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More babies are born in summer than in any other month? No small wonder – it’s too hot to stay pregnant! For help taking the heat, we’re bringing you pregnancy tips for modern moms from experts at All About Women Obstetrics and Gynecology, as well as guides to the benefits of swaddling and early adolescent years. Of course, summer means more than baby fever, so we’ve also included tips for everything you need to get ready for sun, sand and that well-deserved vacation time. And while you’re tanning, don’t forget to bring us along – with business tips from Claire Damken Brown, life advice from Jim Hjolt and an exciting review of one of the season’s hottest selling new children’s books, we’ve got all the entertainment you need! 2013
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16 3 Dress Decisions Your Wedding Party will Adore 17 Increase Intimacy by Changing Your Thoughts
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22 What Kind of Expecting Parent are You? 34 Creating Valuable Family Traditions 36 The Benefits of Swaddling 37 DIY Sewing Cards for Kids
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Actress and Producer Hallie Jordan on her persistent rise in television and film.
18 Take Charge! Right Now is the Perfect Time to Overhaul Your Life! Expert tips from Jim Hjort.
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28 Rad American Women A-Z (Authors honor radical U.S. women in new bestselling children’s book) 30 Can’t-Miss Flicks
24 Not Your Mother’s Pregnancy How to have a happy, healthy pregnancy in the information age.
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Green was the silence, wet was the light, The month of June trembled like a butterfly.
To see the Summer Sky Is Poetry, though never in a Book it lie
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Oh, the summer night, Has the smile of light, And she sits on a sapphire throne
If a June night could talk, It would probably boast it invented romance.
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Florida summers mean outrageous heat and humidity, and what better solution than a fun week at the beach? Too many trips like these, however, and you’ll be pinching pennies come school time. Beat the heat and the high costs, too, with our tips to ensure a fun-filled vacation guaranteed not to break the bank!
Look Local When you’re living in a state like Florida, who needs remote beaches in Mexico or the Caribbean? Take advantage of the plethora of beaches within reasonable driving range, from Jacksonville and Daytona to Savannah and Hilton Head. Walk and Save Beachfront hotels and homes are often double the price of places a short walk away. Save your money and stay at a location a block or two off the beach. Especially if you’ll spend most of your time on the beach anyway, the beach view from your housing won’t matter very much.
Don’t Rent Sure it’s easier to rent a chair or umbrella from the local shop, but you can save a lot of money by bringing your own supply. Plus, you’ll have it for next year’s trip!
Pack Your Own Food On the topic of supplies, always pack your own food and do grocery shopping before you get to the beach. Grocery stores on islands or beaches often increase their prices, as they know the tourists don’t want to go far to By Kirsten Nielsen find food. As a bonus, you’ll have coolers ready to bring with you to the beach!
Save Money on Your Summer Beach
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Go Early This applies to both the time of day and the time of year. Parking often fills up fast, so leave early in the day to ensure a spot. If you are looking to take a long vacation, think about the off-season months. Prices are usually cheaper and Florida is often hot enough for the beach year-round!
[Parenting’s] the one job where, the better you are, the more surely you won’t be needed in the long run. Barbara Kingsolver
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Claire Damken Brown on three scenarios working women encounter and how to take them on with aplomb Being a mother is an attitude, not a biological relation. Robert A. Heinlien
“Can I please just finish my thought?!” Despite growing in numbers and rising through the ranks, women in male-dominated workspaces still face down gender stereotypes every day. Whether it’s that they’re passive and overly emotional, or that they’re bodies are open for public appraisal, these preconceived and often subconscious notions can keep working women from achieving the recognition that they deserve.
By Elizabeth Putfark
Speak Up &
Be Heard! Having children is like living in a frat house - nobody sleeps, everything’s broken, and there’s a lot of throwing up. Ray Romano
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“Are they smirking at me?” For help addressing some of these sticky situations, we turned to workplace diversity and communication expert Claire Damken Brown, founder of Damken Brown and Associates and author of numerous books on gender conflict. We asked her about three specific situations that many women face in the office that might leave them feeling powerless or unheard. Below, she offers her take on each scenario – why it happens, how to address it in the moment and how to prevent it from happening in the future.
“One way to handle this is to pull attention back to yourself by making comments like, ‘Glad you like the idea, let me go back and flesh it out for you.’ It also helps to know going into a meeting that you’re going to be interrupted, so that you’re ready to voice your ideas and get the credit. Some ways to do that are to write down your ideas ahead of time and pass them out or email them to the group ahead of time. Another way is by using what I call the Buddy System – find an ally, man or woman, who will support you when the idea gets picked up by somebody, Situation #1: “Seriously?! I just said that!” ‘Oh, that’s what Sue was saying earlier. Let’s go When you voice an idea or opinion and back to her!’” conversation quickly moves on. Ten minutes later, a male colleague repeats it as his own “When I talk to men and women about this, and suddenly it’s greeted with applause. women think this might be overdoing it. They worry that it’s not playing fair, or that it’s “I don’t think this happens out of purposeful somehow sneaky. But the men, they say they actions – no one is thinking ‘I’m going to steal do this all the time! When they go to a meeting this idea in five minutes!’ It’s a kind of systemic and present their view, they’ve already built a dynamic that most affects women working in a whole group of allies who are going to push male-dominated environment where men are that idea through.” viewed as having more power.
Situation #2: “Oh no, she’s getting fired up!” When your natural heat and enthusiasm for a subject gets misinterpreted as evidence that you’re overly emotional, and thereby being irrational. “I’ve also heard, ‘You have to be careful or she’ll start crying,’ or ‘It must be that time of the month.’ It’s a tough situation to try to handle. Sometimes if you feel like you’re passionate about a topic, it’s helpful to say, ‘I’m very passionate about this topic!’ That way, when they say ‘Oh she’s getting fired up,’ you can say, ‘I sure am!’ And if you’re feeling angry, it’s okay to say, ‘I’m getting angry!’”
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My father gave me the greatest gift anyone could give another person, he believed in me. Jim Valvano
“He did NOT just say that!” “Women are generally sensitive to non-verbal’s going around the room, so you’ll see that eyebrow raise, or the glance shared between men. And I would just suggest that you say, ‘I can see that some of you are questioning my direction, and this is obviously something I care about, but I’m open to discussing more questions about it.’ I wouldn’t suggest something that’s detrimental, like saying ‘Wipe that smirk off your face!’”
Situation #3: “WHAT did you say?” When a male coworker drops a suggestive, inappropriate comment and everyone looks to see how you’ll respond. “It’s best to call it out when you see it, when it first happens. Women have a tendency to second guess what the other person meant, or to make excuses like, ‘Phil’s a nice guy, I don’t think he would have meant it like that.’ So they’re quiet, but by being quiet, it often makes the situation worse. Of course, that’s difficult because calling it out goes against some of our socialization as women, which is to be very polite and always try to save face. “You can say, ‘I’m not sure how you meant for that to sound, but this is how it sounded to me…’ or ‘I know you thought that was funny, but it wasn’t to me.’ That gives the person the opportunity to say wait, I didn’t mean it that way. “Because of my background, I tend toward not giving the person a second chance. If you say something inappropriate and offensive, you need to know you do not say that in front of me, behind me or to other people. And the next time it happens, I will go to the manager or human resources and make sure that it doesn’t happen again.”
Perhaps it takes courage to raise children. John Steinbeck
Claire Damken Brown is the founder and president of Damken Brown and Associates, a group committed to helping companies improve in areas of workplace diversity, gender communication and conflict resolution. She’s coauthor of the management resource book, Conflict and Diversity ; the business book, Code Switching: How to Talk So Men Will Listen ; and, the trainers’ resource, The Gender Communication Handbook: Conquering Conversational Collisions between Men and Women. To find out more, visit www.damkenbrown.com.
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Just Keep
Going! Interview by Lauren Douglass
Actress and producer Hallie Jordan on her persistent rise in television and film.
“So keep pushing – keep creating. And don’t let anyone tell you that you can’t do it.”
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Described by Hollywood insiders as a “relentless redhead with a free spirit and a determined will,” Hallie Jordan has earned her place in the world of television and film. This actress, producer and founder of Small Red Star Productions has worked her way through every aspect of the industry and this summer sits poised and ready for multiple motion picture releases including highly anticipated horror flick, Tell Me Your Name. Here, she shares what she’s learned on her journey thus far – about facing rejection, life in L.A. and making your professional dreams come true.
Before I got married I had six theories about raising children; now, I have six children and no theories. John Wilmot
Tell me a little about your background and how you got started in acting. I’ve been acting since I was around six years old. My grandfather was a publicist for RKO Films, my mom was into the arts and my dad was an inventor in telecommunications, so I was always surrounded my theatre, film and TV. I just followed it!
Where do you think that drive and courage within yourself comes from? A lot of factors. I went to a new school every year from fifth grade until college, and lived in a new house from kindergarten until college, so I’ve had to learn to adapt in a lot of different ways. I think I’m able to do it now because I don’t give myself another option. I always say if you can see yourself doing Can you tell me about some something else and being happy, of your current projects? do it. I couldn’t be. As frustrated as I’m about to leave to Georgia to I get with myself in my career at do a movie called Tell Me Your some points, I’m happy that I’m Name. I’m doing a couple movies doing this and I’m not doing in London in the fall and end of something else. So I will do summer, and possibly some other what it takes to continue things this summer. But mostly right moving forward. now I’m working on Tell Me Your Name. It’s similar to the Exorcist – Do you find yourself a horror movie. I play the nurse that afraid of anything? examines the girl who is possessed Always – of course. Frankly, and realize that there must be a lot of things that I’m something wrong. I’ve done afraid of have come surrealist and Sci-Fi thrillers before, true. Like I said, I’ve but this is the first time I’ve been been scammed, broken actively in a full-fledged horror film. and bruised. Everything that can go wrong has What do you think has gone wrong, and every brought you to where you experience has built the next are in your career? one and has made me a better I was actually just talking to a friend person for it. You have to face your of mine about what it takes to make fear or you’re never going to get it it in Hollywood, and something that done. If not, you quit. And quitting stuck out to me is that it takes has never been an option for me. persistence, not consistency. I have If you could go back and tell gone through everything that you your younger self something, can go through in this industry – what would it be? from being scammed to bad bets, Keep going. Don’t take to heart things that fell through – and I’ve what other people say; don’t get so remained persistent. I can’t tell you wrapped up in the little things. And how many times I’ve been told I just keep going! You’re making art can’t act, or that I’m not pretty – creating a show. That’s what enough or not tall enough, or that show business is. You’re creating this station doesn’t want me or spectacle, not real life. So what I’ve been shelved. But I’m still here. you’re creating is separate from And because I’m still here, I’m now what life is. So keep pushing – starting to book bigger projects, keep creating. And don’t let anyone all because I wouldn’t let tell you that you can’t do it. anyone tell me no. Mother is a verb. It’s something you do. Not just who you are. Cheryl Lacey Donovan
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By Elizabeth Putfark
Dress Decisions Your Wedding Party Will
You’ve set the date, secured the location and organized a bridal party of your closest family and friends. Now they’re all calling with the same question: what do you want me to wear? If you start online, you’ll quickly find the same matching dresses, ties and penguin suits that have long been lamented by friends of the happy couple. So before you go searching, take pause to reflect on your vision for the event and how your bridal party fits into it. With just three decisions you can keep the wedding plan you want without sacrificing your friends’ style (or sanity)!
