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BRANDY DILLON

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WHIMSY Summer’s prettiest, ruffliest,

A tragedy changed her life forever.

The priceless lessons you can learn from her journey.

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A year of incredible women

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A year ago I was in the throws of absolute panic and exhilaration –the two often accompany one another in my life – as I waited to see the first ever issue of FACE Magazine.

I prayed that I had done justice to the story of an extraordinary woman (then it was Stephanie McElligott Graham). It’s a prayer that’s repeated each month. Every woman featured on the cover of FACE this year has left her own mark on me and I hope the same is true for you.

The goal of FACE has always been to show the face of women in Lafayette. To put a woman on the cover every month who represents the kind of women who aren’t afraid to take a chance, to make a change. The kind who face adversity and never sow the seeds of bitterness. The kind who

are more than a pretty face or flawless façade. Real women facing real life. Take a quick trip down memory lane on page 22 where you can catch up with FACE’s cover girls.

As we celebrate our first year of story telling we bring you the journey of Brandy Dillon. If you walk away uninspired you may need to check your pulse.

Despite tremendous odds, Brandy is overcoming extraordinary physical obstacles and even more impressively refuses to allow her circumstances to dampen her fiery spirit. Brandy is truly a warrior and as usual I’m saying a prayer the words in this magazine do her awe-inspiring story justice. (And if you want to reach out to Brandy and her family shoot me an e-mail.

The more the merrier when it comes to keeping her family

running smoothly. And words of encouragement are welcome as she faces the struggles of life.)

This month we also feature some of the summer’s best in style. We head to the Cajun Heartland State Fair for a shoot showing off the best in whimsical dresses. And get a taste of the 1980s (sans leg warmers or tight-rolled jeans) at a fashion shoot at City Club.

Just in time for a romantic summer getaway, we’re rolling out our first-ever travel story. Lafayette teacher Amy Billeaud Campbell gives us the details on her journey to Greece and the lowdown on the best places to stay.

The last year has been a journey that is hard to describe in words (which is saying a lot for a writer) and each month I stand amazed by the exceptional women that make up Lafayette. We’ve told a lot of

stories in our pages this year and I am thrilled by the prospect of telling another year (and more) worth Amanda of your Bedgood stories.

It’s truly an honor.

Please don’t hesitate to send your story; we’d love to hear it.

Amanda Bedgood is editor of FACE Magazine. Send your fashion inspirations, interesting stories and other musings to amanda@ facelafayette.com.

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34 l THE FACE

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Brandy Dillon’s American dream took a shocking and dramatic turn less than a year ago. Get ready to be inspired.

Letter to the Editor

08 l LIGHT BRIGHT

The best outfits for your little ones this summer from flirty dresses to serious swimwear.

20 l MOVIN’ ON

Lafayette’s staple restaurant Bella Figura leaves River Ranch.

Have an opinion about what you see in the pages of FACE? We’d love to hear it. Send your letters to the editor to amanda@facelafayette.com and we just may be publishing you next month.

because after reading yours - there are no acceptable substitutions!

Thanks again for this great magazine!

Sincerely, Jaime’ Rinaudo

Nothing like the real thing

FACE Magazine is all about you.

Tell us what you want to read about. What questions do you want answered? We are working on a few new features and want your input. Read on to see if you can be a part of upcoming issues.

Amanda, Just thought I should write and let you know how much I enjoyed the May issue of FACE. The artwork and layout is beautiful.

I can truly say that I read this beautiful piece of work from cover to cover. My 14-year-old daughter enjoyed the article on Michelle Crouch, her school was one of the lucky ones to hear Michelle and the Crouch Foundation speak. I will certainly be on the lookout for more issues of your magazine,

22 l YEAR IN REVIEW

Take a trip down memory lane with FACE’s year of killer cover gals.

30 l SHAKE IT

The latest addicting exercise craze has officially landed in Lafayette. Jump aboard. And be ready to lose some inches.

42 l TOTALLY 80s

Seriously radical dresses that pay homage to the years of Flash Dance and Dynasty.

We’re here for ya

Cooking queens. You don’t have to be a gourmet chef to share your culinary skills with our readers.

We are looking for tried and true family favorites from appetizers to desserts and everything in between. They can be hearty

or light, healthy or decadent. But, they need to be easy enough for the average gal. Give us the how-to on your favorite recipe and send a photo of the family or friends for whom you toil in the kitchen.

Travel gals. If you’ve been on an amazing trip, have a favorite vacation spot or happen to be an expert on a cool destination; we want to hear from you. Give us the insider tips on the best places to sleep, eat and play while on vacation. And don’t forget the pictures.

Show us your Facebook. FACE Magazine is now on facebook and you can be a fan. Simply type “FACE Magazine” in the search area of facebook and checkout our page. You can get daily updates about what we’re doing at the magazine and chances for cool stuff (like a makeover) you don’t want to miss.

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49 l BURN IT

Ever wonder how long it takes to burn off those summer treats?

Yvette Quantz breaks it down for us.

56 l MY FAIR LADY

We hit the fair to show some utterly fun and fabulous dresses that are all about the whimsical.

64 l GREEK GETAWAY

One Lafayette woman gives us the ins and outs of one of Europe’s most romantic destinations.

68 l SHOW YOUR FACE See who was out and about, supporting local causes and hanging out for a good time.

ON THE COVER: Brandy Dillon.

Photograph by Penny Moore.

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CONTENTS JUNE 2009 INSIDE COVER: The little black dress gets amped up with rows of ruffles. Pair with a floral jewel encrusted cuff. From Vertigo, 201 Settlers Trace Blvd., River Ranch. www.facelafayette.com

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Summer fashion for kids means super bold hues, bright prints and a nod to the fun.

PHOTOS BY PENNY MOORE MODELS CATHERINE UNDERWOOD + NOAH BABINEAUX >> A green animal print bikini with rows of pink tulle ruffles. From Lillian Bea Boutique, 201 Settlers Trace, #2015, River Ranch.

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From Melodi’s Belles and Beaus, 900 Harding St., Oil Center.

>> A vintage-inspired dress with red fleur de lis design and an apron. From Melodi’s Belles and Beaus, 900 Harding St., Oil Center.

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Pay homage to Lafayette with a trivet that includes a map of Acadiana. The trivet from Pieces of Eight, 902 Coolidge Blvd., Oil Center is the perfect gift for the Lafayette native who’s left Acadiana or for the newcomers who need a quick local geography lesson.

