always growls at the poor guy. We have a good fence in the backyard, so she can’t get out, but she barks menacingly at passersby.

However, if I take her to the local dog park and let her loose, she’s terrific: calm, mellow, playful, never aggressive with other dogs or humans. But back at the homestead, or even out at the park on a leash, I am wary of anyone trying to pet her, especially children.

Sometimes when Foxie is napping, my seven-year-old daughter snuggles up to her, and Foxie starts to growl, warning my daughter to back off and let her sleep. To Foxie’s credit, I can imagine this being very annoying. But I was brought up to believe that a dog should never growl at a family member.

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PETS

By Matthew “Uncle Matty” Margolis

I don’t like that she growls at my daughter in those moments, and I don’t like that she barks at everyone who walks through the front door. Last Friday night, we had friends over, a family with an eight-year-old boy who knows Foxie and fouryear-old twin girls who were meeting her for the first time. Foxie barked at them all when they arrived, but the boy pet her and Foxie recognized him and ran off to play with him and my nine-year-old son. A few minutes later, Foxie was back in the house, and one of the twins reached out to her and said “doggie.”

Foxie let loose a vicious little growl, and the girl started to cry.

Honestly, I fear Foxie might have bitten her hand if given more of a chance, and I worry that my daughter might get bit, as well. Foxie has never once growled at me or my son, but he is a very calming fellow.

I feel like it would be hard to get Foxie to stop growling at strangers; she’s always done it. My quandary is that my kids are crazy attached to her. Since my wonderful German shepherd died a couple of years ago, Foxie is the third dog we’ve tried to bring into the family. I admit I’ve chosen poorly. We had to give the other two (good) dogs to dear friends for whom they were better suited. I really wanted Foxie to be our keeper. I never imagined she’d be a growler.

What would you do if you were me? And yes, money is an issue.

P ET of the month

Mocha and Caramel These two guinea pigs are quite a pair. Mocha seems quiet and sweet, but when she hears you in the kitchen she whistles quite loudly for a treat. Her favorite is apple. Caramel, on the other hand, loves carrots and adventure. This guinea pig seems to have little fear. We call her “Adventure Pig,” as she loves to explore the house when given a chance.

I see four issues here, and you can see how one leads to the next: 1. Too little planning and prep.

2. Not knowing how to select an appropriate family dog.

3. Lack of training.

4. Child endangerment.

Chances are good that proper attention to issues 1, 2 and 3 would mean issue 4 never manifests.

Planning and preparation means researching breeds and training protocols, interviewing trainers, teaching your kids how to handle a dog, creating a safe and comfortable space within the home for the dog and setting aside some money to invest in the dog’s education and care.

How to select the right dog for your family is a full column in itself. But there are methods to identify certain personality traits that you may want -- or want to avoid. There are also behaviorists and trainers who can help you make this very important decision.

In this case, there was insufficient attention paid to issues 1, 2 and 3, and now issue 4 is top priority. This Foxie’s in the wrong henhouse. They need to find a new home for Foxie -- without small children -- and get her some professional training to set her on the right path.

Woof!

Dog trainer Matthew “Uncle Matty” Margolis is co-author of 18 books about dogs, a behaviorist, a popular radio and television guest, and host of the PBS series “WOOF! It’s a Dog’s Life!”

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MEET HECTOR AND VIVIAN Being a bonded pair means that these two cats are very good friends and will go to their new forever home together.

Hector is a sleek, good-looking guy with kind of a funny voice that even he will admit to. And although he does like to talk, he won’t talk your ears off. Hector knows his name and will often come when called (well, not always, he IS still a cat!). His favorite pastimes are bird watching and playing with string toys.

Vivian is a little on the shy side, but the HAWS Cat Cuddlers volunteers have really brought her out of her shell during her stay there. She has gorgeous tortoise shell coloring and likes the side of her face rubbed. Vivian also likes playing with string toys like Hector.

Both cats like to take a stroll around and check things out. They have been at HAWS for a while now and would very much like their own home where they can wander and explore.

Our door is always open, and the Humane Animal Welfare Society, is asking the community to join our mission: Advocate, Donate, Volunteer…you’ll find your best friend at HAWS! Log onto hawspets.org or call (262) 542-8851. Join HAWS in Building a Society that’s Humane.

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Helen Geiger has been promoted as activities director at Cedar Bay West and East Assisted Living. Geiger has over 30 years of experience in skilled nursing facilities. She has a Bachelor’s Degree in Music Therapy from the UW-Oshkosh.

