Forsyth Woman - November 2017

November 2017

B.E. Healthy • Keeping It Real • Recipes • Rosey’s Review • Style File • Dear June

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Reaching to New Heights: Aviation’s Female Pioneers

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10 Tips for Proposing

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Penny Latham Mothershed: The Heart of the Ronald McDonald House

Recruiters: 122 Marine Selecting the Few, the Proud

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COVER STORY! Accent Prone: Finding the Perfect Accent for Your Life is Easy!

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Keeping It Real: If I Had Known

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Dear June…

Entertaining 101

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Style File: What to Wear at Your Next Holiday Party

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ReDESIGNS by Ava: Company’s Coming…

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B.E. Healthy: Relax!

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The View From This Side NOVEMBER 2017 I love the spirit of thankfulness that surrounds this time of year. It speaks to my heart in such a personal way. There is so much to be thankful for, and I’ve recently embraced a Bible verse from 1 Thessalonians 5:18 that says it all – “Give thanks in all circumstances; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you.” As we celebrate with family and friends this month, please take a moment to give thanks to the One from whom all blessings flow.

This is also an exciting cover for me! Accent Prone owner Cheri Lingafeldt has family ties to mine. Her grandparents (the Camerons) were best friends of my parents. I have so many fond childhood memories with her family. Cheri and her husband, Justin, have built an amazing business – it’s hard to find words to express how very proud I am of them both. If you haven’t visited their store yet, you must add this to your to-do list immediately. I promise you’ll question why you’ve waited so long. Accent Prone is chock-full of furniture market samples, home décor and tons of jewelry, clothing and gifts! You can read more about their story on page 55.

Accent Prone has been a part of our magazine since they opened their store five years ago and it is exciting to watch a small business grow and thrive.

This is truly what Forsyth Woman is all about – small business supporting small business. It’s even better when the people you work with are so near and dear to your heart!

Small Business Saturday is coming up on November 25th. Please be loyal to local as you shop the after-Thanksgiving sales on Small Business Saturday, but don’t stop there! I encourage you to shop local for ALL of your holiday shopping this year, not just this one day. If you need a starting point, look no further than the pages of Forsyth Woman – there are so many wonderful local businesses that advertise with us, I think you would be hard pressed to find a gift you needed that one of our advertisers couldn’t supply! Your support of our advertisers and of ALL local businesses is important. It matters. Every dollar you spend in the local market with local businesses matters to our community’s economy.

Besides Thanksgiving, do you know what else November is known for? It’s the beginning of Engagement Season! Engagement season runs between November – February and more couples will get engaged during these four months than any other throughout the year. We are proud to announce that the newest issue of Forsyth Woman Engaged! has arrived! You’ll want to pick up your hot-off-the-press copy (they are in all the local Harris Teeters!) and give it to anyone you know who is newly engaged! This issue promises

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If you would like your recent engagement or wedding photo featured in an upcoming issue of Forsyth Woman Engaged! be sure to email it to brooke@forsythmags.com.

We are thankful for you. Every single month. That you choose to read our magazines is something for which I’ll never be able to say thank you enough! Please know how much we appreciate you, our advertising partners, and our team who make this happen month-after-month.

Until next time… Wishing you and yours a very Happy Thanksgiving!

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THE CHEST CADDY

BY MEGHAN CORBETT

But, he didn’t stop there. “Initially, the Chest Caddy was just going to apply hot and cold therapy to the underarm and breast area, but after my sister saw it, she suggested it could be enhanced to work on other parts of the upper body,” said Lucas. “So, I redesigned the vest so it could apply the gel packs to five areas: the breast/chest, underarm, lower back, tummy and shoulder/rotator cuff. So now, in addition to the first use it was designed for, it’s good for tummy tucks, lower back pain, shoulder injury or surgery recovery, and breast augmentation or reduction.”

Besides being effective, Lucas wanted the design of the Chest Caddy to be appealing. Any type of medical pain relief is typically bland in color and lacks any sort of style. “One of the most important things I wanted to do was to not make it look or feel like a medical garment,” said Lucas. “The Chest Caddy vest is really attractive and could even be worn out to grab a coffee or run an errand.”

John Lucas & seamstress Belinda Allah team up to deliver the made-to-order Chest Caddy.

When John Lucas developed the Face Caddy Hot and Cold Therapy Wrap to help those with TMJD, migraines, cosmetic procedures, oral surgery recovery and more, he probably never thought he would be creating another type of caddy for his sister.

However, when she was diagnosed with breast cancer last year, he quickly realized that a little bit of design work could help alleviate some of her pain through what would become the Chest Caddy Vest. “Part of her treatment was having the lymph nodes under her arms removed,” said Lucas. “After the surgery, she could not find an easy way to apply ice or cold therapy to that area. Since I had already developed the Face Caddy, I knew I could design an easy way for her to put ice in that area.”

The Chest Caddy is designed to be stylish and functional.

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Though Lucas’ sister’s treatment was over (and a success!) before the Chest Caddy was finished, Lucas believes her input will greatly help others facing similar treatments in the future.

Because the business is small, each Chest Caddy is made-toorder by Lucas’ seamstress, Belinda Allah, who can have a brand new vest shipped in just 10 days. “Customers will fill out an order form, and then we will call them to confirm the specifics and process their payment,” said Lucas. “It’s an entrepreneurial ‘start-up’ atmosphere which is really exciting. Each Chest Caddy costs $99 and comes with two free gel packs. You can order additional packs if you need them. I am hoping to get feedback from anyone that buys a Chest Caddy. It’s a new product and, as with any new product, there may be areas that can be improved.

I want this to be a really helpful idea that addresses a need.

There is also a men’s version of the Chest Caddy. You can find it on our website, too.”

For more information, including how to order the Chest Caddy, visit the website at chestcaddy.com. Receive four free gel packs when you mention this article!

The Chest Caddy can apply hot and cold packs to five different areas.

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The Nutcracker A Cherished Holiday Tradition

Come experience an extraordinary performance of dancing and music that will surely become part of your holiday traditions: UNCSA’s annual production of The Nutcracker!

With a December 8 performance debut only weeks away, the UNCSA faculty, students and staff are hard at work preparing for The Nutcracker! Presented by Wells Fargo, the 2017 production of The Nutcracker remains one of the mostanticipated and cherished holiday events in the Triad.

The UNCSA acclaimed production of The Nutcracker will feature ten performances December 8-17 at the Stevens Center in downtown Winston-Salem. The heralded ballet has received rave reviews from critics and enthusiastic audiences since the 2009 reimagining of the production by former Dean of the UNC School of the Arts’ School of Dance Ethan Stiefel.

For the best deal in town, take advantage of the great prices on The Nutcracker “Family Four Pack” for the evening performances on Thursday and Friday, December 14 and 15. Family Four Pack tickets are only $148 for Orchestra Side/Front Balcony and $110 for Center Balcony. The “Family Four Pack” offer is subject to availability.

Tickets for the 2017 production of The Nutcracker are now on sale to the public at the Stevens Center box office, by phone at 336-7211945, or online at uncsa.edu/nutcracker.

Get the best seats now! Be sure to purchase your tickets today for The Nutcracker!

How many performances of UNCSA’s The Nutcracker have you seen? Please share your favorite Nutcracker memories on Facebook. com/UNCSAnutcracker.

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Dalton’s Crossing A short drive that is long on hospitality & style!

BY MARTIE EMORY

Online shopping may have its allure, but true connoisseurs of retail therapy know it takes more than a quick-fix to satisfy the need for a true shopping adventure.

There was a time when ladies used to make a day-long experience out of shopping – they certainly knew and appreciated the appeal of a relaxed downtown setting. Happily, Dalton’s Crossing in downtown King, NC, offers the familiar, nostalgic comforts of another time, while delivering the style, comfort, and selection you need for today’s lifestyle. Feeling confident when you walk out of the store with a new outfit is a feeling to be shared, and at Dalton’s Crossing, owners Joyce Mauldin-Ray and her husband, Wayne, make it possible to share that positive vibe with customers who become friends, then family, and know the 15-minute drive from Winston-Salem is well worth it.

A visit to Dalton’s Crossing is not about a rushed lunch hour trip to pair a blouse with a jacket – it’s more in the realm of indulging yourself in a place that feels like home, and where the staff knows their customers’ personal style. Browse their website (daltonscrossing.com, which is currently being updated) and you’ll see their motto of “Think Big, Shop Small.” Not only have Joyce and Wayne fulfilled their dream of owning a small business in the area near where they grew up, but just a few years after the store opened in 2012, they were able to expand and purchase the adjacent building. Originally The Old Bank Building, circa early 1900s, this beautiful local landmark boasts brick exterior and interior walls, along with vintage décor that represents Joyce and Wayne’s life together. But their

“big” dream is still focused on keeping it local and promoting not just their own store, but other small businesses in the area as well.

With their in-store staff consisting of two parttime employees, Stephanie and Tami, there’s a wealth of knowledge and team spirit that shines at Dalton’s Crossing.

“I have learned throughout the years that working as a team is much more beneficial for everyone,” says Joyce, and that includes not only the close bond she and Wayne share, but also the camaraderie between other local business owners.

“Wayne and I both grew up in Patrick County, Virginia, which borders Northern Stokes County, so we have always lived in the area,” tells Joyce. “We understand the importance of having small businesses in rural areas, not just for the locals, but to bring in customers from other locations.”

These two know from experience that if someone visits their store, there’s a good chance they will frequent other downtown businesses as well.

The colorful retail floor – now occupying two store’s worth of showroom space with a welcome seating area for spouses or friends who’ve come along – features several Made in the U.S.A. lines that are all about style and feel, and customers often seek advice on putting together outfits for special occasions.

Their loyal customer base appreciates events and trunk shows throughout the year, and local items, such as soaps from Long Family Farms in Stokes County and The Artist Jay Jewelry representing Greensboro.

“I have always had an interest in fashion.

When we opened we realized we should represent as many quality and unique styles as possible to help bring in foot traffic,” explains Joyce. “I envision my regular customer base when we’re on buying trips, and what their likes and dislikes are.”

But what keeps customers coming back – and bringing in new friends – is the hometown feel of Dalton’s Crossing’s down-to-earth style, and their special brand of authentic customer service.

“We want everyone who walks through our doors to know how much we appreciate them,” says Joyce, emphasizing the store’s customer service. Beyond the obvious appeal of being loyal to the community, the convenience and hospitality is hard to beat.

“Isn’t it great when you remember someone’s birthday and you need a gift quickly, and you have small businesses nearby where you can take care of it within a short amount of time?” says Joyce.

With new outfits in hand, take a moment for yourself on the bench out front, and start planning your return visit to Dalton’s Crossing at 102/104 East Dalton Road in King, NC (at the corner of Main Street and Dalton Road), 336-985-5464, open Monday – Friday 10 am – 6 pm and Saturday 10 am – 3 pm, and remember to follow them on Facebook for news of sales and events. Be sure to call ahead for holiday, inclement weather or special event hours.

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SEEING WITH THANKFULNESS

BY VIC KHEMSARA, MD

We turn on the TV, open Facebook, or some access other media, and we cannot avoid seeing all the chaos and turmoil in our country. The news is very seldom about the “good” in our country. This is Thanksgiving month. It is a time to give thanks for all we are and all we have. The staff at Summit Eye Care is very thankful we have a great place to work, we have a job we can be proud of, and we are thankful we have the skills to help people maintain their vision – one of mankind’s greatest gifts.

Summit Eye Care’s mission is to help people preserve vision so they can continue live a productive and sight filled life. We are appreciative for our patients and our referral sources that make this possible. We are also very thankful for the large network of eye care practices all over the world that provide affordable and accessible eye care.

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Our local population, Winston-Salem and the surrounding communities, is very blessed to have the most advanced technology within a few miles to help diagnose and treat vision issues. More than one billion people globally are not so fortunate. They cannot afford or do not have access to eye care or eyewear. An estimated 285 million are estimated to be visually impaired which means 39 million are blind and 246 million have low vision. An estimated 82% are age 50 and above. Of all visual impairment, 80% can be prevented or cured. There are many world organizations striving to improve eyesight throughout the world.

Contributions can be made to further their endeavor.

Locally there are organizations such as the Lions Club. This group collects and distributes frames and lenses to those who cannot afford eyewear.

We have a pickup box in our office, as do other offices as well. Services for the Blind is a state funded organization that pays for eye care if qualifications are met due to low income, lack of work, no insurance, etc.

Our local hospital has a program, Healthcare Access, to assist indigent people with needed medical care.

Just as important as the large organizations, individuals can provide services one on one. Each of us knows someone who is visually challenged or suffering from other medical issues. A kind word, an opened door, assistance in a grocery store or maybe transportation to a store, an arm to lean on for support – all can go far to bring a smile to someone’s face or improve an individual’s life.

During the Thanksgiving season and throughout the year, offer a gift of thankfulness to someone in need, whether it’s a donation or simply a “helping hand.” This is a sign of our thankfulness for our blessings – sight being one of the most precious.

The staff at Summit Eye Care wishes everyone a happy Thanksgiving season. We are here to help individuals, other eye care providers and our community to the best of our ability.

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Ease the Holiday Stress with Busy as a Bee Concierge

BY MEGAN TAYLOR The holidays can be a busy time. There is decorating, planning for different meals and events, shopping, and the list goes on and on regarding what needs to be done. For some people, this can be overwhelming, which makes the holiday season the not so “most wonderful time of the year.” Never fear, because holiday help is available through the Busy as a Bee Concierge team in Winston-Salem.

“It is our desire to give clients the peace of mind to get everything on their holiday check list done and still enjoy the season with their family and friends. We have a great team who makes whatever the client wants to do happen one way or another,” said owner Minnie Aikens.

According to Aikens, the team is able to complete a variety of tasks. This list includes: holiday shopping, picking out unique gifts and wrapping them, mailing packages, addressing and mailing holiday cards, shopping for groceries, assisting with decorating, creating personalized gift baskets, assisting with party planning, and delivering gifts. These services are only available during October through December. However, there are also other ways to receive assistance during this time of the year.

“If a service you would like us to do isn’t on the list, just ask. We’ll let you know up front if it is possible or not. Also, we suggest to our clients other ideas for easing stress. These ideas can include hiring a cleaning crew to help before and after your holiday parties, as well as hiring a butler service for all of the prep and clean up during the party. In addition, get someone to hang your outside lights or have a photographer come to your home and take pictures. Also, we like to suggest to our clients to make time for getting a massage. I know this sounds wacky, but a few hours of relaxation can give you the boost you need. Lastly, swap babysitting with friends or have a family meal catered. There are so many ways you can simplify and give yourself more time this holiday season,” said Aikens.

The team at Busy as a Bee Concierge asks clients to contact them no later than December 1st. All holiday services must be completed by December 21st.

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“We have clients contacting us right after Thanksgiving; the earlier the better.

Our deadline for client services is the 21st, because I like for our team to have time to get ready for the holidays themselves and enjoy time with their family and friends,” said Aikens.

Along with the holiday assistance listed above, gift of time gift cards are available. The recipient of the gift card receives a minimum one hour of seasonal help.

“These gift cards are excellent for new mothers, someone recovering from an illness or surgery, a frequent traveler, a special friend or someone you think would like some extra time to enjoy life. The gift of time gift cards are a great way to say ‘thank you’ to family, friends, employees, and clients,” said Aikens.

Aikens and her team personally hand deliver these gift cards to the recipient, adding a special touch to the present. It is their policy to not call the recipient to let them know when they’ll be there; instead they coordinate a surprise time with the giver. The team can also mail the gift cards, if needed. To purchase a gift of time gift card, just call Busy as a Bee Concierge with the number of hours you would like to purchase with a one hour minimum.

“We have been to people’s homes, schools, and many other places. It is a nice surprise for people to receive this special gift,” said Aikens.

Busy as a Bee Concierge is your lifesaver from holiday stress. Whether it’s decorating your tree, wrapping your gifts, or mailing your holiday cards, the team will come to the rescue.

To learn more about Busy as a Bee Concierge’s holiday services, visit help4theholiays.com. Call (336) 377 – 2411. Be sure to follow them on Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn.

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Keeping Your Surroundings Beautiful

BY MARTIE EMORY

If you’re thinking of “re-dressing” a favorite piece of furniture – the well-loved family couch or a newfound chair that’s heading to your master bedroom’s reading nook – there’s nothing quite like a hands-on experience to find the perfect fabric.

Looking for a vintage feel, or perhaps you’re a fan of Asian design, or in love with a more relaxed Caribbean motif?

With a 15,000-square foot showroom and a team of seven design professionals, the Winston-Salem location of 1502 Fabrics offers you style, selection, and trending colors to cover any drapery, upholstery, and outdoor fabric needs, all at exceptional prices. Reviews from happy customers will tell you their inventory – and expertise – is unmatched.

A family-owned business founded in High Point in 1975, with the WinstonSalem location following in 1984, 1502 Fabrics offers a complete design studio and extensive sample gallery open to the public that includes favorites such as Duralee, Kravet, Thibaut, Robert Allen, Schumacher, Lee Jofa, Beacon Hill, Mill Creek, Valdese, Waverly, and much more. From custom window treatments (they can also special order your drapery hardware), table linens, and accent pillows (including custom inserts), to bedding, fabric headboards, and even the most stylish fabrics for your outdoor spaces, the 1502 team loves nothing more than bringing your vision to life.

“We sell first-quality designer fabrics, offering you a chance to see and feel many of the fabrics you thought you could only view online,” says design consultant and social media coordinator, Ashley McHenry.

As one of the largest fabric stores in the country, their lively showroom is arranged by color, style, and application, providing inspiration and a creative nudge when you need it most. Don’t be surprised if you leave with something very different from what you envisioned, and totally unexpected!

Each member of the 1502 Fabrics design team offers a unique perspective, encouraging customers to think outside their comfort zone, and the team’s combined years of experience assure you that even the smallest details will not be overlooked.

Thanks to social media and the popularity of HGTV, we’re all exposed to a wealth of design inspiration on a daily basis, which has been tremendously helpful to consumers.

“Updates and trend reports seem to be never-ending, via Houzz, Pinterest, Instagram, and Facebook, and these creative (and fun!) media also

provide customers a way to digitally organize their likes, dislikes, and favorite color combinations,” says Ashley, “while inspiring them to try something new and different.”

Ashley explains that her own inspiration comes from travel and seeing how other areas of the country incorporate trends and design influences into everyday life.

“My background is in fashion,” she says. “So I tend to marry looks and trends from the runway with what’s happening in the home. Brainstorming with clients is a great way to collaborate and refine your own aesthetic. My co-workers, Heather, Jean, Missy, Sandy and Vicki, are inspired by nature and the colors seen at twilight and sunset, as well as fashion, Pinterest, thinking outside the box, and, of course, magazines!”

The 1502 team also utilizes their social media forums to connect and respond to customer questions directly.

“We also encourage customers to share their finished design projects with us so we can post them on our sites!”

While they do not offer upholstery services, 1502 Fabrics has a handful of wonderful professionals they can recommend to help you complete your project once you’ve found the right fabric. Outdoor and performance fabrics make up an increasingly larger part of the business, as they become more similar to residential fabrics – think comfortable, durable, and easy to clean – and clients are loving their use for kitchens and other high-traffic areas of the home.

For outdoor living spaces they are all that, plus resistant to staining and to the fading effects of bright sun.

Brimming with colors and styles to suit every taste, the 1502 Fabrics showrooms are located at 936 Burke Street, Winston-Salem, 336-7223145, and at 2108 Dunmore Court in High Point, 336434-2153. Hours are Monday through Saturday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Get to know their team at 1502fabrics.com, and of course, follow them on Houzz, Pinterest, Facebook, and Instagram to see where their inspiration leads you!

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Southern Signature Properties How Three Southern Ladies Turn Real Estate Into Hospitality

BY DEBBIE LINVILLE

Since Colonial days, when sea captains returned from their tropical voyages and hung a pineapple on their front doors as a sign of welcome, this enduring icon has been recognized as a traditional expression of hospitality throughout the South. The pineapple motif embodies what is valued most in a home: a steadfast commitment to generosity, kindness, and warm welcomes.

Alison Vannoy, Jenny Edwards and Renea Burgess are Southern Signature Properties (SSP) – three southern ladies who juggle being housewives, mothers, and real estate agents. Their lives center around homes they create for their families, and for yours.

Each member of the SSP team brings a unique skillset to buyers and sellers which ensures a personalized, memorable, and seamless experience.

WHY DID THE THREE OF YOU TEAM UP? Renea: We all have distinctive personalities

and embrace our differences along with our strengths. Alison has an energy that is quite contagious and Jenny has a heart of gold. We formed SSP on the foundation of providing hospitality to all of our clients.

Alison: The hands of fate brought me across the paths of Renea and Jenny. We agreed that we were to serve our community and clients first, because SSP has a goal to dig deeply into each person’s needs and provide results.

Jenny: When I went into real estate I wanted to make a difference in people’s lives. I feel blessed to have found partners who share the same concept that each transaction is about our client’s needs and expectations.

WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE CLIENT STORY? Jenny: A longtime friend was having a

difficult time selling her historic home. When we met with her, we instantly fell in love with the property. We dove into helping the gorgeous and unique qualities of the home shine through. We hired out the painting and repair work, but chose to do the staging and landscaping ourselves so we could see our vision come alive. After hours of hard work, and creative marketing techniques, we put the home under contract in only one week!

Our client wrote about her experience: “Jenny and her team are amazing! They worked well together and were always available when we had questions we needed answered. The

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suggestions and help they gave towards the marketing and selling of our home attributed to our quick sale. We would recommend Jenny to anyone that is wanting to list or sell their home. She is honest and trustworthy! Thank you so much Jenny and team!”

Renea: Being a firefighter’s wife, I feel it is a privilege to work with first responders. We helped a firefighter’s family get their home market-ready in the late spring to achieve their goal of custom building. As a busy family, they were nervous about their timeline and the whole process of selling. We put the home under contract in one day with five offers!

The best reward was to receive this review: “Everything went extremely smooth and was stress free. Very professional group of ladies that work together to serve your family.

Couldn’t have picked a better team to sell our home.”

Alison: We helped a young, single mom’s dream come true. She wanted a convenient and diverse neighborhood. The tree lined streets were a large part of the appeal for her new home. Nearing closing time all the leaves had covered the yard. The weekend before her big move we raked the lawn and cleaned out the gutters. As busy moms, we know how

difficult the moving process can be and wanted to make the experience easier. Her review noted: “Alison was absolutely wonderful. She helped me and my daughter step by step understand the process clearly, no matter how elementary our questions were. I was a firsttime home buyer and I don’t think I could have felt more comfortable. She was a go getter and determined to get what I wanted and she knew what we needed in a home. I would recommend her to anyone on their first or 20th home search. Really a joy to work with!”

We give the same integrity, dedication, and tenacity to each client.

Success can be defined by many different metrics. We set out to be a team that measures success not by numbers, but rather, by great experiences. That is the essence of hospitality, that is the soul of the South, and it is what makes a house a home.

If you’re looking for a personalized approach to buying or selling, look no further than Southern Signature Properties at Realty One. They are located at 3720 Vest Mill Road in Winston-Salem. Call 336.749.5388 to schedule an appointment today. Follow on Facebook or visit livesouthernnc.com to learn more!