Each tile is made from natural marble, which means no two will be identical. Pieces of Eight also carries a set of coasters.

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Set Boundaries – and dare to stick to them Most of us have been in or continue to be in a relationship that deep-down we know is not healthy for us. Maybe it is with a family member who criticizes us or knows how to lay the perfect guilt trip. Maybe it is with a friend who takes more than she gives of our time, energy and support. Maybe it is with a co-worker who takes credit for our work, or a romantic partner that does not reciprocate our love and affection. Yet, like a worker bee, we persevere in the relationship, operating on the hope that through our efforts, example, and/or encouragement, this person will change. More likely, however, is that we need to change.

In the excellent book “Boundaries: When to Say Yes, How to Say No to Take Control

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of Your Life” by Drs. Henry Cloud and John Townsend, boundaries are defined as limits that help us determine what is our responsibility and what isn’t, what is “us” and “not us,” that we are responsible “to” others but not “for” others, and what helps us keep the “good in” and the “bad out.” If you are trying too hard, being nice out of fear, or taking responsibility for another person, chances are you feel overwhelmed, stressed, and resentful: all clues that you have problems setting and maintaining boundaries.

Though setting limits may at first seem selfish, boundaries actually free us to love and give to others with a truly generous spirit, rather than feeling compelled or pressured to do so. However, even

healthy, reasonable boundaries are often met with resistance from others and even from ourselves.

When we set limits with others, especially those who are not used to hearing “no” from us, we may be met with reactions such as anger, guilt messages, power plays, blame and hurt.

Within ourselves, we resist setting boundaries because we are trying to fill an unmet developmental need (e.g., the love of a parent); we are fearful of the emotional reactions of others, the unknown, or abandonment; we feel guilty; we are struggling to forgive; and, ultimately, because we have to face the reality that we (and not the other person) have to be the one to change. As Cloud and Townsend so eloquently write: “Giving up boundaries to get love

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postpones the inevitable: the realization of the truth about the person, the embracing of the sadness of that truth, and letting go and moving on with life.”

Amy Cavanaugh, Ph.D., is a clinical psychologist in private practice with Lafayette Psychotherapy Group and the infant mental health consultant for the Healthy Start Program of the Family Tree.

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If you’re like most people, the early days of building important relationships were aimed at letting the other person know you were interested. In those early days you found the time and energy for phone calls, hugs, smiles, eye contact, simple touches, and listening. Unfortunately, the reality of daily life often involves sacrificing the very activities we need for healthy, strong relationships.

Each day, schedule three simple

It’s the little things

When was the last time you looked (really looked) at your hubby? activities on your planner. That’s right, I want you to schedule these activities just like you would those important appointments in your day-to-day life.

For example: Eye contact with your mate (or child, parent, best friend) at 8 a.m. At noon schedule a text message or telephone call just to say “I was thinking of you.”

At 8 p.m. schedule a smile, hug or kind word.

At the end of the first week, notice changes within yourself.

Keep it up for a minimum of one month.

Dr. Moore is licensed as a professional counselor and is the CEO of The Family Tree, nonprofit counseling and education agency in Lafayette. She can be reached at dena@thefamilytree.ws.

Some simple things to try: “How long…?” How long has it been since you really looked at your mate? Schedule three gazes each day and notice changes in you.

“Smile!” Sadly, we often forget the importance of this simple activity with those we love the most. How long has it been since you smiled at your partner? If you can’t remember, it’s time to get that planner and schedule some smiles.

“Simple messages.” Text, call, or write a simple “I love you” note to your loved ones. Schedule on your daily planner as one of your three daily activities.

“Basic courtesy.” Yes, you’ve got it! Remember those basic courtesies we show to complete strangers but forget about with people we love? Pencil in a “please” or a “thank you” as one of your three daily activities.

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Everyone wants that look – effortless. It makes other women green with envy. And some wonder if you’ve just had a facial or even Botox. Supple, healthy luminous skin that calls out “I just woke up looking this darn good!”

As a make-up artist and esthetician I know a few tricks of the trade about how you can get that dewy glow. The foundation to a fantastic face is preparation and a consistent skincare routine.

The first step (after you cleanse and tone) is to apply eye cream to the top and bottom of your eyes. It helps your pesky under eye circles and cursed crows feet look less noticeable and helps re-hydrate your delicate eye area.

It also does wonders if you had too much merlot or coffee the day before – in that case, go for two

applications. Just apply a tiny bit to the tip of your ring finger and tap do not rub – around your eyes in a circular pattern.

Eye creams have a very small molecule so it can penetrate and moisturize the tiny pores under your eye. The larger molecule of a moisturizer will not penetrate a smaller pore. Let it soak into your skin before you apply moisturizer.

The second step to applying flawless make-up is moisturizer.

Young and old or oily or dry, we all need to revitalize our skin with moisture. I never apply make-up on myself or anyone else without it. Applying your foundation, whether liquid or powder, over moisturizer makes your skin look hydrated and smooth. If you have a chalky, dry appearance after applying your foundation, this will

make it look lush.

Another make-up artist trick is a make-up primer or skin smoother.

It’s like applying spackle to fill in imperfections and lines. It gives your make-up staying power also, which is just what we Southern belles need in this balmy weather.

It’s perfect for people with large pores, scarring, rosacea, or the most hated and dreaded of all – wrinkles.

My personal, can’t live-without skin primer is Line Tamer (which calms, mattes and soothes skin while filling in lines and taking the red out of your skin) and the wildly addictive Wild to Mild (which bronzes, brightens skin, mattes, and camouflages any dark spots).

Both of these amazing products have SPF 20 and are pure, liquid minerals made by Colorscience

that have antioxidants and rice peptides and can be applied over moisturizer and before foundation.

Now, you’re all Jen Rausc h prepped and set to have that youthful and vibrant glow. And I promise, for you 10-minute-make-up ladies, it will only add on 5 minutes to your routine and make a huge difference.

Jen Rausch is a makeup artist and esthetician at Riverspa in River Ranch.

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New Digs New Prices Bella Figura Leaves River Ranch

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Ladies one of your favorite upscale restaurants is moving locations and moving prices – down. Bella Figura is moving to Kaliste Saloom and tweaking their menu to reflect the times.