Decide on a budget. Everyone wants to keep costs low, but “low” is a relative term once wedding planning begins. Think about how much your wedding party can realistically afford to spend on your event (transport, attire and all parties included) and set a hard limit on the price point of dresses, suits and extra expenses. 16 Flourish Magazine | June/2015
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Decide to be flexibly firm. Poor wedding party attire looks bad for everyone – the friends who wear it, and the couples who pick it out. Instead of confining your group to matching get-ups, pick a general fabric and color palate that fits with your wedding’s décor then leave it to each individual to choose from there. With just a couple unifying accessories, your group will look stylishly united in clothes they’ll actually wear again! Decide on a leader. Not every best man or maid of honor is cut out to be the point person on everyday wedding tasks. To keep concerns to a minimum, put the most organized member of the wedding party in charge of fielding fashion questions from everyone else. You’ll alleviate the hassle of answering the same question again and again, while freeing up your bridal party to voice their concerns without “bothering” the bride.
Parenthood...It’s about guiding the next generation, and forgiving the last. Peter Krause
So how do you regain that intimacy when you’re in a slump? Scientists think it may be as easy as changing the way you think about your actions.
By Kirsten Nielsen
Increase
Intimacy by Changing Your Thoughts
If you’re anything like most long-term couples, that electric sexual chemistry you had during the first heady months has long since faded. While this is normal and often signifies that your love has moved into a more stable phase, sometimes you can’t help but miss that spark.
Psychologists have long agreed that most behavior can be categorized in one of two ways: either done to avoid something negative or to achieve something positive. Think about the last time you and your partner were intimate. Why did you behave the way you did? Were you trying to accomplish something positive (to show love, feel pleasure or bring your partner joy), or avoid something negative (to prevent a fight, avoid disappointing your partner or break the feeling of being in a rut. Studies show that the latter can breed resentment, while focusing on positive outcomes can increase intimacy, happiness and satisfaction. So the next time you’re with your partner, try to focus on all the positive things that will result. It will affect more than you know!
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Take Right Now is the Perfect Charge! Time to Overhaul Your Life! By Jim Hjort, LCSW | RightLifeProject.com
Do you ever stop to think about how well your life Take a look below for some important areas to check in order to make sure you're giving yourself the very best is aligned with your deepest goals and your life’s shot at achieving your full potential this month, purpose – your most genuine self – and how you this year and beyond! can make them match better? If not, you should Survey the landscape. set aside some time to make that assessment, The human brain's natural, evolutionary preference for because most of the time people are operating on ease and familiarity can get us mired in situations that we wouldn't actually choose if we had to do it over again. Ask autopilot, and it won’t just happen on its own. yourself: If I could wave a magic wand and transform my 18 Flourish Magazine | June/2015
I want my children to have all the things I couldn’t afford. Then I want to move in with them. Phyllis Diller
life however I’d like, what would it look like? For now, don't worry about whether the fantasy is realistic or achievable; give yourself permission to let the sky be the limit.
Compare your current life situation to your ideal one, and make note of the areas where there are differences. Solutions can come later; the point of this exercise is to bring conscious awareness to aspects of your life that are misaligned with your deeplyfelt longings. Then you'll have an idea where your efforts to create change in your life might yield the best bang for the buck. Connect with intrinsic motivation. People often strive for things that are external to them, like making more money or having more power or a nicer car. These are called extrinsic goals, and research shows that focusing on them can diminish your overall feelings of happiness and wellbeing. People who hold intrinsic goals – for instance, to be skilled, compassionate, fulfilled or trustworthy – tend to be happier regardless of how successful they are in achieving them.
at your job, or helpful to your coworkers. If you start making progress in those goals, it's a win-win: your chances for making more money at work increase, and you'll almost certainly feel happier and better about yourself in the meantime.
Use others to highlight your deeply-held values. The best intrinsic goals arise from values that are genuinely important to you, but identifying those values may not come easily. Try making a list of people you admire and then the qualities of theirs that you like so much. Perhaps generosity, honesty or commitment to their craft? Whatever they are, their resonance with you probably means that you would enjoy having those qualities, or more of them, yourself.
others do have a place in this discussion, but our senses, brain and nervous system – working together in something called the "social engagement system" – are optimized for detecting, cultivating and savoring in-person human contact. When your deepest human social needs are being met, this system produces short-term positive feelings and long-term psychological and physical health benefits.
Those needs don't change much from infancy through adulthood. We need to feel seen, heard, acknowledged, and cared for – to have the sense that someone is there to respond if we need help. We need people to support and help us feel capable of achieving our goals, while not making us feel dependent upon them. And we need to feel that, if Know your real social network. things don't work out, we have a safe Other people serve as more than a harbor to return to with them. If you point of reference in your life; your don't have this kind of support in relationships are crucial to your overall your life, it's well worth the effort wellbeing. Online interactions with to try to find it.
Intrinsic goals are also durable. Keeping your sights set on them can help keep you stable and pointed in the right direction when inevitable short-term and day-to-day difficulties threaten to throw you off course.
Try to stitch your extrinsic goals to an underlying source of intrinsic motivation. For instance, if you'd like to make more money, a corresponding intrinsic goal may be to become more skilled What separates privilege from entitlement is gratitude. Brene Brown
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Know your false social network. So-called "toxic people" exist out there, ready to play the opposite role. Such people may be obvious and intentional in their undermining of your efforts, while others may be more subtle. It can be helpful to assess how well your roster of relationships is meeting those universal social needs I mentioned above. Also, compare the characteristics of your social contacts to those that your "admirable" people embody – which, again, are reflections of something deep inside of you. Consider how any mismatches you find may be impacting your wellbeing now and, ultimately, your ability to achieve the kind of life you fantasize about. Don't forget kindness for yourself. Using these tips will help you to take stock of who you are at your core and what’s keeping that part from gleaming. A little polishing might do the trick, or you may have to put in a bit more elbow grease. Sometimes, getting unstuck means making hard choices about your career, the people in your life or any number of factors to which you've become accustomed. Above all, take it easy on yourself if you discover during your “whole life overhaul” that some things are out of whack. You have a brain that, in some ways, is working against you and, if you're like most people, you have responsibilities that pull you in many different directions. On top of that, society's messages to us don't help, since they're much more oriented toward short-term gratification than long-term well-being.
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The process of overhauling your life is a marathon, Jim Hjort, LCSW helps people not a sprint. So overcome roadblocks to selfjust start making actualization as a psychotherapist, adjustments Right Life Coach, and mindfulness where you can meditation instructor. He founded the and be sure to Right Life Project (RightLifeProject.com) savor the to help you understand how to handle experience of the different dimensions of your life revealing a bit (psychological, social, physical and more of your vocational) in ways that enable you to most genuine self. be happier and more fulfilled, and to reach your full potential.
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What Kind of
Expecting Parent Are YOU? You’re preparing for baby by… A) Reading baby books B) Sleeping as much as you can C) Being pregnant for nine months
Your child’s good behavior will mean… A) You’re doing everything right B) You’re on a lucky streak C) You deserve a drink
When you’re away from baby you’ll… A) Who says I’m ever leaving baby? B) Think about baby to distraction C) Savor every precious, quiet, still moment
You plan on announcing the birth… A) With handmade cards B) In a group text C) When people see your baby
Your child’s poor behavior will mean… A) You’re doing everything wrong B) You’re on an Your infant’s wardrobe includes… unlucky streak A) Outfits for the next five holidays C) You deserve B) Onesies in bleachable white a drink C) Hand-me-downs and tee shirts Your child’s first birthday will involve… A) Homemade cake and a themed party B) Store bought cake and family only C) One picture to prove you noticed In conversation, you seek out… A) Any opportunities to talk about your child B) Any opportunities to talk like an adult C) Any opportunities to offer parenting advice
Mostly A’s The New Recruit. You’re a first time parent, even if only at heart. Your commitment to your child might seem over-the-top to some, but you can’t help but give yourself over to every joy and anxiety that comes with being a parent. 22 Flourish Magazine | June/2015
Mostly B’s The Veteran. You’ve been here before and you know it’s not pretty. Luckily, all your illusions of perfection disappeared with your first child and you’re ready to adapt any plans or expectations according to every new situation.
Mostly C’s The Colonel. You wrote and edited the book on parenting. You might even have designed the cover. With all the expertise you’ve gained through your three, four or eight kids, you know what really matters and you’re not ashamed to skip the rest.
Parenthood is the opiate of the masses. Chuck Palahniuk
Forgiving Buds for the
Forgetful Gardner By Elizabeth Putfark
If you’re confident you could kill a potted cactus, you may not think summer planting is for you.
New Zealand Flax, a multi-colored evergreen that produces a dramatic effect year round.
Never fear. We’ve found a few easy to grow, lowmaintenance plants that will add some curb appeal to your humble abode without taxing your time or abilities.
Defiant darlings
No-fuss greenery Start your lawn project with some bushy greens around the edges that look great, flower or no flower. Try Mexican Feather Grass in areas where you want more height and movement, as its sandy color and airy tips add energy to any landscape. Also consider planting some
Some flowers enjoy being pampered, but others prefer their space. Try planting some persnickety Peonies, which like to be planted next to a fence or stake then mostly left alone. Similarly, Florida’s own state wildflower, Tickseed, can take on full sun and minimal water and still grow tall and strong. If you want to get the most bud for your buck, consider scattering Foam Flower seeds in an area in need of widespread sprucing. These
One thing I had learned from watching chimpanzees with their infants is that having a child should be fun. Jane Goodall
polite bloomers will grow through four seasons, spreading their mapleshaped leaves and sprightly white blossoms respectfully around other plants.
Herbal ease Rosemary and Common Thyme are particularly hard-to-kill cooking herbs that look as lovely as they smell. Thyme grows pretty, pungent flowers as tall as one-foot high, adding texture and interest to any walk or display. Even when only watered a couple times a week, your herb garden will give your yard accent and your kitchen flavor, with only minimal input from you.
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I remember the first day I told my mom I was pregnant. Almost immediately, she reassured me, “Don’t be nervous – the first year goes by so quickly.” “The first year?!” I exclaimed. “I’m still reading up on the first trimester!” In fact, I’d already read so much online about common and uncommon symptoms, what to eat, what not to eat, what to start and what to stop that I could hardly imagine making it through nine months without causing myself or my growing child lasting harm. And all this before my first prenatal appointment!
