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From the Editor ecently a group of my colleagues at TBB Printing Inc. (the parent company of the Tyler Morning Telegraph, IN Magazine and NETedge digital products and marketing services) took part in the Changing Courses program at ETMC Behavioral Health. (See the story on Page 124.) From the start, Paul Watson, our program facilitator, emphasized that no one would be forced to attempt any challenge or obstacle they didn’t want to do. But he encouraged all to give everything a try. Most of the challenges required teamwork and good communication but, to be honest, were not very risky. At one point, blindfolded team members had to maneuver through a minefield – big harmless dots scattered on the ground – by listening to their teammates shout Danny Mogle instructions. Not exactly “Fear Factor” stuff. Then came The Wall. The Wall only is four stories high but it looks like it reaches to heaven and beyond. The Wall is supposed to push people out of their comfort zones. The Wall does its job very well. Paul said the challenge wasn’t about getting to the top of the wall. He said it was simply about getting started up the wall. “We call this challenge by choice,” he said. “You can set your own goal (of how high to go).” He encouraged everyone to push themselves to go as high as possible – to “get a little uncomfortable.” Challenge by choice widely is embraced in adventure-based counseling and team building. The concept involves three principles: 1. In an encouraging and supportive environment, people are more willing to take chances and break out of their comfort zones; 2. Risk-taking is personal and any attempt should be praised if the person is facing their doubts, fears and perceived limitations; 3. All choices, even the choice not to take a risk, should be respected by others in a group. Almost everyone faced down The Wall. A few scooted to the top with amazing ease. It was no big deal to them. Some only managed to get a few yards up and it was a big deal to them. Each person was praised and encouraged by the others. Those who embraced “challenge by choice” were glad they made the attempt. Many did far better than they ever dreamed possible. We hope you enjoy reading this issue of Why couldn’t this be the year we IN Magazine. Please let us know what all take challenge by choice to heart, you think about our bi-monthly publication not be afraid to take risks and reby sending your comments to, danny@ member that finding the courage to inmagtexas.com. try is more important than the result? Let’s all get a little uncomfortable.
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Like many people, you might not particularly enjoy thinking about your estate plans, but such planning is necessary to make sure your assets go where you want them to go. And it’s just as important to regularly review your plans with your tax, legal and financial professionals in case any changes are needed. For instance, some of your wishes expressed in your will may be overridden by beneficiary designations you filled out years ago. If these designations become outdated, your assets could be passed to those you didn’t intend. You might be surprised at how many of your financial assets and legal documents have beneficiary designations tied to them. If you have an IRA, a 401(k) or other employer-sponsored retirement plan, a life insurance policy, an annuity, a transfer-on-death (TOD) arrangement, or any of a variety of other assets or accounts, you almost certainly named a beneficiary. And this beneficiary designation offers a simple, direct and efficient way to get assets in the hands of your loved ones who survive you. However, as time goes by, you may experience many changes in your life — and when your life changes, your beneficiary designations may need to follow. But if you PMS Blackforget to update these are like many people, you might designations after a marriage, divorce or other change in your family situation. And because the beneficiary designation is a legally binding document, the asset will go to the person you once named as a beneficiary, regardless of your current relationship status. It really doesn’t take much effort to look over your
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‘Good Vibes’
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o appreciate The Rankin Twins, there are a few things you need to know right away. No. 1: Amy and April are identical from their wavy blonde hair to their infectious “life is good” attitude. No. 2: They infuse their country music with amazing harmonies and catchy lyrics. No. 3: And perhaps most important of all, they have a wicked sense of humor. Take for instance a few years ago when Amy had the terrifying experience of being diagnosed with a brain tumor that required surgery. “Before she went into the hospital, we (family) threw a going away party for the tumor,” laughs April. “Amy even named it Wally because it was about the size of a walnut.” Before April gets the sentence out, Amy breaks out in laughter. “We laugh at awkward moments,” continues April.
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Corpus Christi. As little girls, they were cute-as-a-button cotton tops who sang at gatherings of friends and families. They spent their middle school years in Longview before the family eventually moved to Midland. They grew up listening to all kinds of music. “You know, Reba (McEntire) and Garth (Brooks)” says April. “And Madonna,” chimes in Amy. They even went through a phase of alternative rock and hip hop. “The one thing that stayed true to us was country music,” says April. After graduating from Texas A&M University and holding down separate traditional 9-to-5 desk jobs, the sisters realized that more than anything, they wanted to sing together. They formed a band and began performing at venues around Dallas, where both were living at the time. They cite The Judds and Dixie Chicks as inspirations for the music they wanted to make. Just when their singing career was looking promising, Amy faced her medical ordeal and the twins had to put their aspirations on hold.
Looking back, Amy and April say it was a proverbial blessing in disguise. Once Amy recovered, they decided it was time to pour their hearts and souls into music. They moved to Austin, began writing their own music (in order to best showcase their tight harmonies) and took their act on the road. “When we moved to Austin, we realized it was now or never,” says April. They released their debut EP “Heartaches & Heartbreaks” in 2010. Since then, they’ve come out with “Silver Lining,” “Moonshine and Maybes” and “Good Vibes” a six-song EP released in December. The releases produced the Texas radio hits “Rain,” “Holdin’ Pattern” and “Jezebel.” In 2013, they were on “Next Great Family Band,” the Cozi cable television network’s singing competition in which talented family bands battle it out before celebrity judges. They finished as second runner-up out of 15 acts and in the process gained national exposure and tons of new fans. Since then, The Rankin Twins have opened for headliners Pat Green, Roger
Creager and the Josh Abbott Band. They were among featured performers this year at the annual MusicFest celebration in Steamboat Springs, Colorado, and the huge Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo.
Staying Positive
Amy and April are the first to admit that at age 32 they share a special bond and are as close as sisters possibly can be. “It (together) is the only way we would even do this,” says Amy. “We’re super intuitive of each other and are there for each other. When April is a little sad, I’m the happy positive person.” It also helps that the sisters have achieved a balance between private and professional lives. April is married and Amy is engaged to Ken Tondre, their producer. “I like our lives right now,” says April. “Some people only see us as happy, bouncy twins but we’ve matured and grown. I think we are both way more comfortable in our skin.” The sisters know that good looks and being twins only will take them so far. They want be known for great music with a feel-good vibe that encourages people to enjoy life. “We’re showcasing that,” says April. “It’s exactly who we are and we’re honest about that.” “I think the obstacles we’ve overcome help us to be able to channel our experiences, love, doubts and fears into our music,” Amy says on their website. “We make an attitude choice daily to make sure we stay positive.”
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ombining passion with work, two East Texas potters are living what they call an “involved, integrated lifestyle.” Gary and Daphne Roehr Hatcher have been married since 1974. They were in the same high school graduating class in Dallas but didn’t get to know each other until they were art students at the University of North Texas. They moved into an old farmhouse in the Pine Mills community in Wood County, Texas, and established Pine Mills Pottery. Behind their home, they built a studio that includes a gallery, work spaces for artists and two large, brick kilns: a 45-cubic-foot, propane-fired kiln and a 120-cubic-foot, wood-fired Bourry Box. Gary explains that the Bourry Box is based on a French design dating to Napoleonic times. “Wood firing is pretty unique. There (are not a lot of) other people that fire with wood in Texas. And one of the reasons that we moved out here is that we wanted to be near wood for the kiln, because we burn a lot of wood.” Before opening the studio, the Hatchers spent three years training under master potters in England, France and Greece. During their apprenticeships, they worked nine-hour days, six days a week learning the craft and the management side of operating a pottery business. Daphne says their European mentors would make a piece and then require them to replicate the piece within an eighth of an inch, sometimes as many as 100 times. They use that same disciplined approach to produce their lines of pottery today. “The emphasis in the pottery studios that we worked in, in England was on making ‘this particular work, this exact way.’ Because we have a line of dinnerware or a line of pottery, it needs to be the same, whoever makes it,” Daphne says.