WOMEN on the move Caroline Krider, Senior Vice President, National Corporate Banking at U.S. Bank in Milwaukee, has been honored as the “Volunteer of the Year” for her twelve years of volunteer service as a “rabbit socializer” at the WHS Milwaukee Campus. Krider is one of 1,200 volunteers at the society, where “socializing” means holding, petting, training and playing with the animals to get them accustomed to human contact and, ultimately, ready for adoption.

Jodi Habush Sinykin, an attorney specializing in environmental law and public policy development, has received the George D. Dalton Award for her contributions to animal welfare in Wisconsin. Habush Sinykin worked closely with the Wisconsin Humane Society and other organizations in 2008-2009 to address the growing puppy mill problem in Wisconsin. Her leadership and tireless advocacy helped lead to the passage of Act 90—the long-awaited Wisconsin law enacted to regulate and eliminate inhumane practices and unhealthy conditions of puppy mills and other sub-standard dog breeding facilities through establishment of a license and inspection program.

Safe Babies Healthy Families has welcomed Barb Butler as its newest staff member. Butler has assumed the newly created position of Marketing/Development Director. She joins Safe Babies Healthy Families following three years with Interfaith Senior Programs of Waukesha County. She also brings 19 years of entrepreneurial experience in the direct sales industry and is an ambassador with the Waukesha County Business Alliance.

Cedar Community’s Cedar Bay West Assisted Living is pleased to announce the addition of two nurse supervisors, Lindsay Sauer, BSN, RN and Mary Ellen Oakford, MSN, RN. Over the past several years, Cedar Bay West AsSauer sisted Living has been providing an in-Oakford creasingly higher level of health care to residents. With the addition of two nurse supervisors, one for each wing of the 103-unit building, they are better able to monitor and detect changes in a resident’s health.

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Melinda Myers becomes the first woman to be inducted into the Wisconsin Green Industry Federation Hall of Fame. Myers was inducted at an awards ceremony at the Commercial Flower Growers of Wisconsin Fall Greenhouse Conference in Denmark this past October. Myers’ career in the horticulture industry spans over 30 years and includes work in both hands-on and instructional settings as well as media work designed to inspire and educate. She has a master’s degree in horticulture, is a certified arborist, and is an award winning author, columnist and TV/ radio host.

Stowell Associates announces that Miriam Oliensis-Torres, LCSW, C-ASWCM, is the new Clinical Director of the agency.

Miriam, who co-founded Geriatric Support/Pathway Care in 1988, received her Master’s Degree in Social Work from the University of Wisconsin Milwaukee and her certification as a Care Manager from the National Association of Social Workers.

Erica Y. Chou, M.D., has been appointed assistant professor of pediatrics at the Medical College of Wisconsin. She sees inpatients at Children’s Hospital of Wisconsin. Board eligible in pediatrics, Dr. Chou’s clinical interests include metabolics and medical education.

ProHealth Care Medical Associates announces the addition of family practice physician Erin Polczynski, M.D., who recently began seeing patients at the clinic on Walnut Ridge Drive in Hartland.

Dr. Polczynski attended the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health in Madison.

Her areas of clinical interest include women’s health and obstetrics, pediatrics and preventative medicine.

ProHealth Care Medical Associates announces the addition of family practice physician Lauren Flewelen, M.D., who recently began seeing patients at the clinic on Big Bend Road in Waukesha. Dr. Flewelen attended medical school at the Medical College of Wisconsin in Milwaukee. Her areas of clinical interest include women’s health and obstetrics, pediatrics and preventative medicine.

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Rembrandt, Van Dyck, Gainsborough: The Treasures of Kenwood House, London Milwaukee Art Museum 700 North Art Museum Dr. An exhibition of forty-eight masterpieces on tour from the Iveagh Bequest collection. (414) 224-3200/ www.mam.org.

November 1

MAM Target Free First Thursday Admission to the Milwaukee Art Museum is free for individuals and families (excluding groups) on the first Thursday of each month, 10 a.m. - 8 p.m. See www.mam.org for more details.

November 3 - 11

events

November 13 - 18 Rock of Ages

Marcus Center for the Performing Arts The worldwide party musical features a mix of 28 rockin’ 80’s tunes.

(414) 273.7206/1.888.612.3500 (Toll Free)/website at marcuscenter.org.

November 14

The Cost of War/Homeless Initiative for Vets/ Women’s Issues VA Italian Conference Center 631 E. Chicago St. Women’s Court & Civic Conference of the greater Milwaukee area, 10 a.m.

- 2 p.m. For luncheon reservations ($21) call Bernadette @ (414) 425-5429

by Nov.9th.

has a pre-registration fee of $18.00 (received before Nov. 9) or $25.00, www.folkfair.org, or call (414) 225-6225.