While owner Jack Ainsworth promises to keep around most of the old, he’s planning to add to the new menu and amp up the wine list with conservative pricing. For those who remember Bella Figura pre-River Ranch, Jack says the new Bella Figura will be similar to the original location.

“It will be more polished, casual,” he says of the new digs that once housed Hub City Diner.

“We’ve totally gutted it,” Jack says on a sunny afternoon as a new floor is laid. “Wall to wall demolition.”

Jack says as the restaurant industry moves toward conservative pricing, the new menu will reflect that.

“The industry has gotten price conscious,” he says.

And for the flavor conscious, do not fear, Jack says the new location is bringing back brick oven pizzas and adding great sandwiches and salads to the fare. There wasn’t enough room in the City Club location to house the brick oven necessary to bake pizzas.

The new location will have 114 seats and private dining. And of course much more visibility as it sits on the bustling corner of the Shops at Martial.

So why the move from River Ranch? Jack says simply, “We had a hard time overcoming being a public restaurant in City Club.”

The new location will have an outdoor dining area.

“It’s going to be gorgeous,” Jack says.

The new location is slated to open mid-June.

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YEAR IN REVIEW

FACE FACE 2008 – 2009

As FACE Magazine celebrates a year of amazing women, take a trip down memory lane with our cover girls. Each woman has made FACE Magazine what it is and we’re looking forward to telling your story this year.

“It gave me a voice of who I am, not just what I do. I was exhilarated to share who I am as a woman and mother instead of simply an inventor of a cool product.” – Tereson Dupuy, October 2008

“I think it is important for women especially to hear stories about other women who are going through or who have been through similar situations. There are so many possibilities that we have and sometimes just hearing about someone else’s situation and how they handled it, moved on and grew from it can be the light of inspiration that will turn someone’s life around.” – Cookie Tuminello, August 2008

“Annalee has blossomed in the eighteen months she has been here. Even as I write these words, she is outside playing with the hose and eating blue popsicles with neighborhood girlfriends, enjoying the carefree days of summertime childhood. She continues to delight in playing with friends, singing quite loudly in church, visiting extended family in Arkansas, and basking in the attention of so many of my supportive loved ones. For her, life is one exciting adventure after another.

“Since the magazine we have started the adoption process, going to classes and we have home studies to do. It’s really exciting. I hope women learned from my story that heart disease can happen to anyone your mother, sister, daughter. It doesn’t have an age preference. Get checked. Take care of yourself.” – Christal Hickman, March 2009

I hope that those who have read my adoption story know that the journey to adopt a child internationally can be time-consuming and, at times, quite discouraging. Since Annalee has arrived, some days have been difficult, but, oh, what a blessing she is. As I look out the window at my wet, giggling little girl, I am reminded anew that she is a gift from God. Adults and children alike need love, hope and security. There are so many who can offer these gifts to a child in need. In turn, there are so very many children who can give those same gifts to a loving family. Because of many prayers and a gracious God, a sweet smiling little girl in Ukraine is now my American daughter. I pray that hearts and homes will open and other adults will take the step to begin the wonderful journey of adoption. The result is a forever family, a portrait of love, hope and security.” – Sandra Boykin, July 2008

“My life since telling my story has significantly changed... a good change.

I have since graduated from the Aveda Institute in Lafayette and moved to Houston where I am working as an esthetician. I am enjoying the big city and loving learning new things about skin care.”

– Stephanie McElligott Graham, June 2008

“My life is much the same. Still baking bread. Still knitting. Still homeschooling. My husband bought me a Kitchenaid mixer in the fall.

Christmas baking was ever more blessed. Our oldest son plans to attend ECA in the fall. New experiences as we enter the high school years.”

– Kelda Poynot, September 2008

“I was hoping that my story would inspire and encourage anyone out there who has dealt with feelings of not knowing their purpose. I think that many of us question our purpose at some point and God has a plan for each and every person. The important thing is that you have to be patient and just see how He will use each of us. I have also always believed that you can do anything you want to do if you set goals and strive to do your best. Both of my grandmother’s are business owners and they are very active in the community. They have inspired me to want to give back to this community and help others. I am thankful that I have such a great support system and many role models in my life.”

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fashionforward

Kimberly Burgess, a pharmacist, gives us the prescription for versatile style this month with one simple dress that can be transformed easily for three different looks and three different occasions.

fashionforward Mini dress + black pants + bright shoe = summery work outfit You can throw it on over pants with a bright shoe for a work-appropriate outfit with a summery accent, or wear it alone if the occasion is more casual.

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A mini dress can be a great piece to have in your summer wardrobe.

(Year-round actually, maybe I’ll put it back on with tights later.)

I opted not to wear a necklace because I felt it would get lost or compete with the bold print. I chose rather simple earrings and silver bangles or, with the green shoe, a big green ring.

Mini dress + flat sandals = outdoor concert, casual I’ve worn the dress with the self-belt and the flat sandals for an outdoor concert to be cool and comfortable.

(The fact that the thongs are bedazzled makes them a little more special than your average flip flop.)

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Black and white dress + citrus accessories + tall wedges = summer evening casual I love to pair bright accessories (shoes/ belt) with black and white. Citrus colors are season-appropriate, but deeper colors like red and purple work well too. If the occasion calls for a little extra something, raise the heel height with a wedge and add a colorful belt at the waist. I felt that the substantial shoe helped balance out the short hemline.

Steps to ensure teamwork, productivity and positive end results for success in your business You have to get real clear about where you’re going and what you want the final outcome to be before you ever present it to your team.

If you’re not sure about where you are going, do you think they are going to follow you? I don’t think so Alice! Get the “W’s” down pat beforehand - Who will do what, when, and where and how it will all come together at the end.

Meet with your team to discuss your proposed new plan and tell them how it is going to work. Have a detailed agenda in place so as not to waste your time or theirs. Scheduling meetings with your key players creates a synergy and allows them to freely offer ideas and possibilities that you might very well not have thought of in your original concept. (There’s that word ‘communication’ explained.)

Be sure to set clear guidelines for who is responsible for doing what and when you expect it to be finished. Make sure team members are clear about their roles so you won’t hear “I thought Mary was taking care of that!” when something doesn’t get finished.

Be sure you have a verbal commitment from your team that they’re on board for the project. Schedule follow-up meetings and weekly check-ins to keep the project on deadline. And speaking of deadlines, be specific about the date you expect to have everything completed by.