THE PROCESS Most of Gary’s pieces start with a ball of clay on a potter’s wheel. He manipulates the sides of the clay to create unique shapes. Daphne prefers to build pieces from slabs of clay that she flattens by passing it through a slab-roller, which resembles a large rolling pin mounted on a table. She raises or lowers the roller to create different thicknesses. She says piecing flat pieces of clay together is like sewing a three-dimensional dress from a two-dimensional piece of fabric. Daphne, a trained Texas Master Naturalist, also incorporates her love for nature and gardening into her work. She sometimes uses tree bark, pieces of rope or a weathered fence post to create different textures and shapes. Every piece they create is a result of mastering “generations” of previous pieces and a tedious glazing process used to perfect colors. Daphne says it takes 10 to 20 firings to get a new color just right. Coloring variations result from wood ash affecting the glaze, which happens only in wood-fire kilns. Instead of making small batches of pottery and firing the kilns frequently, they work in cycles. They spend six to eight weeks forming clay and then four to five weeks glazing. After the glazing, they spend two to three weeks firing. Each piece then is stamped with a pine-tree design that Gary created and either Gary’s or Daphne’s initials. Picking up one of their bowls, Daphne describes their dinnerware as intimate art. “You don’t really think of a cup as an intimate object, but how many things do you actually cradle in your hand and touch to your lips? Not very many things. So, what we do has an intimacy in daily life that a lot of things don’t.” Daphne works fulltime in the studio. Besides making pottery, Gary teaches art classes at The University of Texas at Tyler.
INSPIRATION, DETERMINATION Many things inspire and motivate the Hatchers. “Daphne reads more books than you can believe,” Gary says. “She reads more than anybody I’ve ever known. So, that’s kind of one influence for her. … There are philosophers that I’m interested in. We’re constantly taking in information and processing things. … I’m influenced by lots and lots of things. We’re visual artists. Anybody who’s creative, who writes | Cont. ON page 18 Mar/Apr 2015| INMagTexas.com
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| Cont. FROM page 17 poetry or writes a biography about something (is influenced by many sources). For some years, I’ve been into reading biographies of musicians.” Interjects Daphne, “And before that, he was reading biographies of presidents. And I read pretty much all literature and fiction, and poetry.” Another of Gary’s creative influences is playing guitar in his jazz band, Purple Velvet Fox, which performs at FRESH by Brookshire’s, Rick’s on the Square, Lago del Piño, all in Tyler; and Los Pinos Ranch Vineyards near Pittsburg. Gary says that it has taken time and focus to get to where they are today. “There’s a lot of young people that come here — maybe young artists, who are going through art school. They see what we’ve done and they’re just blown away. And they’re like, ‘How do you get to that place?’ And I think the real important thing is that you get to any place by visualizing it. You see what you want and you head in that direction. It’s step by step and it takes a whole life to build something like that. “From the outside it’s like, ‘Wow, you were really lucky.’ And it’s really not about luck. It’s about each day getting up and moving something closer to the way that you want your world to be. … You just have to keep pushing away at it and you finally make it happen.” Daphne says she is thankful for her life as a potter. “I feel a lot of gratitude for being able to have lived the life that I have lived all these years because I get up in the morning and I use not just the handmade pottery (we make) but other arts and crafts that friends of mine have made. … I go out and work in my garden and then I work my way out to the studio, and people come and go that are customers that I’ve developed relationships with.”
SERENITY Gary and Daphne encourage people to come to their studio at 5155 Farm-to-Market Road 49 near Mineola, Texas, and to walk through their wooded property, which includes a four-acre lake. “There are so many people that come out here maybe to buy pottery or to look at pottery, but they come out here because they know they can walk in the woods,” Gary says. “And for people that live in Dallas … it’s like this is a very foreign thing to them. It’s like an exotic thing to come out here to the country where there are these people that live out there in the woods and make pottery. “So, a lot of what we do is about sharing with other people … this kind of involved, integrated lifestyle.”
• To see more of the Hatchers’ pottery, visit pinemills.com. • To learn more about a vacation home on their property, go to peaceandquietcottage.com. • In April, the Hatchers’ pottery will be featured in an exhibition at The Lotus Shop at The Crow Collection of Asian Art in Dallas.
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DAVID DUNHAM
THE ART OF
s an artist, David Dunham works with both paint on canvas and ink on skin. His art captures the bright neon colors and the shapes of animated characters that have stuck with him since childhood. The 31-year-old father of two has been drawing his entire life. “I remember being 3 years old sitting on a bar stool at the counter drawing. I remember being in kindergarten drawing every morning with kids hovering over my shoulder watching me draw.” Although the art bug bit Dunham early, it took a life-altering experience to get him to focus on his passion.
LIFE-CHANGING EVENT In 2007, Dunham was coming home after camping out when he drove through an intersection and crashed into a Ford F150 pickup. “The accident changed everything … in the blink of an eye,” says Dunham. The night before the accident, Dunham had been drinking. His alcohol level was above the legal limit allowed for drivers. He was charged with intoxicated assault with a vehicle causing serious bodily injury and sentenced to eight years in prison. “The man I hit … his seat belt malfunctioned and he was ejected from the cab and became paralyzed from the waist down.” Dunham says the victim, a volunteer pastor at the church he attended, has forgiven him. It was a wake-up call that put him on a better path. “I think God had something else in mind for me. … I was an alcoholic and I did have a drinking problem.”
INFLUENCE While serving time in prison, Dunham studied art. He also took advantage of opportunities to speak to at-risk students. He says he warned youths to stay on the right path or face the consequences of bad choices as he was doing. After serving about five years behind bars, Dunham was released from prison and came back home to Tyler, Texas. He landed an apprenticeship at a tattoo shop. It was a way he could practice art. “When I started tattooing (two years ago), man I wanted to cry and give up. … It was really difficult to adjust to. But having finally gotten the technique and application down, I’m now trying to put my own style into the tattoos. “That’s what I strive for in my art ... to be my own style.” Tattooing and painting allow Dunham to use his imagination and talent. “I like that I get to make art all day long, whether I’m tattooing | Cont. ON page 24
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| Cont. FROM page 23 or working on my art, I’m constantly getting to create art all day long.”
PAINTING When it comes to painting, Dunham says his style and subject choices are influenced by the cartoon characters of Walt Disney he enjoyed as a child. “(The characters of artist and movie director) Tim Burton and (the animated) Roger Rabbit really impacted my psyche – all the mediums from Disney. My cartoon characters are styled in the older tradition.” Dunham’s vibrant paintings often have a goodversus-evil theme. “It’s always a main motif of yin and yang or good and evil. The characters represent different things,” says Dunham, noting that interpretation and meaning come from both the artist and the viewer. Dunham says he paints because it brings him pleasure. “I don’t ever make them for (other) people in mind. … It’s a byproduct for others to like them.” Dunham’s paintings have been exhibited in art shows throughout Texas and at locations around Tyler, including Salon Verve. As a tattoo artist, Dunham enjoys coming up with ideas that excite his clients. “Tattooing is a direct consumer experience. It’s cool when you get people excited on what you like, but at the same time you have to make a consensus.” When Dunham’s not working, he’s raising his two daughters, Zoey Blu, 10, and Penelope Raz Marie, 6 months old. Tylerite David Dunham is both a traditional artist working with paint and a tattoo artist working with inks. He is inspired by cartoon images from his childhood. To check out Dunham’s art, follow his work on Facebook at Facebook.com/David.Dunham.5876.
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his autobiography by Amy Poehler, one of the most established comedy performers of this generation, is, as you would expect, hilarious. She traces her rise to fame from humble beginnings growing up in small-town Massachusetts, to navigating the improv circuits and hosting the Oscars with a surprising blend of humor, wit and even a bit of poignancy. It’s not just a funny memoir. Besides detailing what it means to be a strong woman in Hollywood, she shares rare bits of her teenage diary and some pretty horrible poetry. I laughed so hard. I also recommend buying the audio version of the book. It’s so much more fun to hear her read it. Guest readers including her parents, Patrick Stuart, Seth Meyers and Carol Burnett. Carol Burnett! If you’re over 40, that will impress you. If you’re under 40, take a weekend and introduce yourself to this woman’s work.
“Brand Mentors” by Josh Kennah
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irst things first: it’s not just a book, it’s a kit. The idea behind “Brand Mentors” is to help small business owners establish and promote their brand. Most small businesses don’t have the cash to pay experts to set up a website, design a logo and set up shop on social media. Brand Mentors walks you step-by-step through these processes and explains everything for a fraction of what it would cost to pay someone. You don’t have to do everything if you don’t need it. When
I used it, I was shown how to set up an inexpensive contest for graphic artists to design my logo for my blog. It was really fun and easy. Kennah has been working in branding and advertising for 15 years. He’s condensed everything a small business owner needs to know in one workbook.