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IF I HAD KNOWN

BY DR. DEBBIE LANIER

Do you ever wish you could live a particular day all over again? Which one?

What I wouldn’t give to step back into October 17, 2016. It was Mama’s seventy-fourth birthday, and instead of our usual beach trip, we celebrated by revisiting her childhood.

If I had known then what I know now, I wouldn’t have wasted one minute checking my phone.

We attended a concert the night before, then scooted to a hotel near her hometown. Mama sprang from bed before the sun rose, excited to meet her brother for breakfast at the restaurant he once owned. We sipped coffee and reveled in the memories settled in those seasoned walls.

We then skedaddled to various stops across town to visit extended family. Mama’s cheeks flushed at sweet times recalled with those who had run the distance of days alongside her.

If I had known then what I know now, I would have lingered a little longer, staring deeply into the beauty of her smile and her dancing eyes.

Boatloads of family gathered for lunch at Mama’s favorite eatery. (Mine, too! It may lack luster, but trust me, Parker’s Barbeque is legendary!)

Love and laughter erupted around that table. Mama smiled bigger with each exchange. Her face radiated utter delight. That simple gathering surpassed any costly gift I could offer.

If I had known then what I know now, I would have savored every beautifully simple conversation, every soul-nourishing burst of laughter.

As we trekked home, Mama glowed with the giddiness of a child.

I did cherish those moments, because Mama’s company is always a Sabbath to me. Her presence refreshes and strengthens. I just had no idea what lurked around life’s corner.

Have you ever had “normal” ripped right out of your day, your week, YOUR LIFE? A few months later, I experienced the most physically agonizing season of my life, a traumatic injury I described here recently. Those first weeks, Mama stayed long hours at the hospital and then at home to help care for me. Her faithful presence persisted. That’s what mamas do.

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If I had known…

Three weeks after my injury, I lay flat on my back. As the day dawned, my husband approached the bed. His bewildered eyes told me that something was terribly wrong. Utter disbelief swallowing his countenance, he struggled to speak.

“Deb, your mama is gone. She’s dead.”

The words sent shockwaves through my soul, exploding with depths of weeping and wailing foreign to my own ears. I experienced complete emotional whiplash. Reality refused to compute. Mama and I had chatted just hours earlier. She. Could.

Not. Be. Dead!

The day Mama died was the most excruciating day of my life.

I instantly learned that it’s on the hardest day of your living that you need your mama most.

Grief is a peculiar thing. One minute, the loss doesn’t feel real.

The next minute, we can’t get it to feel un-real. We insist on trying to sanitize the sorrow. But when the ceremonies and memorials conclude, life still races forward full-throttle, and there's nowhere to hide. Grief will not be denied. Folks say it is detrimental to hold on to grief too long. But that’s just it. I’m not holding on to grief. It keeps holding on to me! Most days, I cannot stop the tears tracing my age lines. They water dry places in my soul that ache for just one more day with Mama.

There are a whole lot of tears between heartache and healing.

Some days are draining; some, drowning. But Mama imparted to me this unshakable Faith that carries me. Her unwavering Faith forged deeply into my soul and won’t let go. In fact, it’s the one thing we still share, for now.

As we gather with loved ones this holiday season, may we ask ourselves, “What if this becomes the day I would give anything to live all over again?” Let us choose to make memories that carry us when memories are all that remain. For comments or prayer, contact Dr. Lanier at HopeCommunityChurch.tv.

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Piedmont Craftsmen’s 54th Fair November 18-19, 2017 Piedmont Craftsmen’s 54th Fair will be held November 18 and 19 at the newly renovated Benton Convention Center in WinstonSalem, NC.

true for jewelers, working in materials ranging from paper or colored porcelain to silver and copper, to gold and precious stones. Jewelry purchased from the goldsmith’s own hands is not just a statement piece, it is the beginning of a beautiful friendship, a connection between maker, materials, object and owner, quite unlike any other purchase.

The one thing visitors to Piedmont Craftsmen’s annual Fair can expect is that their expectations will be seriously shaken. This is not your average craft fair. Those looking for fine functional craft will not be disappointed. Neither will those looking for fine art.

Although guild membership does not include painters, those looking for art to hang on the wall will find photographs, limited edition engravings, mixed media pieces and fiber art. One-of-a-kind wearables may be woven, felted, knitted, or hand dyed. Glass is hot blown, kiln formed, leaded, fused, or even combined with other materials in totally unexpected ways. Wood finds more expressive qualities than one would have thought possible as carved birds, vessels and flowers, as well as furniture that invokes traditions from across the globe.

Piedmont Craftsmen’s first Fair was held more than fifty years ago in a building formerly occupied by Krispy Kreme, on the edge of Old Salem. Since its founding by a group of craft makers and craft collectors in 1963, this juried membership guild has consistently attracted the most respected artisans working in their craft media. And the founding principle, the “handshake” between makers and collectors, still makes Piedmont Craftsmen special. Artists participating in the show for the first time are sometimes surprised by the warmth, knowledge, and loyalty of those who attend the Fair as shoppers. And first time visitors to the Fair can’t help noticing the show’s welcoming feel.

With education as a central part of Piedmont Craftsmen’s mission, visitors to the Fair can count on seeing artists demonstrating their techniques throughout the Fair. Some artists demonstrate in their booths. Other demonstrations, including clay wheelthrowing and handbuilding, indigo dyeing, metal forming, basketry, and traditional German papercutting, are scheduled at specific times at two separate education areas. A demonstration schedule will be available on Piedmont Craftsmen’s website before the Fair.

A visitor shopping for a simple coffee mug will be hard pressed to choose from among more than 20 clay artists. Stoneware, porcelain, earthenware; brilliantly colored glazes, subtle earth tones, delicate graphic designs; no two are alike.

The same holds

Admission is $7.00 for adults, $6.00 for senior citizens, students and groups, children under 12 free with an adult. Weekend passes are $10.00. Hours are Saturday, November 18, 10:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.; Sunday, November 19, noon - 5:00 p.m. For information call (336)725-1516 or visit piedmontcraftsmen.org.

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Dear June…

Entertaining 101 OK – you are having a party. So, where is everyone? In your kitchen, of course. No matter the size, your kitchen is always the gathering place.

That’s why today’s designs feature open layouts that incorporate kitchen, dining and living room areas. Fireplaces, large windows that bring the outdoors in, large screen TVs, high ceiling and doors that open to outdoor entertaining areas are major considerations when planning this space.

• The island is the hub of your kitchen, so comfy bar stools with easycare Sunbrella fabrics are a must.

• Like you, your kitchen loves to sparkle. You can achieve this with beautiful glass pendant lighting – the jewelry of your kitchen.

• As far as countertops, quartz is taking the lead in hard surface trends. Quartz is highly scratch and stain resistant and offers a multitude of choices.

• Large screen TVs with pull out wall brackets permit the television to be turned and rotated in all directions. This allows viewing from the kitchen and sofa, as well as many other points of the entertainment area.

• Outdoor entertaining is also very important. Many homes now include an outdoor kitchen with comfortable seating, surround sound and soft lighting. You can even add a touch of sparkling color with a gas fire pit that glows with blue light. And don’t forget about landscape lighting to help set the mood.

These design plans make entertaining so easy you won’t have to worry about spoiling your fresh manicure! Now. What to wear…

You’re Invited

Christmas Open House November 7th, 10:00am – 7:00pm 2575 Old Glory Road, Clemmons, North Carolina.

Julianna Hayward will be entertaining with live music from 3:00pm-6:00pm.

• Looking for a pop of color? Oriental rugs in bold hues can add the color you are looking for. We know you are thinking, “An Oriental rug in the kitchen? Are you crazy?” No! We can Microseal it to resist stains.

• Sound can be challenging in an open layout design, so rugs and pads will also help to minimize the noise. You might want to consider an extra-quiet dishwasher, too.

Artists Gail Morris, Sherry McAdams, Carol Willis & Margaret Huntly Harrison will be displaying artwork, as well as mini canvases to use as tree ornaments.

Refreshments will include assorted Bundtinis from Nothing Bundt Cakes. Come let us inspire your Christmas décor.

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BY ROSEY

Last year, I had the great honor of sampling an array of authentic Italian dishes at Tre Nonne Italian Restaurant. The simple truth is that experience introduced me to some of the best Italian food I’d ever eaten; and gave my family and me a new favorite restaurant. We’ve become great fans of this tucked away gem over the last year. So, with all that in mind, I was delighted to be invited back, this time to sample the new items available on their fall menu.

Before our appetizers arrived, I had the opportunity to visit with Tony Maresca, who co-owns Tre Nonne with his wife and sister, Alice and Debby Maresca. He caught me up on the latest, including updates on the popular Monday night wine dinners for which his restaurant is becoming known. If you love great Italian and wine, this is a monthly event you won’t want to miss – four courses with five wines! Seating is limited though, so you’ll want to call ahead for reservations.

Tony has also introduced a Tuesday night wine special: four different wines for $4 per glass; and Wine Down Wednesday, where wine can be purchased by the bottle for 25% off. As fun as it was to catch up with Tony – who’s just the nicest guy to begin with – I was there to do a job. And the appetizers had arrived.

We started off with a scrumptious new dish called MEATBALL CARROZZA. Housemade mozzarella cheese is topped with a signature meatball that has been lightly breaded and fried. The whole thing is then topped with Tre Nonne’s authentic and delicious housemade marinara sauce. Though I was ready to lick the plate clean, I had to move on…

CHICKEN PARMESAN BALLS brings a delightful new shape to an Italian classic! Shredded chicken is mixed with ricotta and mozzarella, then lightly breaded and fried. It’s also served with Tre Nonne’s marinara sauce and is such a unique approach to a long-time favorite.

Next, we tucked into a marriage of flavors that is of international proportions: ITALIAN EGGROLLS. Hello, sausage, spinach, mushrooms, peppers, and mozzarella. Meet wontons. With a side of marinara for dipping, this appetizer is big enough to share, but I can’t promise you’ll want to.

Entrée time! I have to confess – I’m starting with my favorite, but I honestly could go on and on and take up the rest of my allotted word count describing how amazing this one was: EGGPLANT ROLLATINI. Seriously. As a reviewer, I have to pace myself, but when a dish of this kind of epic goodness arrives, I forget what I’m doing. The pencil went down for this one because the fork took over. Thinly sliced eggplant is rolled with prosciutto and filled with the most heavenly concoction of ricotta cheese and mozzarella I’ve ever put in my mouth. Baked with marinara, when it came time to divvy up the leftovers, my dinner partners and I were about to go to battle over the last piece. And as a side note – this dish was fantastic left over.

It’s going to be my go-to, and I sincerely hope Tony has plans to make this a permanent part of the menu. Otherwise, I’m going to be begging for the recipe.

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I had to be shaken back to the reality of the job at hand, and as hard as it was to divert my attention to the other entrees at the table, I’m glad I was able to refocus. PORK PARMIGIANO is a perfect dish for someone who loves the classics but wants something a bit different. Prepared as you’d expect from its more popular cousin, the pork is breaded and so tender, you don’t even need a knife. This dish was served on a bed of their housemade penne pasta (FYI, Tre Nonne makes all their own pasta!)

In our earlier conversation, Tony had shared with me about a new dish he was very excited about – PIZZETTA. This dish is only available as a takeout and lunch menu item, and Chef Carmine designed it specifically with the sports fan in mind.

Rich, flavorful, yet light – this is a pizza… but not the kind of pizza you expect. Let’s just say, if you’re planning a football party or other get together, and you want to order something everyone will love, get this. Order it with some of Tre Nonne’s BONELESS WINGS and a selection of their great SUBS. Food so great that your guests may forget to watch the game…

Just sayin’.

While we waited for dessert, Tony brought our table samples of their housemade LIMONCELLO. If you’ve never had this Italian lemon liquor, brace yourself. It’s dangerously good.

Dangerously. With a base of Everclear, Chef Carmine has created this recipe with great patience… letting it process over weeks to bring a smooth, sweet liquor that is fantastic.

Try it, too, as a LIMONCELLO MARTINI! The DE-CONSTRUCTED CANNOLI arrived and is truly the perfect dessert to share. It’s certainly difficult to share a traditional cannoli, so the culinary geniuses at Tre Nonne came up with this idea… instead of frying traditional cannoli, they’ve made them into chips, dusted them with powdered sugar, and serve them with a heaping bowl of cannoli cream dip.

Our last dish of the evening was the new STRAWBERRY TIRAMISU. What can I say? Just when I thought it was fall, I took a bite into summer. Wow. Light, not super sweet, this is a beautiful option to complete a tremendous meal. I have a hard time going to Tre Nonne without ordering their signature NEW YORK CHEESECAKE, but I’m going to have a hard choice to make next time I’m there… This dessert is definitely worth checking out.

This family-owned favorite is a foodie-lover’s dream stop.

With great in-house service and dining; a great catering option for wedding showers, baby showers, and private parties; plus, takeout delivery via TakeoutCentral.com or TakeoutWaiter. com, Tre Nonne has given their customers the best of everything… Great food customized to fit any occasion!

Stop by and be sure to tell them Rosey sent you!

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Re-Sale Shoppe

BY MEGAN TAYLOR

At some point in a person’s life, he or she will probably clean out his or her home and closets and get rid of unneeded items. Some of these items might be resold, and others given anyway.

If you are thinking about donating various pieces of home décor, clothing, books and more, consider giving them to the Mountain Valley Hospice Re-Sale Shoppe in Mount Airy.

First opened in June 2015, the idea for the shop was formed from concepts started by other hospice agencies.

“The concept for the Re-Sale Shoppe was created after having seen agencies in South Carolina, other parts of North Carolina and Florida do it,” said Director of Marketing and Public Relations at Mountain Valley Hospice Sheila Jones. “We decided to open the Re-Sale Shoppe as a way to support the various missions and programs of our organization. At Mountain Valley Hospice, we try to provide support to the families who have insurance as well as those who don’t. The organization gives care to terminally ill patients, their families and caregivers.”

The proceeds from the Re-Sale Shoppe go toward the hospice’s services and programs. The organization’s services include nursing, social work, home health aides, chaplain, volunteer, palliative care and bereavement. A transition program is offered to assist people with lifelimiting illness and give them the best resources in any place of residence. Also, provided by Mountain Valley Hospice is the Kids Path program, We Honor Veterans and Pet Peace of Mind. According to Jones, the Re-Sale Shoppe is another avenue to help give the resources needed to the patients and their families.

“The store is a resource for funds to train volunteers,” said Jones. “It takes about $700 to train each volunteer we have. So, the shop gives us a way to give money back to the organization and maintain those services and programs.”

All the items in the Re-Sale Shoppe have been donated. Currently, the store sells clothing, purses, furniture, appliances, books, glassware, housewares, lamps and artwork. Jones states the number one best seller is women’s clothing. Also, the shop doesn’t take certain baby items due

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to recalls. Items can be dropped off at the Re-Sale Shoppe during regular business hours. Pick-ups can be done, as needed, if volunteers and transportation are available.

“People will bring things in by truck and car loads,” said Jones. “Our volunteers will sort through them, price and put the items on the floor to sell. What can’t sell, we give to other organizations and support their missions. It is all about sharing the love.”

Store Manager Marisa Miller runs the Re-Sale Shoppe in addition to volunteers and one part-time employee.

If you are interested in becoming a Re-Sale Shoppe volunteer, contact Pat Younger, the Director of Volunteer Services at 336.789.2922. You’ll be asked to fill out an application and attend a short training and orientation. Volunteers need to be at least 18 years of age; however, there are opportunities for teenagers.

Looking into the store’s future, Jones hopes to have more than just one Re-Sale Shoppe. One day, she wants all the 17 counties in North Carolina and Southern Virginia that Mountain Valley Hospice serves to have their own store.

“We would like to have a shop wherever there is an opportunity and wherever we have an office,” said Jones. “It took five years to build the Mountain Valley Hospice Re-Sale Shoppe. We are dreamers; we dreamed about building our current one, and we will dream about the next shops we can build. These ReSale Shops are beneficial to Mountain Valley Hospice and all of our patients, families and caregivers. We just want to thank the community for all of its help and generosity. Recently, our shop was vandalized.

Thanks to our volunteers, we were back open in one day. We can’t thank this community enough for its support of Mountain Valley Hospice and the Re-Sale Shoppe.”

The Mountain Valley Hospice Re-Sale Shoppe is located at 461 North South Street, Suite #1 in Mount Airy. Call 336.789.1230, or visit online at www.mtnvalleyhospice. org/re-sale-shoppe. Be sure to like them on Facebook.

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g n i v i G # y a d s e u T Every year, a lot of people spend the days after Thanksgiving shopping ‘til they drop and checking items off their holiday gift lists. Of course, turkey day is on a Thursday, then there is Black Friday, Small Business Saturday, and Cyber Monday, but it doesn’t stop there. The Tuesday following Thanksgiving is now known as “Giving Tuesday” with the purpose of giving back to others. Since originating in 2012, this day has gained popularity and support with every passing year. This year, Giving Tuesday will be celebrated on November 28th.

Giving Tuesday was created by the 92nd Street Y in New York City and the United Nations Foundation as a way to kick-off the charitable season through holiday and end-of-year giving. According to givingtuesday. org, the internationally recognized day brings individuals, communities, and organizations together for one purpose: to celebrate and encourage giving. On this Tuesday, the hashtag #GivingTuesday, is used around the world on various social media platforms to promote change and volunteering in one’s community. This hashtag inspires people to donate their time, resources, and talents. In addition, online donations are encouraged. Giving Tuesday exemplifies the influence families, individuals, nonprofits, organizations, and businesses have in turning small acts of kindness into powerful change and making the world a better place. According to USA Today, in 2016, over $168 million dollars in charitable donations worldwide were made during Giving Tuesday, breaking the 2015 total by 44%, and online donations increased by 31%. Lastly, since 2012, the popularity and presence of Giving Tuesday increased by 317%. Sounds like this day will continue making a greater impact on everyone as the years go by.

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Helping Others During the Holidays

BY MEGAN TAYLOR

Looking for ways you and your family and friends can give back on this Tuesday?

Read below to get inspiration.

ONLINE DONATIONS

If you are in a pinch for time, online donations are one of the quickest ways to participate in Giving Tuesday.

Most charities and nonprofits have links for donating on their websites and many will have special Giving Tuesday campaigns. Another way to give back is by choosing your favorite charity on Amazon Smile. For every eligible purchase you make on Amazon, 0.5% will go to the organization.

Visit smile.amazon.com to learn more.

VOLUNTEERING YOUR TIME

One of the best parts of volunteering is actually spending time at the organization. This is a chance for you to meet the workers and sometimes the people receiving the charity’s assistance. Set aside a portion of time during Giving Tuesday to volunteer. This could be done in the morning, lunchtime, afternoon, or evening.

Maybe it is helping serve dinner at the local soup kitchen or playing with the animals at the Humane Society? Again, decide on an organization that is personal and impactful for you and contact them to see the best way you can serve them. Volunteering doesn’t have to be an all-day adventure; it can only be a few hours. Get your family and friends involved and see all the ways you can make a difference.

VOLUNTEERING YOUR RESOURCES AND TALENTS

Maybe it’s through having a bake sale for the hospital or knitting blankets for hospice; whatever activity you choose to volunteer, you are using your resources and talents. Think about your hobbies and skills and how you can turn those into helping others. Other ideas include having a donation/collection drive for supplies, food, books, and more, writing cards to veterans and active military members, delivering special treats to police officers and firefighters, or running errands for elderly neighbors.

A simple Google search can bring up multiple ideas for ways to volunteer your resources and talents.

SPREAD THE WORD

The power of social media is huge in today’s world. Every day, there is something new going viral. One of the quickest and biggest ways you can make an impact on Giving

Tuesday is through promoting it on your personal social media accounts. Send out save the date reminders using the hashtag #GivingTuesday. Then, on November 28th, use your voice to get others participating in the movement. Share how you are giving back and ideas for others.

Giving Tuesday doesn’t have to be a oneday only event; it is something that should happen every day of the year. Mark your calendars and start planning on how you and your family will help others in your community on this important day. For more information, visit: givingtuesday.org.

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Originals by Amy Lynne…

Inspired. Natural. Wild.

BY DEBBIE LINVILLE

“Flowers are a way to bring life into your space…by creating a bright and welcoming environment.” – Amy Dunlap For 11 years, Amy Dunlap, owner of Amy Lynne Originals, has designed and created extraordinary floral arrangements for weddings and corporate events in a style that is truly her own – free and natural. In addition to creating unique floral works of art for large events and teaching floral design classes held in her historic West End studio, she is expanding the scope of her expertise, passion, and creativity once more. Amy shared that she has had many requests for a la carte orders over the years and felt that now was the time to provide an avenue for everyone to enjoy floral arrangements for any occasion. This extension of Amy Lynne Originals is appropriately called ORIGINALS and is “a new, more personal way to enjoy florals from Amy Lynne Originals.” As Amy, self-professed dreamer and flower junkie, shares, “With this new endeavor, we strive to be authentic, honest, and reliable while staying true to our free, natural style.”

The vision for every arrangement, in a word, is “one-of-a-kind.”

ORIGINALS offers a more personalized approach to ordering floral arrangements. Once customers share their preferred color palette and price point, Amy and her talented staff “pull from the freshest blooms to create incredible arrangements with a unique flair.” Amy has carved out a niche in the local florist industry with her Inspired. Natural. Wild. stamp on every single creation for over a decade. Customers can place their orders with confidence that their ORIGINALS arrangement will be equally spectacular. If you are looking for a dozen red roses, or a drop down menu of predetermined arrangements, you will not find it here.

As Amy states, “There are plenty of local places to pick up a premade bouquet or order from a list of options online.” As a specialty florist, Amy’s original designs “do not replicate traditional arrangements going out the door around town.” Every order is individually designed, guaranteed to bring immense beauty and joy to the recipient.

Lush florals mixed with wild greenery and composed with texture, movement and unrestrained creativity.

That’s what makes an Amy Lynne Original, an original.

ORIGINALS are perfect for any occasion. Whether you are decorating for the holidays, hosting a baby shower, dinner party, or any number of other small, personal events, there is no better way to accentuate your living or work space than an Amy-inspired floral arrangements.

We strive to deliver distinctive and interesting designs for every occasion.

GUIDELINES FOR ORDERING ORIGINALS 1. Originals are available for order online at amylynneoriginals. com (click on the “Originals” tab), by phone, and by email at orders@amylynneoriginals.com.

2. Each Original is a custom design in Amy’s unique and inspired style. If you have specific flower requests, please place your order by phone at 336-997-9443 or email at orders@amylynneoriginals.com and they will do their best to accommodate them based upon season, price, and availability. IF you order online, you will receive a confirmation email once your order is confirmed at the studio. They offer a complimentary card with your order.

3. Please allow 24 hours for your Original to be designed and ready for pick-up or delivery. Delivery is available for an additional fee. Pick-up and deliveries are available MondayFriday from 9am-4pm and Saturdays from 9am-1pm. There are no pick-ups or deliveries on Sunday.

4. The minimum order for a single arrangement is $75 and does not include taxes or delivery. We do design boutonnieres and corsages for special events and those are exceptions to the minimum order.

5. If you have questions not answered here, please give them a call at 336-997-9443 or send an email to orders@ amylynneoriginals.com and they will be happy to help you.

