letter from T H E E D I T O R
influential-magazine.com
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A
s Martha and the Vandellas (or Van Halen or
spice up your travels with places to see and things to
Mick Jagger and David Bowie) sang to us,
experience. This issue is all about making the most out of
“The summer’s here, and the time is right for
a season that could easily be spent just sitting by the pool
dancin’ in the streets.” And they were sure
or cooling off in front of the TV (which we offer advice
right. Summer is here. And, there is more
on how to do in the best possible way). Of course, those
to do than just dance in the streets. The weather wraps itself around your shoulders and
aren’t such bad ways to spend your days. But, why stop there!
gives you a squeeze. The sun stays up late enough to
Influence your summer! Make it your best one yet. We
greet the fireflies. Sudden summer sprinkles decide to
hope to give you a hand in having a healthy and action-
pay us all an afternoon visit on occasion. Waves become
packed summer! Soon enough winter will rear its frozen
our summer buddy. And air conditioning beckons us into
head. So, melt away all your worries while you still can.
a dreamy calmness just when we think we can’t sweat
And, honestly, while you don’t have a choice!
another drop. All the things we love of summer are here to greet us with every chirping bird and every mosquito
Welcome to our issue!
bite. And we at InFluential Magazine aim to make sure each and every reader makes the most of their lazy days and decedent nights. This issue we hope to influence your entertainment this summer. We have tips to take your party from a get together to a splendid soiree. We hope to help you with
Laura Suarez
your summer wine selections with advice from Austin’s
Editor-in-Chief
top Sommeliers.
We have advice for making you or
the man in your life a modern gentleman. We hope to IN FLUENTIAL 3