“The Thorn Birds” by Colleen McCullough
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or this issue’s Books You Never Read But Should (or, Books That Deserve Another Look), I recommend “The Thorn Birds” by Colleen McCullough. Ever since I saw the miniseries on television that starred Richard Chamberlain, Rachel Ward, Jean Simmons and Barbara Stanwyck, I knew I needed to read the book. Since then, I’ve read it at least 10 times. I introduced my book club to it and they were equally enthusiastic about it. Here are three reasons why you should read “The Thorn Birds” today. 1. It has richly developed characters. Ralph is a handsome priest devoted to God who can’t forget his first love. Meggie is a beautiful, willful young girl who would give up everything to be with the man she loves. Mary is a jealous, wealthy woman who is obsessed with Ralph and vindictive enough to punish him for it. 2. It is an epic novel that spans time and place. The story begins in 1915 and ends in 1969 and each section focuses on one character. The story crosses three generations with intricate (but not excessive) detail. 3. The magnificent plot spares no detail in describing the complex relationship between the Catholic Church and those who love her.
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By Danny Mogle | Photos by Victor Texcucano
Palestine a huge Art Gallery
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f you do not appreciate interesting public art, do not – I repeat do not – venture into Palestine, Texas. Just about everywhere you look downtown, an outdoor sculpture (or two) will grab your attention. Some of the large pieces are classical, some are whimsical, some are thoughtprovoking and others are a bit strange. “It has people talking,” says Laura Westgate, the director of the Palestine Main Street project and a catalyst in turning downtown into a free, giant art gallery. “Art brings people together. Our locals love it and it brings in tourism.”
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THE ART
In front of the restored, 100-year-old Redlands Hotel sits a sculpture depicting a majestic eagle, head held high, rising from a nest into the sky. (Page 32) From a distance, it is clear that the eagle’s outstretched wings are made from sections of chain-link fencing and the nest is crafted from bent and twisted pieces of construction rebar. It takes a closer look to figure out that the eagle’s body is fashioned from hundreds of guns and pieces of decommissioned weapons. Called “Proud Glory,” the sculpture is
made by Terry Jones, an artist from Jewett, Texas, who often uses common and discarded items to form animal shapes. Jones has two other sculptures on view: “Universe,” an abstract space-agethemed piece formed from interconnected loops; and “V8,” which literally looks like an 8 resting atop a giant V. Outside the Palestine Visitor Information Center, a converted train depot packed with brochures about area attractions, sits “Atlas,” a steel piece that was seen by thousands while it was on display in the Friends of Lottie Sculpture Garden at the State Fair of Texas. Next to it is a | Cont. ON page 32
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| Cont. FROM page 30 whimsical take on a fish called “Fillmore Fish No. 2.” In the 500 block of North Queen is “Beyond the Obvious No. 1,” a mixed media that looks like an oversized picture frame. When people pose behind the frame, they become part of the art. In all, 17 pieces – just about every shape, size and theme imaginable – grace open spaces in the 44-block downtown district packed with restaurants, shops and historical properties. The art is part of Art Tracks, an ongoing program sponsored by Palestine Main Street and the nonprofit Palestine Tomorrow Inc. Art Tracks is in its third year and bigger than ever.
THE ARTISTS Some of the most talented sculptors in the region have work on view in Palestine. Jeffie Brewer, a Nacogdoches artist who holds master’s degrees in sculpture and art, is showing a whimsical piece called “Bunny” (Page 31) that previously was on display at Stephen F. Austin State University’s Mast Arboretum. “As an artist, I consider it a gift to be able to share my vision and experience,” says Brewer on his website. “Sometimes it’s serious, sometimes it’s thoughtful and a lot of the time it’s just silly. The shared experience of existing, living, loving, thinking ... seeing beauty, knowing fear, feeling passion and just being is further magnified through art – creating, discussing, collaborating, learning and teaching.” Lauren McAdams Selden is a professor of metal art at Stephen F. Austin State University. She named her colorful steel piece on view “Charlie.” (Bottom right) “My work focuses on creating thematic commentaries, narratives, and queries about the inner emotions that occur in interpersonal relationships,” shares Seldon. “Each work has traces of love, politics, social circumstances, childhood, magic, preciousness and potential. The work is driven by content and the material generally follows for relevancy of the idea. ... The varied symbolism leaves the work open to interpretation and creates a puzzle for the viewer to solve in his or her own way.”
CHANGING DOWNTOWN Art is becoming downtown Palestine’s not-so-secret weapon in the battle to attract more foot traffic and tourists. In 2012, Palestine Tomorrow Inc. commissioned “Forging History,” a 500-pound, 7-foot tall bronze that pays tribute to the city’s railroading history. Made by Colorado-based sculptor Dale Montagne, “Forging History” depicts a worker, circa 1870, driving in a railroad spike. Now part of the city’s permanent sculpture collection, the statue will one day be the centerpiece of a railroad heritage park in the planning. City leaders envision that the park will showcase railroad memorabilia and become an attraction that complements the popular Texas State Railroad, a steam-powered train that runs between Palestine and Rusk. Since the introduction of Art Tracks, Main Street has increased other efforts to bring more art and people downtown. This past year, Main Street worked with a property owner to transform a vacant building into a temporary, pop-up gallery that displayed the work of regional artists during the Christmas buying season. “At the end of the day, you want to differentiate yourself from other towns,” says Westgate, whose mission is to make downtown Palestine as vital and visitor friendly as possible. “Public art differentiates our community and offers something for people to come here and see.” 32
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Is This America's Next Great Chef? By Danny Mogle | Courtesy Photos 36
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t’s easy to make the case that former East Texan Doug Adams is on the fast track to becoming one of America’s new celebrity chefs. Check out his impressive resume. He trained at the Western Culinary Institute (now Le Cordon Bleu) in Portland, Oregon. He is the chef de cuisine at Imperial, one of the most popular restaurants in Portland. His mentor is none other than Imperial owner Vitaly Paley, a James Beard Award winner for Best Chef Northwest whose culinary expertise is showcased on television shows and in magazines. And – perhaps most importantly – he was a breakout competitor on this season’s “Top Chef,” a cooking show that has a history of turning sous chefs into culinary superstars.
EAST TEXAS ROOTS Those who knew Doug during his teenage years in Bullard, Texas, never could have dreamed that one day he would wow the famously picky celebrity judges on “Top Chef.” Cooking was the last thing on his mind. Doug, 29, admits that during those years he was unfocused, uninspired and unmotivated. “I was sort of a wild child. I was ADD (had attention deficit disorder) and super-active. School was never the best thing for me.” He attended All Saints Episcopal School in Tyler where his mother, Jane, still teaches art. “Doug had trouble fitting in,” she says. What Doug loved more than anything was exploring the thick pineywoods that surrounded their home at the end of a narrow blacktop road. He also loved the family’s vacations in Colorado, where he could spend his days hunting and fishing. “I’ve always had this desire to go and explore, to experience everything,” says Doug. “It made my parents very nervous.” After high school, Doug enrolled in the University of Montana at Missoula with plans to take a few journalism courses. “He wanted to get away from Texas,” says his father, Cal, who suspected Montana’s vast wilderness areas and fishing lakes were
far more appealing to his outdoors-loving son than anything a classroom could offer. While in Montana, Doug began working as a line cook in restaurants – and he loved it. “The kitchen (of a restaurant) is almost military in how it operates. I needed that in my life,” says Doug. In 2008, Doug moved to Portland to attend culinary school. “We were thrilled,” says Cal, thankful that Doug at last seemed to have found his true passion.
PORTLAND After culinary school, Doug landed a job in the kitchen of Lucier, which was then a hot new restaurant in Portland’s busy waterfront district. Four years ago, Doug began working for Vitaly, first at his Paley’s Place restaurant and eventually as chef de cuisine at the new Imperial. Under Doug’s guidance and menu creations, Imperial quickly gained attention for its preparation of foods from the Pacific Northwest, including salmon, steelhead and sturgeon. Among the other menu selections are wild mushroom galette, duck meatballs and grilled albacore tuna. “We’re (located) right on the Columbia River,” says Doug. “I get to cook the best and freshest salmon in the world. That makes you respect nature and the bounty it gives you. ... It gives you a respect for the food you are cooking.” Doug’s Texas roots are apparent at Imperial, where Doug’s Fried Chicken, a meal that comes with a watermelon salad and Texas dill pickles, is a bestseller.