ORIGINALS is an extension of Amy Lynne Originals and is located at 418 West End Boulevard in Winston-Salem. You may place orders online at amylynneoriginals.com, by phone (336.997.9443), or by email at orders@amylynneoriginals.com.

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What to Wear at Your Next Holiday Party

BY MADISON SKAKLE

It’s officially November and that means the holiday season is upon us! The holidays bring lots of fun gatherings and parties with family and friends. While those can be really enjoyable, sometimes finding the right outfit to wear to those parties can be a challenge. Check out my tips below to help you arrive in style!

YOUR FAMILY’S THANKSGIVING DINNER Comfort is key when it comes to Thanksgiving dinner. I have made the mistake of wearing a form fitted dress to a Thanksgiving dinner and immediately regretted it on my third serving of my mom’s famous oyster dressing. Make sure you choose something that is comfortable and has plenty of room if you eat too much (which I always do). My family is usually pretty casual for their Thanksgiving dinners, so I will choose an A-line dress, shift dress or trapeze dress to wear with cute boots. If it’s cold, add some tights and you will be good to go.

FALL FESTIVAL If you haven’t been to a fall festival, you are missing out. These are typically a Southern tradition and involve BBQ, a corn maize, apple cider, pumpkins, hay rides and cowboy boots. Choose something comfortable that you are able to walk in all day. I love to pair a plaid button down with skinny jeans and cowboy boots. If it’s chilly outside, add a scarf or military jacket. You’re ready for your fall frolic!

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A HOLIDAY COOKIE EXCHANGE

Cookie exchanges are definitely my favorite parties! What’s not to love: cookies and friends?! I usually choose a casual chic outfit to wear. For example, you could choose a pair of dressy jeans with a fun sweater and dazzling flats. I love pairing skinny jeans with a chunky sweater but adding that pizzazz with bold shoes.

The holidays are about sparkle and fun, so add that fun in your shoes or accessories.

YOUR CHRISTMAS WORK PARTY

This is a very general party and completely depends on the location of the party. If you’re going to a more formal restaurant, you need to choose something dressier such as a dress with heels. If you’re going over to your boss’s house for a potluck celebration, you can wear nice jeans and a nice blouse. I think an outfit that is always safe during the holiday season is a sweater dress with boots. You can dress it up with more accessories and heels or keep it casual with more casual boots.

A HOLIDAY COCKTAIL PARTY

Cocktail parties around the holidays can be tons of fun because….hello, signature cocktails and delicious appetizers! Your wardrobe at this cocktail party depends on the venue but I’m a believer of the rule that it’s always better to be overdressed than underdressed. In general, a cocktail party is a bit dressier than a day-time party. This is the time when I get out my holiday cocktail dress and strappy heels. When else do you get to wear those fancy clothes in your closet? Bring them out and rock them at your next cocktail party!

CHRISTMAS MORNING BRUNCH

My family likes to have smoked salmon and mimosas while we are opening up gifts. We consider it out little Christmas tradition and I love it! I usually wear jeans with heels and a fun sweater.

On Christmas, it’s always good to wear the jewels and bring out that statement earring!

Here’s the key to any wardrobe you choose for a party: choose what makes you feel your very best.

If you feel beautiful, then wear that outfit with confidence and you will be dazzling!

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It’s All in Their Name!

BY MARTIE EMORY

Gifts and Paper on Plaza. Unique gifts fill every shelf as the shop offers a wide selection this holiday season. Stylish jewelry, tweed totes, leather purses, scarves, hats, and easy-to-wear clothing and accessories top the list of great finds for the women on your list, or for the men, think Stanley drinkware, dapper bar accessories, dopp kits, luggage, and other travel necessities (monogramming is also available!). If you’re looking to surprise an avid gardener or chef, they offer tempting new cookbooks, even some celebrity selections, and outdoor accessories, as well as Southern-inspired trinkets, and just the right sparkle and shine for your holiday table with fun trays and cutting boards, as well as coasters and colorful mugs. For those sweet children on your list, they will love cuddling up with their cherished collection of the softest stuffed animals around, and the best children’s reading books. If you’re celebrating a new baby or grandchild, come in and choose a sentimental gift to welcome them to the family.

If you’re a lover of fine paper and a connoisseur of classic stationery, you’re already a regular customer of Gifts and Paper on Plaza.

As a bonus, you’re sure to share with friends and family that your favorite full-service print shop is also a wonderful destination for unique gifts for absolutely everybody on your list. Having a party? You can plan your color scheme and invitations, dress the table, and pick-up something for your favorite hostess (YOU!) all in one cheerful stop.

Celebrating over 17 years serving the Winston-Salem area, owners Robyn Goslen and Mary Reynolds and their staff have always strived for fulfilling their customers’ needs. One-on-one consultation and personal shopping is a big part of the store’s outstanding customer service, and if you’re pressed for time or stuck in the decision making process, ask their knowledgeable staff to guide you in the right direction.

Just as the reality hits us all that yes, it’s November, it’s also the best time to remind yourself that shopping has never been so much fun at

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And here’s some good news – along with the expanded gift selections, it’s also not too late to order your Christmas cards, including even photo cards. The shop is stocked with many beautiful choices to brighten your message this holiday season, from classic to whimsical, and every mood in between. Online shopping is streamlined, too, including selections of holiday cards, invitations, and if you are getting married, your wedding stationery trousseau. From save-the-dates to thank-you cards, your own consultant (these ladies love their fine paper selections!) can give you guidance in ordering the style that’s perfect for your happiest lifetime event.

Mark your calendar for the store’s Fall Open House, Thursday, November 2 through Saturday, November 4, and their very festive Christmas Open House, Thursday, November 30 through Saturday, December 2. During the super shopping months of November and December, the store is featuring “Wacky Wednesdays” and “Fabulous Fridays” where you can enjoy delightful tastings and trunk shows, along with other specials featured throughout the shop.

Stop by soon if you’re already a lifelong fan of this stylish shop or, if you’re new to the area, find out why their fan base is always growing.

Gifts and Paper on Plaza is located at 3301 Healy Drive in WinstonSalem, 336-768-9909. Visit them online at Giftsandpaperonplaza.com, and follow their products and sales on Facebook and Instagram. Hours are Monday – Friday 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. and Saturday 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.

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Finding the Perfect Accent for Your Life is Easy

BY CAROLYN S. PETERSON

It’s that time of year again...you’re making your holiday gift list and it grows each year, but no matter whose name you are checking twice, you want to get the perfect and most unique gifts for those you love. Running from place to place can definitely take the holly and jolly out of the season, but there’s a place with a motto that will fit everyone on your list: ‘I am unique, I am innovative, I am trendsetting, I am creative, I am bold, I am original ...I am Accent Prone.’ For home and fashion accents that will make your gifts ‘prone’ to bring a smile to a face, you need look no further than Accent Prone in Kernersville, NC.

LIVING LIFE ‘ACCENT PRONE’

Just five short years ago, Justin and Cheri Lingafelt opened Accent Prone, carrying a little bit of every style. “We started with a simple concept,” said Cheri Lingafelt, owner and designer at Accent Prone. “Accent Prone is an all accent store, emphasizing the ‘wow’ factor from home to fashion accents. From your first visit, you know we don’t do boring.

On the home accessories side, we buy full showrooms from High Point furniture market, as well as various markets across the US, hand picking select pieces, so our inventory consists of a lot of furniture market samples, which we sell at wholesale prices, passing along the savings to our customers. Because of the way we started, we’ve become known for selling furniture and accent pieces, but over the years, we have added a great selection of gifts, from jewelry, to clothing, to a wide range of fashion pieces. We get a full truckload every week, so our inventory is constantly changing and we have a little bit of every style from rustic, to modern, boho, transitional and everything in between.

Accents are what we do, from home to fashion, and ‘accent prone’ is a lifestyle that we try to embody. We offer our signature complimentary gift wrap to make gift giving even easier.” With a convenient location, right in front of the Target shopping center, getting in and out of Accent Prone with the perfect gift, wrapped and ready to go is easy! A few of the jewelry lines carried at Accent Prone include Kendra Scott, Sheila Fajl, Waxing Poetic, Mantra Bands, The Giving Keys, Lenny and Eva, Gracewear, Lizzy James and finer sterling silver pieces. Because Cheri and Justin believe in keeping their inventory fresh and unique, they only have a few pieces of each, making your style unique to you. As the word has gotten out that Accent Prone has so much more in store than furniture, Cheri and Justin have seen customers come in for one thing and leave with another.

YOU JUST NEVER KNOW WHAT YOU’LL FIND

“A lot of times people come in looking for a sideboard or a dresser and walk out with a pair of earrings or a fun fashion piece – or vice versa!” Cheri commented. “We have items to meet any price point a customer may have; you can always walk out with a little something fun to brighten your day. If people haven’t been to our store recently, we remodeled last summer and completely expanded our jewelry and boutique area. We also put in a nice, spacious dressing room to try on all the pretty things we have. For gift ideas, in addition to the jewelry and clothing pieces, we have great soy based handmade candles, serving ware, a collection of funny and inspirational, handmade barn wood quote signs, coffee mugs, accessories and accent pieces, and a wall we designated as the ‘man cave’ for special gifts for the guy in your life. We even have a small area of baby and children gifts, clothing pieces and books.” A very popular line that Accent Prone carries is ‘Magnolia Home’ by HGTV’s Joanna Gaines, for the fixer-upper fans, with pieces ranging from small, low price point items that are great for gifts, up to large pieces of furniture. Speaking of furniture, Accent Prone also has a 12,000 square foot warehouse many may not know about in downtown Kernersville.

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“Our warehouse isn’t open regular business hours, but we open it for special events and huge blowout ‘warehouse sales,’” stated Justin. “At our warehouse we have larger pieces we don’t carry in our store, such as sofas, sectionals, upholstery, bedroom collections, dining tables, and much more, along with our selection of accent pieces, sideboards, artwork and lots of marked down clearance items. Customers follow us on social media or sign up for our email list to find out when the warehouse will be open.” Cheri’s dad, Terry Bull, helped the Lingafelts open Accent Prone, and is in charge of the warehouse. “Terry helped show us what it was to open and run a business and we are so thankful for his help in making our dream of starting Accent Prone come true,” continued Justin. “Now he runs the warehouse and people have come to know him as our ‘warehouse salesman,’ although he does so much more than that! On our warehouse sale days, he is front and center as we jam pack the place with new market samples and put crazy deals on them. We tell people to get there early that day, because our product gets gone quick.”

SHOPPING LOCAL MAKES A DIFFERENCE IN THE COMMUNITY

Whether you are shopping for gift ideas or for furniture and home accents, there’s no better time to shop than on Small Business Saturday, which Accent Prone puts their own twist on.

“On Small Business Saturday, we donate 20% of our sales for the day to our local Salvation Army,” Cheri said. “We like giving to local causes, because we like our donations to be put right back into our local community, to help our fellow neighbors. In addition to 20% of the sales going to the Salvation Army, we also give customers 10% off their most expensive item and have giveaway items for the first 20 customers of the day. This year we are adding a scavenger hunt for items hidden around the store.

And as you shop, you can enjoy refreshments and cupcakes!”

The Lingafelts were born and raised in Kernersville, NC, so when it came to pursuing their dream and opening a business, they wanted it in their hometown.

“We feel so blessed to be able to contribute to the town in which we grew up and love being able to watch and help our community grow. Being a small business, we are able to create relationships with our customers and we now have so many new great friendships created through our store. Our team is absolutely amazing and they deserve so much credit for all their hard work and talent! Julie Short was our first hire and is our store manager/interior designer, and Crystal Martin is our social media/marketing guru. They’re incredible and they have helped us grow our business so much. We wouldn’t be able to do all we do without them. Sky, Baylee and Jan are our sales associates and they are great additions to our team as well,” commented Cheri.

Beyond their Accent Prone team, Cheri and Justin know the importance of making their customers happy.

“We pride ourselves in customer service. Our customers are our number one priority and we take the time to work with each of them. If a customer wants help decorating their home or a certain space, they can bring in pictures of the area they need help with and dimensions of the space and we will do our best to work one on one with them in the store to select the best pieces for that area. Our advice is always free and none of us work on commission, so we truly help you select the best pieces for your space and the design, not necessarily the most expensive!

Helping you enjoy your shopping experience is what we are here to do at Accent Prone, and we want everyone to feel at home and welcomed when they walk through our doors,” Cheri stated.

Accent Prone is located at 1030 South Main Street, Space F, Kernersville, NC. Hours of operation: Mon-Fri 10-7pm; Sat 10-5pm. For more information, visit accentprone.com or call 336310-4753. ‘Like’ Accent Prone on Facebook and Instagram for daily updates on new products and warehouse sales.

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Social-Emotional Skills are Critical for School Readiness

BY MICHELLE MELTON

New research is showing that school readiness is more than academic ability. Preschoolers are far more successful in school, and in life, when they are able to develop social-emotional-behavioral skills that enable them to pay attention, handle emotions, and adjust to situations.

Research also shows that children who live in poverty are at increased risk of difficulties with self-control, impulsivity, oppositional behavior, and making friends.

Social and behavioral competence in young children predicts how they will perform academically in the first grade, over and above their cognitive skills and family background.

Family Services is seeing the results of a comprehensive early childhood development program, in which teachers and mental health professionals work side by side in the classrooms of 3- and 4-year-olds in its Head Start program. While the agency’s Forsyth County School Readiness Project (FCSRP) directly benefits participating children, their teachers and parents are recognizing significant benefits, too.

King (name changed for privacy), a five-year old, is enrolled in a dual emerging-language class (English/ Spanish) program. Last year, like many three- and four-year-olds, King expressed his frustrations through tantrums and struggled to stay focused on short tasks. He was in constant motion, often disrupting and distracting his teacher’s ability to carry out her lesson plans and his own ability to learn. Fortunately, King was in one of the FCSRP classrooms. A mental health coach observed the dynamics and worked directly with the teacher on a plan that set King on a strong developmental path.

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Learning to govern his own self-control also increased King’s abilities in other areas. He gained motor skills, learning to hold scissors, crayons, and pencils and entered kindergarten knowing the alphabet, numbers, days/months, writing and basic word recognition, and important motor skills, such as tying his shoes. He also learned social manners expected outside of the home environment, especially with his peers, and how to use his imagination and trust his instincts.

“It is often taken for granted that young children just pick up the social-emotional and behavioral skills that help them in school and in life,” says Casey Combs, a mental health coach who has worked with FCSRP since it began two years ago.

“But these important skills are learned, and every child should have access to opportunities that help to develop them.”

FCSRP is modeled after a very successful Kindergarten readiness project in Chicago. In 2015, funding from the Kate B. Reynolds Charitable Trust helped Family Services implement the project in a handful of classrooms in its Head Start program, which serves children 0 to 5 and their families who face extreme economic hardship. Coaches are in the classroom one day a week throughout the school year to help implement strategy and curriculum. They assist the teachers with stress-management ideas and help them implement social-emotional strategies in the classroom. The coach helps develop personalized behavior plans, and partners with the teacher and the parent to ensure that all skills are in place before a child enters Kindergarten.

“The teacher plays a huge role in the process,” says Casey. “They learn new ways to build structure in the classroom, how to maintain energy and fun, and how to make expectations for the children more predictable. They use a lot of praise

as reinforcement and find ways for the entire class to work on issues together.”

“It’s a positive experience having a specialist (i.e., coach) in the classroom once a week to mentor teachers and help with the children. Ongoing training throughout the year is equally important,” says teacher Shelby Moody.

Teachers who are receiving support through FCSRP indicate that the project is making a difference. They report a decrease in children hitting, running around the classroom, crying and not following instructions. Teachers also report increased confidence in their own abilities.

“I feel good knowing that FCSRP is making a difference and that it may be the very thing that helps our children escape poverty and succeed in life.” says Casey.

Current funding has enabled Family Services to implement the Forsyth County School Readiness Project in 14 three- and four-year-old classrooms, with 28 teachers. The agency is seeking funding to expand the program to train, coach, and support 200 more teachers in 100 three- and four-year-old classrooms over five years, ultimately serving 2,000 children annually.

For information about the Forsyth County School Readiness Project and other programs offered through Family Services, contact them at 336.722.8173, toll-free 800.316.5513, via e-mail at info@familyservicesforsyth.org, or check the website (familyservicesforsyth.org).

Family Services’ main office is located at 1200 S. Broad Street. Their hours are Monday through Wednesday, from 8:30 am to 5:30 pm; Thursday, from 8:30 am to 7:00 pm; and Friday, from 8:30 am to 1:00 pm.

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BY MEGHAN CORBETT

For 30 years, Midtown Cafe & Dessertery has been a favorite among residents and visitors of Winston-Salem. Co-owner Jeff Cayton and his team are constantly thinking of ways to improve on the already-fantastic food, service and atmosphere. With extras like the Midtown Market offering some of your favorites ready to go, Midtown is bringing the family together again around the dinner table.

The newest addition to Midtown Cafe & Dessertery is online ordering.

“We are welcoming the holiday season with online ordering options,” said Cayton. “By mid-November, you will be able to click on the “Order Now” button from our website, Facebook page or Midtown app, and order your favorites with ease. We teamed up with a nationally recognized online order and app designer to build our new ordering system that will bring about the same convenience as ordering at any of the national chains like Chick-fil-A or Panera.”

This new ordering system promises to save families even more time and will help make accurate ordering easier. “It will enhance the customer experience for those not coming in to sit down and eat,” said Cayton.

“The new system will include features like easy-to-use prompts to guide you all the way through the ordering process, easy pay, detailed orders confirmed with completion times and a curbside delivery option. The orders received are triple checked, bagged and tagged for customer pick up.”

Midtown’s selections satisfy many different types of customers, and the new online ordering system is able to assist them all! “The four main customer segments are – someone who wants a typical to-go order from our restaurant menu; someone who wants something from our Midtown Market,

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which includes chicken pies, casseroles, lasagnas, party trays or the 25+ Dessertery desserts by the slice, half or whole; someone who wants a bit of both; and corporate lunch and breakfast delivery clients who are placing a catering delivery order.”

With all that it has to offer, the new online ordering system is sure to be a hit for those who love Midtown.

As usual this time of year, guests can look forward to the menu changes to kick off the holiday season. “Our new fall/winter dinner menu features pecan crusted chicken, goat cheese grits, butternut squash lasagna, blackened catfish and standards like meat lasagna, slow roasted pulled pork and hearty meatloaf,” said Cayton.

“Our seasonal desserts are in full swing featuring pumpkin pie, apple walnut cake, crème de menthe brownies and pumpkin pancakes (through the end of December). Also during the month of December, enjoy red velvet cake and bourbon berry bread pudding.”

As delicious as that all sounds, Jeff recommends placing holiday orders as soon as possible to beat the rush! Midtown Cafe & Dessertery is open until 8:30pm the Wednesday before Thanksgiving, closed on Thanksgiving, open until 3pm on Christmas Eve and closed on Christmas Day. They are open during normal hours on New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day. Midtown Cafe and Dessertery is located at 151 South Stratford Road in Winston-Salem. Hours of operation are Sunday-Thursday from 7am-8:30pm and FridaySaturday from 7am-9:30pm. For more information, call 336.724.9800, or visit the website (midtowncafews. com) to check out the menu, sign up for the monthly email or check out the new online ordering (coming mid-November).

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Company’s Coming…

“Our lives are filled with simple joys and blessings without end. But one of the greatest joys in life is a home overflowing with friends.” ~ Anonymous

• Change the look and feel of a room by adding fresh flowers just before guests arrive.

• Guests bedrooms should be comfortable and welcoming…a room where your guests have a place to put their things away during their visit. Be careful not to overdecorate. Clean sheets and a pretty bed go a long way. Make sure side tables are dusted and the lamps provide plenty of light for reading.

• In the room your guests will be staying, provide a basket of toiletries with things they may have forgotten. Bottled water, the Wi-Fi password, and fresh flowers will help them feel welcome in your home.

• Set up a coffee station for overnight guests who rise early.

• Clean and declutter the kitchen. A dirty kitchen can be a real turn off for guests.

• Deep clean bathrooms. A clean house is a welcoming one.

Company’s Coming… …and so are the holidays. You and I are well aware that Thanksgiving and Christmas are just around the corner. After all, stores have been reminding us for weeks. As the holidays approach and activities begin to consume your time, you just might need to spruce up your home before schedules get out of control; especially if you are planning an open house, a party, friends or family for a meal or having overnight guests.

• Start with your home’s entrance. Sweep the walk and porch. Clear the spider webs. Wash the glass in the entry lights and make sure all bulbs work. Wipe down the door and give it a fresh coat of paint if needed. Provide a fresh new welcome mat and add a seasonal wreath.

• Clear the clutter in your entry area so guests can enter safely. Add a lamp to your foyer console. Lamps provide a warm, welcoming glow to guests.

• Does your dining room need a quick update?

Add two upholstered host chairs at each end of your dining table. Or, if you have upholstered chair bottoms, recover them. As a general rule, using 54” wide fabric, ¾ of a yard will cover 2 chair seats. Unscrew the seats and fasten new fabric with a staple gun, or have an upholsterer do the job for you.

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Enjoy your family and friends this holiday season. “Rejoice in the family and friends that surround you, as crazy as they may sometimes be. Remember, some have only themselves as they walk through this life. Give thanks for the simple things, the traditions handed down from generation to generation. Be thankful for what you do have instead of lamenting about what you have not yet obtained. Acknowledge your talents as blessings and share them with the world. Live in the moment with the people that cross your path, give thanks for the lessons they bring you. Our homes are our sanctuaries from the world. Be thankful for them and the family, friends, and loved ones who walk through the doors as they enrich our lives and feed our souls as no money or food possibly can.”

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The Importance of Vanity Lighting

BY MEGHAN E.W. CORBETT

When updating or changing a space such as a bathroom, our minds often go to countertops and cabinets first. There are so many decisions to be made before any work begins, and it is very important to factor in all the major decisions up front. All real estate agents will tell you “kitchens and bathrooms sell houses,” and whether you plan to sell your home in the near future or not, it just makes sense to think of everything when investing in your spaces.

While it may seem like a no-brainer, all vanity lighting is not created equal. This is an area of redesign that really requires a professional to be done right. The experts at Butler Lighting can help every step of the way! “The importance of good vanity lighting is to see what you are trying to accomplish in the mirror,” said Paige Gallman of Butler Lighting. “For instance, like applying makeup, plucking eyebrows or flossing. But, you also would like it to be attractive.

Layering lights on your vanity is a great option to help give the better light.”

Bathroom overhauls can be very expensive, and if you aren’t in the market for a complete redo, simply switching out the lighting can impact the entire space in a really positive way. “You can upgrade your bath by just changing out your lighting,” said Gallman. “Lighting is the jewelry of the home. It can make it very attractive or make it non-attractive. It usually takes about two weeks to order fixtures; with an electrician, you could have a new bathroom in two weeks by just changing lights.”

While many trends come and go, trends are often not the best option for certain spaces. According to Paige, clear glass is a recent trend that works for a powder room but not a vanity space. “Unfortunately, clear glass is not a good lighting option for your everyday application, because clear glass shadows,” said Gallman. “If you are trying to shave or groom your eyes, you will miss places because of shadows. The best lighting for grooming is a light with white glass. White glass gives the purest whitest light. You can also use a high kelvin LED bulb to get even brighter.”