Not Your
Mother’s
Pregnancy How to have a happy, healthy pregnancy in the information age By Elizabeth Putfark
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Capitalism: God’s way of determining who is smart and who is poor. Ron Swanson
What I’ve discovered in the 20 weeks since is that pregnancy just isn’t the same as it used to be. My mom remembers wearing oversized jumpers; I shop the “business maternity” lines. My mom was gifted with cakes; I catch shade walking into Starbucks. My mom kept her feet up; I field questions about my gym schedule and how many pounds I’ve gained. One thing’s for sure: this is not my mother’s pregnancy. After talking with other expecting mothers, I know I’m not the only one feeling the heat that seems to emanate largely from growing online communities, where everyone has a voice and a venue for being heard. For help sifting through the endless annals of blogs, forums, databases and how-to guides, we need more than our moms’ advice – we need medical specialists. At Flourish, we reached out to Anthony Agrios, MD and Shelly Russell, CNM of All About Women Obstetrics and Gynecology to get the scoop on how women are handling (and not handling) the information onslaught of the 21st century.
The Good While stressful, having information at our finger tips is something of a luxury. “I think [the online community] is helping women have a better idea of what to expect in a normal pregnancy,” explains Dr. Agrios. “They can learn a lot by chatting with other pregnant women who are in a similar situation and look up information about normal development. So a lot of the casual aches and pains that women used to be horrified by, now they already know are normal by the time they come in to see us.”
Still, even as information helps eradicate some fears and advance medical science, cyber space can feel like a dangerous place.
The Bad “The danger when you’re online searching is that there is no filter,” Dr. Agrios admits. “[Expectant mothers] have no way of apprising how common the frightening horror stories they read about actually are.” As a result, women often fear that one blogger’s rare problem is a real risk for them, even if the actual odds indicate otherwise. CNM Shelly Russell agrees, “It’s not so much the advice that’s bad, but more the reaction that says, ‘This thing happened to this person…Oh my gosh, is it going to happen to me?!’” Additionally, as they’re reading horror stories, women are also encountering the pressures of blog after blog about how to do pregnancy “right.” “Hearing all these stories from others, it sort of raises your expectations because everyone thinks they’re doing things exactly right. You’re never going to exactly match someone else, because every pregnancy is different,” Dr. Agrios explains. “Also, [bloggers] are also often looking to push a certain storyline – maybe a tragedy that happened to them, or some fear they have – but they end up skewing the information.” So with all the good and bad out there battling for our attention, how are we supposed to know what’s reliable, and what’s just noise?
In addition, medical practices are able to advance their methodology and procedures at a faster rate than ever before. “We get faster conversion to new technology thanks to the spread of information,” Dr. Agrios adds. “Doctors will start to discover something and begin practicing a new way, while the textbooks still preach the old way.” If you can’t fly then run, if you can’t run then walk, if you can’t walk then crawl. Martin Luther King, Jr.
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Pregnancy Apps, Doctor Approved!
“BabyBump and WhatToExpect both look pretty good. Patients always ask how big the baby is, what does it look like, and those are both great at giving you that information right away.” CNM Shelly Russell “The Mayo Pregnancy app also gives hints of warning signs, so if a woman starts to develop new symptoms, she can type that in and know if it’s a problem, or if she will likely wake up and find it gone.” Dr. Anthony Agrios
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Make it Work for Look for reliable sources. “I think a good rule of thumb is to focus on academic center websites, like the Mayo Clinic. Us.gov also has several healthcare websites,” Dr. Agrios recommends. “Those sites have carefully reviewed and edited information, and that helps weed out some of the more outlandish ideas.” Set your own boundaries. Since there is no limit to how much information can be posted, set your own limits for how much you can read. Dr. Agrios suggests that when it comes to sources, women should choose to consult more than one but less than four. “That way you get a balanced look,” he explains. “Also, no matter what you’re reading, you should avoid the comment section. They’re usually from people with no medical training whatsoever who just want to tear down or contradict the article.” 26 Flourish Magazine | June/2015
Know your stress limits. Finally, it’s important to stay aware of your own stress levels and learn how to manage them carefully. “[If you just spend time online], you’re going to get overwhelmed!” says CNM Russell. “The best thing is to prepare to come in with a list of questions or concerns and discuss them with us.” Dr. Agrios adds that women who are prone to nervous speculation might consider seeking out Certified Nurse Midwives for their unique training in some of the more emotional aspects of pregnancy. “I think the people who go into [certified nurse midwifery) are more tuned into the emotional state of their patients,” he explains. “We see that a lot of patients in our practice who are particularly fearful or have difficult situations seek out Shelly or one of our other midwives.”
You “I do spend a fair amount of time doing emotional counseling as well,” Russell agrees. Most importantly, remember to seek counsel you know you can trust – the kind that comes from your personal OB, CNM or doctor. “Get some ideas on the internet,” Dr. Agrios suggests, “but then call your doctor or midwife. We’ve gone through years and years of training and schooling. “A woman going through pregnancy cannot be expected to assimilate all that information just in the course of one pregnancy!
Everybody knows how to raise children, except the people who have them. P.J. O’Rourke
Anthony B. Agrios, MD, FACOG is the founder of and senior provider at All About Women Obstetrics and Gynocology. A graduate of John Hopkins University and the University of Souther California, he completed his residency at Shands Hospital at the University of Florida before opening his own practice in 1998. Shelly Russell, ARNP, CNM has over 20 years nursing experience, most of which she accumulated as a labor and delivery nurse at the North Florida Regional Medical Center. She graduated from UF’s Master of Science in nursing program in 2006 and has been working together with Dr. Agrios for many years.
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American Women Authors honor radical U.S. women in new bestselling children’s book By Elizabeth Putfark
You might think you know your A, B, C’s, but you’ve never learned them like this. Now in its second printing inside of two months, Rad American Women A – Z brings kids and parents the stories of some of America’s greatest unsung heroines. Starting with “A is for Angela Davis,” and ending with “Z is for Zora Neal Hurston,” writer Kate Schatz and illustrator Miriam Klein fearlessly applaud the accomplishments of women from every nook and cranny of America’s diverse culture. Some names you’ll probably know – like civil rights advocate, Ella Baker and Olympic track star Florence “Flo-Jo” Griffith-Joyner. More important, however, are all of the names you won’t. From activists and artists to authors and schoolteachers, 28 Flourish Magazine | June/2015
this book shines a spotlight on women who changed the course of U.S. history but weren’t always given the right to sign their names to their work. In fact, to highlight the historical anonymity of radical women, Kate and Miriam make the letter X a tribute to “the Women Whose Names We Don’t Know.” Rad American Women A – Z has obviously filled a void in contemporary children’s literature as booksellers can’t keep it on the shelves. To find out more about the book’s overnight success, we caught up with Kate and Miriam on their book tour of the west coast. If you want your children to be intelligent, read them fairy tales. Albert Einstein
Miriam: I have an almost eight year old daughter, and when Kate told me about the book I thought it was a really great idea. Kate showed me the initial list of the women she was thinking about and I had already done portraits on around five of them! So we both thought, this could be really great!
What’s been the hardest part of the process? Miriam: I think making the list of women was the biggest challenge, because obviously there were some letters where we really loved all our choices. Kate: There are 26 women in the book, but there could easily be 26,000. I think for me as the writer, the other challenge was finding a voice. I wanted the book to be accessible for young readers, but I didn’t want to dumb it down. I’m also dealing with really sensitive, sometimes controversial subject So I had the idea, what if I did an A matters in the book. It directly to Z book on rad American women? addresses race, class, gender and I started sharing the idea with friends sexuality, and I wanted to do that in and they all got really excited, which a way that was really straightforward made me realize that it wasn’t just me and direct, but that was also that wanted something like that; respectful and age appropriate. there was a need!
Tell me about how this project got started. Kate: I was looking for books to read to [my two-year-old daughter] that would be inspiring, educational, fun and empowering, and I wasn’t really finding much out there.
How did you narrow down the list? Kate: I was a Women’s Studies major in college, so it’s always been a real passion of mine. Once I made my list, I sent Facebook messages to about 80 friends and I got wonderful feedback and all kinds of great ideas. I wanted to make the book as diverse as possible, both in terms of race and ethnicity as well as time period and what the women were doing – I wanted a really broad range. Once I partnered with Miriam, we collaborated as well.
There’s obviously a high demand, and you’ve said yourself that a lot of women were still left out. Is there a spinoff in the future? Kate: Oh definitely, this is going to be a series, although we don’t know exactly what that’ll look like yet. We have a few ideas we’re batting around. How do you feel about the fact that this is an unusual, neverbeen-done-before-seen, “radical” book, even in 2015? Kate: You know, no one’s asked that yet but I’ve actually been thinking about it a lot. Although I’m obviously thrilled that people are so excited about it, this shouldn’t be that exciting! People shouldn’t be so blown away that there’s a diverse book about women that aren’t familiar. It shouldn’t be that stunning and shocking that a transgender woman is included, and that we’re honest about race. Hopefully, this is a part of a movement towards more books like this. Find out more and order your copy at www.radamericanwomen.com.
Miriam, what drew you to the project? A baby is God’s opinion that the world should go on. Carl Sandburg
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Traditions are so important to uphold in today’s fast-paced society; they are what bond families and keep them bonded. Especially in an on-the-go age where everyone is constantly connected to computers, tablets and smartphones, it is vital to value great family traditions and keep them sacred and celebrated.
Family Traditions Whether it is a weekly family dinner, an annual trip to the cabin or a fun holiday caroling tradition, there are many exciting rituals that your family can do as a bonding experience. Here are a few suggestions for starting traditions that your family can keep going for years to come:
A random act of kindness. At the beginning of the week (or maybe at Sunday dinner), have everyone think of at least one nice thing that they can do for someone else that week. You can decide on something the entire family can do, or set individual goals. It could be as simple as inviting someone new to sit 34 Flourish Magazine | June/2015
Create a family logo or emblem. Some families have crests or monograms that run for centuries. Create something unique to your immediate family by incorporating their favorite colors, shapes, sports, Cook a meal together. animals, etc. You could even have all Time in the kitchen can be a quality of the family members draw their bonding experience that is both fun own portion of it. Print the logo on and educational. Pick one meal a week stationery, cards and on a flag to hang to cook together, delegate the various or on shirts to wear on vacation. steps, and make it a point to teach your kids something about what you’re Family vacations. cooking (nutritional value, gardening, Sure, many families already do this, budgeting meals, etc). You could even but not everyone gets involved in the shop together for the ingredients. planning. Start by having everyone Cooking together is a great way to kick put a vacation idea into a hat and off family movie or game night! draw one idea for the year (or two if
with them at lunch, bringing an extra snack or dessert to share, opening the door for a stranger, clearing a neighbor’s sidewalk, baking cookies for a neighbor or volunteering somewhere.
Times are bad. Children no longer obey their parents, and everyone is writing a book. Marcus Tullius Cicero
you’re able to do two vacations a year). From there, everyone can learn together about the location and what kinds of things there are to do. Depending on the length of your trip and budget, have everyone decide on one (or more) activity your family will do while away. Or, you can put activities into a hat and take turns drawing them.