'TOP CHEF' “Top Chef” is one of Bravo cable network’s highest-rated programs. The reality show brings about a dozen of the nation’s most promising chefs together and puts them through unusual challenges that test their skills, ability to deal with pressure and think on their feet. This season, chefs had to, among other things, | Cont. ON page 38
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| Cont. FROM page 37 create a Thanksgiving meal using early American cooking utensils, make a dish inspired by a literary classic and pay homage to the legendary Julia Childs. On each episode, a panel of culinary experts (judges over the years have included Emeril Lagasse and Wolfgang Puck) sends someone packing. Doug says when “Top Chef’s” producers approached him, Vitaly was the first to encourage him to jump at the opportunity. Vitaly earlier had competed on “Iron Chef,” another popular TV cooking competition, and knew what doing well on a television show could do to a chef’s reputation. “I was just terrified,” Doug says of those first nerve-racking challenges in front of the camera and judges. “On the inside I was ready to explode. There was so much going through my head. … My mantra in those first few weeks was, ‘Just don’t cut yourself.’” When things got crazy, Doug worked to stay focused and follow the good advice of Vitaly: “Trust your instincts.” He quickly emerged as a leading contender. The judges praised Doug’s food for its simplicity and bold flavors. Judge Gail Simmons loved a carrot soup he made in one challenge. “You could tell that Dougie worked really hard to coax flavor out of his carrots, and the cumin, orange and radish, all complemented each other so peacefully in his Sunshine in a Cup,” she wrote on the show’s blog. “It came to the (judges’) table and really was a ray of sunshine. … There was so much flavor to it. He literally poured his heart into this soup.” Doug advanced with three others to the final challenges held in Mexico. He ultimately placed second runner-up but by then had solidified his role as a fan favorite and rising culinary star. While on “Top Chef,” Doug often spoke of his East Texas upbringing. In one challenge, he had to work with Mexicobased artist Merry Calderoni, originally an art teacher from Texas (just like his mother), to come up with a dish. He served a slowly braised brisket with what he called Texas red chili that wowed the judges. “It feels good,” he said on the show after winning the challenge. “I knew it was a risk … I just wanted to honor Texas, Merry and my mom.”
CELEBRITY Doug joins a list of distinguished “Top Chef” alumni that includes Carla Hall, a host of daytime television’s “The Chew;” Paul Qui, whose Austin restaurant was voted best new restaurant in America by GQ magazine; Fabio Viviani, a television personality and author bestselling cookbooks; and Richard Blais, host of the Food Network’s “Hungry Games” and a judge this year on “Top Chef.” On his “Top Chef” blog, Richard, a former winner on the show, has nothing but praise for Doug. “Doug Adams is ... the poster chef for what this competition is all about. A jumping off point for unrecognized or yet truly discovered talent. ... By his performance this season on ‘Top Chef,’ he is now ready for the next stage in his career. And this is what can happen and should happen after ‘Top Chef.’ “He cooks delicious, relatable, soulful food. He does it with a smile on his face. He cooks with a sense of authorship and knowledge of place and time. And perhaps most importantly he communicates with his colleagues professionally and with integrity. I’d guess every chef-testant likes him. I know every judge likes him. He takes risks, like roasting a whole lobe of foie gras, or say, blending up an aioli of ant eggs (which, by the way, are you kidding me?). “Congrats on an amazing run.” While the season was still airing, Jane visited her son in Portland and saw how “Top Chef” was changing Doug’s life. “Every time he would appear on the screen (during a ‘Top Chef’ episode) the whole room would erupt. And everywhere we went, people recognized Doug. They would point and say, ‘That’s Doug, that’s Doug from ‘Top Chef.’” 38
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Doug is seen with other contestants on the set of the “Top Chef” cooking competition this season in Boston.
Doug’s “Top Chef” winning recipes Chorizo-Marinated Mussels With Sweet Pepper & Cauliflower Relish Ingredients 5 lbs mussels 5 lbs pork chorizo 1 head cauliflower 3 sweet pickled peppers EVOO 2 cups white wine 2 cloves garlic 2 Tbsp parsley (chopped) 2 Tbsp chives (chopped)
Directions 1. Start a pan with chorizo. Render and carmelize lightly. 2. Add garlic, parlsey, chives, and mussels. 3. Add white wine and cover. Cook gently till the mussels have just opened. 4. Clean the mussels and strain the liquid over them. Cool. 5. Cut the cauliflower into small pieces and roast hard until they have lots of color and are crispy. 6. To serve: Plate cauliflower, top with mussel and pickled pepper. Pour a little of the liquid over the mussel and garnish with pickled pepper and lemon preserve.
Lemon Preserve Ingredients 5 lemons Water Salt, to taste Sugar, to taste
Directions 1. Peel five lemons and thinly julienne the peel. 2. Blanch in boiling water five times till tender and not bitter. 3. Add juice from the lemons and season with sugar and salt to taste.
Braised Pork and Baked Beans Ingredients 10 lbs of pig trotter 10 lbs of pork shoulder butt 8 bottles of Mexican cola 8 cans of Pabst Blue Ribbon beer 10 yellow onions 20 cloves garlic 5 lbs of dried navy beans (soaked overnight) 6 bay leaves Black peppercorn
Directions 1. Add pork trotter, 6 bay leaves and a handful of black peppercorns to the pot. Cover with water. Bring to boil and simmer for 2 hours. 2. Strain and reserve trotters. 3. Season pork shoulder heavily with salt and pepper, and sear in a very hot pan until golden brown. 4. Remove pork from the pan and add garlic until it’s lightly brown. Then add onions. 5. Lightly brown onions. Deglaze the pan with the Mexican coke and Pabst Blue Ribbon beer. Arrange browned pork pieces in a roasting pan and pour onions, garlic, coke and beer over the top. 6. Add reserved trotters to the pan. Tightly cover with tin foil and braise at 325 degrees for 3 hours until the pork is tender. 7. Slowly simmer the beans with the trotter stock until tender. 8. Mix braised pork with tender beans and cook until it is hot and mixed well. Serve with pickles and bread.
Brisket Texas Red Ingredients 1 10 lb. Brisket (cleaned and cubed into an inch) 10 ea. tomato 5 ea. red bell pepper (charred on grill) 5 ea. jalapeno (charred on grill) 5 lb. onion 5 Tbsp. ground cumin 5 Tbsp. coriander 5 cans of tomatoes (chopped, peeled) 2 cans tomato sauce 5 Tbsp. cayenne pepper 10 ea. spring onions (charred on grill) 1 head garlic (sliced) 1 bottle of Mexican beer
Directions 1. Sear brisket in a very hot pan, lots of color. Remove and drain fat. 2. In the same pan, start slowly cooking onions and garlic, season with salt and pepper. When they become translucent and soft add roasted tomatoes and peppers. Cook for 5 minutes, stir and then add beer. 3. Add spices and tomatoes, season again lightly. 4. Cook until meat is tender and the chili has a dark red color. Adjust spice with Cayenne. * Note: Seasoning throughout this dish is what brings the layers of flavor out. Must be tasted and stirred constantly. They say in Texas that a good chili can’t be eaten by the maker when it’s done because you are too full from tasting it! Mar/Apr 2015| INMagTexas.com
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lementine Hunter painted on every possible surface: walls and wood panels, old ironing boards and discarded lampshades. Her paintings are rough, crude and so simple and child-like they look like an 8-yearold could have painted them. So why do her primitive paintings sell for thousands of dollars? Why are they owned by major museums? Why is she the subject of books and magazine articles? Her paintings are portraits of plantation life. Each painting by
the self-taught artist tells a story about the world she knew. She captured the lives of the workers who made Louisiana plantations successful. She painted angels and devils, church services and dance parties. She painted people picking cotton and children playing on river banks. Born in 1886 (or 1887), Clementine was the child of former slaves. She never learned to read or write and worked as a field hand, housekeeper and cook at Melrose Plantation on the Cane River in Natchitoches Parish, Louisiana.