Lastly, offer your support and then get out of the way and let them do their stuff. No one likes to be micro-managed or feel as if their leader is breathing down their neck all the time. Words of encouragement go a long way to fostering good personal relations and they go down a heck of a lot easier than words of condemnation. Remember, success is building relationships, not tearing them down.

All of the great leaders of our time had a clearly defined plan and an innate ability to communicate it. You should, too. E-mail Cookie, a passionate AENT_FACE Minor Refinements 5/6/09 2:57 PM Page 1 coach, teacher and mentor at cookie@CookieTuminello.com.

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Want Someone to Follow – Give Good Directions The outcome may be crystal clear in your mind, but if not translated into clearly defined steps and written on paper, your message may be as muddy as the good ol’ Mississippi.

If you want to enroll others in your vision and get maximum participation, you have to write out the context of the steps for others to follow. There’s a reason why we call this a ‘clarity’ statement - it not only defines your desires, it also opens the door to another important step called ‘communication’.

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Whether you are a business woman in a leadership role, single woman leading yourself, president of a volunteer organization or a stay-at-home mom leading your family, mastering effective leadership and team building skills will help you achieve success faster and with ease.

Your success will be defined by two things: 1) Letting people know they matter and 2) Setting clear expectations for them to follow.

If you don’t have both of these two principles in place before your employees/volunteers start a project, I can guarantee you’ll soon hit a brick wall called “Lack of Communication.”

A lot of executives automatically assume their department heads or higher managers automatically know everything they need to know to carry out instructions without actually telling them what needs to be done. Well, we all know the outcome of how things will be if we use that lovely word ‘assume’, don’t we? Somebody is going to end up with egg on their face because a ball got dropped somewhere along the line.

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The latest craze in exercise is no fad When a woman who has been an exercise instructor for 18 years loses two sizes from a new workout we should all be taking notes.

“I usually don’t say this, but this does help you lose weight,” Marcie Gill says of the oh-so-popular new group exercise class – Zumba. “I went down two sizes and lost ten pounds just from adding this class.”

So it must be grueling. It must be for the in shape ladies or at least people with coordination. Nope.

“What makes it different it is that it is the most fun workout. Because you don’t feel like you’re working, the whole hour has passed and you don’t feel like you’re exercising and you are just sweating.”

Marcie says Zumba is for women

of all ages and levels from beginners to advanced. So what is Zumba?

It’s primarily Latin coming from Columbia in the 1990’s to places like Miami. When Marcie was living in Florida she saw the trend growing and when she moved to Lafayette a few years ago kept her eye on it – wondering if it was more than a fad. Realizing Zumba had more to offer than a quick fad, Marcie headed back to Florida more than a year ago and got certified to teach Zumba.

Zumba is Latin dance aerobics that combines salsa, merengue,

samba, Latin hip hop and some American hip hop. They incorporate belly dancing as well.

“Anything that’s a world rhythm, like calypso,” Marcie explains. “It’s a combination of a ton of dance moves you can, as an instructor, do your own thing.”

Zumba classes should be 70 percent Latin rhythms.

The good news with Zumba is that every instructor and every class is different.

“You can go every day, you move a muscle group differently every day,” Marcie says. And some devotees do go every day hitting

“I went down two sizes and lost ten pounds just from adding this class.”

up the two gyms where Marcie teaches Zumba (Physiques and City Club).

“Truly why I love it, you can be in shape, out of shape. It is one of the only classes that anybody and everybody can take. It’s completely addicting.”

So, what’s next for Zumba. Marcie says she’s looking at Zumba for kids.

(She would love to teach in local schools.)

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Moves of the MONTH

>> To start, position feet hip width apart, knees soft (not locked out). >> Hips are positioned to the front, core is tight. >> Pick medicine ball, weight plate, or dumbbell that is of controllable weight. (If neck tenses during alphabet, decrease weight). >> Continue breathing throughout exercise. Holding your breath starves your muscles of oxygen. >> Keep ball in between nose and hips for optimal core resistance. >> With ball near core, draw ABC capital letters. Simply complete each letter and then move on to the next! >> Keep elbows slightly bent to avoid holding ball too far in front of you. >> Don’t forget to keep the core tight and breathe!

Laurie Daly of Personally Fit shows us 26 moves (seriously) that will get you in tip top shape. All you need is a medicine ball and knowledge of the alphabet.

MEDICINE BALL ABC’S “26 Moves In One”

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Hold a medicine ball in your hands and for each move spell out the capital letters of the alphabet.

Laurie Daly is a Certified Fitness Trainer + Pilates Instructor, Certified Lifestyle Wellness Coach, Nutrition + Style Consultant and Writer.

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warrior Brandy Dillon lost a part of herself.

And she’s finding that life Part 2 is a whole new adventure.

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Brandy Dillon’s eyes have a rare quality. In them there is a sense of absolute hope. When she speaks there is an immediate sense of resolve. A kind of fight until your knuckles are bleeding determination.

And perhaps even more surprising is that with that comes a kind of gentleness and peace. It’s a startling combination of qualities that you wonder whether she had before it happened. Before everything changed.

Before her body was ravaged. Before her steady American-dream existence fell into tiny little pieces.

But, Brandy Dillon doesn’t live in a world of befores and afters – she lives here and she lives in the future. It’s a future that carries the promise of more independence and surely great challenges. They are challenges she’s sure to face with those hopeful eyes, gentle smile and fearless determination.

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“My whole right hip went numb. I said take me to the ER. Something is not right.”

October 20, 2008, Brandy Dillon gave birth to her second child, son Isaiah.

Isaiah came four days after his due date and after a natural birth Brandy was discharged within two days with a fever and heavy bleeding.

“That was a terrible restless night,” Brandy says shaking her head. “I had numbness in my fingers and toes.”

Brandy slipped into a hot bath to relieve her troubled body.

“My whole right hip went numb,” she remembers. “I said take me to the ER. Something is not right.”

Her stomach was in excruciating pain and her fingers and feet were blue.

Her sister picked her up and they headed to the hospital.

“The last thing I remember they called my OB and would be doing exploratory surgery,” Brandy says.

She awoke a week and a half later on a ventilator. Those days she doesn’t remember were agony for her family members who were told if she made it the first 24 hours it would be a miracle. When Brandy awoke she was told things didn’t look good.