Create a family time capsule. Decorate a bucket or box and have everyone pick something to put in it. It can be anything – a keepsake from a vacation, a photo, something they made, a report card, a sock – anything they want. Write the year on the time capsule and bury it in your yard or attic. Every five years on the same date, dig out the time capsule and reminisce about what everyone put in it. Then have everyone add another item, write the current year on it and
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Write a family song. If your family is even slightly musical, you could collaborate together on writing a short family song or ditty. It doesn’t have to be an award-winning masterpiece; just something fun or silly that says who your family is. You can sing this together on holidays, birthdays, family events and vacations. Sori Fischer is a resident parenting and style expert for Feltman Brothers, a renowned line of timeless handmade baby clothing for special occasions. Since 1916, the familyowned Feltman Brothers business has been providing the world with authentic, high-quality heirloom baby clothing in classic tradition. Their reputation is the result of a strong
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There are so many benefits to swaddling. Here are a few reasons why we believe in swaddling: • Helps infants sleep longer and reduces spontaneous arousal • Helps to keep infants in the supine position • Soothes pain and reduces crying among irritable infants • Reduces the risk of SIDS (Sudden Infant Death Syndrome) • Preterm infants show improved neuromuscular development, less physiological distress, better motor organization and more selfregulatory ability Of course, you want to make sure your baby gets the most benefits out of swaddling. Here’s what to look for in a swaddle: • T he fabric or material should have some give to reduce the risk of hip dysplasia • It should also have moisture wicking properties to keep baby dry and comfortable • It should have an opening so you can easily change baby’s diaper • It should have the flexibility to be used snuggly or loosely as different babies have different needs 36 Flourish Magazine | June/2015
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Do you ever wonder why babies love being swaddled? The technique of swaddling is a timeless practice that has been used throughout the ages. Swaddling your newborn, or wrapping your baby snuggly in a blanket, can help her feel safe and secure in the early weeks after birth. Chances are your nurse will hand you a perfectly swaddled and peaceful baby in the hospital after your baby’s birth. Many parents can even take a class before their baby is born to learn the swaddling technique.
blanket and see if she likes that better. Doctors recommend that babies stop swaddling once they near the point of rolling over. Once your baby can roll over, she should no longer be swaddled as it restricts movement and will not allow her to safely lie on her tummy or return to her back. Happy Swaddling!
Hindi Zeidman is the founder of Ollie Swaddle, the cozy swaddling solution designed to decrease fussiness, assist in self-calming and ultimately improve Babies like the feeling of swaddling baby’s quality and duration of sleep. As because it reminds them of being in an infant mental health clinician, Hindi the womb. It gives them security and uses her experience to help moms and warmth. If your baby squirms and dads navigate some of the ups and cries when she is being swaddled, it downs of parenting. She covers topics means she’d rather have her arms and ranging from the best ways to swaddle, legs free. If this happens, just try how to soothe and calm your baby, best wrapping her more loosely in the bedtime routines for baby and more. Anyone who does anything to help a child in his life is a hero to me. Fred Rogers
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I remember the beginning sewing projects that I made as a kid. My stitches were far apart and uneven, but I sewed pillowcase after pillowcase by hand and I LOVED it! As an adult, it’s taken me years to learn how to use a sewing machine, but each time I do, I remember so many fond memories of my Grandmothers. That’s why I was so excited about this simple (and cheap) beginning sewing project for my preschooler – it’s a great way to practice the art of sewing by hand!
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Cut your piece of burlap to fit in between the two paper plates. If you have a bag, cut along the seams of the bags and then cut the piece of burlap that you need. Tape the burlap on the inside of one of the plates. Make sure the burlap is tight so that it will be easier for kids to sew. Sandwich the burlap inside of
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plate underneath the first. Line up the shapes and then staple around the edge of the plates. Be sure to staple where you will catch the burlap, too! Add your thread with a darning needle and you’re ready to sew! Find FREE printable sewing cards for this activity at http://kidsactivitiesblog. com/55107/free-printablesewing-cards Flourish Magazine | June/2015 37
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Be Gentle With Yourself Nobody realizes how difficult being sidelined is until they experience it themselves. You might find yourself battling feelings of anger, sadness, boredom and melancholy. On top of that, your body is quitting cold turkey all the endorphins it used to enjoy every workout. Not exercising at all can be difficult to deal with, so be gentle with yourself and try to remember that your situation will not last forever. In the meanwhile, look for other things you enjoy and don’t be afraid to indulge a little.
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Whether it’s due to injury or illness, hanging up your workout shoes is always tough. Here’s how you can keep your fitness (and your sanity) the next time fate intervenes.
Go Outside If you’re a runner or cyclist, being sidelined can also mean that your daily time out in the sunshine drops dramatically. Not getting enough sun can disrupt your circadian rhythm, hamper your sleep and lead to listlessness, so make a point to sit or walk outside if you are able. Read a book in a park, walk your dog or simply sit out on your front steps to enjoy the fresh air and sunshine.
Prevention in the Future Illness and injury is often unavoidable, especially if you are extremely active or play on a competitive sports team. However, there are steps you can take to reduce your risk of injury in the Take Your Time future. First, make sure to get plenty It may seem like a no-brainer to of sleep and fluids to help your body take some time off, but giving your recover after a workout. Second, body a break can be challenging both eat a balanced diet full of fruits and mentally and physically. From worries vegetables to keep your immune about losing your fitness level to If you’re battling a cold, light exercise system in top shape at all times. boredom and heaps of excess energy, outdoors can actually help boost Finally, be aware that significant life it will be tempting to jump back into your immune system. Just remember: stressors can make your vulnerable your exercise routine before your body if exercise makes you feel worse, to injury and modify your workouts has fully recovered. Heed your doctor’s or if your head cold starts to be accordingly. advice and keep in mind that returning accompanied by body aches, stop to your workout too soon can result in immediately and refocus your Learn to take care of your body, additional injury and rest time. recovery on fluids and rest. and it will take care of you!
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Look for Alternatives An illness or injury doesn’t necessarily mean bed rest for the foreseeable future. If your injury is small or you’re just feeling slightly under the weather, you may be able to simply tweak your workout. Look for low-intensity exercises such as swimming, biking or yoga, and keep the pace slow until you are sure your body can handle it.
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Round-Up of Monthly Tips The Five Healthy Magic Pills You're in an exam room, wearing a blue paper robe as the doctor checks your blood pressure, heart rate, breathing and weight. Afterward, he reaches into his pocket, takes out five oversized pills and places them on the counter. Something is written on each one: 1. Begin exercising regularly; 2. Continue to not smoke; 3. Eat a healthy diet; 4. If you drink alcohol, do so moderately; and 5. Maintain a healthy weight. "You need all of these," he says, "but it's hard to swallow five at once. So today you're taking just one. Guess which is the best to start with?" 42 Flourish Magazine | June/2015
If you guessed, "begin exercising regularly," you're right! When you start to improve your health with physical activity and stick with it, other healthboosting habits naturally follow. 1. S tart a walking program (get a buddy and a pedometer). Aim for 10,000 steps a day. As you get stronger, insert stretches of intense walking so that you break a sweat and your respiration rate goes up.
3. Expending all that energy makes your body crave nutritious fuel. You'll banish the Five Food Felons (they make you sluggish). 4. And you'll start drinking less. Alcohol dehydrates and interferes with large muscle control (hard to keep walking!). 5. All of that helps shed excess pounds! Your reward? You'll cut your risk for dementia by 60 percent and for diabetes and heart attack by 70 percent!
Future Dads: Your Offspring Are What You Eat! Maggie Simpson has an IQ of 158 (that's in the genius range), even though year after year her growth seems as stunted as her vocabulary! 2. T hat'll make it easier to stay off cigarettes. (People who exercise are Clearly, her mental powers are from Marge's side of the family, particularly 55 percent more likely to quit since what Dad eats before you're smoking successfully.) conceived influences your health and The important thing is to teach a child that good can always triumph over evil. Walt Disney
development throughout life. (Since Maggie's dad, Homer, is a beerswilling, meat-loving, sweets-gobbling tubb-o, it may explain her developmental delays.) But seriously, how can a man's diet influence the health of his yet-to-beconceived children? Genes within sperm can be turned on and off in response to environmental triggers (obesity, nutritional deficiencies, insulin resistance, chronic stress, etc.). And these altered genetic messages are passed along through sperm to an embryo at conception. After birth, they influence the metabolism of his children and may predispose the kids to a roster of diseases later in life, including diabetes and cancer. We're thinking men of childbearing age should follow the recommendations that we suggest to all women who could become pregnant (since 50 percent of pregnancies are unplanned). They are: Take a prenatal multivitamin daily, divided in half, and make sure you get 400 mcg of folate a day to avoid birth defects such as spina bifida, as well as plenty of omega-3 DHA (900 mg) for eye and brain development (it also increases the chances of conception). Plus, avoid red meat; trans and saturated fats; and added sugars or syrups (you hear Homer yowling?); and eat only 100 percent whole grains. Dads, it's your turn to step up to the (nutritional) plate.
have saved millions of lives -- and the benefits of every vaccine we know of that's been approved and recommended outweigh the risks. We thought we'd be singing that tune again when viewers of Katie Couric's TV show "Katie" got the impression that the HPV (human papillomavirus) vaccine could cause life-threatening complications. But soon after that broadcast, Katie featured the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's head of vaccination programs, who said that 57 million doses have been given with no serious problems. And on her website, Katie features a medical expert who states "no cause and effect relationship between the HPV vaccine and some of the serious side effects that have been reported" has been found. Cervical cancer kills more than 4,000 North American women annually. If all 12-year-olds got the HPV vaccine, in the future around 1,300 such fatalities could be avoided each year. It also helps prevent cancers of the anus, vagina, penis, head and neck in men and women. So ask your doc what vaccines you're missing, and make plans to get them. Our suggestions: A flu shot every year; if you're 50 or older, boosters for tetanus, diphtheria and pertussis, and the shingles vaccine. Over 65? Ask about the pneumonia vaccine.
Spice Up Your Life and Stay Healthy IMMUNIZATION STEPS UP AGAIN Vindaloo pork, made with the world's Occasionally, there's a news story hottest pepper – bhut jolokia, or ghost about someone who was harmed by pepper – may thrill the Food a vaccination, but without any Channel's "Heat Seekers," Aaron scientific evidence. It always makes us Sanchez and Roger Mooking. But think of the song "Here We Go Again" such super-fiery dishes scare scores of (recorded by Ray Charles in 1967), North Americans away from Indian because every time we hear cuisine, and that's a shame. Spiciness something like that we feel dutyis the heart of Indian cooking, not bound to remind you that vaccines heat (though that's there, too), and Sweater, n. Garment worn by child when its mother is feeling chilly. Ambrose Bierce
those spices deliver incredible flavors and powerful health-enhancing benefits. So, spice up your year and ward off everything from Alzheimer's disease to irritable bowel syndrome with these flavorings. Fenugreek: This plant's aromatic seeds are ground into soups, veggies, stews and curries. It's been shown to help control blood glucose levels and is advocated to aid breastfeeding and lower lousy LDL cholesterol. Cumin: Often used to quell gassiness, it's most potent as black cumin seed oil. It's said to be an immune system modulator and a cancer fighter. Sprinkle the ground seeds in chili, barbecue sauce and on veggies. Along with turmeric, it helps boost memory-enhancing proteins that nurture your brain's neurons. Turmeric: A dried root used in yellow mustard (Dr. Mike loves it in a marinade for grilled salmon), turmeric eases inflammation of osteoarthritis and ulcerative colitis (when used with conventional medications). Curcumin – not to be confused with cumin – is the active ingredient in the turmeric root. Try 1/4 teaspoon several times a day sprinkled in food. Curry powder: Grind those three spices together with coriander seeds, bay leaf, mustard seed, cinnamon and cloves; use in place of salt and pepper. Wow! (The recipe is on www. doctoroz.com.)