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Located in the Cane River Bottom of Natchitoches Parish, Louisiana, Melrose Plantation contains nine historical buildings – some dating back to the late 1700s and early 1800s – including the African House, Yucca House, a weaving cabin, the bindery and the historic Big House, which served as a the primary residence of the plantation’s owners. The buildings are furnished with period pieces first brought onto the property by the families who lived there and remain a monument to Louisiana history. A National Historic Landmark, it is one of the largest plantations in the United States built by and for free blacks. In 2008, Louisiana included Melrose Plantation among the first 26 sites on the Louisiana African American Heritage Trail. Melrose is famous for its architecture and being the home of Clementine Hunter, a one-time housekeeper and cook who after finding discarded paints became a celebrated folk artist specializing in painting scenes of Louisiana plantation life. A collection of her work is in the home, including her biggest achievement, The African House Murals. The Association for Preservation of Historic Natchitoches owns Melrose and provides guided tours. The plantation also is featured in annual Louisiana heritage events (see below).
Melrose Arts & Crafts Fest: April 18-19 More than 100 vendors set up beneath the plantation’s trees will show and sell original paintings, stained glass, gourmet foods, jewelry, clothing, photography, plants, toys, woodworking products and pottery.
Fall Tour of Homes/Pilgrimage: Oct. 9-11 The Fall Tour of Homes is held every second weekend in October and gives visitors the opportunity to explore the historic homes in Natchitoches Parish. There are three different guided tour options to choose from: Candlelight, Town Tour and Cane River Country Tour
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Plantation History Melrose Plantation was built and operated by Marie Therese Coincoin, another woman of color. Born into slavery in 1742, Marie was the property of Louis Juchereau de St. Denis, first commandant of the French post at Natchitoches. He leased her to Thomas Pierre Metoyer, a French merchant and planter. Thomas fell in love with her and they had 10 children. When Thomas purchased her freedom in 1778, he gave her 68 acres of rich river bottomland. Between 1794 and 1803, Marie and her sons received Spanish land grants that multiplied their property holdings. The indigo, tobacco, cotton and other crops they raised made what they named Yucca Plantation successful. The plantation’s first permanent buildings – Yucca House, African House and a large barn – still stand today. African House’s umbrellalike roof extends 10 feet beyond the thick outer walls. Resembling an African thatched roof house, it is considered to be the only structure of Congo-like architecture in North America from Colonial times Completed in 1796, Yucca House served as the family home. The whitewashed brick building’s heavy green wooden shutters could be closed during high winds and storms. Woodburning fireplaces provided warmth. It was the largest building on the site until Louis Metoyer began building Big House in 1832. After his death that year, his only son, Jean Baptiste Louis, finished the two-room raised cottage and expanded the plantation. When Jean Baptiste died six years later, he left an estate worth over $100,000. By 1843, Marie’s 19-year-old great-grandson, Theophile Louis Metoyer, inherited the estate. With no business experience, he lost everything within four years. Brothers Henry and Hypolite Hertzog bought the plantation and made it profitable again. Their widowed sister, Fanny, was determined to transform it into a center of culture and beauty. She closed in the upper gallery and an above-ground cellar, which increased the house to four times its original size. During Reconstruction, Fanny established the Freedmen School on the plantation, which provided the first formal education to former slaves. The Hertzog family sold the plantation to a New Orleans businessman in 1881, who three years later sold it to Joseph Henry. Joseph changed the name to Melrose Plantation in honor of Sir Walter Scott’s poem about Melrose Abbey. Joseph’s son and daughter-in-law, John and Cammie Henry, made it their home. Cammie added the twin towers, called garconnieres, located at each end of the gallery of the Big House. She also added a bedroom and indoor kitchen and pantry. She replanted the
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formal gardens, restored the colonial buildings, revived the practice of handicrafts and built a library stocked with Louisiana books and historical artifacts. Her interests in the arts and preservation made Melrose famous. When John died in 1918, Cammie turned Melrose into an artist’s colony. She hosted important figures such as William Faulkner, Erskine Caldwell, Alexander Woollcott, Rachel Field, Roark Bradford and Alberta Kinsey. Artists and writers could stay as long as they wanted as long as they were working on a creative project. Writer Francois Mignon arrived in the early 1940s and ended up staying for nearly 30 years. His “Plantation Memo” and journal entries recorded daily life at Melrose.
Clementine While cleaning the room being used by artist Alberta Kinsey, Clementine found discarded brushes and oil paints with which she began painting scenes of the plantation life she remembered. Francois recognized the power of her paintings and encouraged artists who stayed at Melrose Plantation to buy her work so she could buy more art supplies and continue painting. She sold her earliest paintings for as little as 25 cents. Even though Clementine didn’t start paining until she was 50, she created by some estimates more than 5,000 works of art. At the age of 68, she used oil paint and plywood to paint her most famous work, the African House Murals, on the second floor of the African House. Often called “The African American Grandma Moses,” Clementine has been the subject of magazine stories and books. Her art is in museum collections. She received an honorary doctorate of fine arts from Northwestern State University of Louisiana before dying in 1988.
Melrose Today When John and Cammie’s son, J.H. Jr., died in 1970, Melrose was sold at auction. Except for the African House Murals, all of Clementine’s paintings and murals on the property were sold. Southdown Land Co. eventually purchased the property and donated it to the Association of Natchitoches Women for the Preservation of Historic Natchitoches, now called The Association for the Preservation of Historic Natchitoches, which operates the plantation as a historical house museum. A National Historic Landmark, Melrose is located at 3533 Highway 119, in Natchitoches, Louisiana, and is open Tuesday to Sunday 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. To schedule a tour, call 318-379-0055.
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Top left: A white poplin dress with apricot lace details by Mayoral Chic. Top right: A lace overlay dress with accordion trim by Mayoral Chic. Page 55, Top left: She’s cute as she can be in this Florence Eiseman sun dress and a cultured pearl necklace in rose by Hilary Catherine. Bottom left: The floral print shirt dress by Florence Eisman is made for fun in the sun. Both girls are in red shoes by Mini Melissa that feature a daisy design with a pearl drop in the center. Page 55, Far right: The girls are having fun in their crème lace tops by Mayoral Chic paired with denim shorts in blush by Joe’s Jeans and shoes and bows from Haute Totz
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he owner is a longtime collector of historical memorabilia and antiques from around the world. Almost everywhere one looks are books, tapestries, furniture and decorative items from the past that have been preserved. “I love history,” says the owner, who let his passion for yesteryear valuables guide his decorating decisions. The house’s stately study was patterned after the Oval Office in the White House, right down to its unusual shape, recessed ceiling and a sturdy wooden desk strategically placed before a bay window framed with heavy beige curtains. “It belonged to President Bush … George H. Bush,” the homeowner says of the desk. “It was his while he was in Congress.” Other presidential memorabilia are framed and displayed on the walls and line the shelves of a built-in case. In the den is another desk with an amazing provenance. “This was Hitler’s desk in his country home,” says the homeowner, thrilled to be sharing the story of his treasures. These are not hands-off show pieces to be admired from afar. “Everything has a usable function,” says the homeowner.
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THE BUILDER Although he knew from the beginning exactly what he wanted in a home, the homeowner credits the expertise of the builder, Jason Campbell of Campbell Custom Homes in Bullard, Texas, to making his vision a reality. Campbell, who describes himself as a Christian businessman who is lucky to be able to work with others in his family, was able to accommodate the homeowner’s desire for rooms with nontraditional shapes and varying ceiling heights. He also incorporated building techniques and products to ensure the house was as energy efficient as possible. On Campbell’s website, campbellcustomhomes.org, the Showcase House is featured as “Mansion on the Hill.” A gallery of photographs shows off some of the house’s most striking features.