“The nurse kept saying you are very sick. They said you’re very sick, the baby is fine,” Brandy says and smiles remembering how thrilled she was to hear her new son was still healthy.

Brandy’s extremities were wrapped for the most part, but she could see a black shriveled finger extending from her hand.

A strep infection led to Toxic Shock Syndrome during that week and a half leading to gangrene while Brandy’s organs began to shut down. To date, no one knows the hows or whys of Brandy contracting the infection.

“They had to stop the infection from spreading,” she says. “Without amputation it could continue spreading.”

Doctors asked her husband to sign the papers to remove Brandy’s fingers on her right hand, her entire left hand and both legs below the knee.

“He thought I’d be mad he signed the papers,” Brandy says.

Only later did her husband learn doctors had actually spoken to Brandy as well about the amputation. She calmly explains that she prayed about the amputations and a verse came to mind.

“He will cut off anything that does not bear fruit,” Brandy says as though it’s a simple explanation. “There was no feeling or very very faint. We agreed to amputation.”

There were moments after the amputation that Brandy had to ask why. Up to this point life had been good.

“No matter what you’ve faced, with each day is a new positive beginning.”

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At the young age of 29 Brandy was married to her college sweetheart, had two children, a job she loved, a house and it seemed she had it all together. Brandy and Donnie met at Southern University in the psychology department and together were raising his son Deonte, 12, and their 6-yearold daughter Kara-Lynn.

Donnie was a counselor for adolescent sex offenders. Brandy was a counselor at Stuller Place for victims of sexual abuse for several years and while pregnant moved to Hospice and counseled people with little time left to live and their families. It’s a career Brandy is passionate about and she knows prepared her for what she’s facing now.

“I wanted to help people,” Brandy says. “I want them to be the best they can. No matter their situation it can be better. If you deserve more – you can have more.”

Brandy’s first taste of success in helping people make those changes was her very first case and she still remembers it fondly. A 16-year-old girl who was a cutter.

“Her father was the perpetrator. I didn’t know what to do with her. To help someone really make changes – how do you do that?”

Brandy prayed for her, she discovered the girl was a great journalist, wrote poems. Brandy used her love of art and self-expression to help the girl flourish over time.

“She no longer cuts and now she’s married, she had a baby,” Brandy says proudly.

The girl and her mother gave Brandy a wind chime that reads, “Every day is a new beginning.” And it feels truer now more than ever.

“No matter what you’ve faced, with each day is a new positive beginning,” Brandy says.

There’s no doubt Brandy’s youth and attitude are helping her recovery.

Following the amputation Brandy decided prosthetics were the best option. She did not want to be in a wheelchair. But, it would take time for her to live with prosthetics.

While Brandy waited for prosthetics she headed home for a month in a wheelchair. It was then that Brandy saw the kind of man she married.

Donnie had to care for her every need. He bathed her, paid all the bills, made every decision for the household. Brushed Kara-Lynn’s hair.

“I would just cry when he bathed me because I didn’t like my body or want him to have to do that,” she recalls.

It was a feeling of helplessness that is hard to understand. And the dynamic between Brandy and Donnie began to mimic the relationships she had seen while working with Hospice where often spouses find themselves in a caregiver role.

“He’s done so many things that any man would choose not to do if they had the choice,” Brandy says.

“You say those vows – ‘for better or worse, in sickness and in health.’ But when it hits – it can be draining.”

Brandy says she is mindful that what happened didn’t happen to her.

“It happened to us,” she says firmly.

After a month at home Brandy was ready to be fitted for her prosthetics and go to rehabilitation. She moved to Lafayette Physical Rehab full time for several months.

Family stayed with her almost every night while she was there. But, for the first time her family felt comfortable leaving her alone at least part of the time.

“Donnie wrote ‘Take care of my wife’ on the wipey board in my room,” Brandy remembers with a smile.

By January 20 Brandy was back home with her new legs and prosthetic hand and a resolve to get back her life, hold her child, pick up a telephone and feed herself. Her goal was to walk by June.

“I’ve exceeded that,” she says with a grin. “The doctors say how fast I’m healing and I’m going and it’s God – He knows I have things to do.”

Brandy says she thanks God for all He has left her with – a healthy child despite the likelihood she had the infection during her pregnancy, her family and her right mind.

“What happened happened and I can go on and do what I need to do,” she says.

But, Brandy is only human. There are hard days. Days when the grief

of her loss must show on her face. It is on these days Kara-Lynn sees the emotional struggle.

“She says ‘You’re sad. It’s because you want your legs back?’” Tears fill Brandy’s eyes. “She is very resilient and helps a lot.”

She longs for the times she could hop in the car with her kids and head to the park. But, Brandy is confident those days are not far away. She’s already come so far.

The two partial fingers on her right hand are proving more useful than she could ever have imagined. After the amputation she wondered why the doctors would leave such a small portion of finger. After all, she couldn’t use them because she couldn’t move them. Thanks to her rehab, which she continues now and will for months, she has a tremendous amount of movement in them allowing her to pick up a phone, do the things that we all take for granted and most importantly to hold her son. She could barely

“If I start to lose hope it’ll be bad. I will not get back in that wheelchair.”

put him down once she was able to hold him in her arms.

“When you think your situation is bad – I look at others who have it worse. Some people go through this alone. They don’t have a spouse,” she says.

And Brandy points heavenward for her greatest support.

“My biggest thing is that I have God in my life. I would’ve lost my mind without that. I would’ve lost my mind. He’d send someone to help when I need it, to make me smile, to pray with me.”

For Brandy, motivation is not an option; it’s a way of life. It’s a process to learn to trust her prosthetic legs and difficult still to do a lot of mundane things. Once she takes off the prosthetics to sleep she is virtually helpless again.

“I have to get up and put on my legs just to go warm a bottle.”

But, Brandy preservers.

“If I start to lose hope it’ll be bad. I will not get back in that wheelchair.”

Spend much time with Brandy and you see a lot of smiling and you see that light in her eyes. It doesn’t go unnoticed Brandy says. When hospital staff head into her room for the first time only having read her chart they’re often shocked to find smiling Brandy.

“They read my chart and see that I’m so young and don’t know what to expect.”

What they find is no anger or bitterness. But, a woman who feels blessed to wake each day with a family who is healthy and loves her and a perspective that’s rarely found in someone facing half her struggles.