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With the advancement of technology comes better solutions for everyday items…even lighting. LED bulbs have made big differences in electric bills as well as quality of lighting specific spaces. “Customers should be really excited about LED lights,” said Gallman. “A lot of people automatically count them out because they are so white, but you can get them in an ambiance color to soften the light.”

The biggest mistake people make is not having enough light to sufficiently and effectively light the space. “People love to use sconces, and sometimes that is just not enough light for daily use,” said Gallman. “If you love sconces, you can have those, but I would suggest having a recessed can above your vanity to give you extra light. We have lots of vanity lighting on display. Come down to Burke Street and see what we can do for you! We are customer-friendly and can typically meet any budget.”

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Are You Guilty of ‘Phubbing’?

BY BRITTANY ORIE

It may seem as though new, strange words are constantly being coined by a trendy generation. But one of the newest terms, ‘phubbing,’ is more serious than we may think and demands some attention.

Whatever the situation may be, there’s pretty much a lack of making connections and really enjoying the moment.

WHAT IS IT?

Take some time to get away from your phone. Even if you do a technological fast for a day, a weekend, or only for a few hours, that will be enough to train your mind how to find contentment and fulfillment in your given environment.

Phubbing is when we ignore, or “snub,” someone else with our smart device. We do this everywhere: at dinner with family, out with girlfriends, on a date with our lover, and even something as little as phubbing a stranger when we don’t want to make eye contact. These are the moments when we’re more interested in looking into a mini digital screen than communicating with those we care about.

The art of phubbing rose in the wake of the smart phone and has only gotten stronger ever since. Why? Because our phones have only gotten more intelligent and entertaining. Sure, we can watch videos, play addicting games, snap, DM our friends, and double tap all day, but is it really worth disconnecting from humanity?

WHY DO PEOPLE PHUB?

There are times when we are just sitting out in public by ourselves, surrounded by unknown faces that are passing us by and we just need something to focus on to avoid any “awkward moments.”

There are also times where we are just having casual conversation with a friend and we need something to season any dullness in our communication. Or maybe, just maybe, we don’t feel like talking?

Hey, let’s be honest, sometimes we are just more intrigued by what’s going on in our phones than those around us.

We tend to phub not only when we’re bored of our environment, but it also happens when one is addicted to social media (and it is a real addiction), when one is socially anxious and uses their phone as a coping mechanism, or perhaps reaching for our phones is just more convenient!

Whatever the reason may be, phubbing is not healthy.

IS IT HARMFUL TO RELATIONSHIPS?

Yes! Phubbing affects both friendships and relationships. Extreme? Yes, but very true. If we’re not careful, our loved ones may become offended because we seem like we want to spend more time with our technology than them. They may even become jealous: “You hold that phone more than you hold me!”

Because of phubbing, we may not invest our time into others as much as we used to. For instance, we may be on a date night and can’t seem to look dearly into our lover’s eyes or focus on conversation because we’re more focused on what’s going on in our screens! We could even be on a family vacation and still be glued to our phones.

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Breaking the habit…Why and how to stop phubbing?

Another way we can gradually stop phubbing is to opt for phone-free date nights, GNOs, and family nights. Don’t even try to talk about smartphones or what’s happening on social media—because doing so will prompt us to whip out our phones and see what’s going on in the “social” world!

Dedicating at least one day a week or a few days a month will help us connect with each other the way we used to.

Most of all, we should stop phubbing because it helps us become more sensitive and aware of others. We pay more attention to them and connect with their stories, thoughts, and feelings and, in return, they feel more valued.

Lastly, don’t underestimate making eye contact. Giving our loved ones undivided attention makes them feel loved, appreciated, and needed. So, drop that phone and keep those connections alive…you’ll need them more than you’ll ever know.

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Thankfulness Defining

BY LISA S.T. DOSS

Sometimes our daily lives can feel like a game of dodge ball. Once the front door of our home closes behind us, we walk along, open and vulnerable, only half-alert to what may be lurking in our blind spot. Sometimes we run ahead, sometimes we stop quickly, sometimes we change course – and sometimes, when we least expect it – we get hit.

It’s at that point, in the quiet moment of being hurt and alone, that we can protect our minds and our hearts by simply beginning to count the blessings of thanksgiving, one after another.

“Cultivate the habit of being grateful for every good thing that comes to you, and to give thanks continuously. And because all things have contributed to your advancement, you should include all things in your gratitude.”

– Ralph Waldo Emerson This rite of Thanksgiving began approximately 390 years ago when the early colonists celebrated their survival though prayer. I can imagine the feeling of those Pilgrims who came together and silently and openly confessed thankfulness of body and soul, friendship and community, and the blessing of the harvest. It is written in documents and told though story that the Plymouth colonists and Wampanoag Indians, together, shared an autumn harvest feast.

It was a woman named Sarah Josepha Hale who inundated President Abraham Lincoln with letters requesting Thanksgiving Day to become a national holiday and, in 1863, the last Thursday of November was officially proclaimed.

“And when I give thanks for the seemingly microscopic, I make a place for God to grow within me.” – Ann Voskamp Thanksgiving Day has maintained its symbolic message of togetherness as we gather family who live far away and close by to our home and table. It is a day of preparation to welcome our loved ones, and a feast.

As the moment should be given in gratitude, we take the time for silent reverence, with eyes closed, for reflection and prayer. It can be an emotional moment to identify our blessings, individually by name. It may begin with spouse and children, parents and grandparents, friends, and colleagues; then, expanding to church, house, job, land, and country. Gratitude is not a request for more, but the gift of personal blessing we all receive.

“We tend to forget that happiness doesn’t come as a result of getting something we don’t have,

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but rather of recognizing and appreciating what we do have.” – Frederick Keonig

How do you show the act of thanksgiving every minute of every year? Most of us associate gratitude in offering words of “thank you” to someone who has helped or supported us, or provided an act or gift of kindness. These spoken words are a universal understanding of deep appreciation. Words alone are a strong means of kindness and thanksgiving, and it is hoped our efforts are transferred to others.

Psychologists have observed in “positive psychology research” that we can all live for greater causes, which can, in turn, provide a feeling of internal happiness.

“Gratitude unlocks the fullness of life. It turns what we have into enough, and more. It turns denial into acceptance, chaos to order, confusion to clarity. It can turn a meal into a feast, a house into a home, a stranger into a friend. Gratitude makes sense of our past, brings peace for today, and creates a vision for tomorrow.”

– Melody Beattie Beyond the blur of schedule and the quick passage of time, the day to day world is full of beauty and friendship, kindness and thanksgiving. It takes just a moment to stop, turn off the radio or television, take out the ear buds, and sit when the moon is full or the morning light has reached the front door. Take a true look at the gifts and joys, and God’s abundant goodness in your life. It takes just a moment of reflection to close your eyes and find the source of your words.

“Thanksgiving is nothing if not a glad and reverent lifting of the heart to God in honor and praise for His goodness.”

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You don’t need to wait to be happy. You deserve to be happy now. Today. In whatever season you find yourself in.

I was talking to a woman recently. We were having a deep conversation and she said something to me that really stuck with me. She said, “One day I’ll be happy. When I meet someone and I’m in a relationship, then I’ll finally feel happy.” She paused when she said it and had a wistful look on her face. I wanted to hug her.

I understand that she wants to meet and share her life with someone.

She really wants to be in a relationship because she feels lonely. However, what if she doesn’t meet anyone for several years?

Does that mean she isn’t going to be happy until then? What if she never meets anyone?

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Count Your Blessings

anyone at any time. Trust me, do you think I ever thought I would hear the words, “You have cancer,” 3.5 years ago? I was 42 when I was diagnosed with breast cancer and I never saw it coming. Never.

What I’ve learned from that experience is that happiness comes from within.

It’s an attitude and a mindset and it’s absolutely available to each of us. Whatever we’re dealing with and whatever season we find ourselves in. If you aren’t feeling content with your current circumstances, I encourage you to work on it. Make peace with your past, find gratitude in your current life circumstances and give yourself permission to be happy.

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I’ve heard people say things like: “I’ll be happy when I get the job I want.”

“I’ll be happy when I have a nicer home.”

“I’ll be happy when I feel better.”

“I’ll be happy when I have more money.”

Don’t wait to be happy, allow yourself to be happy. Now. In this season of thanks, take the time to acknowledge all the blessings you have in your life.

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Make Your Guest Room an Oasis

BY MADISON SKAKLE

Go the extra mile when hosting family and friends in your home for an overnight stay and make them feel extra welcome with just a few inexpensive but special touches. You can make your guest room such an oasis that you may even want to move in there!

Whenever I am hosting someone for an overnight stay, I do the minimum of making meals, making sure everything is clean and getting everything organized. Let’s be honest, most of us do a maddash clean before anyone comes over to our homes. If you aren’t doing this and your home is always clean and pristine, then props go to you. However, this just isn’t attainable for me, my hubs and my 2 very furry dogs.

4. Write down the wireless internet username and password. Chances are, your guests are going to want to get on their phones at some point. Make it extra convenient for them by framing the username and password of your wireless internet in a cute frame and placing it on the guest room bedside table.

There are several things you can do to make your guests feel super happy and at home in your guest room. Here they are: 1. Put something in their room that they love. For example, when my best friend comes to stay with me, I run over to Whole Foods and get her favorite chocolate and granola bars. She loves coming in to her guest room and seeing those goodies all laid out for her on the dresser.

2. Provide them with bottled water. Sometimes our guests may get thirsty in the middle of the night and feel uncomfortable coming down in their pajamas to get some water. Make it easy peasy by providing them with water in their room.

3. Add some candles. These candles do not need to be lit when they get there but the addition of candles and an amazing scent definitely makes a guest room feel luxurious. Make sure you choose a scent that is universally friendly and not too overpowering. For example, I usually go with a “fresh linen” or “cucumber” candle that is more spa-like instead of flowery.

5. In the bathroom, provide your guests with shampoo, conditioner and body wash. I usually save my little toiletries from hotel rooms (yes, I am that girl), for this very purpose. Sometimes people forget to bring their shampoo and if it’s only for one night they just need a little sample size.

6. Place books, bibles and/or devotionals in the guest room. Perhaps your guests would like to try and read something new because you put it on their bedside table. It adds a thoughtful and loving gesture to that space.

7. This may seem obvious, but check the lamps and lighting in your guest room. I know I do not spend much time in my guest room, so if a light bulb goes out, I will be the last to know about it. Before my guests come over, I do a quick check in the bedrooms to make sure the lamps are working and there is no need for a lightbulb change.

8. Provide extra blankets either at the foot of the bed or in the closet. Some of your guests may be more cold natured than others and blankets will help make them comfortable.

9. Make sure there is plenty of room in the closet. I am guilty of taking up every single square inch of closet space, so I am working on this daily. Try to provide enough room in the closet for their shoes and clothes.

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When you think of the holiday season, what are some words that first come to mind? Family? Friends?

Faith? Food? Fellowship? All of the above? Is stress one of the words that you think of? Hopefully not, but if you are like most people, the holiday season can tend to bring on at least a little bit of stress.

The extra commitments and gatherings alone tend to add a little (ok, a lot) to our already full plates.

Hence the need for an article about relaxation, just in case you needed permission to take some time for yourself to relax.

BY BROOKE EAGLE

Relax!

Relaxation is beginning to get its reputation back. For a while, it seemed it was “bad” to relax and “good” to be as busy as possible. Relaxing was synonymous with lazy. Now it seems the tables have turned. Busy isn’t best. Being productive (not busy) and making time to relax is ideal for your health. Relaxation has numerous health benefits. They include, but are not limited to, protecting your heart, boosting your memory, lowering your risk for stroke and depression, easing acne, and even keeping you slim! (per The Huffington Post) Now that you realize the importance of relaxation, let’s give you some ideas on how to relax. This may sound silly, but I would be willing to bet many of us don’t know how to relax. Relaxing is going to be unique to each person. Something that one person may find incredibly relaxing, another may find to be stressful.

Begin by thinking about things you enjoy.

Do you like to read? Go for walks? Spend time with your dog? Watch television?

Next, think about how doing each of these things makes you feel. Reading may make you feel sleepy, going for a walk may rejuvenate you, and watching TV may leave you feeling lazy or unproductive. This is not to say you shouldn’t watch television, but if relaxation is your goal, binge watching TV (or other activities that don’t leave you feeling relaxed and rejuvenated) may not be the best idea.

Take time each day for at least one method of relaxation. Even if it’s only 10 or 15 minutes! Here are some ideas for you to consider.

• Write in a journal.

• Brush your dog.

• Meditate.

• Take a bath.

• Get a massage.

• Listen to music.

• Spend quality time with your loved ones (oneon-one time may be more relaxing for you).

• Do some type of exercise.

• Call a friend.

• Cook or bake something.

• Go outside.

• Go for a walk or a jog.

• Stretch.

Making an effort to take time to relax is important all year around, so instead of waiting until the first of the year to practice relaxation, start now!

Your body, your mind and probably your friends and family, will thank you.

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From the Winston-Salem Time Traveler

Winston-Salem Loves a Parade!

BY MOLLY GROGAN RAWLS

Momentous celebrations often call for a parade, and Winston-Salem residents have a history of marking special occasions by taking to the streets.

One of the earliest parades that was visually documented took place in April 1894. Davis Military School cadets marched in a dress parade on W. Third Street. Davis Military School was located on the site of the Methodist Children’s Home on Reynolda Road, which is called Crossnore School & Children’s Home today.

Around the year 1910, the city’s Civil War Veterans took part in a parade down Liberty Street at W. Third Street. The veterans walked down the street, accompanied by ladies carrying flowers and riding in buggies. The women were wives, daughters, and other relatives of the veterans or of fallen soldiers.

One of Winston-Salem’s largest parades took place on a cold and rainy day in December 1936. Touted as the “Romance of Transportation Parade,” the city celebrated the retirement of the streetcar as a means of public conveyance.

City buses and streetcars shared the streets for several years. Streetcars were tied to prescribed routes, depending on tracks and electricity to make their way throughout the downtown streets. Private automobiles and buses rendered the streetcars irrelevant to a growing city, so streetcars made a nostalgic trip down the street and headed to the car barn, destined to become scrap metal or refitted as a streetcar café.

The Romance of Transportation Parade celebrated not only the streetcars, but all types of conveyances. In fact, any vehicle with wheels or that could be placed on wheels was eligible to participate in the parade. The Hattie Butner stagecoach, a variety of fire trucks, police cars, bicycles, hearses, and automobiles of all descriptions, plus residents in vintage clothing, marched down Liberty Street before a large crowd. Possibly the most sentimental parade entry was a streetcar that carried Henry Fries, the man who was responsible for bringing streetcars to the city in 1890.

Winston-Salem Christmas parades are usually held around Thanksgiving and consist of marching bands, horses and riders, decorated floats, clowns, cars with dignitaries and pretty ladies, and walking groups of children. Photos of the 1947 Winston-Salem Christmas parade are reminiscent of New York City’s Thanksgiving Day parade, complete with huge balloons and fire-breathing dragons traveling down W. Fourth Street. While huge balloons travel upright on New York City streets, Gulliver was recumbent as he made the turn onto Trade Street. Other parade participants included the 82nd Airborne Division from Fort Bragg.

Turning 100 years old is a huge event, even if it is a county that is celebrating 100 years. Forsyth County was formed in 1849 and long before 1949 arrived, plans were well underway for a spectacular lineup of events to mark the centennial. The Bushgrowers group made sure Forsyth men had an 1849 look – at least in the beard department. There was a drama depicting local history, a special worship service, a train excursion to Wrightsville Beach, a time capsule ceremony, and a parade with dignitaries, floats, and lots of people sporting beards and vintage clothing. Kathryn Grayson, Charlie “Choo Choo” Justice, Governor Kerr Scott, and local officials stood in review as the parade reached City Hall after winding through city streets lined with spectators.

Dairy Month was commemorated in 1940 by promoting good health and nutrition and with a parade featuring milk trucks for door to door milk delivery.

General Mark Clark and other dignitaries saluted passing troops at the Armed Forces parade in 1954. Majorettes and a traveling band celebrated the end of Baseball Week with a parade on Fourth Street in 1955. Mayor Marshall Kurfees rode the fire engine in October 1955 for the Fire Prevention parade. Marian McKnight, the reigning Miss America, toured the city during the Miss WinstonSalem parade in 1957. And Lawrence Joel, Medal of Honor recipient, stood at attention during a parade in his honor in 1967. See more photos showing Winston-Salem parades at digitalforsyth.org.

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Project Healing Waters Fly Fishing Helping Military Members Find Comfort Outdoors

BY MEGAN TAYLOR give their time to help provide transportation to the outings and classes, as well as provide meals, organize and manage classes, host an outing, or help with the fly-fishing gear and equipment. It is important to create a supportive and comfortable environment for the participants and volunteers, and be accommodating to the different learning needs of individuals in the programs. To become involved in this nonprofit, just contact your local program for available opportunities.

Every year on November 11th, we honor the sacrifices military veterans have made for our country. For many past service members, the memories and sacrifices of their time in the military stay with them for the rest of their lives. Some of these recollections come in the form of physical or emotional wounds, making the adjustment back to civilian life harder.

It is important for veterans going through these struggles to know that they aren’t alone. There are people and organizations, like Project Healing Waters Fly Fishing, willing to support and help them with their new normal.

Project Healing Waters Fly Fishing is a nonprofit organization that started in 2005. The charity was established first for wounded military service members returning from Iraq and Afghanistan at the Walter Reed Army Medical Center.

Just a year later, the name Project Healing Waters Fly Fishing became official and today, there are numerous programs throughout the country and in Department of Defense hospitals, Warrior Transition Units, and Veterans Affairs Medical Centers and clinics.

All 50 states and Germany are home to all 206 of these programs. There are also affiliate programs in Canada and Australia. As for North Carolina, there are programs at Fort Bragg and Camp LeJeune, as well as Boone, Wilmington, Asheville, Charlotte, Winston-Salem, Swansboro, Durham, and Cherokee.

The programs are based around fly fishing, giving the service members a chance to spend time in the great outdoors. Project Healing Waters Fly Fishing partners with the Federation of Fly Fishers, Trout Unlimited, and individual fly fishing clubs to provide participants with a one-day fly fishing outing. Before the trip, volunteers lead classes at the Department of

Defense or Veterans Affairs facilities on basic fly fishing skills, fly casting, fly tying, and rod building. Injured active military members and disabled veterans, both men and women, and all experience levels are welcomed.

According to the organization’s website, “Participants range from beginners who have never fished before, to those with prior fly fishing and tying experience who are adapting their skills to their new abilities.” In addition, these events help provide physical and emotional rehabilitation to our military men and women through outdoor therapy.

Most of the participants in the classes will experience the fly-fishing event together, allowing for a greater sense of camaraderie to develop.

The majority of programs and services through Project Healing Waters Fly Fishing are run by volunteers. There is a Board of Trustees and elected officers to oversee the organization, and each program has a Program Lead. Men and women are welcome to become volunteers, and can

Along with volunteering, you can contribute to Project Healing Waters Fly Fishing in a variety of other ways.

Individuals or groups can sponsor a trip, donate fishing equipment, offer meal or lodging discounts, or host a fundraiser. All of these ideas bring awareness to the organization and help get their mission out to the public. If you are interested in starting a program in your area, all you need is a fly fishing club willing to assist with volunteers, a Department of Defense or Veterans Affairs facility to host the program and classes, and injured military members or disabled veterans wanting to participate.

For the last 12 years, Project Healing Waters Fly Fishing has been making a difference in thousands of military members’ lives. They have provided our brave men and women with comfort as they start a new life after the military. If you know a military member or veteran who is hurt or disabled, and who loves the great outdoors, then this organization may be a perfect fit.

For more information on Project Healing Waters Fly Fishing and to donate, visit projecthealingwaters.org.

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BY MEGAN TAYLOR

It’s a bird! It’s a plane! It’s…National Aviation Month! November is known as National Aviation Month and celebrates contributions and achievements in aviation. Most people know the history of aviation and its founding in our home state of North Carolina. Most people also know the names of famous aviators such as the Wright Brothers, Charles Lindbergh, and Noel Wien.

However, little attention is given to aviation’s female pilots. Read below to learn more about two women pioneers who helped “pave” the way in the sky.

AMELIA EARHART

Probably one of the most wellknown female aviators, Earhart began her flying career at the young age of 23. After serving as a Red Cross nurse in Canada during World War I, her interest in flying started with a plane ride in California with World War I pilot Frank Hawks. In January 1921, she took her first flying lesson while also working as a filing clerk at the Los Angeles Telephone Company. Soon Earhart purchased her first airplane, a yellow plane she called “The Canary.” In December of that same year, she received her National Aeronautics Association license and participated in her first flight exhibition at the Sierra Airdrome in California.

Earhart’s passion for flying grew throughout her life and led to her setting multiple aviation records, unheard of for a woman during that time. Just a year after getting her flying license, she became the first woman to fly solo above 14,000 feet in 1922. Then, 10 years later, she became the first woman (and second person ever) to fly solo across the Atlantic Ocean. After returning from this successful flight, Earhart was the first woman to be awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross by Congress. In addition, that same year, she pioneered another path for women pilots and was the first to make a solo, nonstop flight across the United States. While she paved the way for women up in the skies, Earhart was committed to promoting opportunities for women in aviation on the ground. In 1929, she helped found and serve as the first president of the Ninety-Nines, an international organization for female pilots from 44 different countries. Fun fact: that organization still exists today.

Sadly, Earhart’s successful aviation career was shorter than expected.

On June 1, 1937, she, along with navigator Fred Noonan, left Oakland, California on a mission to become the first pilot ever to fly around the world. On the 29th of June, the two had accomplished 22,000 miles of their 29,000 mile journey and had stopped in Lae, New Guinea to refuel. The pair departed on July 2, for their next stop at Howland Island. Unfortunately, this was the last time Earhart and Noonan were ever seen. They lost radio contact with the US Coast Guard and disappeared. President Franklin D. Roosevelt led a two week search and on July 19, they were declared lost at sea. To this day, many theories have surfaced regarding the end of their journey; however, the US government states Earhart and Noonan crashed in the Pacific Ocean.

BESSIE COLEMAN

Bessie Coleman was born in 1892 to a family of sharecroppers. After attending Langston University for one semester, she became interested in flying.

In 1921, Coleman (who was mixed race) made history by becoming the first African-American, as well as the first African-American woman, and Native American to earn a pilot’s license – an international pilot’s license, in fact. She was denied acceptance into the flying schools in the United States, so instead, she learned French and move to France to attend school. After receiving her license, Coleman became proficient in stunt flying and parachuting. She also spent two months in Europe taking lessons from a French ace pilot.

During September 1921, she flew from Paris to New York, making her a media sensation. A year later, Coleman crossed the Atlantic Ocean again and took advanced courses in aviation. Her training was conducted in France, the Netherlands, and Germany.

In addition, Coleman was a well-known performer of aerial tricks during a live barnstorming, which is known as a flying circus with pilots completing tricks in the sky. Her show was the first time the public had seen a flight by an African-American woman in America. Soon, she became known as “Queen Bess” and for the next five years was in the aerial show circuit. To add to her accomplishments, Coleman had the goal of starting a school for African-American pilots. This dream fell in line with her childhood vow of “one day amounting to something.”