THE HOME Sitting atop a hill and nestled between a grove of trees in front and a meadow in the back, the 6,000-square-foot, two-story home in southern Smith County grabs attention. The rows of long and narrow vertical windows along the front exterior and the trio of arches at the entrance capture the ambience of an English country estate. One of the homeowner’s favorite rooms is the den, where exposed beams, lighting fixtures formed from antlers and a pitched ceiling create the feeling of a relaxing lodge. A leather couch and plush chairs anchor one end of the long room and a billiard table with claw-foot legs and separate table perfect for card or board games occupies the other end. “It is a great place to hang out,” says the homeowner, who likes to retreat into the room to play games with friends or read one of his many books. Just steps away, the formal living room has a 22-foot high ceiling and a fireplace flanked by bookshelves. The arrangement of furniture provides guests with both plenty of places to sit and room to mingle. Granite countertops with a striking multi-toned grain pattern are found throughout the kitchen, including on the oversized island. Instead of more traditional bar stools, two blue chairs with high backs and curved armrests sit along the island’s dining ledge. “But it works,” says the homeowner acknowledging the unexpected choice in chairs. The kitchen flows into the dining room where the wooden mantel on the fireplace matches the wide moldings. A cabinet displays rows of decorative dishes. From the foyer, a staircase with beautiful wooden handrails leads to the secondstory landing where a series of arches mimic those outside the front entrance and equestrian-themed artwork lines the wall. A four-poster bed with a paneled headboard is a focal point in the bedroom, which is part of a master suite that includes the adjoining bathroom and a spacious walk-in closet. Also upstairs are guest bedrooms and an unfinished space that could one day become yet another bedroom or a special playroom for children. Walking through the house, which is less than one year old, the owner says that it was important to him that each room was an individual space (as opposed to an open floor plan) filled with carefully selected objects of beauty and interest. “This doesn’t have the feeling of a huge house,” says the homeowner. “I want the rooms to feel intimate. I want it to feel like it’s a home – my home.”
The study, top left, is inspired by the Oval Office and contains a desk once owned by former President George H. Bush. Some of the bedrooms feature four-poster beds and vibrant red rugs.
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pring is a special time. Suddenly everything is popping up: grass, flowers and restaurants. Restaurants? Recently someone handed me a beautifully embossed card that exclaimed, “You are invited to attend a special dinner.� It listed a telephone number that when called revealed the address of a website with the information of where the dinner would be served, the menu, the cost and how to pay. The meal was served at a private residence. My friends who attended the dinner told me the meal was spectacular! This is known as an underground pop-up restaurant. The concept has been very popular in Britain and Australia since the 2000s. Pop-up restaurants, much like food trucks, afford entrepreneurial chefs the opportunity to showcase their talents without making the huge investment to open a full-scale restaurant. Many famous chefs got their big breaks utilizing the pop-up business plan. I use a similar strategy to showcase my talents. I make art from recycled materials collected from the streets of downtown Tyler, Texas. Over the last five years, I
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have displayed the pieces in what had been empty storefronts of unoccupied buildings. The property owners say the buildings go unnoticed until my very large, colorful and unusual art go on view. It also gets me noticed. Now I am asked to show my art everywhere. I’m privileged to speak, demonstrate and write about transforming old items into art.
The Project In this issue, I’m turning a discarded old slipper chair retrieved from the trash into a work of art. Low and armless, these chairs are designed to make it easy to put on slippers while sitting on them. They were popular in the days when women regularly wore petticoats. This chair had faded gold velour and a skirt of fabric around the base. It was not broken or torn, just well worn. Made of real burlap, horse hair and very large coiled springs, the chair was built to last a lifetime. It has what we recyclers call good bones. I first tightened all the bolts located on the chair from underneath. I removed the back from the base and cut away the fabric. I prepped the chair for painting by applying two coats of gesso on the remaining fabric. Gesso, much like primer, gives the paint something on which to adhere. Gesso keeps paints from bleeding through the fabric and remains flexible. After it dried and fully cured, I used acrylic artist paints (don’t use oil based paints or water colors) to create the bold look of the Union Jack flag. This is a very popular motif. If you lack painting skills, simply apply a stamp or stencil design to the treated fabric. You could also freehand something abstract. Once the paint was completely dry, I sealed it with a two coats of water-based Polycrylic Protective Finish by Minwax. There may be other products that work as well, but I’m unaware of them. The result is fabric that looks and feels like leather or vinyl. It is strong, flexible, durable and stain resistant. The transformed chair has a very up-to-date look that fits into almost any decor. This bold piece has since popped up in my current pop-up gallery in downtown Tyler.
David Wallace took a discarded chair and in a few steps using a few supplies transformed it into a stylish chair with a bold new design.
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Professional Real Estate Agents So, you are thinking about purchasing a home! How exciting! What a great adventure ahead of you! Now, what do you do first? By Judy Kunzman Find an agent! How do I do this? Do some research. You need to find an agent who will work for you and represent your best interests. It is very important that you connect with your agent both professionally and personally because purchasing a home is personal! Most people ask friends, co-workers, family members, etc, for referrals, which is a great start. However, we suggest that you call a well-known, successful agent who has a presence in your community. We so hope that our name presents itself to you as one of these agents! And should it, give us a call at 903.581.0111. It is very important that your choice be an agent that has current knowledge of subdivisions, resales, market values, and the ability to assist you in negotiating the best sales price for you, the consumer. Your agent not only should be knowledgeable and professional but also flexible and available to show property at your convenience. It is important to have an agent that is available when the opportunity presents itself to purchase! Your agent should also be able to assist you in your search for a reputable lender that will prequalify you and complete the process to get you to closing with the least amount of stress as possible! Your agent should be working closely with your lender and keeping you up-to-date as to the process of your loan. He/ she should also be able to recommend reputable inspectors, insurance agents, and repairmen. Your agent should be able to take care of aspects of your transaction that you, as the consumer, don't even have to worry about! This entire process should be as stress-free for the buyer as possible! Now, you have chosen an agent to represent you with the purchase of the home of your dreams! Next step—have fun and shop! To be continued... Judy Kunzman was born and raised in Tyler. She is married to Kurt Kunzman and they have two daughters. Judy has been selling real estate since 1995. She decided to enter the real estate field because she has a natural desire to please and assist others. Her enthusiasm and upbeat attitude has been one of her strongest assets. Judy has been very active in the Whitehouse Independent School District and the Whitehouse community, which included serving as President of the Whitehouse Choir Booster Club for three years, on the Board of Directors for Whitehouse Yesteryear for the past four years, and has been a member of the Tyler Junior League and the Women’s Symphony League of Tyler. Judy has been recognized for her outstanding performance as Top Listing and Selling Agent in the East Texas area. She is a certified Negotiating Agent Specialist and a Certified Relocation Specialist. In 2003, “The Judy Kunzman Team” was formed, hiring agents to be readily available to assist in servicing the needs of her growing client base.
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Home Decorating 8 Hot Trends in 2015
By Jackie Devine | Courtesy Photos
ach year I have the pleasure of visiting two of the largest wholesale markets in the United States, Dallas Market and AmericasMart in Atlanta, Georgia, where millions of square feet are filled with home furnishings, linens, floral, lighting, fixtures, seasonal décor, jewelry and textiles from around the world. Retailers and designers go to the markets to see the latest trends and to find inspiration.
HOLDING STRONG Having recently returned from AmericasMart, I’m pleased to say that several interior design styles popular in East Texas now will continue to be hot throughout the year including: Traditional: dark wood, architectural detailing, elegant furnishings, passed-down furniture and restoration pieces; Farmhouse: rustic and vintage, comfortable, accessories full of charm; Modern: functional, organized, clean lines, simplicity, open and bright; Lake/Coastal: light and breezy, natural wood, nautical or beach accessories, relaxing and inviting.
NEW TRENDS Metal, natural textures, bold wallpaper and non-matching furniture are some of the hot new trends this year. Metal: Without question, metal was “the one (trend) to watch.” Everywhere, gold-leaf metal was used in products and designs. From fixtures and lighting to accessories, there seems to be no limits to metal finishes. Bathroom displays had predominantly copper fixtures with silver-finish handles and accent accessories in gold tones. When you have, let’s say, an all-natural room, it is critical that metals complement one another. However, when creating high-style design allow one tone to dominate. Mixing metals is tough so proceed with caution. Seek advice from an interior decorator. Nature: I love to bring the outdoors in, so imagine my joy when I saw that natural pieces will be big this year. Designers are using carved wooden accents mixed with metal finishes. End tables made from teak wood filled the showrooms. Oversized decorative wooden balls and wooden vases filled in dead spaces and large wooden pendant lights were used in place of glass globes. Bold Wallpaper: I previously have noted in this column that wallpaper is making a comeback. At
Market, bold wallpaper was used to complement furniture collections. The right wallpaper can establish the background, and even convey the mood, of a room. Those who love to travel adore wallpaper made from their digital images. A photograph of a vacation landscape on an entire wall can fill an office with soothing memories. I’m guessing this will take some time to catch on. When it does, it will be neat to see people transform rooms with this simple, bold step. Non-matching Furniture: Although this practice has been used for years in eclectic designs, it now is crossing into virtually every style. I saw a large palette of untraditional colors used in furniture and linens. The generation that grew up surrounded by their parents’ safe design styles want the opposite. This translates into pops of color, bold window treatments and accent pieces and accessories in colors and finishes that do not match the rest of the room. My response? Brilliant! In just a day and without breaking the bank, you can transform a room with a fresh, bold look. What’s not to like? Whether embracing a new trend or staying with a current design, remember to express your unique style. Your house should feel like home and that’s the only style that matters.