“As long as I can wake up to see this new day I think God’s mercies are new. It helps me be a better person. Helps me help the next person.”

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Summer is here. You have worked hard to get bathing suit ready and now it is time to let loose and enjoy it. Catching up with friends over a good meal, enjoying a refreshing snowball on a hot day, indulging in your favorite ice cream blizzard and of course sipping on a frozen margarita are a few things you find yourself looking forward to this time of year.

These foods and activities bring nothing but pleasure to your taste buds; however, the calories they

pack could have you spending hours on the treadmill trying to burn them off. By making more conscious decisions about where you want to spend your calories you will not only be able to enjoy your favorite foods, but you will also be able to maintain that waistline you worked so hard to achieve. Listed below is a chart to show how many minutes you need to spend on the treadmill or track to burn some popular foods and beverages. This chart is intended to educate you on what

those bites are worth. It is up to you to decide where to spend your calories and if the burn factor is worth it.

Yvette Quantz, LD, RD, CLT, is a Lifestyle and Sports Nutritionist and owner of Food Therapy, LLC. E-mail her at yvette@foodtherapyonline. com and get more information about Food Therapy at www. foodtherapyonline.com

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Today, dear darlings, we are going to talk about turning your favorite ordinary objects into lighting by just programming your eyes to see in a new way.

Ever been on the quest to find the perfect lamp, only to be dissatisfied with the selection?

Calm your nerves; it’s truly not the end of the world. Just train yourself to think creatively and openly, then your options have multiplied tremendously and you’ll have the lighting of your dreams sooner than you can flip a switch.

Take the lamp in the picture for example, what was known in a former life as a nice Staffordshire statue has been cleverly wired up as a table lamp in its reincarnation. The same application goes for

vases, urns, candelabras and most recently I saw two artnouveau tulip-shaped sconces being reborn into a beautiful desk lamp – how gorgeous.

So scout high and low, think to yourself “can this be electrified?” Most objects can be converted with a little ingenuity and strategic planning, which leads me to telling you about my delightful friend, Mr. Nathan Francis.

Known as a photographer, a talented gardener and last but not least, a magician in the field of antique lighting restoration and lamp conversions. I have seen him take the most pitiful looking, can’t-believe-that-anyonewould-salvage-those-piecesof-pieces and turn them into

Wisdom of age with the beauty of youth Be wise and be beautiful – contrary to popular belief, you can be both. Lessen the wrinkles and lines of life’s experiences.

From Botox® injections, to chin implants, to eyelid surgery, to facelifts, there are numerous options that can help you regain a more youthful appearance.

The board-certified physicians at Plastic Surgery Associates will gladly discuss these procedures so you can age with beauty.

Make the smart choice, call 233-5025 to schedule a consultation to learn what techniques would best achieve the results you desire.

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the most glorious fixtures you’ve ever laid eyes upon.

The man has a true gift and his artful advice on just which crystal drops would make those sconces sing will far outweigh the countless hours that you can spend wracking your brain on dem’ internets.

So whether you have an antique empire chandelier or an old, beat-up Hadacol bottle that you think has potential, give Mr. Francis a call and he can turn your treasure into a masterpiece that you will cherish for years to come. As always, I hope that this information leaves you excited, educated and more sophisticated about what your options are when navigating the world of décor. Please,

Andrea V eron never hesitate to send me an e-mail of your finds, so we can gab and gush over your newfound love.

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3 stores, $50

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One small concept can impact an entire community A handful of local retailers are jumping on the bandwagon for a new national campaign and they’re hoping you’ll do the same. Chances are, after you get the deal, you’ll be on board too.

The 3/50 Project is aimed at getting you to spend your hard earned money locally. Don’t stop reading. It’s a great concept. We all know it’s important to support local business for the sake of supporting the business owners and shops that make Lafayette unique. But, the 3/50 Project takes it one step further by showing you what that means exactly and how it can transform our communities.

The concept is that money spent in locally owned independent stores stays right here. According to the project’s backers, for every $100 spent in a locally owned independent store, $68 returns to the community through taxes, payroll and other expenditures. Now compare that with a national chain in which only $43 stays here. And if you spend online nothing comes home.

It’s a trend business owners like Jennifer Michel hope to see catch on. The success of business like her boutique, Allure, depends on such support. And it’s made Jennifer more aware about where she spends her money.

“In supporting the 3/50 project, it has made me consciously aware of where I spend my money and the significant impact that it can have on the local economy,” Jennifer says.

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Check out the 3/50 Project online at the350project.net.

In Lafayette the following retailers are supporters of the 3/50 Project: • Allure Boutique • Big Boy Toys and Hobbies • Pippin McGee • Rick’s Gallery & Framing • W. Home Furnishings

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The project asks that everyone spend $50 in three independently owned businesses. The project started with a Minnesota woman who is a retail consultant, contributing editor and retail and small business networks founder. The concept was born out of an article she read about strengthening local economies by patronizing local brick and mortars.

On her blog she writes, “The goal is simple: Ask consumers to frequent three local brick and mortar businesses they don’t want to see disappear, and to spend a very affordable $50 per month doing it.”

– Amanda Bedgood

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ROCK SECOND DAY HAIR

If you’re lucky maybe third day hair

Whether you rocked it out too hard last night or simply overslept, dry shampoo or hair powder can save your life. When there’s no time to wash that greasy mop try an aerosol powder to soak up excess grease and refresh hair.

You may have tried the baby-powder-in-the-hair home remedy only to battle a chalky white mess. These sprays offer even coverage, the ability to get into hard to reach spots and in the case of Bumble and Bumble’s Hair Powder different colors to match your hair. Bumble’s Hair Powder is also a temporary fix when roots are cropping up in between highlights or dye jobs.

Beware: Apply these products after using a heating tool like a curling iron. It may not actually burn your hair, but a super hot curling iron used on these products produces an odd and unwelcome odor.

Tip: If you have too slick hair when it comes to updos or hair that is hard to keep voluminous, hair powder can provide some grip and volume on clean hair as well by creating a dry, matte texture to keep clips and pins in place.

Simply start at the roots and apply sparingly. Find TIGI’s Rockaholic Dirty Secret Dry Shampoo Story by Susan Fly l Photo by Penny Moore at Cabelo, 1000 Coolidge Blvd., Oil Center. It is colorless and absorbs odor. Find Bumble and Bumble’s Hair Powder at Studio One 2 One, 233 Doucet Road. Bumble powders come in white, blonde, brown, red and black.