Tragically, Coleman died at the age of 34 in 1926 when she was killed in an accident during rehearsal for an aerial show. During her short life, she broke down many barriers in race and gender. The Chicago Defender newspaper once referred to her as “the world’s greatest woman flier.”

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BY LISA S.T. DOSS

THE BENEFITS OF A BASEMENT Whether you plan to build or buy a home, remodel a room or seek ideas to expand your “green” footprint, we are all in the beginning stages of constructing our dreams. Each month, this column will invite you to look beyond the usual ideas and consider alternative, cost-effective and eco-friendly options. With so many topics to explore from top to bottom, room to room, inside and out, the goal of a vision is to take a firm step forward, and begin living the dream.

A basement is rarely included in a home’s overall square footage yet, considering the perspective, a two story home with a basement would increase the floor area by 50 percent. In thinking about the overall attractiveness of “space,” a homeowner could ideally create everything she may want or dream, such as rooms to suit new hobbies or a growing family. How about adding a secondary kitchen for baking, canning purposes, or entertaining?

With a basement, the possibilities are boundless. And if you are fortunate enough to have a home with a “walk out” basement door, the possibilities increase in terms of a patio, a mudroom, or a location for the dog to exit and enter, especially on rainy days.

The first step is to capitalize on the thermal efficiency, and ease your heating and cooling costs.

Homeowners often wonder how to increase their energy efficiency, and the place to begin is in the basement. In such a large space, the first goal is to immediately change the levels of indoor humidity. This action will deter mold development from rising and distributing around the house. The following questions may be a starting point.

1. DO I SEE MOISTURE ON THE CINDER BLOCKS?

If so, your home may need to address its water barrier system, which is found on the outside of the basement. The solution is to determine how water flows from your gutters, and whether heavy rains cause pools of water to flow away or towards the house. You may need to install diverters, tubing buried underground, 15 feet from the foundation. It is wise to have a professional evaluate your water barrier system, and provide you with viable solutions.

2. DOES THE BASEMENT HAVE A MUSTY SMELL?

If you are running a dehumidifier in your basement, ensure that it adequately covers the square footage. This one investment will often solve most dampness issues, and become a cost-effective means to protect against moisture damage. Not only will a dehumidifier maintain a dry basement throughout the year, but it may also prevent health issues from occurring.

DIY PROJECTS:

• Depending on the severity of your humidity problem, you may need to check all of the sources of moisture; therefore, check all of your vents, including the dryer vent, and loose ducts.

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• In addition to caulking windows and doors, seal small cracks or gaps around pipes with a concrete-patching compound. Slip foam insulation sleeves over hot-water pipes to prevent heat loss, and over cold-water pipes to eliminate condensation from dripping on the inside of the drywall or ceiling.

• Check your joists and wood framed windows for sagging, rot or insect damage. You may need to seal your basement walls, and possibly your floor, especially if cracks are present. Be aware of the size of the cracks. If wider than a pencil, the problem may be structural and require a professional.

INSULATING THE WALLS

Last month, the Constructing Dreams column discussed how insulation is more than just “pink.” With advancements in both materials and the consideration of time, insulation has become easier to install. Specifically designed for basement walls, an interlocking rigid system is appropriately called, “InSoFast” panels. Whether glued, clipped or screwed into the foundation walls, the installer can choose which option is best for him or her.

Each rigid panel begins with an R-8.5 value; yet, installation of a second layer can increase the value, if desired. The “InSoFast” panels are just one option to reduce your home’s energy costs by 70 percent.

By learning more about your basement, it will become a wonderful space to spend time and enjoy!

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TIP #5:

Consider their wishes. Speaking of public engagements, it is wise to think about what your loved one would be most comfortable with. While you may love the idea of a flash mob engagement, this might terrify your beloved. Think before you propose!

TIP #6:

BY ELISA D. WALLACE

And so, it happened. One day, the stars aligned perfectly, and you met your special someone.

Now, after getting to know each other, you are ready to make the ultimate commitment: marriage.

The hardest part—finding Mr. or Ms. Right—is done. Or is it?

When it comes to “popping the question,” men and women alike are stressed. There is a huge amount of pressure to make the moment perfect for their beloved. What should be a spontaneous instance of declaring one’s sentiments, becomes lost in the attempt to make the moment grandiose.

In today’s digital age, between Facebook, Instagram, Snapchat and all of the other social media, men and women are often trying to out-do their friends with their own proposal. What used to be a tender time between two people, is becoming a live streamed, over-the-top, love showcase.

While truly there is no “wrong way” of asking someone to marry you, there are still a few pointers for taking this big step. If you’re thinking of proposing, or need advice for a couple you know, read on for ten easy tips to make sure the marriage proposal goes off without a hitch.

TIP #2:

Toss trend out the window. No one will remember the hip spot you took your date on for the perfect engagement photo. What they will remember is what you said in the moment.

Less stress should be placed on the “hashtag factor” and more on the speech!

TIP #3:

Let history join your moment! Consider taking your beloved to a historic place that has been, and always will be, there. Whether it’s a historical monument or an outdoor location, the idea that you can always return there— even when you’re old and gray—is a great one.

TIP #1:

It should come from the heart. Do not worry about being “cheesy” in this moment. If there was ever a time to get sentimental, this is it!

Think back on the special location you took your beloved for a first date. If you’re not crazy about this location, try the place where you both said those three magic words: “I love you!” When you take him or her back to this location, memories will come rushing back, and make this moment much more special.

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TIP #4:

Invite those you both love. A wonderful moment can be made even more wonderful by inviting family and friends. This way, they are part of this special day. It is easy to do this at a family gathering or dinner, or holiday celebration. Another idea is to have the private moment between the two of you, then wave your family and friends over from a nearby vantage point. It’s the best of both worlds— private and public.

Employ a decoy. If you need your adored to go to a specific spot on a specific night, ask a good friend for help. This “decoy” can insist that she / he needs to go to this restaurant, bar, park, etc. By involving an accomplice, you are sure to throw your loved one off track!

TIP #7:

Less is better. Even though it is tempting to shout from the rooftops to the world that you’re ready to propose, hold off on doing so. When telling family and friends, less is better. Even though no one would purposefully let a secret slip out, it often does. And this is one secret worth hiding.

TIP # 8:

Don’t forget the background details!

It’s vital to know your loved one’s exact schedule the day of the proposal. Does he or she have a lunch date with a close friend? A late evening spin class?

Make sure to know their schedule.

They may be tired from a long day of work or gym, and simply need a shower, not a proposal.

TIP #9:

Watch out for Mother Nature. Yes, a walk on the beach, or hike in the mountains sounds like the perfect backdrop for a proposal, until bad weather arrives. Make sure to check out the weather before solidifying your proposal plans. Always have a backup plan. An indoor location you both love, like a restaurant where you went on your first date, can work.

TIP #10:

Stick to an idea, but not a script. It is understandable that you may want to follow a script when asking the most important question you will ever ask, but do not do this. Your words simply need to come from the heart, not a carefully crafted piece of paper.

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Smokin’ Harley-Davidson opened in May 2009, and in the past 8 years has sold over 5,200 units to satisfied customers in the tri-state area. Beyond offering a well-known product with a long history in the industry, Smokin’ Harley-Davidson strives daily to live up to their philosophy. “It is the mission of Smokin’ HarleyDavidson to provide the best possible customer service to all motorcycle riders and enthusiasts. Our friendly, knowledgeable and professional staff will assist, inspire and educate each customer while fulfilling their wants and needs, and by making their dreams become a reality. We realize that customer service is the only thing that will bring a customer back into the store.

Here at Smokin’ we take pride in how we treat our customers.

We provide the best customer service in the Carolinas and we consistently exceed every expectation,” commented Perry.

Ask anyone what name comes to mind when they think of American motorcycles and you’ll likely hear ‘Harley-Davidson’ high on the list. Harley-Davidson has become synonymous with bikes, not just because they sell so many, but also because their bikes simply look, sound and ride like no other. Even if customers come to Smokin’ Harley-Davidson just to start their motorcycle journey on a Harley, they stay because of the overall experience they have from the moment they walk into the store.

“We have the latest inventory of new and pre-owned Harleys in the Carolinas. While customers may come for the selection, they can go a few places for service, parts and apparel, however, they come back to us. The Dealernews competition recognizes motorcycle and power sports dealerships across the United States for the commitment to the customer, and it awards dealers for their efforts to be ambassadors for the

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Anyone who spends time driving the highways knows there are no shortage of motorcycles on the roads and for many generations, riders have chosen one brand for its innovative designs, classic styles, community of riders that is much like a family, and the unforgettable attitude that is Harley-Davidson. Locally, Harley-Davidson enthusiasts go to Smokin’ Harley-Davidson of WinstonSalem, NC, for not only their bikes, but for service, parts and accessories, apparel, the Riding Academy, and their onsite restaurant, Xtreme Wings N Things. Recently, Smokin’ HarleyDavidson was named one of the Top 25 Dealers in America,

by Dealernews. Ray Perry, the Dealer Principal and General Manager of Smokin’ Harley-Davidson, said, “Being recognized

by Dealernews as one of the Top 25 Harley-Davidson dealers is something we don’t take lightly. This is the motorcycle and power sports industry’s longest running and most prestigious retail competition.”

We have been in the Top 100 Dealerships for the last three years and then to be a Top 25 is indicative of the demonstrated managerial leadership, in addition to our outstanding staff and our great customers. This award encompasses all of the things we believe in: teamwork, community service, business management, job knowledge and most of all, customer service.” Perry stated.

Smokin’ Harley-Davidson will celebrate their achievement with a Top 25 Party on October 21, 2017, at their location. “This is going to be a good time to celebrate our staff, but most importantly our customers, who have made us what we are today!” commented Perry.

Smokin’ Harley-Davidson is located at 3441 Myer Lee Dr., Winston-Salem, NC. Hours of operation: Monday-Saturday 9 am- 6 pm; Sunday 10 am- 4 pm. For more information visit smokinharley.com or call 336-790-6094.

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Leonard Adreon: Hilltop Doc A Marine Corpsman Fighting Through the Mud & Blood of the Korean War

BY VONDA HENDERSON

About the Author:

Leonard Adreon served in the Korean War as a Marine corpsman. He buried his experiences in his memory banks when he returned home and took up his professional career with The Siteman Organization, a real estate management and development company located near St. Louis. He and his wife met a year after his return and built a life with three daughters and six grandchildren. He earned national recognition for his work via leasing and managing facilities throughout the world. He spent time working with charitable organizations in his community for the benefit of children. One volunteer initiative in particular, as a writing class facilitator, ultimately led to his decision to share his story.

Inspiration for Hilltop Doc:

Typically, Marines referred to corpsmen as ‘doc’ when calling for their help in battlefield situations. Like so many veterans of ‘the forgotten war,’ Leonard didn’t share his Korean War experiences for many years. His first-hand account of life on the front lines is gripping, raw, and worth sharing. His experiences exemplify what so many endured; his poems speak to the anguish felt in the heat of moments most would find difficult, and the photographs (a mix of personal pictures, public domain photos, and some from the Department of Defense archives) show the stark reality of war.

About Hilltop Doc:

In Hilltop Doc, Leonard Adreon shares his story of being drafted by the Navy right out of high school, missing the battles of World War II, but finding himself back on active duty for the Korean War. Although in the Navy, his Naval experience regarding learning to swim was a miserable failure and he shared that he never did learn to swim. That particular skill proved unnecessary to his personal war experiences. His story about Big Mike and the sacrifices he made for others is heartbreaking; and that’s just one story. The kindnesses of Korean villagers, sharing their food, and providing rest are eloquent. His poetry and remembrances are those of the typical serviceperson who achieved extraordinary actions at times of extreme duress. The memories are unvarnished, unglamorized and so important to share with others who have no other basis on which to grasp what war on the frontlines was like for those who were able to live through the experiences.

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Where to find Leonard Adreon’s Book: Leonard volunteers at the Lifelong Learning Institute of Washington University (St. Louis) encouraging others in writing classes. Ultimately, these volunteer endeavors led him to write his experiences and share his story as a Hilltop Doc. Hilltop Doc was released in May 2017 and is available in softcover via Amazon, BookBaby, Barnes & Noble, and other select book retailers.

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When Your Friend or Loved One Wants to Stop Drinking 8 Ways to Help

BY DEBBIE BARR Americans drink alcohol to celebrate, socialize, and unwind.

According to a 2015 survey, 70% of Americans said they had consumed at least some alcohol in the preceding year. While the effects of alcohol can be quite powerful, most people can drink moderately and responsibly. When people exceed the prescribed limit of one daily drink for women and two for men, however, alcohol can cause serious problems. Car crashes, violence, health issues, and relationship problems can all occur with overindulgence in alcohol. About 17 million Americans have an alcohol use disorder (AUD), a drinking problem that threatens their own health and safety and that of others.

The good news is that when those with an alcohol problem seek help, most are able to successfully quit drinking or at least reduce the amount they drink. If you have a friend or loved one who is courageously seeking help with a drinking problem, you can be part of their success story. Here are eight ways you can help:

1. TAKE CARE OF YOURSELF.

While this may seem like a surprising first suggestion, it’s a prudent one. Dealing with a person who is abusing alcohol can be stressful and sometimes depressing. In order to “be there” for that person, you need a support system of your own. Community support groups, such as Al-Anon, a professional counselor, your family, friends, and faith community can all help supply the support you need.

2. UNDERSTAND THE PROBLEM.

AUD can range from mild to severe. When a person is truly dependent upon alcohol, the problem is brain-based. In some people, alcohol actually changes the way the brain reacts to alcohol. This makes it very hard for a person to stop drinking once they start, due to a craving for alcohol that is as compelling as the hunger for food. This is what is meant when people say alcoholism is a disease.

3. BE PATIENT.

Once you understand the seriousness of AUD, it’s easy to see why overcoming an alcohol problem is so difficult. Don’t expect a quick resolution. It’s more realistic to expect your friend or loved one to make mistakes, learn from them, and slowly make progress.

4. DON’T BE SHOCKED

BY RELAPSE.

Relapse is an expected part of the recovery process. Rarely does a person with an alcohol problem enter treatment and never relapse. When relapse occurs, don’t express disappointment, judgment, or criticism. Instead, offer kind words, encouragement, and support. It is worth noting that relapse often occurs in times of stress. If possible, don’t ask the recovering person to take on additional responsibilities until they have made progress.

5. BE COMPASSIONATE BUT VIGILANT.

It is common for people with alcohol problems to struggle with anxiety or depression. As drinking occurs less and less often, anxiety and depression may be reduced as well. While you want to be compassionate and supportive, be vigilant, too, because severe anxiety or depression may escalate to suicidal thinking. If you sense that this is happening, support the person in seeking professional help from a counselor or, if necessary, accompany them to a hospital emergency room.

6. HELP THEM AVOID ALCOHOL TRIGGERS.

When a friend or family member is trying to stop drinking, be sensitive to the potential impact of encountering alcohol in a social situation. Though you may feel rude or impolite, do not offer the person a drink under any circumstances. It’s also important not use alcohol yourself when you are with him or her. Better yet, look for activities you can do with the person in alcohol-free environments.

7. ENCOURAGE THEM TO ATTEND A SUPPORT GROUP. Those who attend support groups such as Alcoholics Anonymous do better than those who don’t participate in such groups. Not all groups are the same so encourage the person to persevere until they find a group that is a comfortable fit.

8. WHEN THEY’RE DOING WELL, SAY SO!

When the person is making good choices, making an effort, or making progress, don’t take it for granted.

Instead, make a point of acknowledging it. A few words of encouragement or appreciation can help your friend or loved one continue on a positive path to recovery.

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Penny Latham Mothershed The Heart of the Ronald McDonald House

BY MEGAN TAYLOR

Each year on Christmas Eve, you may have noticed lighted luminaries in front of houses. Have you ever wondered what those luminaries represent? They are the annual Light a Luminary fundraiser for the Ronald McDonald House of Winston-Salem, and serve as a symbol in honor of the families staying there. The families are unable to get home during the holiday season because of their child’s illness or injury.

However, the House gives peace and comfort to families throughout the whole year, thanks to its founding by Penny Latham Mothershed and her late husband, Dick Latham.

Mothershed was inspired by her infant son to bring a Ronald McDonald House to Winston-Salem in the early 1980s.

“At the age of nine months, our son, Alan, was diagnosed with cancer.

We were living in Burlington at the time, but moved to Winston-Salem to be near the hospital. Thanks to Dr. Patterson at Wake Forest Baptist Hospital, Alan enjoyed playschool and did all the things boys loved to do until he passed away at three and half years old,” said Mothershed.

After Alan’s passing in April 1980, Mothershed knew she couldn’t go back to teaching first grade at that time. Instead, she wanted to give back to the community. During Alan’s stays in the hospital, Mothershed saw the need to help families going through one of the most devastating times in their lives.

“I slept under cribs, like many parents did. I saw people sleeping in their cars and in the waiting rooms and eating out of canteens, all just to be close to their child. I talked with Dr. Patterson about how we could help the families and honor Alan. The idea for a Ronald McDonald House in Winston-Salem was born,” said Mothershed.

In May, she visited the Ronald McDonald House in Duke and knew immediately the house would answer many of the needs of these families. Back in Winston-Salem, she met with McDonald’s owner Rich Halverson to discuss the need for a House here.

“Rich was almost as excited as I was. Unfortunately, the McDonald’s state organization was obligated to the Duke House at that time. Our parents’ group was somewhat disappointed, but we immediately felt that in a city such as we lived in, we could do it and incorporated as the Rainbow House of Winston-Salem. With the help of churches, civic groups, schools, the Junior League, and thousands of local caring individuals, we raised the necessary funds and founded the Ronald McDonald House on Hawthorne. God continued to bless us by locating a house directly across from the hospital. We were joined by McDonald’s before we began renovations.

Another tremendous blessing,” said Mothershed.

The House that love built opened in September 1984.

Today, there are four houses connected to each other and they include 35 bedrooms and baths, laundry facilities, a huge kitchen, dining room, family rooms, and quiet areas. According to Mothershed, the most important thing about the House is that the families feel the love and support of others.

“Moms are wanting to have some normalcy in their lives, such as cooking or doing laundry. It is definitely therapy for them. Our House is a testimony to the true care of our community. My belief is that if we help the parents and the siblings, we ultimately help the sick child.”

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For the past 33 years, the Ronald McDonald House of Winston-Salem has been serving thousands of families daily. To support the House’s efforts, annual fundraisers and events, including Light a Luminary and the Character Breakfast, are held.

“People continue to give back again and again. I can’t say enough about how great our volunteers and the Friends of the Ronald McDonald House are. Many families go back to their homes and hold fundraisers in appreciation for the House and help others as they were helped,” said Mothershed.

Mothershed returned to education and founded the Epiphany Early Childhood Center. She retired for seven years after being the school’s director for 19 years. Her retirement didn’t last long. Her latest adventure is being the owner of Mimi’s Fine Consigns, where a portion of the profits from certain products are donated to the Ronald McDonald House.

“Operating the shop brings many interesting and wonderful people into my life. My son inspired me to share the joy and love he gave so generously. I know he would want me to say thank you to our community from all the thousands of families whose lives you have touched. This wonderful community is the heartbeat of the Ronald McDonald House of Winston-Salem and its Family Rooms,” said Mothershed.

For more information about the Ronald McDonald House and for volunteer opportunities, visit: rmhws.org.

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BY DAVE MCCONNELL

MAXIMIZE YOUR BENEFITS MINIMIZE YOUR TIME I have been involved in fitness and wellness training for over 40 years. The most common reason, or may I use “excuse,” people give me for not exercising is time. For the majority of my 40 years of experience, I would stress the importance of finding 3-5 hours a week as imperative to the health benefits one gains. But what if now I said you could have improvements in your health and fitness similar to the conventional 3-5 hours a week by working out 30-40 minutes a week?

It’s true! The fitness business is a multi billion-dollar industry. With so much money being spent, there is always research being done to find an edge in a machine, exercise, or workout. Caution is always the word I use when it comes to the miracle machine that rolls those pounds off our bodies by merely spending a few minutes a day. I’m not trying to promote a machine or even a specific workout. The workout is called interval training. It requires you to exert yourself at your highest possible levels. It’s essential if you want the benefits of very time-efficient exercise.

So what exactly does one have to do in a 30 minute a week workout? The workout should last for 10 minutes, 3 times a week, and can be done in any particular activity you do. The activity should start with a 2 minute warm-up followed by a 20 second burst of maximum effort of the exercise.

This interval can last up to a minute for someone that exercises regularly. A general rule to ensure you are reaching a high intensity level during your interval is to have difficulty talking and breathing at the end of the burst. The high intensity spurt should be followed by two-three minutes of lesser intensity (recovery time) before

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repeating the high intensity burst. There should be 3 bursts of intense training within the 10 minute workout. The last 2 minutes of the workout should be less intense, also known as a cool down.

Interval training, then, is an ideal way to get health-industry exercise in a short amount of time. This, by no means, is recommended over workouts that last longer. It just suggests that even something as simple as walking can be turned into an interval workout by changing up the pace throughout your course. Interval training might not be recommended for people with heart conditions, and like anyone that has led a sedentary life, check with your doctor for advice before starting any program.

Remember, those short burst of activity can lead to long and healthful lives!

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Bringing Awareness to Diabetes During the Holiday Season

BY ELISA D. WALLACE

Usually watching one’s sugar intake is the last thing on one’s mind during the month of November.

This month is synonymous with all things delicious. From baked pumpkin pie, to mouthwatering mashed potatoes, this month can also be a diabetic’s nightmare. This is exactly why the National Diabetes Program chose November as their month to bring awareness to this condition.

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), “An estimated 30.3 million people of all ages—or 9.4% of the U.S. population—had diabetes in 2015.” What is even more disturbing than this large number, is the fact that of this 30.3 million, “7.2 million (23.8%) were not aware of or did not report having diabetes.” More often than not, this is simply due to the fact that the symptoms of this condition can be tricky to spot. This said, it is vital to know the basics about diabetes.

Diabetes, which is a lifelong disease, can occur when the pancreas (an organ behind the stomach) releases insulin to help your body store and use the sugar and fat from the food you eat. Diabetes occurs when one of the following occurs: • When the pancreas does not produce any insulin • When the pancreas produces very little insulin • When the body does not respond appropriately to insulin, a condition called “insulin resistance” Diabetes is a disease that is split into three different types. Type I can occur when the immune system mistakenly manufactures antibodies and inflammatory cells that are directed against, and cause damage to, the patients’ own body tissues. People with type I diabetes have the beta cells of the pancreas, which are responsible for insulin production, attacked by the misdirected immune system. It is believed that the tendency to develop the abnormal antibodies in type I diabetes is partially genetically inherited, though the details are not fully understood. Type I diabetes tends to occur in young, lean individuals, usually before 30 years of age; however, older patients do present with this form of diabetes on occasion.

Type II diabetes occurs when those suffering can still produce insulin, but do so relatively inadequately for their body’s needs, particularly in the face of insulin resistance as discussed above. In many cases this means the pancreas produces larger than normal quantities of insulin. Often this occurs in individuals over 30 years old, although there are some type II diabetics who are barely in their teen years. Most of these more extreme cases are a direct result of poor eating habits, higher body weight, and lack of exercise.