Happy Designing, Jackie
An interior decorator, Jackie Devine owns Cotton Shed No, 11, a home décor shop in Canton, Texas. For more information, go to simplydevinedecor.com or cottonshedstore.com. Like our Facebook page. Pin with us at: Simply Devine Decor and Cotton Shed No 11.
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Luke Carmichael is in a quandary. Halfway up the 33-foot high climbing wall inside the YMCA in Palestine, Texas, he is stuck. He reaches for a grip just beyond the tips of his outstretched fingers. He then looks down for a rock higher on the wall on which to place one of his feet but is hesitant to move. The muscles in his arms and his legs are visibly straining and he is sucking in short quick breaths as he tries to figure out what in the world to do. “Move your right foot up and to the right,” says Ryan Pence, the YMCA’s wellness director, who is looking on and adding moral support. “You can do it!” Luke, a weight-lifter who is in the process of becoming a trainer at the Y, wedges his foot atop the narrow rock in question and raises himself to the once elusive grip. From there, he carefully maneuvers, one rock at a time, to the top. “I can feel the sweat,” says Luke, moments later and safely on the floor. “It’s a workout.” On this day, 61-year-old Doug Lowe, an attorney from Palestine, also is trying his hand at climbing the wall. “I do okay until my hands start cramping up,” says Doug, who does not quite make it to the top. “It’s the real wiry ones who do this well.”
BENEFITS Rock climbing requires balance, strength and endurance. Climbers must use all their major muscle groups – arms, core and legs – as they hold themselves tight against the wall, fight gravity and maneuver up. “Both indoor and outdoor rock climbing provides a total-body aerobic workout for most participants, particularly if rest periods are limited between climbing bursts,” praises the website livestrong.com. “People (who attempt climbing the wall) use their arms and upper body, when they should be using their legs more,” says Ryan. “We teach them to use not only their upper body, but their lower (body) as well.” Program Director Kace Shirey says the benefits of climbing the wall fit the YMCA’s mission of improving health and serving its members. “People think the Y is (just) a gym and pool only, but it’s not,” says Kace. “It is a community lifestyle. We’re here to help get the best out of your life and community.”
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At just over three stories high and 26-feet wide, the wall is one of the largest and most intimidating in East Texas. Made of a multiplex board and painted in brown tones, the wall has protruding ridges, vertical crevices and small ledges. Ryan says the most talented climbers – those with amazing grip strength – can scale it by wedging their fingers and feet into these tiniest of spaces. The vast majority of climbers use the dozens of strategically placed grips of various shapes and sizes. Conquering the wall may be the closest thing some East Texans ever will get to experiencing the thrill of scaling a towering cliff. It also may be the safest option. Climbers at the Y always are strapped into an auto belay harness system
that safely holds and lowers them. A YMCA employee always is in the climbing room when it is open to ensure safety procedures are followed.
CONFIDENCE Nicholas Pence, Ryan’s 12-year-old son, has no fear of the wall. Once the harness is in place, Nicholas scrambles up the easiest route like a pint-sized Spider-Man. The directors of the after-school program housed at the Y use the wall as motivation. It poses a physical and mental challenge to the children. “To maneuver up that wall, they have to find the routes and make decisions as they go,” notes Ryan. As children move higher, they inevitably grow more confident and begin to conquer their fears. A kid who has been watching Nicholas scale the wall reluctantly agrees to give it a try. “Come on,” encourages Ryan, The kid only makes it up few yards but nonetheless is beaming as if he had scaled Mount Everest. Ryan says these moments – when the wall becomes a victory instead of an obstacle – are what he likes the most.
Luke Carmichael climbs the rock wall at the Palestine YMCA.
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Both Dr. Villena and Robin Villena, FNP-C, offer new and same-day appointments, lunchhour appointments, well woman exams, and provide care to adult patients suffering from a wide range of illnesses and diseases, from the very common to the very rare. Tyler Internal Medicine offers a full array of services, which include, but are not limited to, laboratory testing, ultrasound, MRI, X-ray, cardiac and lung function testing under one roof. At TIMA we pride ourselves in being “small enough to care, but large enough to provide quality care.” Please visit our website at TylerInternalMedicine.com to learn more about our providers and full range of services. Medicare and most commercial insurances are accepted.
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aking advantage of exercising outdoors and in the process staying closer to home may be just what you need to create a healthier lifestyle. One of the many benefits of exercising in a natural environment is enjoying the fresh air of nature. We spend most of our time inside breathing in dust and chemicals that we may not even see. Breathing fresh air allows us to bring more oxygen into our body, which helps boost our energy and clears our brain. Taking about 30 to 45 minutes to do an activity outdoors also is a great way to get a free dose of Vitamin D. Exposure to natural sunlight can aid in the calcification of our bones. Exercising in a natural environment also improves mental well-being. Those who do it say it gives them more energy, improves their attitude and lowers tension and feelings of anger.
GUIDELINES Before starting an outdoor exercise program, consult with your doctor and follow safety guidelines. No matter your fitness level, start slow and have a goal. Make sure that you stay hydrated by drinking 8 to 10 ounces of water 20 minutes before heading outdoors to exercise and continue drinking 8 to 10 ounces every 10 to 15 minutes while staying active. Don’t wait until you are thirsty to drink water. Water is lost through sweating. Dehydration can occur long before you
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become thirsty. Avoid exercising in the extreme heat of summer. It is better to exercise early in the morning, when the temperature is more pleasant. Many who exercise in the morning say they feel better throughout the day. It also is essential to wear proper clothing. Exposure to a little sun is good, but don’t overdo it. Protect yourself from the sun by applying a good sunscreen and by wearing sunglasses and a hat. When picking out exercise clothing, dress as if it were 15 degrees hotter than the actual temperature. Instead of a cotton fabric, wear a synthetic blend that is light and made to absorb sweat. Wear shoes that are appropriate for the activity you are doing – be it running, hiking or biking – and wearing a pair of athletic socks can make all the difference. If you are in the market for a place to live, consider whether the area around the residence is conducive to walking, running or biking. Consider how close it is to trails, parks or neighborhoods that provide an exercise area. By turning the great outdoors near your home into your gym, exercise may become a habit and not a chore. Crystal Breaux creates programs for women that emphasize proper eating, exercise and finding time to build faith. To learn more, go to yourfitnessdesigner.com.
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Family Time By LESLIE HARRISON
re we having Family Dinner tonight?” inquires my middle child, raising his expressive eyebrows in fearful anticipation of the answer. My kids know that I want the whole family gathered around the table and sharing a meal. It’s not the meal that is important but the conversation that flows from all family members free from distractions of phones, computers, TV and everything else. There are many bonus benefits of having this sacred time together. Research shows that when families eat together the children are less likely to have poor eating habits, weight issues or substance abuse problems. Enter reality, the ultimate “buzzkill.” Gathering the entire family for an evening meal is really, really difficult. I keep my kids’ activities to a minimum and we still struggle to make it happen. While we may not manage to have Family Dinner more than a few times a week, we find other ways to carve out “together time.” Here’s where creativity comes into play.
Chores There’s no avoiding the drudgery of chores such as laundry, yard work and cleaning. However, you can encourage (or shall I say mandate) the entire family to share in the “fun.” Doing chores as a family, creates opportunities of us to be together and for me to teach my children life skills. I grew up in a house that had a large yard filled with trees. We raked leaves as a family. My raking consisted mostly of making piles of leaves that my little sister and I promptly jumped into. The point is we were together. Fast forward to today. My family also handles yard chores together. The boys mow, my daughter and I dig holes to plant flowers and my husband hauls and spreads mulch. We also fold laundry together on my bed. Sorting through the clothes – sometimes arguing over what belongs to whom – is an opportunity to share time.
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Cleaning the house together also reinforces to the kids the importance of taking pride in maintaining their possessions. As a bonus, I learned that my oldest son is skilled with a vacuum.
watch the videos together and that they want to show me what interests them. We are building a connection in a spontaneous and fun way and I’m learning more about what makes them tick.