Mehmet Oz, M.D. is host of "The Dr. Oz Show," and Mike Roizen, M.D. is Chief Wellness Officer and Chair of Wellness Institute at Cleveland Clinic. To live your healthiest, tune into "The Dr. Oz Show" or visit www.sharecare.com.
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Events What’s Happening:
June 1st 9:30 AM A Culinary History of Florida @ Matheson Museum 5:45 PM Buti Yoga @ Union Academy/Rosa B Williams Recreation Center (Add. Dates)
June 2nd 9:30 AM A Culinary History of Florida @ Matheson Museum 5:30 PM Free 6-Week Quit Tobacco Class @ Millhopper Branch Library 6:30 PM Gainesville Shambhala Meditation Group @ Gainesville Shambhala 7:00 PM Honky Tonk Angels @ Hippodrome Theatre (Add. Dates)
June 3rd
9:00 AM Crochet an Afghan @ Dudley Farm Historic State Park 9:30 AM A Culinary History of Florida @ Matheson Museum
June 4th 9:30 AM Nature as an Inspiration for Art / Quilters of Alachua County Day Guild @ Alachua Senior Recreation Center 9:30 AM A Culinary History of Florida @ Matheson Museum 5:00 PM The Eight Essential Ingredients of Tai Chi @ Facilities Administration Building Education Center 8:00 PM The Game’s Afoot @ Vam York Theater (Add. Dates)
June 6th 2:00 PM The Game’s Afoot @ Vam York Theater 2:30 PM Free Women’s Self Defense Class @ Global Mixed Martial Arts Academy
June 7th 2:00 PM Steve Berry: Author Series @ Millhopper Branch Library
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June 8th 9:00 AM Hipp Summer Spectacular Camp @ Hippodrome Theatre 9:30 AM A Culinary History of Florida @ Matheson Museum
June 9th 9:00 AM Hipp Summer Spectacular Camp @ Hippodrome Theatre 9:30 AM A Culinary History of Florida @ Matheson Museum 5:30 PM Free 6-Week Quit Tobacco Class @ Millhopper Branch Library 6:30 PM Gainesville Shambhala Meditation Group @ Gainesville Shambhala 7:00 PM Shambhala Meditation @ Gainesville Shambhala
June 10th Track & Field @ NCAA Outdoor Championships 9:00 AM Hipp Summer Spectacular Camp @ Hippodrome Theatre 9:30 AM A Culinary History of Florida @ Matheson Museum
June 11th Track & Field @ NCAA Outdoor Championships 9:00 AM Hipp Summer Spectacular Camp @ Hippodrome Theatre 9:30 AM A Culinary History of Florida @ Matheson Museum 9:30 AM Financial Structure of Broadway Shows @ UF Nadine McGuire Theatre and Dance Pavillion 5:00 PM The Eight Essential Ingredients of Tai Chi @ Facilities Administration Building Education Center 7:30 PM Volleygirls Workshop
Performance @ UF Nadine McGuire Theatre and Dance Pavillion (Add. Dates) 8:00 PM The Game’s Afoot @ Vam York Theater
June 12th Track & Field @ NCAA Outdoor Championships 5:30 PM Walking St. Augustine Book Signing @ The Perfect Gift 5:45 PM Buti Yoga @ Union Academy/Rosa B Williams Recreation Center
June 14th
June 19th 9:00 AM Hipp Summer Spectacular Camp @ Hippodrome Theatre
June 22nd 9:00 AM Hipp Summer Spectacular Camp @ Hippodrome Theatre 9:30 AM A Culinary History of Florida @ Matheson Museum All Day Battle of the Sexes Blood Drive @ LifeSouth Community Blood Centers
June 23rd
2:30 PM How to Craft Your Character Arc and Develop Your Protagonist @ Millhopper Branch Library
June 15th 9:30 AM A Culinary History of Florida @ Matheson Museum
June 16th 9:00 AM Hipp Summer Spectacular Camp @ Hippodrome Theatre 9:30 AM A Culinary History of Florida @ Matheson Museum
June 17th 9:00 AM Hipp Summer Spectacular Camp @ Hippodrome Theatre 9:30 AM A Culinary History of Florida @ Matheson Museum
June 18th 9:00 AM Hipp Summer Spectacular Camp @ Hippodrome Theatre 9:30 AM A Culinary History of Florida @ Matheson Museum 5:00 PM The Eight Essential Ingredients of Tai Chi @ Facilities Administration Building Education Center
9:30 AM A Culinary History of Florida @ Matheson Museum 6:30 PM Gainesville Shambhala Meditation Group @ Gainesville Shambhala 7:00 PM Shambhala Meditation @ Gainesville Shambhala All Day Battle of the Sexes Blood Drive @ LifeSouth Community Blood Centers
June 24th 9:00 AM Hipp Summer Spectacular Camp @Hippodrome Theatre 9:30 AM A Culinary History of Florida @ Matheson Museum All Day Battle of the Sexes Blood Drive @ LifeSouth Community Blood Centers
June 25th Track & Field @ USA Outdoor Championships (Add. dates) 9:00 AM Hipp Summer Spectacular Camp @ Hippodrome Theatre (Add. dates) 9:30 AM A Culinary History of Florida @ Matheson Museum (Add. dates) All Day Battle of the Sexes Blood Drive @ LifeSouth Community Blood Centers (Add. dates)
A child is a curly, dimpled lunatic. Ralph Waldo Emerson
My father gave me the greatest gift anyone could give another person; he believed in me.
Jim Valvano
Happy Fatherâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Day - June 21
If you want to see what children can do, you must stop giving them things. Norman Douglas
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“I’m cool dad, that’s my thang. I’m hip, I surf the web, I text. LOL: laugh out loud, OMG: oh my god, WTF: why the face” - Phil Dunphy
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“You know we have a lot of funny notions born inside of us, Half-Pint. The funniest is that we're supposed to hide the way we feel about people. Let me tell you, everybody wants to know that they are loved, or needed, or cared about.” - Charles Ingles
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“Richard, you remember before when I was telling you about the sacrifices I made for my family? Well, for a little while, I forgot why. But it's because I wanted my children to go as far as their gifts could take them.” - Howard Cunningham
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“I’m supposed to give you some fatherly and wise advice at this time in your life. Listen up, if you’re wondering if a boy’s thinking about you, he’s not. He’s thinking about sex, or he’s hungry: those are the only two options.” - Eric Taylor “It don’t take courage to be a winner. It does take courage to be a good loser. Now, you wanna be a good loser, you’ll be proud of your friends that did win.” - Sheriff Andy Taylor 34 Flourish Magazine | June/2015
5. Phil Dunphy, Modern Family. Life’s never dull for kids of the Dunphy clan. Phil may not be much for discipline, but he knows the first rule of parenting – not to take himself, or anything his kids say or do, too seriously. 4. Eric Taylor, Friday Night Lights. The father to two daughters and nearly every high school boy in town, Eric Taylor manages to motivate every parent and child to live up to their potential 100 percent of the time. 3. Howard Cunningham, Happy Days. It’s hard to beat the classic wisdom and 1950’s morality regularly dished out by the Grand Poobah himself, Howard Cunningham. 2. Sheriff Andy Taylor, The Andy Griffith Show. Andy Taylor’s level-headed values have been making viewers nostalgic for the good ole days since the 1960’s. From the sound advice he offers Opie, to the wisdom he brings to Mayberry, he’s a father figure few can forget. 1. Charles Ingles, Little House on the Prairie. Farmer, millworker and dedicated father of four girls, Charles Ingles maintains a tender touch in his parenting techniques even on the wild American prairie.
Vacation: Two weeks on the sunny sands – and the rest of the year on the financial rocks. Sam Ewing
Surviving a Family Trip to a
Theme
Park
By Kirsten Nielsen
Summer break means gorgeous weather, rambunctious kids and plenty of free time for family vacations. Whether you’re planning a fun-filled weekend at Disney World or a day at a water park to beat the heat, use our tips to make sure your vacation is filled with smiles instead of headaches! Know Your Crowd Florida boasts an incredible amount of amusement parks: from kidoriented parks like Disney World to more adult-friendly fare like Busch Gardens. When planning your trip, take into account everyone in your family or group. Are you little ones daredevils who love rollercoasters or do they prefer to keep their feet firmly planted on the ground? Parks can vary greatly in terms of the rides they offer, along with the average height requirements. If your group includes all ages and all levels of thrill-seekers, look for a park like SeaWorld, which includes low-key animal activities along with high-flying rides. 32 Flourish Magazine | June/2015
Have a Weather Plan Florida weather is often beautiful, but it can change drastically from day to day (or even hour to hour!). Bring rain gear even if the skies are perfectly blue and know the park’s rules for inclement weather. Some parks will be open regardless of rain, while others are required to shut down rides if lightning is in the area. If the forecast looks doubtful and you are only going for a day or two, look for a park that will still be fun if it’s raining!
Schedule Your Time Most theme parks are so massive Budget Wisely that you can’t even attempt to see It’s no secret that amusement parks everything in one day! Ask everyone in are expensive and getting more so your group to pick one or two things every year. Avoid the highest ticket they are looking forward to then try prices by planning your trip during to hit the most important attractions. the off-season or during the week. Look at a park map before your trip Also, spend some time looking for so you can plan your route along with discounts. Most parks offer lower stops for bathroom breaks and meals. prices for multi-day tickets, or give But stay flexible! If your group decides discounts for large groups or Florida they love an attraction and want to stay residents. But be wary of websites that there all afternoon, don’t drag them off claim to offer tickets at 50% off or just because you have an itinerary. more; many of these are scams and you are better off sticking to verified Inevitably something will come up to sites. When budgeting for your trip, be derail your carefully thought-out plan; aware of extra fees that will pile up: go with the flow, and simply enjoy the food and drinks, lockers and parking. time with your loved ones! Some of the best memories are made in flip flops. Kellie Elmore
Who You’re
Not Tipping (And should be!) By Susan Meeker
You know that moment – the awkward one Housekeeping Staff when you’re not sure whether Building Supervisor you need to tip someone or not. After all, they’re the ones responsible for Most hotel housekeeping staff expect getting your leaks fixed, vents cleaned at tip at the end of your stay, though Are they lingering for a and keeping everybody happy all (or at the custom is often neglected handshake? Just least most) of the time. It’s customary to (particularly down south). Shoot being polite? give a $50–$100 gift during the Holiday for $2 to $5 per night. season to show your appreciation for all your sup’s hard work. No doubt tipping culture can be confusing, so we’ve looked into the top seven service men and women that you might not have known were working for tips. While it may seem silly to pay extra for something that’s expensive already, anyone who’s worked in the service industry can tell you – every tip makes a difference!