The final type of diabetes is called gestational diabetes. Some women get this kind of diabetes when they are pregnant, yet most of the time, it goes away after the baby is born.

Now that we know the basics about this lifelong disease, join the National Diabetes Education Program’s theme: “Managing Diabetes – It’s Not Easy, But It’s Worth It.” This theme highlights the importance of managing diabetes. Many patients have diabetes-related health problems such as heart attack, stroke, kidney disease, vision loss, and amputation. The theme this year serves as a reminder to people who may be struggling with the demands of managing diabetes that they are not alone.

What are a few steps for those managing diabetes during the difficult holiday season? Read on for four easy tips and tricks.

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Tip # 1: Learn about this disease. It is vital to learn about the three types of diabetes, especially the type you are suffering from. While your medical professional should give you directions for managing this condition, it is also important to educate yourself in other ways.

From attending education classes, to joining a support group, half the battle is learning about the complex disease.

Tip # 2: Get to know your ABCs about this disease. When it comes to diabetes, it is vital to get the ABCs down.

A stands for the A1C test. This is a blood test that measures your average blood sugar level over the past three months.

B is for blood pressure. People with diabetes need to watch their blood pressure, and have a goal of being below 140/90.

C is for cholesterol. Victims of diabetes often will have high cholesterol and it is crucial to watch its levels.

Tip # 3: Live a healthy lifestyle. Just because you has diabetes, doesn’t mean you cannot live a happy, full life. Coping requires following the rules of a healthy life: getting plenty of sleep and exercise, following a healthy diet, and talking with your health care team.

Tip # 4: Set up routine care to stay healthy. Make sure to set up regular appointments with your health providers. See your health care team at least twice a year to find and treat any problems early.

At each visit, be sure you have a: • blood pressure check

• foot check • weight check

Two times each year, have an: • A1C test Once each year, be sure you have a: • cholesterol test • complete foot exam • dental exam

• dilated eye exam • flu shot • urine and a blood test

While living with diabetes does require some lifestyle changes, it is a manageable disease. With this said, the holiday season is not a time for diabetics to avoid family and friends.

By following these simple tips, everyone will be able to relish in holiday gatherings!

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HOLIDAY GIFT-GIVING

The holiday season is upon us! During this time of year, people are making plans for their annual traditions, as well as lists for all the cooking and baking to be done and the gifts to be bought. However, the holidays can also be a time for expenses to rack up, especially when it comes to buying presents for everyone. There is a present for your mom, dad, your child’s teacher, everyone in your book club, your mailman – the list goes on and on. However, there are ways to be budget-friendly during the holidays and still make sure everyone on your gift list is remembered.

First things first – know your budget and don’t overspend. Have a set limit for how much you’ll spend on a certain gift and be sure to keep a running log of all your purchases. Always make a detailed list with the person’s name, how much you want to spend, and what gift you would like to buy. If you are giving presents to a group of friends, such as your kid’s teachers or coaches, think about spending the same amount or gifting the same items. For example, buy items in bulk and divide into individual presents.

Think of the idea of nail kits in a mason jar for friends. You can purchase a 12 pack of mason jars at Walmart for around $8.00.

Then, go to Dollar Tree and buy a bag of cotton balls (100 count), nail polish, and packs of nail files (4 per pack). If you are making 12 gifts, your overall cost is $24.00, meaning each individual present is around $2.00. Obviously, this will change depending on the quantity of gifts needed, but you get the picture.

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Another tip to lessen your holiday spending is by creating DIY presents or by gifting services.

Parents, grandparents, and other family members love handmade items. Plus, this is a chance for you and your kids to release your creative side. Some examples are homemade jewelry, paintings and drawings, a cookbook filled with family recipes, a scrapbook filled with family photos, pillows, and more. A quick online search can help you find the perfect idea for your loved ones. Baked goods are another perfect way to spread holiday cheer without breaking the bank. This type of gift is good for when you plan on giving to groups or teachers, mailmen, doctors, veterinarians, and hair stylists.

Again, buy your ingredients in bulk and divide among everyone. Lastly, think of different services you can provide to someone. This could be a coupon for mowing their lawn in the spring, running their errands for an afternoon, or walking their dog every day for a week.

These gifts are ideal for neighbors, elderly people, and others who have busy schedules.

Lastly, it pays to do your research and pre-shop online before hitting the stores. Browse your favorite local stores’ websites and see what deals and coupons are available. In addition, this helps you narrow down your shopping list to a few stores, making your transportation and gas costs less. Also, don’t fear shopping

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online. Some retailers offer online only deals, free-shipping, and no-hassle return policies.

They may also have special shopping days, online or in-store, for you to take advantage of to add more money back into your wallet.

While searching online, you may come across a coupon or great deal for an “experience” present. Experience presents are trips, special day events, etc. that you give in place of a tangible gift. For example, I am giving my mom and sister tickets to Christmas at Biltmore for Christmas this year (don’t worry, they already know about the present and the surprise won’t be ruined when they read this article).

For this experience present, I purchased the tickets ahead of time and was able to use an online deal. You can do this for many different attractions, entertainment, and trips. These experiences don’t have to happen around Christmas; they can happen months later.

However, be sure to search for deals before making your purchase. The daily deal website, Groupon, is a great place to go to, as well as Living Social.

The holidays are a wonderful time to make memories with your family and friends. Don’t let the fear of overspending ruin your spirit.

Remember, there are ways to give budgetfriendly presents that will warm anyone’s heart.

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BY VONDA HENDERSON

“Not all women wear pearls and sensible shoes to work, some wear dog tags and combat boots.”

(Author unknown)

Statistically, women now represent 15% of the US military. As we celebrate Veterans Day, read about four veterans’ experiences – what led them to join the military, the challenges, what military service taught them, and how being part of the military impacted their lives.

Melissa served in the U.S. Army for eight years as a Sergeant in a petroleum supply unit. She is a Desert Storm/Desert Shield veteran responsible for refueling helicopters in forward areas while they were still running, replenishing their ammunition at the same time. She trained at Fort McClellan and Fort Lee. She was stationed at Katterback, Germany for three years. Melissa shared that she considered several options before joining the Army, including the Peace Corps. She stopped by the Mall Army recruitment office to get some information and made her decision on the spot. She was the first in her immediate family to join the military. The biggest challenge was being the first female in a forward unit. Melissa shared that her years of service led her to ‘live a life of gratitude, [knowing] that there’s a silver lining to everything.’ She values freedom and developed strong communication skills that she now uses in her civilian life.

Kathleen was a Captain in the U.S. Army and served for ten years.

While in service as a member of the Signal Corps, she lived in Stuttgart, Germany (Patch Barracks Post), was stationed at Fort Hood for five years, and Fort Gordon. Kathleen shared that when she graduated from UNC-G, the job market was scarce.

The Army enlistment commercial ‘Be All You Can Be’ caught her attention one afternoon and she decided to check out her options at

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the local recruitment center. She signed up and after basic training, completed Officer Candidate School. The physical training, known as the daily dozen, was most challenging with its combination of push-ups, sit-ups, jumping jacks, and runs.

Her time in service instilled a ‘do what you said you would do’ philosophy. When asked if she’d join again, her response was a resounding yes.

Kathleen explained that her military experiences increased her self-confidence, self-discipline, and strengthened her leadership skills – attributes she carried into civilian life and utilized throughout her career. She is actively involved with the NC Purple Heart Foundation. She is a proud patriot and happy to have served her country.

Leigh served in the U.S. Navy with the rank of Lieutenant for eight years (four active duty and four in the reserves, completed while she was finishing medical school). She served in Pensacola, Guam for two years, and Port Hueneme. Financial assistance for medical school was a beneficial aspect of being in the military. The distance from home was difficult; traveling home from Guam was a 24-hour event. Leigh shared that the training and experience from being a Navy physician allowed her to practice a full range of medicine. “When you’re an intern in the military, you’re expected to act solo on many procedures, from appendicitis to childbirth. Training is geared toward selfsufficiency. Those skills made starting a business as a civilian much easier.” She, too, enjoyed the

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opportunities her years in the Navy provided, such as traveling and the strong sense of community that develops when far from home. Her daughter is now attending NC State on a full Marine scholarship with OCS in her future.

Delphine served in the U.S. Army for six years as an M. P. with the rank of Captain. She spent a year in Korea, as well as time at Fort McClellan, The Airborne School at Fort Benning, where she completed five jumps, and Fort Dix where she was the M.P. Company Commander. Her family had a tradition of military service so her decision to join the Army was simply a continuation of that tradition. She shared that her military experiences enhanced her leadership and interpersonal skills, as well as her decision-making abilities. Her interpersonal skills were put to the test in Korea when the majority of her platoon was male with more years of service than hers. She has no regrets and values her military service. “I wish more young people would decide to serve our country. You learn such valuable lessons that prepare you for the future.”

These women exemplify others who also gave years of their lives to serve our country, learning skills, and pushing beyond their expectations. Their love of country and freedom is unquestionable.

We salute each of you and all who serve. Thank you for your service and sacrifice protecting our freedoms!

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Stuffing for the Holiday Season In our family, the Thanksgiving meal is a colorful display of food and rich aromas. After Grace is said and hands are squeezed tenderly and unclasped, all eyes look toward the bowl of stuffing. While it looks beautiful, assembled with bits of celery and onions, sage, thyme, and basil leaves, the unusual appeal is a combination of golden raisins, cranberries, and chestnuts. This particular stuffing recipe may take time to cut and slice, measure, and combine together, but the taste is worth it. With new flavors added to a preferred side dish, it may become your family’s favorite for not only Thanksgiving, but throughout the holiday season.

• 3-quart casserole or rectangular 13x9x2 baking dish

1. Melt butter in a pan. Add celery and onions over medium-high heat. Cook until tender.

• 9 cups of French bread (cut into oneinch squares), drizzle with olive oil

2. In a large bowl, pour celery, onion, and butter mixture to the bread cubes (drizzled with olive oil).

• 3/4 cup butter • 1 -1/2 cups chopped celery • 3/4 cup finely chopped onions • Low-sodium chicken broth • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh or 1-1/2 teaspoons dried sage leaves • 1 tablespoons chopped fresh or 1 teaspoon dried thyme leaves • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh or 1 teaspoon dried basil • 1 cup golden raisins • 1 cup fresh or frozen cranberries • 1 cup chestnuts • 1-1/2 teaspoons salt • 1/2 teaspoon pepper

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3. Add all remaining dry ingredients (not the broth). Mix well.

4. Set oven to 325 degrees.

5. Pour two cups of chicken broth into your bowl to saturate the bread.

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6. Transfer to your baking or casserole dish.

7. Before covering with foil, pour a half cup more chicken broth.

8. Bake for 30 minutes covered and uncovered for 20 minutes longer.

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Simply Southern Cuisine Taking the Hustle and Bustle Out of Holiday Gatherings

BY CAROLYN S. PETERSON

If the thought of Thanksgiving or Christmas gatherings bring feelings of dread because of the mess in the kitchen, whipping up all the trimmings for your party, then you need to call Simply Southern Cuisine!

GETTING A LITTLE OFF YOUR PLATE MAKES LIFE BETTER!

From the moment the last trick-or-treater leaves your front door, the mad rush is on for the holidays and it seems each year it gets a little more hurried. No matter how soon you start shopping, there’s always last minute things to do and you can get overwhelmed with it all.

The less you have to worry about or the more you get off your plate, the better and more enjoyable your holidays will be. Simply Southern Cuisine may not be able to take your shopping list and find all the gifts you need, but they can give you the gift of less hassle by helping with your upcoming feasts, from a few side dishes to catering your entire event!

IT’S NEVER TOO EARLY TO PLAN AHEAD

Lisa Miller, owner of Simply Southern Cuisine said, “Our Thanksgiving menu is available from the beginning of October, both in the store and online. This menu offers complete Thanksgiving packages (meals) and includes ham and/or turkey, side dishes, yeast rolls and dessert.

This menu is for fresh or frozen items only. Customers can order in the store or over the phone, and the Christmas menu will be available late October. We can also help our customers determine how much food they will need to order depending on how many guests they will have. We also have options for those with special needs diets such as gluten-free and vegetarian.” Popular side dishes during the holidays include sweet potato casserole, squash casserole, green beans, green bean casserole and sausage and pecan stuffing.

“If you are planning on holiday catering, I highly recommend planning Thanksgiving or Christmas catering in October, as those dates book up quickly for us. Our typical procedure is for anyone requesting catering to fill out a catering questionnaire, which is available on our website. I review the questionnaire and email the customer a catering estimate, based on their menu selections and services requested. Most customers have a clear idea of the menu they want, but if they need help deciding what foods go well together, we can help them put together a menu,” commented Lisa.

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It’s not just at the holidays that Simply Southern Cuisine can take some meal stress off your shoulders. “Just like our holiday offerings, everything is homemade and we offer three sizes - a 5” single serving size; a small 7” size, which serves 2-3; and a large 9” size which serves 4-6.

For those looking to serve 12-15, customers can special order items in 9 x 11 pans. We have a standard retail ‘Food to Go’ menu, which includes entries and sides that are always available. Chicken pie is our best seller and some of our other choices include baked spaghetti, beef and chicken pot pie, chicken taco casserole, Swiss chicken, broccoli casserole, sweet baked apples, squash casseroles, macaroni and cheese. Customers can also

order desserts such as apple pie, chocolate eclair, banana pudding and turtle brownies, just to mention a few. We like making our customers’ lives easier so they have extra time to do what they want to do, not spending time in the kitchen,” Lisa stated.

As with everything in life, all good things come to an end, and so Simply Southern Cuisine can meet their customers’ holiday needs, there is a cutoff date for holiday orders. For Thanksgiving, the orders must be turned in by Saturday, November 18th for a Wednesday pick-up. This year Christmas falls on a Monday, so the orders must be turned in by Tuesday, December 19th for a Saturday pick-up. Gift certificates for Simply Southern Cuisine are also available and make great holiday gifts.

Simply Southern Cuisine is located at 3570 C Clemmons Rd. in Clemmons, NC. For more information call 336-712-4636 or visit their website at MySimplySouthern.com.

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Mention the genre and a few lead actors, and I’ll usually allow a film experience to take me on an entertaining journey.

Without knowing any details, I was told Tom Hanks and Emma Watson starred in a new movie called, “The Circle.” Emma Watson portrays a young woman by the name of Mae Holland, who lands a position at a top technology and social media company. While the movie was billed as a “techno-thriller,” it wasn’t the music or the scenes that changed my body posture from relaxed to rigid; instead, it was the expectation of all employees to live a transparent lifestyle without secrets. The main character, who initially questioned the intrusive nature of social media began to see the vast opportunities if everyone worldwide were part of the transparent “circle.” The character, Mae Holland, takes the conversation one step further and agrees to step inside the “circle” by wearing a micro-camera morning to bedtime.

How often do you refer to those trusted family members and friends as being inside your “inner circle”? There is a feeling of mutual trust and support to those with whom we share our secrets, pictures and stories of our family and children, and whom we welcome into our homes. While we all have layers defining friendships and acquaintances in our lives, the term “inner circle” can change when social media becomes a factor. Suddenly, with a click of the mouse, anyone can receive the title of “friend” and be given front row seating into our personal lives and homes.

Sometimes it’s out of kindness that we admit acquaintances into our lives. In being honest with our ourselves, would we enjoy meeting up for coffee with this “friend”? The honest answer is no.

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Whether the number of friends totals 45, 280, or 3,000, each post celebrating both good and bad news, special events and vacations, and let’s not forget pictures, are received by a significant percentage of people we barely know.

Every day through our news feed, we can read about family difficulties, personal struggles, amazing circumstances, great moments, and ongoing complaints. Life on social media can be a reality show without the bag of popcorn sitting in our laps. The answer is simple. Each of us has the “power” to control and limit our privacy. It begins by determining if every “friend” in our social media circle should receive our intimate thoughts, stories, and pictures. By periodically checking your settings you can ensure the audience is set at “friends” in lieu of “public” or “friends of friends.” Additionally, social media users can “customize” their setting by creating an intimate list of trusted friends to view all posts without the act of unfriending individuals. It is a nice option when personal posts should not be received by all.

We also have the “power” to control what is visible to the social media world.

Besides a name and profile picture, no additional personal information should be listed. For the protection of your home and family, post pictures of your vacations once you have returned, and do not post

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possessions in your home.

Openly sharing details may encourage intruders, theft and quite possibly harm to loved ones. When too much information is freely given, we surrender our control and power to others.

Living without technological advances, in what is often termed “the good ole’ days, certainly made life humble. We called, visited, mailed handwritten, lengthy letters, and were not eager to check messages. In fact, the home answering machine could blink for hours without a care or worry. One of the safest acts we can offer our family, friends, and ourselves is to “shut down” technology for long periods of time, and begin to live without our electronic leashes. Text messages, voice mails, and social media posts and private messages can sit in their individual “boxes” and wait until Monday morning. It may be a good day to listen to the bird’s song or a distant lawn mower, and invest in a back yard project.

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A MARRIED COLLEGE STUDENT

BY MALLORY HARMON

Rachel Pellerin, dirty-blond hair falling around her shoulders, sat on a park bench outside her classroom as her classmates headed to the Great Hall for lunch. She brushed her hair out of her dark blue eyes, a small tattoo of a sword visible on the back of her arm below the cuff of her t-shirt.

Cody appeared moments later, laden with a packed lunch for the both of them. Passersby smiled and waved to them as they shared a bag of pretzels and discussed the classes they were taking for their shared major, Biblical Studies.

Rachel grinned as Cody related a story about how a student had smuggled a hamster into class in her sweatshirt pocket and spent the whole class period feeding it carrots and covering its small rodent noises with coughs and throat clearings. Rachel noticed the tattooed wedding band on his left hand, her handiwork; it matched the one on her own ring finger. She remembered the first few weeks of their relationship.

They were both office interns for their youth pastor, which is where they met, both brand new Christians, both high schoolers, and both struggling to hold to their faith in lives surrounded by opposition; the year was 2015.

Rachel remembered their relationship moving fast, beginning with Cody telling her he liked her, immediately followed by him asking her what her views on marriage and divorce were. Though immediately taken with Cody’s pragmatism and general popularity, it took Rachel longer to fall in love; however, they began dating at Christmas, by this time both convinced this was meant to be. Two years later Cody was on one knee on their riverbank.

After lunch, Cody kissed Rachel goodbye and went back to class. Rachel got into their car and began the descent down the mountain to work. She had managed to get a desk job in Chattanooga taking surveys over the phone for a local company. When Cody had started making plans to marry her, he had begun to save and plan for the future, and when they got married and applied to Covenant together, they were given scholarships, but the extra job was valuable. Rachel considered this one of the best parts of their young marriage; they got to be poor together, figuring out a future with each other.

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As she parked her car, yawning to pop her ears after the quick trip down the mountain, she remembered their early relationship again; they were both baristas. Life was spent working, completing dual credit courses, and spending all their free time together at the river and Taco Bell.

Every day they would collect the tips they earned together and place them in envelopes. Now that they were in college, whenever they got a free evening they would pull an envelope, see how much was in it, and choose something fun to do together. Last night the couple had gone to Milk and Honey, a local coffee shop, which they both agreed, in their experienced opinions, had the best coffee around and finished the evening with a traditional taco.

After a long day of calling numbers, being hung up on, calling numbers, talking to strangers, calling numbers and being hung up on, Rachel was glad to see Cody’s familiar grin as she drove around Carter Circle to pick him up and head to Calvary Chapel. For the rest of the afternoon, Cody talked with 8th-grade boys as, down the hall, Rachel led a small group of 9th-grade girls teaching, ironically perhaps, about marriage and divorce. Her heart ached for, and sympathized strongly with, the girls in her group as they described the broken homes they were coming from and as they asked questions, yearning to know what marriage was supposed to look like.

Cody took Rachel to a mountainous trail a classmate had told him about, and they took a nighttime hike relishing the limited time they had together.

Rachel knew that if they had waited to get married, as they had been relentlessly advised, they would be in dorms. Though separate, they would have no apartment or car to finance. They would be able to spend more time together. However, Rachel felt no regret for her commitment. It was hard, there was no doubt about that, but it was do-able, and she had never been happier. They hadn’t needed to wait until their lives were figured out – they had already found each other and waiting was fruitless. They were growing up together, and Rachel could think of no other way she would rather spend her college life.

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The Women’s Fund of Winston-Salem:

Working Together as One

BY SHAMIKA STARKE

All women possess the skill and unique potential to achieve individual success. From our youth, and into adulthood, there exists an innate desire to achieve some degree of independence and self-sufficiency.

However, it’s important to note that as we work to achieve our independence, true success thrives and depends on the time, love, and passionate involvement of those who support your mission.

Interdependence allows women to share their talents and resources, while also gaining access to the infinite and unique potential and resources of other individuals and organizations that believe in a common vision. By Working Together as One, the Women’s Fund believes that over time, our collective and intentional investments will result in systemic change for all women. We envision women and girls of all backgrounds who are empowered and equipped to be leaders, strengthening our community as a whole.

With the commitment of its members and the support of donors like you, the Women’s Fund provides grants to local programs and initiatives which address the social issues affecting the economic security of women and girls in our community. By working together, we are able to connect with young Latinas like Salma Mendez, a hard-working aspiring doctor who received community support and exposure to other Hispanic professionals, through programs like ¡Excelencia! - a Crosby Scholars program. Or, Nicole Little, a young woman whose life was positively transformed while participating in Artimis Authors - an Authoring Action program whose goal is to work with girls who are at risk of low academic attainment, helping them to discover their own unique voice and become leaders in their community. Nicole is now filled with excitement as she begins her new journey as an attorney, and will have the great opportunity to share the impact of her personal story at this year’s 12th Annual Women’s Fund luncheon.

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Salma and Nicole’s success represent the power inherent in a community of people, Working Together as One. Their personal stories highlight the strength in interdependence - the fund, its members, volunteers, grantee organizations and community supporters, actively sharing of their time, treasures and talents to ensure the realization of one collective vision: To engage our community to build economic security for women and girls in Forsyth County.

When a community of people is committed to a shared vision, no matter one’s individual role or contribution, the collective people are empowered because the unique and passionate service of one, is in alignment with the purpose of the whole. When we honor the connectedness in community and compassion, a more wondrous reality arises - our ability to impact positive change becomes amplified.

Our hope is that by Working Together as One, women and girls of all backgrounds - including diversity of race, age, ability, culture, economic status, education, ethnicity, religion, or sexual orientation - are engaged at all levels of society so that their unique backgrounds, talents and beliefs may serve to enhance our community and one another. Together, we have an amazing opportunity to address the social issues affecting the economic security of women and girls in Forsyth County.

To learn more about the Women’s Fund, and the collective economic impact of women like you and me working together as one, visit our Facebook page or our website: womensfundws.org And, please join us at our 12th annual luncheon on November 9th at the Benton Convention Center from noon to 1:30 p.m.