November 22

Have a safe and Happy Thanksgiving!

November 22

Community Thanksgiving Dinner For anyone who would otherwise be alone (all are welcome to attend) Reservations are suggested at (262) 305-0669. Three locations, West Bend, Jackson and Germantown. Donations are being accepted at all Westbury Bank locations.

November 23

Christmas Fantasy House

November 16 - 17

American Cancer Society Join the American Cancer Society for a walk through our winter wonderland and get into the holiday spirit.

November 3-4, 5-9 and 10-11. Visit our website at www.christmasfantasyhouse.com or call (262) 523-5567 for tickets and details.

22nd Annual World’s Greatest Cookie Sale

Vogel Hall - Marcus Center One Man Star Wars Trilogy is Ross’s high-energy solo performance of the Star Wars Trilogy, and he will be landing his spaceship in Vogel Hall.

(414) 273.7206/1.888.612.3500 (Toll Free)/website at marcuscenter.org.

Country Springs Hotel 2810 Golf Rd., Pewaukee The World’s Greatest Cookie Sale features homemade holiday cookies and baked goods in every variety imaginable from over 25 participating non-profit organizations. All proceeds benefit the specific nonprofit groups you purchase from. 12- 4 p.m.

November 3

Family Free Days Milwaukee County Zoo All visitors receive free zoo admission, but parking fee remains in effect. 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. (Sponsored by North Shore Bank and Fox 6). www.milwaukeezoo.org.

November 9

Pull Up a Chair In Your Neighborhood 4th Annual “Chairity” Luncheon Clarion Hotel, Airport Benefiting Interfaith’s Neighborhood Outreach Program, 11 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.

Call (414) 220-8648 for more information.

November 10

One Man Star Wars Trilogy

November 16 - 18

Holiday Folk Fair International Wisconsin Exposition Center State Fair Park The three-day event features the All Nations Theater with traditional music and dance, ethnic dances, music and much more.

November 17 - 18 Sumi Brush Painting

Artist and Display 9015 W. Burleigh St. Yuming Zhu returns and welcomes painters new to Sumi as well as those experienced in East Asian Watercolor Painting. Learn to paint fall flowers, berries, landscapes & koi fish. Register at www.artistanddisplayonline.com 10:00 a.m. - 4 p.m. Class12-102.

Free Admission For Veterans

November 18

Harley Davidson Museum Free Museum admission for veterans with a Military I.D., plus one additional adult and four children under the age of 18. Outdoor events are open to public, noon - 4 p.m. (414) 287-2789.

Wisconsin Exposition Center State Fair Park Starting 9 a.m. this USATF Certified 5K race that is professionally chip timed

11th Annual Around The World 5K Run/Walk

November 23 December 30

November 30

Christmas in the Ward Historic Third Ward Be part of an old-fashioned Christmas tree lighting in the heart of the Historic Third Ward on Friday, 5 p.m., Catalano Square (corner of Broadway and Menomonee). Santa and his reindeer welcome the holiday season with fireworks, the Trinity Irish Dancers and more!

November 30

Holiday Tree Lighting Root Common Park, Harwood & Wauwatosa Ave., Wauwatosa The Tree Lighting Ceremony is at 6 p.m., then a lighted horse-drawn wagon ride through the Village from 6:30-9:00 p.m. (also December 1, 2:30 - 6 p.m.). www.VillageofWauwatosa. com.

Future Events

Rudolph The Red-Nosed Reindeer First Stage Children’s Theater The beloved stop-motion classic Rudolph The Red-Nosed Reindeer soars onto the stage this holiday season! Join Rudolph and his friends as their adventures teach us that what makes you a misfit can be what makes you special. Ages 3 and up.

(414) 273-7206 or www.firststage.org.

November 29 December 24

Dec. 1, 2, 8, 9, 15 & 16 Breakfast & Lunch with Santa at the Milwaukee County Zoo Sponsored by Racine Danish Kringles. Have breakfast or lunch with Santa, then have your picture taken with Santa! Live music entertainment provided plus each child receives a special gift.

Breakfast & Lunch on Saturdays; Lunch only on Sundays. For more, www.milwaukeezoo.org.

December 1

“A Christmas Story” Pabst Theater

By Charles Dickens, Adapted by Joseph Hanreddy and Edward Morgan. The ultimate holiday tradition returns again for its 37th year! Bring the whole family and join the tradition that has been delighting audiences for generations! Tickets (414) 224-9490 or tickets@milwaukeerep.com.

Family Free Day at the Zoo Sponsored by North Shore Bank & FOX 6 Admission is free, but regular parking, rental and concession rates apply. www.milwaukeezoo. org.

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