Carry Out Servers Although their wage is higher than standard wait staff, workers at the take-out counter still count on filling their tip jar to make ends meet. Leave a 10 percent tip when possible.
Furniture, Appliance and Flower Deliveries Depending on the size and fragility of the item in question, it’s appropriate to offer a $5 to $10 tip to the people whose care and strength get your purchases safely from point A to B, particularly if they show exceptional curtesy.
Camp Consolers Many camps won’t allow their staff to accept tips, but that doesn’t mean you can’t extend a gift to the whole staff, or slip a kind card to your child’s favorite.
Tour Guides You may think that the tour guides are born entertainers, but many work hard at perfecting their craft – often harder than the fluctuating business Tow Truck Drivers of tourism can reward. If your carriage These highway rescue men and driver, trail ride leader or city guide women make their schedule minute to goes the extra mile to keep minute, so thank them with a $5 to $10 conversation flowing and spirits up, tip when they make time to unlock your be sure to thank them with a car, change your tire or give you a tow. 15 to 20 percent tip.
Trust yourself. You know more than you think you do. Benjamin Spock
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Above right: Two UF students (1947) wrestle for control of the reins in a “cowboy” version of Musical Chairs. www.floridamemory.com/items/show/66441 Photo Credit: State Archives of Florida, Florida Memory, http://floridamemory.com/items/show/66441
You don’t know fun until you’ve played Cowboy Musical Chairs – at least, that’s probably what these two University of Florida students (C. A. Robbins and B. Hibbs) would have told you back in 1947 as they wrestled for the last available seat. This event was one of many highlights in the annual “Block and Bridle” club rodeo, a celebration and tribute to the agrarian roots of UF students raised in the heart of Florida cattle country. 30 Flourish Magazine | June/2015
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Block Bridle In the cowboy version of this childhood classic, two lines of chairs are placed on opposite ends of a rodeo arena. The action begins with all cowboys and cowgirls seated on one side (where there are enough seats for everyone) holding onto their steeds be the reins. When the music starts, they have to mount up, race to the other end and claim one of the remaining chairs, all while maintaining control over their horse. One chair
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gets removed every round so that a horse and rider pair gets eliminated after each crossing. The rough-riding, wholesome fun of Cowboy Musical Chairs is a great testament to the enduring legacy of
In this story/I am the poet/You’re the poetry. Arzum Uzun
the Block and Bridle club, which still thrives at UF in Gainesville today. The organization was established in 1919 by students from animal husbandry programs around the country. Their aim was to provide members with professional development through areas of service, education and leadership, while also making a positive impact on the agricultural industry by investing in the next generation. Nowadays, the club’s mission remains the same. In the Gainesville chapter, students at UF and Santa Fe College are invited to join with other students, faculty and industry leaders as they prepare for careers in animal science related fields. With over 92 regional branches in colleges and universities around the United States, students have the opportunity to network and compete at the national level in contests related to the animal agricultural industry.
The Block and Bridle Emblem The club emblem is and always has been a large “B” accentuated on the top with a meat block and cleaver, and on the bottom with an equestrian bridle. While overtly agrarian, the symbolism of the insignia goes far beyond the physical tools it depicts. The straight and perpendicular backbone of the “B” symbolizes the upright character, sincerity and morality of initiated members, while its curves speak to those same members’ social pleasure, energy and determination. The meat cleaver represents the material aspects of agrarian life, including the hard physical labor required, while the bridle in the lower half stands for the self-control endemic to those who respect themselves, their company and their livestock.
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No man needs a vacation so much as the person who has just had one. Elbert Hubbard
What do you get when you combine yoga, $1 and an uploaded photo? Maybe a step towards the end of deforestation. At least that’s the hope of Annette Cain, founder of the Plant a Tree Pose movement. Inspired to get the word out about global deforestation in a fun, impactful way, endurance athlete Annette sent out a call for photos from around the world asking people to “Plant a Tree Pose” for the environment. Participants uploaded pictures of themselves in the basic yoga stance to plantatreepose.com, accompanied by a $1 donation, and were guaranteed a spot in the sixstory photomosaic to be unveiled on the side of a New York City building on World Environment Day, June 5th.
was part of the impetus for me with this movement – seeing what they’re doing and realizing that we need to do something now before it’s too late. Holistically speaking, when we take a moment to be aware of something and put movement with it, it can inspire us to action. I thought this would be a fun way for people to feel like they’re doing something to better the world and create a really cool piece of art, too.
Why commemorate this particular movement with art? I ran a marathon in Las Vegas a few To find out more about the lofty years back where they did a poster campaign to gather one million pictures that was a photo mosaic of all us by May 22, we spoke with Annete runners, pieced together to make an about the genesis of the project, her image of the jack of diamonds. My motivation and what other exciting thought was, why can’t people from ideas she has brewing for the future. all over the world come together in this photomosaic for the health of the Tell me a little about how this planet? I just was so fortunate that the project got started. man who invented the process, I am very passionate about inspiring Robert Silvers, thought the idea was others to take care of their bodies and great and wanted to help. the earth; my mission is to make physical movements for a better How do you see social media world. So I’m always thinking of ways affecting the environmental I can take an issue or a cause and get movement? people involved, make it fun and I think it’s a critical piece to spreading make it involve movement. the word around the world. Technology has been great in Why is it important to take a that it has made our world small. holistic approach to resolving We can see things happening in environment crises – one that the world that we weren’t even combines the health of our bodies aware of before. It’s probably a little with the health of the planet? hard to do a tree-pose selfie, but First off, I think we need a wake up being able to take a picture of call. The Climate Summit in New York yourself and upload it and then Summer bachelors like summer breezes, are never as cool as they pretend to be. Nora Ephron
become a part of this mosaic – that’s really cool!
What has made you so invested in environmental issues? I grew up in Belize. I was a barefoot kid – everything was about being outside, being creative and just being surrounded by the beauty of nature. Then I went UC Davis where I majored in Nutrition but minored in Environmental Toxicology. I had to do a project where I had to trace something back to petroleum and I chose the fake crab meat with the red dye sold in stores. It turns out basically anything with red dye 40 is petroleum based. That was a real wakeup call for me. What’s next for you and the organization? I’m turning 50 this year and all my decade goals I do just crazy big. My 30th I did an Iron Man, my 40th I ran 100 miles, and so for 50 I thought I’d do something a little gentler on my body! I’m going to be swimming 50 miles around the world – one-mile stretches in 50 different conservation hot spots. My goal is to raise $50 million to clean up the plastics polluting the waters.
To read more about the Plant a Tree Movement and what Annette has in store next, visit plantatreepose.com and agelesswithannette.com. Flourish Magazine | June/2015 29
Deja Deja is a very happy child who's nearly always in high spirits. Her caregivers describe her as a “fun-loving” girl “who goes with the flow.” While Deja requires a lot of one-on-one attention and assistance with her daily needs, she’s making steady progress with her current foster family. Deja learns a lot from the teachers and adults who work with her. She wants to share a fulfilling life with a patient and loving family who can also meet her medical needs.
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Funny, kind, and outgoing, Tyneshia makes friends easily. She loves to meet up with classmates after school to watch television or listen to music. She knows all about the most recently released songs and loves to share her playlist. She also loves animals and would love the opportunity to have a pet! Tyneshia’s looking forward to having patient and dedicated parents who will advocate for her education and celebrate her successes. She’s shown improvement in school. With supportive role-models and a structured environment, she’ll continue to reach her full potential. Most of all, Tyneshia wants to be part of a loving family who will enjoy her affectionate and enthusiastic spirit. 26 Flourish Magazine | June/2015
Vacations prove that a life of pleasure is overrated. Mason Cooley
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What better way to celebrate the changing seasons than with a garden festival? On Saturday, May 9, guests poured in for the 31st Annual Windsor Zucchini Festival. From a Zuke & Zuqueenie Pageant, Arts & Crafts Vendor Show and Zucchini Carving station, to the much anticipated annual Cook-A-Zuke Contest, there was plenty of fun for the whole family. Mike Hillâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Famous Bar-B-Que Chicken provided tasty meals on site, alongside fresh veggies from Cracker Boys Hunt Club, fried zucchini from the Windsor Community and even homemade zucchini ice cream from Sweet Dreams. If you missed the good times this year, never fear â&#x20AC;&#x201C; this Gainesville tradition seems to be here to stay!
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Why is summer mist romantic and autumn mist just sad? Dodie Smith
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Juggling Sometimes, when you get the right pair of entertainers together, it’s just magic. And as any child or child-atheart will tell you, magic never gets old. 22 Flourish Magazine | June/2015
Fun with Gainesville’s Magic Mike and the Jongleur Jugglers
The Jongleur Jugglers, Michael Stillwell and John Creveling, Gainesville’s most popular comedic juggling duo, met in 1980. “I was in college and John was pursuing his masters when we both answered an ad for jugglers in the play “Carnival” at the University of Florida,” explains Michael, better known around Gainesville as Magic Mike. “John and I had both juggled with other people and had a lot of fun, but we really hit it off with each other.” The pair worked out an act and soon started putting on paid shows, all while Mike brushed up on his magic tricks as a waiter working for tips.
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While being straightlaced and family friendly is still one of the acts’ biggest selling points among local audiences, which include kids and adults at festivals like the Medieval Faire, libraries, private parties and functions, several other traits set their act apart. Before long they had a consistent following. “At first we weren’t trying to make a profit,” says Mike, who after graduation made his side job as a performer into his career. “Instead, we and the couple others who joined us would put all the money we made in a bank account then use it to go to the national juggling conventions.”
First, the amount of time they spend juggling. Unlike other entertainers who mix long theatrical interludes into their shows, the Jongleur Jugglers try to keep balls in the air for most of their performance.
Second, the high value they place on audience participation. While many performers will invite one or two audience members on stage, Mike and John will juggle around 12 kids at a time, or sometimes even the The pair still cherishes fond memories whole audience. from those competitions, which are In fact, their focus on participation still put on annually by the often extends beyond the show. International Jugglers’ Association. “One year at the Atlanta competition, we did an act that we thought went particularly well,” Mike reflects. “We hit all our numbers, the audience went crazy, but we didn’t win. Which was fine – it’s competition. But we knew we had a reputation of being straightlaced, family friendly and not too wild, so for the midnight show we had this idea to pretend we were really mad about losing. So John and I started the act kind of grumbling, passing a bottle around while we were juggling. Everyone was laughing because they knew it was all a joke – they knew this wasn’t us! “We ended up getting a standing ovation and first prize for this kind of raunchy act that we made up on the fly,” Mike laughs.
Of course, after 35 years together, the Jongleur Jugglers don’t need too much practice anymore. “Most of what we do today, we started back in college,” Mike admits. “We might add a little here or take away there, but we don’t sit down to have a writing sessions or anything.” While Mike stays busy year round with magic shows and performances, the longstanding duo still books around 25 shows a year, many for repeat audiences who invite them back again and again. So to my final question, “What’s next for you two?” John laughs. “After over 30 years, I think we’ll probably just keep doing what we’re doing!” To book Magic Mike and/or the Jongleur Jugglers for your next function or event, visit MeetMagicMike.com. More information also available at JongleurJugglers.com.