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“Mawage” & Other Life Lessons from

BY DENISE HEIDEL “The Princess Bride” movie turned 30 years old this year. It seems inconceivable that this beloved classic has reached this milestone. A timeless work of fairy tale romance meets swashbuckling hero meets action and suspense meets comedic genius, “The Princess Bride” has endured for one reason – because it touches people on so many levels. [NOTE: If you have not seen the movie “The Princess Bride,” the following article may be incomprehensible to you. Your choices are: a) stop reading now, go rent the movie and come back and read the article later; or b) stop reading now, don’t see the movie and miss out on one of the greatest cult comedy romance films of all time – you pick.] So, as we celebrate three decades of Westley, Buttercup, Inigo, Fezzik, Vizzini, Prince Humperdinck, Count Rugen, Miracle Max and Valerie… let’s take a closer look at the life lessons we can learn from “The Princess Bride.”

The Grandson: Hold it, hold it. What is this?

Are you trying to trick me? Where’s the sports? Is this a kissing book?

THE LESSON: Don’t judge a book by its cover. Be prepared for an adventure, despite any initial misgivings.

Westley: Give us the gate key.

Yellin: I have no gate key.

Inigo: Fezzick, tear his arms off.

Yellin: Oh, you mean this gate key.

THE LESSON: Most things are negotiable.

Never be afraid to present a counter-offer.

Inigo: Who are you?

The Man in Black: No one of consequence.

Inigo: I must know…

The Man in Black: Get used to disappointment.

Inigo: ’kay.

THE LESSON: Sometimes, you don’t have to have the answer to every detail to stay in the fight.

Inigo: Hello, my name is Inigo Montoya.

You killed my father. Prepare to die.

THE LESSON: No matter how long you have to wait, don’t give up.

Buttercup: We’ll never survive.

Westley: Nonsense. You’re only saying that because no one ever has.

THE LESSON: There’s a first for everything.

Vizzini: No more rhymes now, I mean it.

Fezzick: Anybody want a peanut?

THE LESSON: Try to have fun in any situation. And peanuts are good.

The Man in Black: They were both poisoned.

I spent the last few years building up an immunity to iocane powder.

THE LESSON: You have to practice to get good at something.

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Inigo: Is very strange. I have been in the revenge business so long now, now that it’s over, I don’t know what to do with the rest of my life.

THE LESSON: Have a backup plan.

Vizzini: Let me put it this way. Have you ever heard of Plato, Aristotle, Socrates?

The Man in Black: Yes. Vizzini: Morons.

THE LESSON: Never assume you’re the smartest person in the room.

The Man in Black: Why are you smiling?

Inigo: Because I know something you don’t know.

The Man in Black: And what is that?

Inigo: I am not left-handed.

The Man in Black: I’m not left-handed either.

THE LESSON: Never under-estimate someone’s skill; they may not have shown you their full potential.

Inigo: I do not mean to pry, but you don’t by any chance happen to have six fingers on your right hand?

The Man in Black: Do you always begin conversations this way?

THE LESSON: Always have some talking points handy.

Westley: Well, I’m not saying I’d like to build a summer home here, but the trees are actually quite lovely.

THE LESSON: Look for the beauty in every situation.

Miracle Max: You rush a miracle man, you get rotten miracles.

THE LESSON: Take your time so you can do the job right.

Westley: As you wish.

THE LESSON: Take other’s wants into account; it’s not always about you.

Miracle Max: The King’s stinking son fired me, and thank you so much for bringing up such a painful subject. While you’re at it, why don’t you give me a nice paper cut and pour lemon juice on it?

THE LESSON: Sometimes, it’s hard to let things go. And some wounds are hard to heal.

Fezzik: What’s my way?

Vizzini: Pick up one of those rocks, get behind a boulder, in a few minutes the man in black will come running around the bend.

The minute his head is in view, hit with the rock.

Fezzik: My way’s not very sportsman-like.

LIFE LESSON: Treat others the way you’d want to be treated; and be fair about it.

The Impressive Clergyman: Mawage. Mawage is wot bwings us togeder today. Mawage, that bwessed awangment, that dweam wifin a dweam…

THE LESSON: Tweasure the ones you wuv.

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Guess Who’s Coming to Thanksgiving Dinner?

BY OMAR & CHRISTIE Holidays can become a can of worms. The first Thanksgiving can of worms was opened, presumably (depending on your history book), by the Pilgrims and the Native Americans in Plymouth Rock, Massachusetts. Can you imagine what that was like? These two groups were potentially feasting on wild turkey, drinking corn liquor, and smoking peace pipes filled with “wacky tobacky.” This fest blended peoples of varying languages, skin color, hair color, dress, religion, and customs – just like dating in America appears today. So, given the likelihood of this cultural diversity, what will your Thanksgiving look like this year? Will everyone sitting around the dinner table hold hands and bow their head in prayer, reciting the Moravian blessing, or will the prayer be just the beginning of your own Thanksgiving can of worms and the stress that may follow?

If you plan on introducing a new love interest to your family, or maybe your parents, this Thanksgiving, here is some food for thought for that feast.

The majority of our community probably practices a Christian faith, whether Protestant or Catholic, while other minority groups may practice faiths like Buddhism, Hinduism, or the Jewish or Muslim faiths. This may make the Thanksgiving blessing a bit tricky if you or another family member will be bringing home a new, or what your family might consider “different,” guest to dinner. So, if religious differences present challenges this Thanksgiving, then why not try a non-denominational meditation or poem, or have each guest share what they are thankful for this holiday? And everyone will praise “their” God that Uncle Bob did not bring his

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usual quail breasts, accidentally loaded with buckshot he forgot to remove before baking.

We also have a racially diverse community. You may remember the 1967 movie, “Guess Who’s Coming to Dinner,” with Sidney Poitier, which portrays a free-thinking white woman who becomes engaged to a black doctor, who then takes him and his parents to meet her parents.

This movie is still pertinent today, as our country struggles with accepting differences in race, religion, politics, sexual preferences, and on and on. To relieve any uncomfortable surprises, a heads-up to the hosts (typically mom or dad) could allow them to ask questions and share reservations about the new and different “someone” coming to dinner. For instance, if your new someone happens to be Jewish or Muslim, they do not eat pork.

So Little Richard’s BBQ might not be a great main course for Thanksgiving. This could be embarrassing if all your guest can eat is water and bread.

If you make it through the can of worms at dinner, then you may be lucky enough to open the next can of worms related to sleeping arrangements over the holidays (if you and your guest are from out of town). If you and your new fella find yourselves spending the night(s) at a family member’s house, then the safest option would probably be to keep separate sleeping arrangements. One of you can sleep with the family dog, who would love some company anyway. If sleeping together is acceptable to all concerned, then try to keep the sound effects to a low purr versus a loud roar that wakes half-deaf Uncle Bob. Thanksgiving is a special time of the year to acknowledge blessings. We hope whomever you invite to Thanksgiving dinner adds blessings to your life and to your holidays. And remember that it is never a good idea to talk about religion or politics with family, no matter who is at the Thanksgiving dinner table!

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Marine Recruiters: Selecting the Few, the Proud

BY VONDA HENDERSON

“Being a Marine is not simply a job.

It is a calling.” (Author unknown) How do you picture a Marine recruiter?

Most likely, the image of a Marine in dress blues with a steely gaze standing at attention comes to mind. That is the iconic poster image; the US Marine recruiters are a dedicated team of professionals from all over the United States on duty to recruit the most qualified to join their family of Marines. Family is exactly how they view their life in the Marines. The recruiters based in Winston-Salem, working at the Hanes Mall recruiting office, hail from Missouri, Wisconsin, California, Mississippi, and North Carolina. They each went through a selection/screening process to be a recruiter, as the role is viewed as ‘the face of the Marine Corps.’

WHY BE A RECRUITER?

A Marine intending to serve as a career Marine is expected to do a special duty assignment. Being a Marine recruiter is such a role, lasting 36 months. Once completed, each will return to their respective specialty. As recruiters, each is able to address MOS (Military Occupation Specialty) based on personal experiences.

For instance, Sergeant Auclair is an administrative specialist, Staff Sergeant Kramer is a tank mechanic, Staff Sergeant Blandin is an engineer, Sergeant Rachow is a water purification specialist, Sergeant Daniel McDuffie is a HAZMAT specialist, and Gunnery Sergeant Blakes builds aircraft bombs and missiles. Their varied specialties are an integral component in guiding young recruits to select the MOS options that appeal to their personal skills and interests. “Sharing the possibilities, opportunities, and benefits of being a Marine are an important part of the conversation when speaking with potential recruits,” according to Staff Sergeant Kramer. Interestingly, there are 330 different job opportunities available, many of which may transition to a civilian career.

“Most recruits are unaware of the diversity of career opportunities,” said Kramer. As founder and CEO of FedEx, Frederick W. Smith once stated, “I do not believe I could have built FedEx without the skills I learned from the Marine Corps.”

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WHAT IS INVOLVED IN RECRUITING?

In their present duty, the recruiters visit 40+ schools in Forsyth, Surry, Stokes, Davie, Davidson, and Wilkes counties on a regular basis. “Recruiting is not about numbers or reaching quotas,” explained GySgt. Blakes. “The US Marines are the smallest branch of US military. We serve in the air, on land, and the sea. We are a family and have a vested interest in the men and women we recruit. We keep in touch with them before they ship out, during their training, and likely will see them down the road on other assignments.”

Typically, they visit schools and approach interested candidates. They may visit a potential recruit’s home or have scheduled office visits. Their workdays are long, usually from 7:30 am to 9:00 pm, six days a week. They answer questions from the potential recruits and their families on what to expect and what Marine life involves.

As GySgt. Blakes stated, “Transparency is important. The Marines are not looking for everyone. It is a selective process and there are no high-pressure tactics.”

Once a decision is made to join, the recruit goes through a series of testing to confirm their qualification, including medical soundness and background checks. Recruits are sent to MEPS (Military Enlistment Processing Station) in Charlotte for additional tests and receive their dates to ship out for boot camp.

During the period prior to boot camp, the recruiters schedule activities to build camaraderie and begin preparing the new recruits for boot camp with planned runs and physical training several times a week. You may see them working out around the Mall. They go on group trips to military museums. Marines live and work as a family. They look out for each other.

These activities reinforce that concept to new recruits who may keep in touch with their recruiters for years to come.

WHAT ABOUT THE RECRUITER’S FAMILY?

Each recruiter and their family have relocated to become part of our community. As Sergeant Jessica Auclair indicated, “Our intent is to make a positive impact on the community.” Their spouses find jobs, their children attend school; they are part of the community. We, in turn, value and honor their service and sacrifice for our country.

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Molly Allred is a North Carolina native, married to Bill Allred, and mom to 2 wonderful children, Grady and Maddy Grace. She moved to Winston-Salem over 5 years ago and says, “Winston is the perfect size town and a great place to raise a family”. Molly enjoys traveling, cooking, and volunteering for Hospice and Big Brothers Big Sisters.

Her college degree in Program Management and experience in event planning and fundraising has paved the way for a career in Real Estate. Molly is a Realtor at Leonard Ryden Burr Real Estate. She is a people lover who enjoys helping people find more than just a house, but a home where they can make amazing memories for years to come! Whatever your needs are, Molly will help you find the perfect house with genuine interest, integrity and professionalism.

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Mays Gibson, Inc. is excited to welcome Andrea Kimura, Broker/REALTOR® to their team. Andrea joined Mays Gibson in April of 2017 after several years in the corporate world. Her background includes retail management, customer service, sales and human resources. She is excited to bring her extensive business background to the real estate industry and help others find their dream home.

Andrea and her husband moved to the area in 2014 and love the Triad. They enjoy kayaking, hiking and exploring the many vineyards in North Carolina.

She believes giving back to the community is important, and she is active in her church, the United Way and the Chamber of Commerce.

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DENISE HEIDEL

Denise Heidel is celebrating one year with her faith-based blog, My Grace-Full Life. In the last year, Denise has evolved the website from general essays on faith-related topics, to daily Prayer Prompts that are offered not only on the website, but also Facebook and Instagram. She is currently working on a book about prayer and has a monthly column based on My Grace-Full Life in sister-publication, Forsyth Family. Denise has been a long-time contributor to Forsyth Magazines and is an active volunteer for Proverbs 31 Ministries. She also handles social media management for her church. In her spare time, enjoys reading, cooking, and drinking coffee (which she also does in her not-so-spare time).

Denise is married and has a grown son, two dogs, and three cats.

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Megan Taylor has been writing for Forsyth Magazines since August 2015. In 2017, her role expanded. She now serves as the magazines’ editorial and public relations coordinator, as well as, being a writer. Along with being the “face of the magazines” at various community events, she does blogs and Facebook Live feeds for the social media team. During the past two years, Megan has become a trusted and devoted team member who is always willing to help out where needed. She graduated from Salem College in 2015 with a Bachelor of Arts in communication degree and a history minor. Known as an old soul, Megan loves learning about local, US, and military history. In addition, she has always had a heart for volunteering and is excited to bring this passion into her work with the magazines. In her spare time, Megan enjoys reading, traveling, crafting, and spending time with her family and friends..

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Popular Treats

for Your Seasonal Tastebuds Have you ever wondered why people go crazy for pumpkin in the fall? Or crave peppermint and eggnog during the holidays? People yearn for these popular tasty treats and more during this time of the year because of the memories and nostalgia associated with the foods. For example, a person can be transported back to their grandmother’s kitchen at Christmas every time they eat a candy cane. So, what are the favorite foods of the seasons? Read below to find out.

FALL

PUMPKIN

I love fall! It is my favorite season with the cooler weather, leaves turning color, and all of the tasty treats.

During this season, people are obsessed with pumpkin.

Pumpkin spice latte, pumpkin pie, pumpkin coffee – the list goes on and on. I’ll be honest, as much as I love fall, I’m not a big fan of pumpkin. However, many people also love this gourd, because of the nutrition it provides.

Pumpkins are viewed as healthy foods and when you drink a pumpkin spice latte or eat a slice of pumpkin pie, you feel as if you are consuming a somewhat healthier treat. The history of this orange vegetable dates back to before the 19th century. Originally, pumpkins were viewed as low-class foods, mostly available to poor farming families. The labor involved and the unpredictable harvest weren’t too appealing to many. Pumpkins gained popularity when industry and urbanization arrived in America and farming families moved to the cities. Today, this classic fall icon doesn’t just reach people’s stomachs, it also reaches their hearts through memories of carving pumpkins and walking through pumpkin patches.

CANDY CORN

Another fall delicacy is candy corn. This orange, yellow, and white sweet treat can often get mixed feelings from people. Some love it and others don’t. However, candy corn has been making its way into Halloween candy bowls since the 1880s. Legend has it that a candy maker at the Wunderlee Candy Company in Philadelphia, George Renninger, invented the candy, and about two decades later, the Goelitz Confectionery Company introduced it to the public. The company is now known as Jelly Belly Candy Co. and today still uses the original recipe of candy corn.

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BY MEGAN TAYLOR

THE HOLIDAY SEASON

PEPPERMINT

While doing research, I came across an article from the Dallas Observer titled “Why Does Christmas Taste Like Peppermint?” I only associate this red and white striped candy with Christmas and the holiday season. For many people, peppermint is a classic symbol of the holidays. Before the candy cane, parents used to give their children unflavored white sugar sticks to eat and as pacifiers for babies. Then, in around 1670, a choirmaster from Cologne, Germany asked a local confectioner to make a hard candy, shaped like a cane, or a shepherd’s staff, to help keep people quiet as they watched the local live Nativity. The candy cane is also viewed as a religious symbol with the shape also representing a “J” for Jesus. The white is seen as the body of Christ, the red stripe as his blood, and the three tiny red stripes as the Father, the Son, and the Holy Ghost.

GINGERBREAD

Making a gingerbread house or gingerbread cookies is a holiday tradition for many.

The gingerbread men date back to the 16th century reign of Queen Elizabeth I. The Queen’s staff included a royal gingerbread maker who created cookies for banquets that represented foreign dignitaries and people in her court. In addition, this spicy treat was used during this time by folk-medicine practitioners as love potions. However, many people associate gingerbread with the holidays, because of the belief that spices keep you warm during the winter.

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This Yuletide favorite drink has been connected to the Christmas season for as long as anyone can remember. Eggnog originated in Europe, where the word “nog” meant “a strong variety of beer.” The ingredients for this drink include eggs, milk, sugar, and sometimes alcohol. Early American colonists brought the drink from England hundreds of years ago. During the colonial period, farming was the main way of living, meaning milk and eggs were always available, making eggnog a popular drink around the holiday season.

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Cocktail How to Host the Perfect Hosting a party can be overwhelming. Who do I invite? What should I serve?

Should I decorate my home? When do I send invitations? What do I wear? All these questions pop up in my head before I host a party and guess what? They have easy answers. Hosting a party can be easy and fabulous. Let’s chat about cocktail parties!

Before you even start inviting people to your party you need to think about the theme and reason for your party. Are you hosting a fall cocktail party to celebrate the amazing season of autumn? Are you throwing a cocktail party for your best friend? Knowing the reason behind the party helps establish an overall vibe and feeling for your party and shapes everything from invitations to food served.

After you’ve established a theme and reason for your party, you need to start thinking about invitations. Now, I know some people may disagree with me here, but I think you can go either way: evite or actual paper invitations. Here is my rule for invitations: if the gathering is casual and something between your close friends, do an evite. If the gathering is thrown in honor of someone or is a little more formal, go the extra mile and order paper invitations. Make sure the people you invite to your party mesh well. This doesn’t mean everyone has to be best friends; this means that you can tell people will be able to talk amongst themselves without you playing referee.

What will I serve at my cocktail party? This completely depends on the theme or reason for the party. To me, food is probably the most important aspect of a party because everyone is always gathered around the food and talking about the food. This is what people remember. I spend the most of my money when throwing parties on the food and I’ve never regretted that decision! Choose food that isn’t just your favorite, but crowd favorites as well. If you’re getting

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your party catered, ask the caterer what they recommend in terms of crowd faves and their best dishes. Have a wide variety of foods in terms of vegetarian, gluten free, meat, seafood, etc.

It’s also important to know that you will not please everyone at your party. Some people may eat a ton and some people may just nibble. Don’t take it personally! There are lots of dietary restrictions out there and picky people. It’s not you, it’s them!

Let’s chat cocktails. I like to keep it simple and offer wine and beer and one signature cocktail. If you offer 4-5 different types of cocktails, it can get really pricey and/or you can be playing bartender all night instead of visiting with your guests. Make sure you also have options for the non-cocktail drinkers.

Next, think about what you are going to wear to your party. It’s essential for you to be comfortable; hosting a party is not the time to wear your new stilettos that you’ve been wanting to try out. For most cocktail parties I wear a shift dress that isn’t too tight and dressy boots or some sensible heels. I’ve made the mistake too many times of being uncomfortable while at a party and it can put a damper on your evening.

Here’s the kicker for hosting a cocktail party: do not stress!

You are human. There will be something that goes wrong and someone who does not show up or even someone who shows up unexpectedly. That’s okay. Take a breath and enjoy your evening.

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Success in Later Life

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So you’re approaching your mid 20s and it feels like you’re in a rush! Everyone else in your age group is knocking out desirable accomplishments sooner than you are. Friends you went to school with are buying cars, becoming homeowners, getting college degrees, establishing careers and even meeting their future husbands. “When will my time be?” you think to yourself. But seriously, does everything have to be accomplished in your 20s? Here’s a little encouragement: there’s a sea of great and talented famous women who didn’t reach their peak until later adulthood…meaning late 30s and 40s! Take a look below…

VIOLA DAVIS In her 20s: Davis spent most

of her early 20s attending Julliard School in New York City, where she was a member of the school’s Drama Division. She attended the institution for four years. She was raised in poverty and lived in rodent-infested apartments. But her drive and passions kept her fueled.

At age 43: Davis co-starred in

Doubt with Meryl Streep and would be an Academy Award nominee for Best Supporting Actress, followed by a Best Actress title for The Help.

By age 47, she finally became a household name, taking over the leading role in How to Get Away With Murder. Soon after, she scored an Emmy for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama Series! Ms. Davis here has been planting seeds of acting ever since her childhood when she fell in love with watching movies. She watered those seeds with faith, passion, perseverance, and hard work.

Success quote: “What gets you

through life is strength of character and strength of spirit and love.”

VERA WANG In her 20s: Upon college

graduation, Vera Wang worked for Vogue Magazine and became a senior fashion editor at the age of 23. She stayed in that field for 15 years. Also during that time, she was an accessories design director at Ralph Lauren.

At age 40: While Wang was

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planning for her own wedding, she took it upon herself to design wedding gowns and became a world famous wedding dress designer! Looking at Vera Wang, you can see that it’s never too late to find your talent. As long as you’re alive, you still have time.. If you really know your niche and stick with it, you will see how far your talents will take you.

Success quote: “Success isn’t about the end result, it’s about what you learn along the way.”

LUCILLE BALL In her 20s: Lucy was pursuing modeling and made her first on-screen appearance in the film Roman Scandals.

Scandals She was also scoring many gigs doing small roles in movies and playing extras. She even did radio in an effort to boost her career.

She met her love, Desi Arnaz, in her late 20s! Nothing major just yet, but her big moment was definitely on its way…

At age 40: Cue that famous theme

song known the around the world! The very first season of I Love Lucy aired and made a comedic impact on audiences everywhere. Lucille Ball had come a long way from being the shy child in school who was willing to leave a lasting mark, to starring in one of the most famous sitcoms in television history (and one of the most parodied)!

Success quote: “The more things you do, the more you can do.”

TONI MORRISON In her 20s: Morrison was moving very steadily in her own field teaching English at universities such as Howard and Texas Southern after graduating college.

But in her 30s she began her career with books and publication, although she was an editor at Random House.

At age 46: She

received national acclaim for her third novel Song of Solomon and won the National Books Critics Award! She went on to write more groundbreaking novels in African American lit and accumulate even more literary awards.

Success quote: “If there’s a book that you want to read, but it hasn’t been written yet, then you must write it.”

So don’t let this youth-obsessed generation pressure you into thinking you have to blow up in your 20s. This world will make you think that you need to ‘have it all together’ by 30, but everyone has a unique path. Stay patient and passionate!

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house for a while and we can get the temperature just right? Ahh. Pure comfort. But reality crashes in as soon as the door opens and you hear: “It’s freezing in here!”

“It’s an oven in here!”

As we get deeper into our cold weather, a familiar conflict arises at my house. It goes something like this: “Aren’t you cold?”

“Did you turn the heat up?”

“I am burning up in here!”

“Why is the AC on in November?”

Get the picture? Truly, it is a constant battle.

I hear from my friends that many of them have the same issues.

But the interesting thing is that it doesn’t seem to be genderspecific. I mean past a “certain developmental” stage, of course. Sometimes it is the husband; sometimes it is the wife.

But usually in a partnership, one is cold-natured and one is hotnatured. Evidence for the opposites attract theory.

(One exception to this statement is a friend of mine whose husband maintains that she has a range of about 5 degrees when she is actually comfortable, not too hot or not too cold. Poor thing. ) Often it really tests the depth and commitment of a relationship because we all want to be comfortable in our own home.

I really don’t think that it is an accident that most homes today have ceiling fans.

These are most useful in keeping air stirring, resulting in a cooling effect without engaging in a thermostat battle. There have been times when I have had to use the argument that the fan is lulling a fussy baby to sleep in order to keep it on!

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Fortunately for me, at family gatherings I have an ally. One of my sons has obviously inherited my hot nature. In retrospect I should have seen this coming. He is the child who never kept up with his coat. I can remember one instance when it was literally snowing outside when he sauntered in coatless.