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If women are a mystery, sometimes it feels like men must be the Da Vinci Code.

We asked fans of FACE Magazine on facebook to finish one simple sentence – “I would like to know why men … “ Here are some of the replies: “ Refuse to date you when it is clear they are totally into you!?!?!”

– Nicole Viator Fava “ Ask you to repeat the same thing over and over again or ask the same questions over a period of 5 minutes.”

– Kathryn Anderson Sirven “ Have no clue what’s going on around them (unless it has to do with hunting or fishing)...”

– Susan Theriot “ Can never find anything they are looking for without the help of a female!”

– Kim Whittington Nugent “ Actually think they can take a woman’s place in the normal rat race of life with work and children!”

– Torrey Broussard

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“ Take such pride in themselves when they Bar-BQue.” – Susan Segura “ Clap LOUDLY and REPETITIVELY at the TV during a sporting event.”

– Amy Mitchell Breaux “ Claim to be experts at everything electronic, then repeatedly ask for your help with a computer . . . just let us do it, it’s quicker and done correctly the first time!”

– Toopie Waldmann Lopez “ Hate to read instructions.”

– Amy Ohlenforst

If any of you men out there (we know you secretly read your wife’s copy of FACE) want to give us an answer to some of these age old questions, we’d love to get down to the truth. Send an e-mail to amanda@facelafayette. com and enlighten us.

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Send your recipes and a photo of your dear family who enjoy these concoctions to amanda@facelafayette.com

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My Fair Lady

Take a spin in this season’s most whimsical of dresses. Ruffles, floaty fabrics, bows that fall just so. It’s a nod to innocence, a wink to the flirt in all of us and utterly girly.

Model Nandi Linscombe Photographer Mike Bedgood Hair John Theriot, designer from be. an Aveda concept salon and spa Makeup Nicole David, designer be. an Aveda concept salon and spa Shot on location at the Cajun Heartland State Fair

A look-at-me black dress with swirls of pleated shear perfection.

From Belle Amie, 201 Settlers Trace Blvd., River Ranch.

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A long flowing floral dress with rows of ruffles at the hem and a tie back. From Hemline, 1910 Kaliste Saloom Road, River Ranch.

The little black dress gets amped up with rows of ruffles. Pair with a floral jewel encrusted cuff. From Vertigo, 201 Settlers Trace Blvd., River Ranch.

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A long vibrant purple dress with floral fabric detail and halter tie.

From Butterfly Bodies, 2201 Kaliste Saloom Road.

The ultimate girly dress from the perfect pink to the rows of ruffles and bows on the shoulders. From Moseley & Hollard, 1200 Camellia Blvd., Suite 103, River Ranch.

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A friend in need is a friend indeed. And if your friend is the kind who doesn’t want to advertise that need, it can be hard to figure out how to lend a hand – especially when the need is big.

Tera Boutte found herself in such a predicament as a co-worker’s son battles cancer.

Everyone wanted to do something, they wanted to help. And Tera tapped her own party planning skills for a low-key fundraiser for her private co-worker, Ms. Cli.

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Tera in her home hosted the $100-per-plate dinner with Chef Terryl Jackson with the proceeds going to help defer the costs incurred as Ms. Cli’s son seeks treatment.

“It was the only thing I knew to do,” Tera says simply.

Tera hosted a somewhat similar party a year or so ago for the special women in her life. The reaction was great. She gathered her aunts, nanny and other special friends and hosted a five-course meal in her dining room with Chef Jackson.

“To this day they still rave about it,” she says.

The original plan was to simply host the party and give the funds to Ms. Cli, but Tera later decided to invite Ms. Cli for the evening. Women from the office attended and some that couldn’t attend paid the $100 anyway. The men offered to serve as wait staff for the event. Ms. Cli won’t soon forget the experience, which was a surprise when she showed up that night.

“They are very private people, which was one of the reasons we didn’t say why we were having it. We didn’t want to do a benefit with flyers with their names on them,” Tera says.

It was an evening amongst a small group of friends and turned out beautifully.

– Amanda Bedgood

Throw a benefit soiree When it comes to raising money for a worthy cause you may have to spend money to raise it. Looking for ways to cut costs is crucial.

Check out our tips for playing hostess for a soiree to benefit a friend.

Cook it up. Many restaurant chefs will prepare a private meal and some may do it at a discounted cost if they know the meal is for a good cause. Call your favorite restaurant and see if the chef makes house calls. Or whip up your specialty – just remember that part of the appeal is that everything is first class.

Gift time. Give guests a small gift. It doesn’t have to be lavish or expensive, but a small memento to remember the night is appreciated. Tera gave each guest a small notebook for their purse that included quotes from the Bible.

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Beg, borrow and steal. Well, don’t steal anything. But, do hit up any contacts that can offer a discount or allow you to borrow items. Tera borrowed chairs from Fleur de Lis and had flowers donated from We Got Flowers. She placed the flower distributor’s cards in the dinner invitations in return. Remember that businesses are there to make money – offer them something in return for their kindness (like more business from your pals).

Details, details, details. Leave nothing undone. There is no detail too small for an intimate soiree and the little things are what make guests feel special. A handcrafted invitation lets guests know they are in for a special night. Elaborate place settings set the mood along with floral arrangements and candles.

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it’s all Greek

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When the houses are carved purposefully into the side of cliffs like a mammoth amphitheater awaiting sunset each night you know you’re on the right track for a certain kind of vacation.

“I’ve never been to a more magical place,” Amy Elizabeth Billeaud Campbell says with a great measure of fondness in her voice as she describes her 2008 trip to Greece.

The 44-year-old Lafayette teacher’s first trip to Europe was in June 2008 when she and boyfriend Martin Racette spent three weeks in Greece – the vast majority of which they spent on the Greek isles.

“Breathtaking,” she says simply.

It was a trip that left an indelible mark on Amy. “I will be back,” she vows.

Today she wakes each morning to a huge photo of a Santorini sunset in all white bedding inspired by the stark blue and white landscape of Greece.

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Decoding one of Europe’s most romantic destinations Donkey trail heading to private beaches in Folegandros

Amy gives us some tips for getting the most of this magical place.