“We have had shows where we do our act, and then they ask us to stay for another hour and teach juggling,” John explains. “Generally, the kids want to know the basic idea, though, and then they’re kind of done with it. So a lot of times when you’re teaching a class, you still need to put on a show then have teaching be some smaller part of it.” After our conversation, Mike and John give me a rundown of the basic technique. As it turns out, John is right – they can teach me enough to get me started, but then I need to go home and practice on my own!
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Interview by Elizabeth Putfark
Learning what home inspections mean for buyers and sellers with industry expert, Karl Spitzer of Pillar to Post Tell me about your process as you enter a home. What’s the methodology of your approach? We’re looking for age, typical life expectancy of major components Not so fast. Making the right decision (water heaters, electrical, etc.). We about purchasing a home involves walk the roof, examine the exterior for more critical information than meets wood decay, structural concerns. We the untrained eye. Certified home test all appliances, doors, windows, inspectors see houses in a totally water-using devices. In houses that different light, and when they arrive to have been closed up especially we’re inspect your soon-to-be home, it’s looking for microbial growth. We also important to be prepared for what test for Radon, which has been proven by the EPA to be the number they might find. two leading cause of cancer in the country behind cigarettes. Pretty To find out more about the process, much if we can test it, we’re testing it! we spoke with Florida native Karl Spitzer of Gainesville’s own Pillar to Post home inspection agency. For Karl, What would you say are the biggest “deal breakers” you the home inspection isn’t simply a find when inspecting homes? make-or-break moment for buyers, sellers or real estate agents. Instead, it’s I never use terms like “deal breaker” an essential hinge in the conversation or “red flag.” Our job is to make that puts everyone’s best interests first. observations and give the potential After months on the market, you’ve finally found it: Your perfect new home. Now all that’s left is to sign the paperwork, right?
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buyer the information they need to make an informed decision. The biggest things that would usually make a buyer stop and think a little harder would if they have to replace a roof, or if we see a lot of non-typical settlement cracks indicative of unstable soil surfaces where they’re going to need some possible remediation. Also the environmental concerns like microbial growth and radon. These things might not stop someone from purchasing, but might make them consider requiring a remigration service prior to purchasing.
What are some particular high risk that Gainesville homeowners can or should expect to encounter? Certain areas of Alachua County are hot spots for Radon. Also, a lot of the battles now come from the large number of bank owned properties
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that have been sitting for a while starting to sell again. The biggest thing we see in those houses, where there’s been no air conditioning or heat, is microbial growth. We don’t call it mold until it’s tested. Remediation of that can be very costly.
With internet resources, there’s a DIY revolution in home improvements and repairs. How has that affected the way people read their home reports? Sometimes the internet is a dangerous thing; people like to self-diagnose, and that’s not always the right move. I like to tell people that we are everybody’s liability policy. We’re the homeowner’s liability policy, we’re the real estate office’s liability policy and we’re the buyer’s liability policy. Does the home inspection ever warrant renegotiations on price?
A lot of the times, yes, even on “As-Is” contracts, which there are a lot of due to the number of bank owned homes. I do find that a lot of times people will take our inspection and go back to the bank or whoever owns the home and renegotiate the pricing or try to get that done first, pre-purchase.
How did you get started in home inspections? I had been running Silver Springs and Wild Waters in Ocala for three years when they decided to let everyone in management go. A buddy of mine had purchased this franchise down in Marion County and it seemed like good work, so I bought a franchise in Alachua, not really even knowing what type of business it was. And it’s been very good for me except for the crash in the market. We’ve been very fortunate.
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Kirk, tell me about Razzd.com. How did you develop this idea? K: Razzd.com is a mobile app that allows people to get an insight into how the majority feels about an argument. There are studies that show that the average couple can bicker almost 2,500 times a year and have as many as 312 arguments. More than a way to be heard and entertained, Razzd.com gives people a point of reference. You see so many votes sway to one side that you start looking at the situation a little differently. It’s really a new and better way to argue. What kind of reception has it gotten? K: The response has been phenomenal. People not only enjoy using it, but also get invested in the outcomes. When there’s an argument up there, I always get texts from people saying how they can’t wait to see how it comes out. It’s engaging. 14 Flourish Magazine | June/2015
Speaking of public engagement, how do you handle some of the negativity from the world? K: I always think of Jimmy Kimmel’s “Bad Text” bit, where celebrities have to read mean texts and tweets about themselves. I get kind of a kick out of it. I’m pretty honest, a very selfdeprecating guy actually. Part of the show is my realization of how heavy I am, so when someone says I’m fat, I don’t take it that personally. L: You have to be able to laugh at it. I don’t think that most people are truly mean spirited, they’re just enjoying watching the show and making their snarky comments. We’re all trying to have fun with it.
So are you both happy you did the show? L: Yes, it’s been fun! K: I enjoy putting our lives out there. Laura and I are really adventurous
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Is there a piece of advice if you could go back and tell yourself prior to filming what would it be? K: I probably would have lost some weight before the show. [Laughs.] L: Stop saying that! Youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re so hard on yourself! K: I am. You know, I think probably I wouldnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t say very much. I think being naĂŻve going into it is almost a little is a better, because you get to be of yourself. Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m glad I did not get a tremendous amount of advice, because that might have thrown me into a very guarded personae on TV, and I wouldnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t have had the same experience. L: Also, the film crew we worked with was fantastic. They did a great job of fading into the background and letting us be ourselves. Anytime you have a bunch of cameras around you youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re going to feel guarded at first, but it was easy to let that go.
Do you think itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s been a good representation of you so far? K: It made me look a little more into the money than I am. I do like money and I do like having nice things, but Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m not that arrogant. That doesnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t sum me up. So there are some things that come across accurate, then other things that are really more of a caricature of who we are. L: Absolutely. Kirk is such a fun loving, kind, big hearted man, that it hurts my heart when heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s not represented in that way. But we understood what we signed up for. And I think with this last episode, they started to show more of our playful side, especially with Kirk. Just because youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re paranoid doesnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t mean they arenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t after you. Joseph Heller
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I always wanted to be somebody, but now I realize I should have been more specific. Lily Tomlin
Interview by Lauren Douglass
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Newlyweds: The First Year
Kirk and Laura Knight on their experience starring on the hit reality show Not much is as intimate as the first year of marriage. Now imagine that first year accompanied by a camera crew. Sound like a nightmare? Not to Bravo’s newest stars, Kirk and Laura Knight. This power couple bares all the stress, struggle and excitement of combining their busy personal and professional lives in season two of “Newlyweds: The First Year.” Here, they take time out from their ongoing careers and Kirk’s newest project, Razzd.com, to talk with us about their experiences on camera and their feelings now as they watch the tapes back. One thing is for sure – reality television is not for the faint of heart, but for the Knights, it’s just one more exciting experience they’re happy to share!
and unicorns! So we dug deep into ourselves and asked, “is this really something we want to be doing – putting our lives out there?” Because it’s all or nothing; you put it all out there or none at all.
So what has it been like to relive some of your past struggles now on television? K: It’s interesting. It really shows a lot of what we go through. There’s a lot of things that we actually didn’t even remember.
What has surprised you about seeing yourself on TV? K: The biggest shock for me is how fat I am! My gosh! L: [Laughs.] I actually am surprised that I look pretty pulled together and calm. Because in my brain, that’s not how things are working.
L: So much happens over the course of a year. We had so many ups and downs and twists and turns. There are things we forgot about or things we were surprised they didn’t put in there. We’re on the edge of our seats with everyone else, waiting to see what happens next!
For both of you, what do you think has been the key to your success in business? K: I’ve said to my kids, the second best way to learn a lesson is to learn from your mistakes. The best is that you learn from someone else’s. In real Did you two have any fears about estate investing, I’ve really absorbed joining the show to begin with? Tell me about the experience of what a lot of people around me said first seeing yourselves on Bravo. about their experiences, their trials K: We had a lot of fears and reservations. We really talked about it K: It’s kind of surreal. As it was coming and tribulations, and I try to avoid a lot – it wasn’t something we just sat up to the show premier, it was kind of those issues. down and decided. We discussed it like you step back a lot and just go and thought about the pros and cons holy s***! We’re going to be on a L: I face all my problems head on. I for months. national TV show – this is really think that’s the best approach. When happening! you own your own business, you’re L: The interview process alone was wearing a lot of hats, learning new several months, which gave us a lot of L: I was mentally freaking out while things all the time. It comes down to we were filming, so by the time the time to digest things. You have to go being prepared for every bump in the into reality TV with open eyes – it’s show actually began airing, I felt road because you never know certainly not going to be all rainbows prepared and ready for it all. what you may cross. Complaining about a problem without proposing a solution is called whining. Teddy Roosevelt
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Michael White was named the 2014-15 Conference USA Coach of the Year and led Louisiana Tech to a 101-40 record during four seasons.
Florida has new head coaches in its three most popular sports — at least in terms of home attendance. Jim McElwain is running Gators football, Michael White heads up men’s basketball and Jenny Rowland jumps into gymnastics. They are three names few fans had heard of heading into 2015. While Will Muschamp’s firing was somewhat expected, the departures of multinational championship-winning coaches Billy Donovan and Rhonda Faehn were not. What shouldn’t have surprised fans was athletic director Jeremy Foley’s choiceo f replacements. Rarely has he hired the “hot” candidate or “big name” veteran to satisfy the masses and earn some media mouthpiece’s definition of a “homerun hire.”
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Instead, Foley researches up-and-comers, searching for character traits that fit the University of Florida’s culture of winning – on and off the field. It’s worked. Since the office ticket intern punched in as athletic director in 1992, UF has finished as the top-ranked overall program in the SEC and won 24 of the school’s 34 national championships. Three of those championship came consecutively over the past three years by Faehn’s Gator gymnasts. “She wants Gator gymnasts to thrive in all aspects of their student-athletic career – in the classroom, in the competitive arena and in developing the life skills to be successful following college,” Foley said May 9 in announcing Rowland’s hiring. Rowland inherits the three-time defending NCAA champions after Faehn left for a prominent role with USA Gymnastics. In April, Rowland was named co-National Assistant Coach of the Year after helping Auburn make the Super Six for the first time in 22 years. The Bedford, Texas, native was an All-American at Arizona State in 1993 and on the 1989 USA World Championship team before coaching at Bart Conner Gymnastics Academy (1996-2000), Oklahoma (2001-06) and Auburn (2010–15). Stop wearing your wishbone where your backbone ought to be. Elizabeth Gilbert
Donovan’s offer from the Oklahoma City Thunder to coach stars Kevin Durant and Russell Westbrook was too much to turn down for the two-time national champ. Simply put, Gators basketball will not be the same without “Billy Ball” being played in the O-Dome for the first time in 19 seasons. Foley said White “came to the top of our list very quickly and he checks all of the boxes we were looking for.” The first two boxes, or at least the first two things Foley mentioned when announcing White’s hiring May 7, involved character traits. Foley called him a “winner” with a “high-level of integrity.” White, who was born in Dunedin, agreed in principle to a six-year deal worth $2 million per year. He coached Louisiana Tech the past four seasons, guiding the Bulldogs to a 101-40 record and three consecutive Conference USA championships. He’s also familiar with the SEC as he was a four-year starting guard at Ole Miss and also served as an assistant for the Rebels for seven seasons. “He has experience in coaching, recruiting and playing in the Southeastern Conference and has a strong pedigree,” Foley said. “He has a certain authenticity with people and is not afraid of challenges.”