When his dad asked, “Where is your coat? “ He replied, “Oh, it’s in the car.” To which my husband replied, “Well, I hope it is keeping the car warm!” Once we had to call the parent of an adorable eighth grade girl to locate his very expensive ski jacket that he had “loaned” to her.

However, now it is music to my ears when he walks into my house and says, “Gosh, Dad, it is hot in here!” while walking straight for the thermostat. I can barely contain my love for him.

Although I’ve never heard of incompatible temperature needs being a basis for divorce, I do wonder if irreconcilable differences might sometimes be another way of stating that very problem.

I consider myself one of the lucky ones. My hubby is truly committed to our relationship, even after 40 years. How do I know? I only have to look over at him in his easy chair wearing a flannel shirt, wool socks, and sweat pants while under an afghan to know that he truly loves me.

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During the day, Karon is the Director of Youth In Transition, an initiative that empowers young people aging out of foster care to be thriving, independent adults.

SULTRY SONGSTRESS KARON CLICK

BY KRISTI & THE HOT LICKS JOHNSON MARION Karon Click was singing before she could speak and has followed that siren song wherever it beckoned. From Mendelssohn to Marvin Gaye and sacred to sultry, Ms. Click can be found performing in a variety of venues around the world, including locally at O’Henry Hotel, Foothills, special events and private parties.

Karon is the founder of Karon Click and the Hot Licks, a seven-piece band of talented versatile musicians whose music warms your heart, antics make you laugh, and groove gets your booty moving. The Hot Licks earned runner-up for Winston-Salem’s Best Band in 2016 from Smitty’s Notes and they continue to carve a notch as one of the saucier and more pleasant surprises on the Triad music scene.

While the band does write and perform some original music, Karon Click and the Hot Licks is primarily a “party band” featuring jump, swing, groove, upbeat blues and old school soul tunes, playing lots of covers, “to keep people shaking their tail feathers,” explained Karon. The Hot Licks members are Anne Donovan and Mary Ellen Watson on vocals, Luke Payne on guitar, Travis Williams on bass and Bill Smith on drums, with a host of other talented local musicians filling in when needed. A few of their influences include Nina Simone, Etta James, Brian Setzer, Aretha Franklin, Chaka Khan, Peggy Lee and Tierney Sutton.

Originally from Kentucky, Karon came to Winston-Salem to attend Wake Forest University to study psychology and music. “WinstonSalem overflows with unsung heroes (see what I did there?), who work tirelessly to make this community a wonderful place to live. I live in gratitude for their efforts,” said Karon.

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Combining her experience of child advocacy and her love of musical performance, Karon is also performing ‘Carolina Live’ with the Carolina Music Ways, in which, “some of the best musicians in the Triad come together to expose school-age children to live music from our great state.

In November, we will go before the North Carolina Arts Council to help expand this important outreach,” said Karon.

The talent doesn’t stop there. Karon’s husband Jason is an opera singer who travels widely singing and performing.

“We love singing together,” said Karon.

“He also plays jazz clarinet, and will sit in with the Hot Licks when he’s in town. He does a mean Cab Calloway!”

Experience Karon Click and the Hot Licks for yourself at “Taste of the South” for Authoring Action, November 16th at the Milton Rhodes Center.

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9am-12pm, 120 Kinderton Boulevard, Bermuda Run Town Hall parking lot. $5 per brown bag or equivalent size box. Cash only. Rain or shine.

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10am-4:30pm, Museum of Anthropology, Wake Forest University, 1834 Wake Forest Road in W-S. Vienna, Austria is a renowned icon of world culture, the birthplace of classical music and a sophisticated example of a planned urban environment. This exhibit, based on WFU student research conducted in the city, explores the social geography of Vienna and the inherent tensions between the urban elite, the city government’s historic program of social housing and the diverse cultures of its residents. Admission is free.

NOVEMBER 12, 2017 Be one of the first Clemmons Rotary to walk through Clubwith the lights friends and family this season before the Festival of the Lights open to the public.

TIME: 6:30-8:30pm Gates open at 5:30 Visit TOASTTanglewood.com for tickets, information and to sign up to get alerts.

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The Keener Gallery, Allegacy Federal Credit Union, 1691 Westbrook Plaza Drive in W-S. Art Show: Paintings by Linda Fowler and Laura Reynolds. Meet the Artists: Friday, October 6th from 5-7pm.

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ATTACH OF THE CHEESY HORROR MOVIES

8:15pm, Kaleideum North (formerly SciWorks), 400 West Hanes Mill Road in W-S. Join the Kaleideum North Planetarium for one of the most “frightfully bad” horror films the public domain has to offer! $3 (+tax)/person. Recommended for ages 15 and up.

NOVEMBER 2-3

RAISING EVERY CHILD BENEFIT LUNCHEON

Benton Convention Center, 301 West 5th Street in W-S. Raising Every Child is a fundraiser to support Family Services and its programs and initiatives that help the most vulnerable children in Forsyth County overcome the constant pressures of the living in poverty. Guest speaker Geoffrey Canada of the Harlem Children’s Zone will inspire our community to see how early childhood development and education can elevate every child to reach his/her full potential and strengthen our community. Cost: $75/person. raisingeverychild.org

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GO FAR FAMILY 5K & FUN RUN PRESENTED BY TRIAD MCDONALD’S

Showplace Courtyard, 211 East Commerce Avenue in High Point. Kids’ run and 5K. Families are encouraged to register to run with their children. Registration will also be held on race day from 7:30-8:30am. After the race, enjoy vendors, food and fun. GO FAR is a nonprofit running club that teaches children of all abilities about healthy eating, goal setting and how to train for a mile or 5K. For details, visit runsignup.com/gofar.

Cost: $15-25/person.

NOVEMBER 7 GIRLS’ NIGHT OUT

5pm-until, Harry Kahuna’s, 5232 Robinhood Village Drive in W-S. Grab a friend, neighbor, co-worker, mother, sister, SOMEBODY and have a much need Girls’ Night Out. Enjoy Painkillers and Hurricanes drink specials, and smoked seafood and pulled pork nachos specials. Also, register for TONS of prizes and giveaways!

NOVEMBER 9 KIDS’ MORNING OUT

10am and 11am sessions, Hoots and Hollers, 5336 Robinhood Village Drive. Free event for kids of all ages! Enjoy Parent & Me – make-and-take art sessions. Space is limited, and registrations are required – tinyurl.com/FFNovKMO. Questions, call 782.0331. Adults receive four tickets for our fabulous prize board!

THE WOMEN’S FUND OF WINSTON-SALEM ANNUAL LUNCHEON

12-1:30pm, Benton Convention Center, 301 West 5th Street in W-S. Please join The Women’s Fund of Winston-Salem as we celebrate the power of women’s philanthropy and award our 2017 grants at our 12th Annual Luncheon. Cost: $25/person. womensfundws.org

LATE NIGHT SHOPPING AT TREASURE’S DÉCOR & TREASURE’S DÉCOR TOO

Treasure’s Décor and Tresaure’s Décor Too, 130 Westwood Village in Clemmons, Open for regular daytime business AND for extended hours from 7-10pm for some late night holiday shopping deals, treats and sips!

NOVEMBER 10 BUY SOME CHEER

5-7:30pm, Gateway Gallery, 1006 Marshall Street in W-S. Gateway Gallery will open the exhibition and art sale, “Buy Some Cheer” with a reception.

The show and sale will feature works of original art, fine crafts, cards, ornaments and gift items affordably priced for holiday gift giving. Enjoy live music featuring the Enrichment Center Percussion Ensemble. Refreshments served by the Center’s Culinary Arts Students. Exhibition will be on display through January 12th. enrichmentarc.org.

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Times vary. Kernersville Community House, 405 Salisbury Street in Kernersville. Unique handcrafted gifts, jewelry, pillows, yard art, holiday decorations and baked goods. Proceeds from raffle will be donated to the Hospice & Palliative CareCenter.

Times vary. Sunrise Yoga Studio, 6000 Meadowbrook Mall Court #1 in Clemmons.

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Register for all or individual sessions. Cost: $45$200/person. sunriseyoga.net/sunrise-yoga-events

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NOVEMBER 10-19 (WEEKENDS) FRIENDS OF THE CENTRAL LIBRARY BIG BOOK SALE

Times vary. Forsyth County Library Storage Facility, 590 Marshall Street in W-S. Two huge weekends. Thousands of gently used books, CDs, DVDs etc. Many children/teen books.

Lots of classics, history, art, collectibles, antiques and fiction. Includes $5 bag sale and ½ priced items later in the sale. Forsyth.cc/ Library

NOVEMBER 10-20 A WRINKLE IN TIME

Arts Council Theatre, 610 Coliseum Drive in W-S. Meg Murry’s father, a gifted scientist, is being held prisoner by evil forces on another planet. It’s up to Meg, her younger brother, Charles Wallace, and her friend, Calvin O’Keefe, to rescue him in this exciting adventure through time space. Based on the classic novel by Madeleine L’Engle. Cost: $27.50/person. thelittletheatreofws.org

NOVEMBER 11 FALL BAZAAR

8-11am, Trinity UMC, 725 W Dalton Road in King. Breakfast includes sausage and country ham biscuits, fried apple pies and sugar cake.

Chicken pies, baked and canned goods, crafts and Christmas reruns will be featured. Tickets will be available for a quilt to be given away.

60TH GREEK BAKE SALE

8:30am-7:30pm, Annunciation Greek Orthodox Church, 435 Keating Drive in W-S. Our 60th bake sale offers pastries, lunch and dinner. Enjoy Baklava, Kataifi, Finikia, Kourambiethes, Koulourakia and Tsourekia (sweet bread). Our lunch and dinner menu includes Mousaka, Chicken Riganato and Pork Souvlaki. Pre-order forms are available at wsgoc.org or by emailing wsgreekmedia@ gmail.com.

4TH ANNUAL HIGH TEA & SILENT AUCTION FUNDRAISER

3-5pm, The Creative Center, 900 16th Street in Greensboro. Come join us for food and “A Spot of Tea!” Door prizes and great silent auction items! Dress to impress. Wearing tea hats recommended. Come enjoy an afternoon of food, tea, entertainment and fun. Proceeds go towards girls’ programming and scholarships. Tickets available online at empoweredgirlsnc.org. Cost: $24/person.

NOVEMBER 11-12

EXCLUSIVE HEREND ARTIST EVENT AT SCHIFFMAN’S JEWELERS

Schiffman’s Jewelers, 137 South Stratford Road in W-S. Jewelers in downtown Greensboro will host an exclusive exhibition of fine porcelains crafted by the internationally acclaimed Herend Porcelain Manufactory of Hungary. The exhibition showcases a stunning array of Herend Porcelain sculptures, figurines and home decor pieces, and features a personal appearance and painting demonstration by two Herend artists. Similar event will be held Nov. 10-11th at Schiffman’s Jewelers in Greensboro (225 South Elm Street in Greensboro). schiffmans.com

VETERAN’S DAY FREE YOGA CLASS

Sunrise Yoga Studio, 6000 Meadowbrook Mall Court #1 in Clemmons. Enjoy a free yoga class for veterans as a way to express our gratitude for your service. Level 1 from 9-10am with Cathy; Level 2 flow from 9-10:30am with Karen H.; Back care at 11am-12:30pm with Karen H. (All levels.) sunriseyoga.net

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TOTALLY OUTSTANDING AWESOME STROLL THROUGH TANGLEWOOD

6:30-8:30pm, Tanglewood Park, Festival of Lights, 4061 Clemmons Road in Clemmons. TOAST is the perfect event for families, walkers, strollers, wagoners of all ages and abilities to experience festival from a completely different perspective. The walk is approximately 1.3 miles and will take you past all your favorite Christmas Light displays. Cost: $10-40. strollthroughthelights.com

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NOVEMBER 17

WOMEN’S BUSINESS CONFERENCE

8am-3pm, Wake Forest Innovation Quarter, 75 North Patterson Avenue in W-S. This is a one-day professional and personal development event for women that features outstanding and inspirational speakers, stellar panel discussions and leading seminars that matter most to women. Cost: $35/general admission; $25/student admission. womenscon.com

NOVEMBER 18 TURKEY DERBY 5K

9am, 324 Bermuda Run Drive in Advance. The Hillsdale Sunrise Rotary Club cordially invites you to participate in our 6th Annual Turkey Derby 5K. The race will feature a 3.1-mile USATF-certified course that will begin and end at the beautiful Bermuda Run Country Club. turkeyderby.org

STATESVILLE ARTISAN & CRAFTER’S EXPO 2017 FALL SHOW

10am-3pm, Statesville Fitness and Activity Center.

1875 Simonton Road in Statesville. Something for everyone -- food trucks, art, crafts, gifts, baked goods, jams and jellies. More than 60 vendors -- all items are handmade, homegrown and local. Free admission.

Find our event on Facebook!

NOVEMBER 22

ST. LEO CATHOLIC SCHOOL ALUMNI HOMECOMING

6-10pm, St. Leo Catholic School Gymnasium, 333 Springdale Avenue in W-S. This event is for all St. Leo School alumni as well as current and former faculty members. Please spread the word to all your SLS buddies and email us at slshomecoming@gmail. com with your name, graduation year and contact information, so we can send you more party details!

NOVEMBER 24-26 CANDY CANE EVENT

Mainstream Boutique of Winston-Salem, 110 Oakwood Drive in W-S. Shop local this holiday season with Mainstream Boutique! Join us for our annual Candy Cane Event and choose your discount before you shop.

Enjoy tasty treats and a holiday cocktail while our style team helps you find the perfect gift for everyone on your list (and something for yourself, too).

NOV 24 - DEC 30 (FRIDAYS & SATURDAYS) TWEETSIE CHRISTMAS

Tweetsie Railroad, 300 Tweetsie Railroad Lane in Blowing Rock. Celebrate all of the joys of the holiday season when the park transforms into a winter wonderland for Tweetsie Christmas. Enjoy a train ride through an enchanted land of twinkling lights, visit with Santa, see Christmas shows, pick out a Christmas tree and more. Limited number of tickets are available.

NOVEMBER 28-29 NEWCOMERS & NEIGHBORS OF GREATER WINSTON-SALEM

9:45am, Newcomers and Neighbors of Greater Winston-Salem, 1416 Bolton Street in W-S. Coffee and social. Membership open to women who are new or established residents. Information available at wsnewcomers@gmail.com, or visit us on our blog. wsnewcomers.blogspot.com

ALL THE NFL & NHL GAMES SHOWN HERE ALL SEASON LONG Monday & Wednesday - 35 Cent Wings (dine in only) Tuesday - AYCE Pasta - $9.95 - Half Price Wine Thursday - $5.00 Classic Burger Night Friday - Saturday - Sunday Brunch being served 11 am - 2 pm (regular menu also) $1.00 Mimosa’s - $5.00 Bloody Mary’s Friday & Saturday - Prime Rib Dinner AYCE Peel-N-Eat Shrimp Sunday Funday - Great Football Food & Drink Specials

EVENTS & MUSIC Monday - Mike Bustin - 6-9pm Tuesday - CASH AFTER CHRISTMAS Trivia - Cash Prizes

Mac & Nelli’s

Wednesday - Karaoke with DJ Chris - 7:30pm Thursday - Live Music Friday - Happy Hour Music with Stephen Henson - 5-7pm Friday Night - Live Music Saturday - Live Music *Please see our Facebook Page for music line-up November 11 - HONORING OUR VETERANS FREE SPAGHETTI DINNER FOR ALL VETERANS - 4PM-7PM November 23rd - CLOSED FOR THANKSGIVING Book your holiday parties at Mac & Nelli’s MAKE YOUR RESERVATIONS FOR OUR NEW YEARS EVE PARTY! FREE FAVORS, CHAMPAGNE TOAST & BREAKFAST BUFFET AT MIDNIGHT!

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A Accent Prone. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54 Aesthetic Images . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 Alexander’s Automotive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 105 All Things Basementy!. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 145 American Custome Leather. . . . . . . . . . . . . 140 American Moving. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51 Amy Lynn Originals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97 A. Quarles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87 Awakenings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75

B Bark of the Town . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 140 BloomDay Marble & Granite. . . . . . . . . . . . 147 Brick Masonry. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 111 Brookstown Inn . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89 Budget Blinds. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47 Busy as a Bee Concierge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85 Butler Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97

C Carolina Characters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 141 Carolyn’s Baby Cakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 107 Castle Lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 107 Chermack & Hanson . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 113 Chest Caddy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63 Christina’s Dessertery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 135 Chrystal Yates . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95 Clemmons Bicycle Shop . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 113 Clemmons Rotary Club . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 142 Crystal Cleaners . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 141

D Dahlia’s . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 107 Dalton’s Crossing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23 Davie Flooring. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87 Dawson Tree . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 141 Dental Center of the Carolinas . . . . . . . . . . . 45 Diet Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71 Dream Dinners . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85 Duke Eye Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 129

E Emerson Designs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 131,140

F F.A. Madden Painting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93 Family Services. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59 Farrago . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 127 Fitness Edge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 125 Five Points. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 119 Forsyth Plastic Surgery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49 Forsyth Woman Resort Trip. . . . . . . . . . . . . 109 Fraleigh’s Boutique . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 129

G George K. Walker Florist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27 Get Vocal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 133 Gifts & Paper on Plaza . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 115 Goin’ Postal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 125,141 Goldman Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 grassroots . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37 Greensboro Coliseum. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 121 GRIT Performance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 105

H Hakka Chow . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Harry Kakunnas Tiki Grille. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43 Hauser Rental . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 125 Hillcrest Vision . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 123 Hip Chics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35 Hospice & Pallaitive Care. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 115

I iHeart Radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 137 Inner Strength Pilates . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 123

J Jeffrey Adams. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49 JuneDeLugas Interiors. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39

K Kingery & Kingery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83 Kortney Beam Designs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 141 Kyle Duncan Photo. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 117

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Lael Building Group . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73 Lamberti’s . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31 Laster’s Fine Art & Antiques . . . . . . . . . . . . 111 Lewisville Laser & Aesthetics . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 Lyndhurst . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

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Mac & Nelli’s . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 143 Mainstream Boutique . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53 Mary’s Professinoal Cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . 131 Massage Envy. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Mellie & Emilia . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77 Midtown Cafe & Dessertery . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61 Mountain Valley Hospice. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 105 My Grace Full Life. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 129

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Neutral Green Marketing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53 Nitsa’s . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 Novant. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Nu Expression . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91 Nutcracker. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

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P3 Pressure Washing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 135 Paparazzi. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77 Patricia Justice Designs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 141 Paw’s in the Park . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 121 Penny Lane Boutique. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79 Photo Artistry by Melinda. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 103 Piedmont Advantage Credit Union . . . . . . . 81 Piedmont Craftsman . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101 Piedmont Federal Savings Bank. . . . . . . . . . 11 Precision Decorating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Prints Charming Photo Booth. . . . . . . . . . . 117 Professional Women of Winston-Salem . . 119 Providence Restaurant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83

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Redesigns by Ava . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63 Restoration Med Spa . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 Rodan & Fields, Kelley Carnall . . . . . . . . . . 140

S Salem Detailing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 140 Salem Gymnastics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 113 Salem Plastic Surgery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79 Salem Smiles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 115 Sharon Reid, DDS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89 Simply Southern Cuisine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 127 Simply Sterling & Co. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21 Singing Bird Salon . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 141 Smokin’ Harley Dvidson. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 115 Southern Signature Properties. . . . . . . . . . . 73 Starboard Accounting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 113 Still Life Market . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 111 Stitches . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 123 Style Encore . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45 Summer Family Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81 Summit Eye Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

T Treasure’s Decor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 103 Tre Nonne . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93 Triad Eye Docs. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95 Triad Mac. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 133 Triple J Manor House . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101

U United Way . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

V Vienna Village. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99 Village Inn Event Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99 Vow to be Differerent. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 141

W Wayne Collins Electric . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 117 WFBH Cosmetic Surgery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71 WFBH Imaging . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101 Wilson Park. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 129 Windsor Jewelers. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Wolf & Sons Window Washing . . . . . . . . . . 140 WomanCare . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25 Women’s Fund . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33

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BY MARK MATHOSIAN

CLASSIC VINYL Make No Mistake, LP Records Are Undeniably Back On a recent trip to Barnes & Noble, I noticed the number of vinyl record albums in the music and videos department had mushroomed. I decided to find out why, so I made arrangements to interview Jason Dill, assistant store manager. Jason gave me the lowdown on the resurgence of vinyl.

Jason said that in the past, if you wanted to buy a vinyl record you had to special order it, and there weren’t many choices even if you wanted one. CDs and music streaming were the most popular music formats and 33 1/3 RPM long playing records were mostly a thing of the past.

However, all that changed about three years ago when demand picked up for vinyl records. He said, “We started carrying a slim selection, maybe up to 100 choices. Today we normally stock over a thousand titles.” One factor for the success of album sales is the abundance of new portable and tabletop record players that sound good and are reasonably priced. For example, as I write this article, Crosley offers 29 different phonographs retailing for $89 to $399, with the average price falling somewhere in-between. Interestingly, Crosley also sells records on-line, including The Beatles, Michael Jackson, Taylor Swift and many more popular artists. These records retail for $14.95 to over $20.00, depending on the artist and how elaborate the album package is. Also, Crosley is not the only company manufacturing turntables. Familiar names like Audio Technica, Jenson, and Victrola also make phonographs designed for the casual listener and the sophisticated audiophile who demands the very best from their audio gear. Many big box stores carry phonographs in their inventory, and as the old cliché goes, there is something for everyone.

If you are wondering who is buying all the records and breathing new life into vinyl, the answer may surprise you. It is not the Baby Boomers who grew up with vinyl. It is mostly the Millennials, those of us between 25-35 years old born in the 1980s through the early 2000s, also known as Generation Y. According to industry experts, 50% of all vinyl customers are 35 or younger, and about only 18% of record sales are to 45-54 year-olds. Are the Millennials seeking nostalgia? Well, sort of. However, there is more to it.

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Jason noted that Millennials try hard to be hip and while nostalgia plays a little role, the fact is, Millennials are seeking an alternative to streaming and downloading music onto cell phones and MP players. Records and phonographs fill their desire to be different and creative. Today’s records are also much nicer than those of the past. “They are a much better quality, thicker and more durable than in the past, and don’t scratch as easy,” said Jason. He also pointed out that they come in cool colors and shapes, including square, with some records having images imprinted onto the vinyl during the manufacturing process.

While I was in the store the first album cover that caught my attention was Michael Jackson’s Thriller. It had a see through jacket with a photograph of Michael pressed directly onto the face of the record. It was very cool. Jason also said today’s records simply “sound better.” Customers tell him the sound from records is warmer and cleaner than CDs or downloaded songs. What I learned on-line is that warmth refers to the “lack of cleanness and perfection.”

The flaws inherent in analog sound production are actually appealing.

Another observation is that vinyl provides a more immersive experience.

Here’s another interesting fact about the resurgence of vinyl. According to MusicWatch, a company dedicated to marketing research and industry analysis for the music and entertainment industry, about 62% of all vinyl records purchased today are used. That means you can sell your vintage records on the secondary market. There are a few used bookstores and antique stores around town where you can buy or sell used records. However, no matter what you decide to do with your records, my suggestion is that you dust them off and give them a spin. Vinyl is undeniably back.

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