First and foremost, it is a place for romance. Lots of lounging on the beach, cozy dinners and wandering through cobblestone streets – not likely the perfect vacation for a brood of kids.

Amy and Martin flew into Athens where they spent three days seeing all the “musts” like the Acropolis and Parthenon. They stayed in the oldest area of Athens – Plaka – overlooking the Acropolis. After some history lessons and a stadium theater show they headed to the islands.

They didn’t book rooms or the ferries that carry you from island to island. Amy recommends booking ferries somewhat in advance to ensure you don’t get stuck having to foot the bill for first class if that’s the only spot left on a ferry (not worth the price she tells us).

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Santorini sunset

take nearly a day and others that get you to your island quickly, so make sure to plan for the travel time. There are giant catamarans and triple-deckers, so do some research to see which is your speed.

When going in the off-season, which is before July, Amy recommends not booking any rooms. When it’s not high season a gaggle of hotels wait for ferry goers with deals for local rooms when you step off the boat.

“You can have your pick of places to stay,” she says.

“We stayed at a hotel on the Aegean Sea for 80 Euros a night with breakfast,” she says. And other accommodations were as low as 50 Euros a night.

They hit Mykonos first where they stayed five nights.

“There’s a big nightlife there, but we spent time on the beach and in the cobblestone streets at shops,” Amy says.

They left Mykonos on a high-speed ferry for Santorini, which was Amy’s favorite.

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“The views are unreal, surreal,” she says.

They stayed in one of the highest spots known for the sunset.

“The cruise ships line up to see the sunset. It’s so breathtaking. Watching the sunset with a bottle of wine, you wonder if you were still here,” she says. “It sounds cheesy, but that’s how I felt. Everyone respects the beauty. People are quiet. You can hear the clinking of glasses. People walking softly up the steps. Like nothing I’ve ever seen.”

The homes are built into the cliffs like a tremendous amphitheater.

“I could drop everything and live there,” she says.

While in Santorini they stayed in Oniro Suites, which was a cave in the side of the cliffs with a private pool that looked out over the sea.

After Santorini they made their longest stop in Folegandros, where they spent six nights.

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GREEK SALAD

You don’t have to go to Greece to enjoy Amy and Martin’s daily lunch fare.

Toss: • Cucumbers • Roma tomatoes • Greek olives (kalamata) • Olive oil • Oregano • Feta cheese Mykonos

[Don’t forget bread and Mythos Beer]

Greek vocab “Learn some Greek - it is handy!”

Amy says.

Greek salads in Mykonos

“It was the least tourist location of all. We got into a groove there,” Amy says.

In Folegandros they stayed at Odysseus (for 45 or 50 Euros a night including breakfast) where they had a pool that overlooked the Aegean Sea with a balcony.

“We would take the donkey trail and hike to private beaches. We’d have Greek salad every day for lunch,” she says.

They met people from Ireland, French-speaking people (Martin is French-Canadian) to eat dinner with some nights.

They made their last stop in Antiparos where they spent three nights.

It may have taken Amy 43 years to make it across the pond, but she says her first trip to Greece is just that – the first.

“I have Greece 2, 3, 4 or 5 in the future,” she says. To prove her determination to travel more she went to Paris less than a year later.

“It was the greatest adventure of my life, so far. It got me started. It’s so corny, but true,” she says.

“They have a whole different way of living and being,” she says. “They rest in the afternoons; some don’t have locks or doors – just curtains. It opened my eyes.”

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Amy’s travel tips Don’t plan every last detail. Amy’s boyfriend suggested they spend more time in places they enjoyed to get a better feel for the area rather than cramming in every last Greek destination in one trip.

Don’t cruise. While a cruise won’t be a bad time, you’ll get a quick sampling of multiple islands. If you go on your own you have the freedom to stay or go on the islands that mesh best with you.

Hello: yasa Goodbye: andio Good morning: kalimera Good afternoon: herete Good evening: kalispera Good night: kalinihta

Please: parakalo Thank you: efharisto Yes: ne No: ohi I love you: S’agapo

Pack light. You will haul your bags everywhere. “Up stairs in villages where it is very steep, onto ferries, through the town of Athens.” Amy basically wore only one pair of shoes she brought. You can wash clothes by hand and hang them out to dry. “One week’s worth of clothes even for three weeks of travel works.”

FYI: Be prepared not to flush toilet paper. Seriously.

“And maybe even a squat toilet or two. But, you get used to that within a day and it is well worth it,” Amy promises.

Hotel Odysseus in Folegandros overlooking the Aegean Sea

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Oniro Suites located in a cave in Santorini

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BRUCE ODELL ART SHOWING

BARBARA CONNER SHOWING

April 19, 2009 – Home of Crystall and Richard Young

May 7, 2009 – Natalee

Crystall and Richard Young recently hosted a preview party at their residence in River Ranch for worldrenowned artist Bruce Odell, who displayed his new contemporary works. His new works have the brilliant colors that he is famous for with modern design flair.

Despite the heavy rain, Bruce had a full house.

Local jewelry designer Barbara Conner and local artist D.V. Broussard brought out their finest pieces for a showing at Natalee in the Oil Center. Conner is famous for her unique use of pearls while Broussard creates hurricane blessing crosses.

GO RED

JUNIOR LEAGUE DINNER

May 7, 2009 – Hilton

May 19, 2009 – Crowne Plaza Hotel

The American Heart Association’s Go Red for Women luncheon brought out hundreds of ladies dressed in red who enjoyed a heart healthy lunch. The event included fabulous drawings for red purse packages that included goodies from spa packages to nights out on the town.

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The Junior League of Lafayette hosted their annual dinner event at the Crowne Plaza Hotel where members enjoyed their final meeting of the 20082009 year. Leaguers enjoyed a year in review, the entrance of the new provisional membership class, acknowledgement of new sustaining members and a welcome to the 2009-2010 year.

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CULINARY CLASSIC April 20, 2009 – Cajundome Convention Center

Acadiana Culinary Classic to benefit Stuller Place brought out chefs from around the world for an evening of great food to benefit an even greater cause.

ZONTA LENDS A HAND June 4, 2009 – Faith House Zonta Club of Lafayette members updated the Yellow Rose Room at Faith House recently with two days of painting. Since 1999, the yellow rose has served as the symbol of Zonta Rose Day, which falls on March 8 and coincides with International Women’s Day.

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