Time is the longest distance between two places. Tennessee Williams
Jenny Rowland was instrumental in building a winning program at Auburn during the past five seasons as an assistant coach at the school.
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Florida gymnastics won its third consecutive NCAA Championship by edging Utah by .05 (197.85-197.80) in the Fort Worth Convention Center on April 18. It was the narrowest margin of victory in the 34-year history of the meet.
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I can be changed by what happens to me but I refuse to be reduced by it. Maya Angelou
Less than a week later, the builder of UF’s budding dynasty, Rhonda Faehn, informed the Gators she was resigning to become senior vice president of USA Gymnastics. Faehn, 43, said it was “heartbreaking” telling the team. “They were all amazing,” Faehn told GatorVision. “They were hugging me and said, ‘This is a once in a lifetime opportunity, congratulations.’ They were happy for me and sad for themselves and I’m sad as well for that. “But it’s really, it is, it’s a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity.” Faehn said it was “just the right time,” to move on and she leaves behind a program primed for success. She’s signed five of the nation’s No. 1 ranked classes in the past six years, including this year’s senior class led by Kytra Hunter, who shattered records throughout her four-year run. “I mean, I can’t say enough words about Kytra,” Faehn said during a post-championship press conference. “About what she’s represented for Florida, but just this entire weekend. Her constancy and determination and, really, just the way she led this team with her enthusiasm.” Hunter won the all-around and floor exercise, giving her a UF-record four NCAA event titles. Fellow senior Kiersten Wang was the second performer up in the floor exercise and “set the tone” for the championship with a 9.9. It was just the second time a UF team has won three straight national titles, joining track & field (men’s indoor, 2010-12). It also was Florida’s 34th national championship in all sports. “This team was really battletested throughout the entire season,” Faehn said. “We had so many struggles this season. It really allowed our athletes to grow and mature and become tougher in those situations. “There were some times in the competition where we weren’t perfect, but I let our athletes know that it’s how you respond… and I thought they did splendid in that area. And it was a great result.” There are only three ways to motivate people: money, fear, and hunger. Ron Swanson
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for Summer 2015 Story and photos by VirtualTourist.com
Nothing says summer like a breathtaking getaway – breathtakingly beautiful, and breathtakingly new! VirtualTourist.com members think the best way to kick off your summer and the rest of your year is Hiking Cinque Terre, Italy to try 10 new things in 2015. Here are their Italy has long been a bastion of cultural icons and landmarks, top picks! from religious sites to Renaissance masterpieces. Of the sites to be visited, Cinque Terre is among the most beautiful and also the most unique. Composed of five small villages perched above the Ligurian Sea, the towns date back to the late medieval period and are still, in 2012, unable to be reached by car. While one can access them by train and boat, neither transport provides the same experience as the hike between the towns: slowly descending from the rocky cliffs into each brightly painted fishing village is an experience unlike any other in the world. Hiking from Riomaggiore, the southernmost village, to the fifth town, Monterosso, is quite a workout: 18 kilometers, or 11 miles, and usually takes about five hours, but can take longer depending on how fit you are!
Skywalking on Tianmen Mountain, Zhangjiajie, Hunan, China Located more than 1,323 kilometers (800 miles) from Shanghai and 1,012 kilometers (628 miles) from Guangzhou, the Skywalk on Tianmen Mountain is unique in the astonishing height at which it was built, while also being built onto a natural object. The pathway, which runs alongside the Tianmen Mountain in Zhangjiajie National Forest Park, suspends the visitor 1,430 meters high in the air, providing amazing views of the surrounding mountains and the nature of Hunan Province. A fun fact about this Skywalk: visitors are required to wear sock booties because they have been unable to find workers willing to clean the glass floor at this height! 6
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Cycling in Motreal, Quebec, Canada While Montréal’s most famous paths may lie underground, its most intriguing routes lie amongst its 2,400 miles of bike trails and paths. The first North American city to adopt a bicycle-sharing program, Montréal has a few popular rides, including along the Lachine Canal, the quays of the Old Port and Rue McGill. In addition to paths within the city, Montréal lies in the center of the Route Verte, a series of bikeways throughout Quebec modeled after Denmark’s national cycle routes and the Danube and Rhine bikeways. The route, which starts further west at Fort-Coulogne, also connects Montréal with Québec City to the north.
Eating Street Food in Bangkok, Thailand If you’re looking to try new foods this year, Bangkok is the place to do it. VirtualTourist members recommended Soi Rambuttri, a U-shaped lane off of Khao San Raod and near Wat Chana Songkhram, as a great spot in the old district of Bangkok. One member lovingly described his last meal there: after getting an enormous Pad Thai from a street vendor against the wall, he turned 180 degrees to find an open air beer garden. Another highly recommended spot is Soi 38 near Sukumvit, which is almost like an evening food market running until about 3 am, and very close to much of the city’s best nightlife. Green Papaya salad bruised on a stone pestle, mango sticky rice, pad thai and chicken with green curry are all some of the Thai specialties our members mentioned finding in Bangkok. Success is the sum of small efforts, repeated day in and day out. Robert Collier
Sunbathing on the city beach in Paris, France It’s not surprising that the culture which gave us the bikini would also be the first to figure out how to bring the beach to their fabulous city! The original “plage urbaine,” the Paris Plage began in 2002, with the French converting the Seine’s banks into pedestrian areas as well as sandy sunbathing spots. The first plage spread from the Louvre to the Pont de Sully on Voie Georges Pompidou, covering three kilometers (1.86411 miles) along the Seine River. The popularity of the event caused organizers to build additional plages at Port de la Gare and Bassin de la Villette. The beaches open around July 20 and usually last four weeks, with all Paris Plages open until midnight daily.
Animal Gazing at Serengeti National Park, Tanzania Northern Tanzania provides more opportunities to see large numbers of animals in the wild than possibly any other spot in the world. Serengeti National Park is famous for spotting the “big five,” a phrase coined by hunters in Africa referring to lions, elephants, buffalos, leopards and rhinoceros. The Serengeti area also provides a unique opportunity to watch animal migration in action. The wildebeest and zebras spend the rainy season from December to June in the volcanic open plains below the Ngorongoro Crater where the grass growth is most productive and nutrient contents high. Once the rains stop in June, the animals move west towards Lake Victoria, and then migrate north into the Masai Mara, only to return to the Serengeti with the rain in December. It is one of the last great migratory systems intact and there are few opportunities to see over a million of any species roam together.
Hitting the Road along the Great Ocean Road, Victoria, Australia Only 60 miles (93 km) from Victoria's capital of Melbourne, the Great Ocean Road winds alongside the Southern Ocean from Torquay to Portland. Created by soldiers returning from the First World War, the route is more than 180 miles (290 km) and includes a variety of sites such as worldrenowned beaches, national parks, and shipwrecks. The most famous spectacle along B100 is the Twelve Apostles, a natural formation of limestone stacks that seem to magically rise from the Southern Ocean. There are two walkways alongside the Twelve Apostles so park your car and get a great photo.
Exploring the Ruins of Calakmul, Campeche, Mexico One of the most important cities of Mayan civilization, Calakmul was once home to more than 50,000 inhabitants. Though the city’s timeline goes as far back as the Preclassic period (300 B.C. to 240 A.D.), its golden age was in the Classic period (250 A.D. to 900 A.D.), when it served as Tikal’s main rival and battled for dominance of the central Mayan area. Many visitors might focus on the 6,000 structures within the city, but it’s equally important to experience the surrounding Calakmul Biosphere Reserve, which encompasses over 723,000 hectares (292,594 acres) of protected land and wildlife. While the reserve is a paradise for bird watching, the site itself is a hotbed of stelae, or stone monuments, often in the form of a high relief sculpture, that were popular and characteristic of the Mayan civilization. So far, 117 stelae have been discovered at Calakmul, more than any other Mayan site, and all of them from the Classic period.
Paddleboarding in Bora Bora, Tahiti Known as a luxurious honeymoon destination, few locales offer the bright blues and calm disposition of Bora Bora’s lagoon. The flat conditions are ideal for a first-timer, and paddlers frequently spot manta rays in the lagoon, since it has visibility up to 150 feet!
Chasing Waterfalls along Pipiwai Trail, Haleakala National Park, Maui, Hawaii Along the Hana Highway (or Road to Hana as it is commonly called) there are countless picturesque spots, including Mokulau and Honomanu Bay. On the southeastern side of Maui, just off Route 330, visitors will find the Pools of Oheo, commonly known as the Seven Sacred Pools. One of the most popular attractions in East Maui, the gulch is a string of pools and waterfalls that are easily accessed for swimming, cliff jumping and peoplewatching. While the Seven Sacred Pools is beautiful, continuing on the Pipiwai Trail for 1.8 miles into Haleakala National Park is truly rewarding. First, you’ll come across the Falls at Makahiku, which plunge almost 200 feet (60 meters). If you continue on, the hike culminates at Waimoku Falls, which drops more than 400 feet (121 meters) above you. The trail is maintained by National Park Service, so it is relatively well-traversed and you will most likely pass other people while on the hike.
We either make ourselves miserable or we make ourselves strong. The amount of work is the same. Carlos Castenda
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Editors note… Goodbye Spring…
What’s Inside…
And hello summer! Here at Flourish, we’re ready to turn the calendar season! Inside you’ll find 10 new trips to start taking this summer, photos from the annual Windsor Zucchini Festival, as well as all the updates you need to be caught up on the close of the Gator sport season. We also talk with some of Gainesville’s most tenured performers, Magic Mike and the Jongleur Jugglers, and go back in time with a look at the historic Block and Bridle Club. Finally, get ready for Father’s Day with our staff picks for the Greatest TV Dads of all time. Wherever your mind wanders here at the start of the season, we’re ready to go there with you!
Lauren Douglass
Around Town
10 Fresh Faces Flood UF Staff 24 Fun Times at the 31st Annual Windsor Zucchini Festival 26 Searching for a Home to Call My Own
Family & Home
20 Gadgets 34 Top 5 Dads of All Time
Financially Speaking
16 Real Estate Numbers for the Month 18 What is a Home Inspection Anyway? with Karl Spitzer of Pillar to Post 33 Who You’re Not Tipping (And should be!)
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6 10 New Trips for Summer 2015 Breathtaking Vacations from VirtualTourist.com
8 Bittersweet Three-Peat UF Gymnastics third consecutive NCAA title
Features
12 Bravo’s Newlyweds: The First Year Kirk and Laura Knight on their experience starring on the hit reality show
28 Plant a Tree Pose, Grow a Forest! Annette Cain on her campaign against deforestation
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