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In our home, we have a drum set, electric keyboard, electric guitar and a piano. Someone always is singing. We love sharing music with one another. I download music for a fitness class that I teach and play the songs for the kids during the drive to school. Everyone gets to rate the songs. We look up the lyrics and they laugh at how far I’m off singing the correct lyrics. Acting like the DJ, sometimes I take song requests and embarrass my kids in the process. I have to “act normal” by the time we enter the school grounds. My kids also introduce me to new music, but let’s be honest, my selections are so much better. My kids also share with me interesting YouTube videos. They have introduced me to some amazing footage. I love that we
A few years ago my children kept a notebook – we called it the Thankful Journal – in which they wrote positive thoughts and things for which they were grateful. Each evening we looked over what they had written and talked about it. Although the Thankful Journal has given way to homework and after-school activities, it served the purposes of creating family time and fostering an appreciation of all that fills our lives. Family time does not have to be an ideal experience nor planned to perfection. Some of our favorite family moments were born from a huge fail: an activity that on paper was not fun at all or even intentional.
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LOCAL FOOD "Flavors From Our Gardens" Photos by Sarah A. Miller
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he Master Gardener program in Smith County is celebrating its 20th anniversary with a cookbook, “Flavors From Our Gardens: Smith County Master Gardeners.” The recipes are from some of the volunteers who have been trained by the Texas A&M Agrilife Extension to assist with horticultural projects and make presentations. “Master Gardeners love to grow their own vegetables, herbs and fruits,” reads the cookbook’s introduction. “We hope these recipes encourage you to start a garden.” More information about the Master Gardener program is available on the website easttexasgardening.tamu.edu. The cookbook sells for $15. To order one, call 903-590-2981.
Shannon’s Mexican Shrimp Cocktail 1 to 2 pounds of shelled and cooked shrimp 2 to 3 large tomatoes, chopped 1 small white onion or 2 green onions, chopped 1 cup fresh cilantro 1 chopped jalapeno with seeds 1 avocado, chopped V8 and lime juice to taste salt and pepper to taste Mix the shrimp, tomatoes, onion, cilantro, jalapeno, avocado, V8, lime juice, salt and pepper. Chill before serving. Contributed by Ann Smith.
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Cranberry Apple Drink 1 6-oz. can frozen cranberry juice cocktail, thawed 1 6-oz. can frozen apple juice concentrate, thawed 4 juice cans of cold water 3 tablespoons lemon juice 2 small apples cored, sliced and studded with a few cloves (optional) 1 7-oz. bottle of ginger ale, chilled 2 cups ice cubes In a large pitcher, combine juice concentrates, water, lemon juice and apple slices. Chill. Just before serving, add ginger ale and ice. Serves six. Contributed by Pat Jessie.
Copper Pennies 2 pounds of carrots, thinly sliced 1 purple onion, sliced 1 green bell pepper, coarsely chopped 1 10¾-oz. can condensed tomato soup ½ cup canola oil 1 cup sugar ¾ cup apple cider vinegar 1 teaspoon dry mustard 1 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon black pepper 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce Place the carrots into a pan of salted water, boil them until tender and then drain. Place the cooked carrots into a large bowl and add the onion and bell pepper. Mix remaining ingredients in a small bowl, whisking well. Marinate the “copper pennies” in the refrigerator overnight. Contributed by Martha Fowler.
Salmon with Brown Sugar and Mustard Glaze 3 tablespoons light brown sugar 1 tablespoon honey 2 tablespoons butter ¼ cup Dijon mustard 2 tablespoons soy sauce 2 tablespoons olive oil 1 tablespoon finely grated ginger vegetable oil salt freshly ground black pepper 8 salmon fillets, 6 ounces each
heat. Remove the heat and whisk in the mustard, soy sauce, olive oil and ginger. Let cool. Preheat the grill to medium heat. Brush salmon with vegetable oil and season with salt and pepper to taste. Place the salmon skin down on the grill. Coat the flesh of the salmon fillets with the brown sugar mixture. Grill for 6 to 8 minutes to medium doneness, turning once after 5 to 6 minutes. Contributed by Carolyn Chalender.
Best Coconut Cake Ever 1 box white cake mix 1 14-oz. can condensed milk: from this save tablespoons for frosting 1 cup vegetable oil 3 eggs 1 cup sour cream 2 teaspoons vanilla or almond flavoring Preheat oven to 300 degrees. In a medium size bowl, stir together cake mix, condensed milk, vegetable oil, eggs, sour cream and vanilla (or almond) flavoring until smooth. Pour mixture into three 8-inch or two 9-inch pans. Bake for 35 to 40 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
Frosting
1 box powdered sugar 2 tablespoons condensed milk saved from can used to make the cake 8 ounces cream cheese 1 teaspoon vanilla or almond flavoring 1 small can condensed milk strawberry preserves sweetened, shredded coconut Mix powdered sugar, 2 tablespoons condensed milk, cream cheese and vanilla (or almond) flavoring. Before frosting the cake, punch a few holes in each layer. Spread 1 to 2 teaspoons of condensed milk over each layer. Spread strawberry preserves on top of the condensed milk. Then frost the cake, sprinkling each layer, sides and top with coconut. Contributed by Sharon Senter.
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Bernard’s was envisioned as a getaway, where all East Texans could escape to and experience the great tastes of the Mediterranean. With that in mind, we have paid special attention to the relaxing atmosphere and the extraordinary tastes you will experience at Bernard’s. Lunch 11am-2pm Tues.-Fri. | Dinner 5:30pm-10pm Mon.-Sat. Reservations are recommended.
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Japanese Steak House & Sushi Bar Enjoy and experience our thrilling Hibachi show as our Hibachi chef entertains your tastebuds and excites your senses. Our sushi is remarkably unique, using only the finest ingredients mixed with traditional Japanese techniques. Our award-winning, hand-crafted sushi is acclaimed all over East Texas. Let us cater your special event, or rent one of our large party rooms for an unforgettable evening. Happy Hour Mon-Thurs 5-7pm | Kids Eat Free Sundays Lunch Specials Mon-Fri | Open 7 Days
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Newk's Newk's is a fresh casual dining experience in a refreshing and stylish atmosphere with an emphasis on freshness and flavor. Serving fresh tossed salads, oven baked sandwiches, California style pizzas and made-from-scratch soups. Come in and enjoy for yourself, and see the many good reasons why everyone continues to come back to Newk's Eatery.
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Breakers It's the hit of the season! Crawfish at Breakers for only $5.99 per pound. Steamed with Cajun spices and served with corn and potatoes.
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Republic Icehouse Republic Icehouse is Tyler’s newest Restaurant and Bar located across from UT Tyler. We are the new favorite destination for all East Texans! Join the Republic for the perfect place to watch a game , hang out with friends, enjoy great food, fabulous live entertainment, and friendly wait staff. Don’t forget to check out our wide selection of Texas Crafts and Texas Distilled!!!
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Villa Montez
Villa Montez is a unique casual family dining restaurant that offers the best of the “Cocina Latina.” Come to our festive environment for a delicious meal with friends and family. Private rooms available | Catering | Beautiful Patio Seating Lunch & Dinner-Closed on Sundays | Gift Cards Available
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CALENDAR & OF EVENTS The Hot List for music, culture and adventure March April
MARCH MARCH 5-8 Big Nac Music Festival Nacogdoches MARCH 6-8 1836 Chuck Wagon Race Diamond B. Ranch, Neches MARCH 7 Toby Mac, Mandisa, Capital Kings The Oil Palace, Tyler MARCH 7 FRESH 15 Races Tyler MARCH 7 Tyler Civic Chorale First Presbyterian Church MARCH 7 Texarkana Symphony Perot Theatre MARCH 13-15 Wings of Freedom Tour Historic Aviation Memorial Museum, Tyler MARCH 13-15, 19-22 "Second Samuel" Tyler Civic Theatre Center MARCH 14 Live from Nashville Caldwell Auditorium, Tyler MARCH 19 The Capitol Steps Cowan Center, Tyler MARCH 19-22 "The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn" ArtsView Children's Theatre, Longview 108 Mar/Apr 2015 | INMagTexas.com
MARCH 20-21 Tyler Quilt Show Harvey Convention Center, Tyler MARCH 20-21 Tyler Obedience Agility Trials Texas Rose Horse Park, Tyler MARCH 20-22, 27-29 Dogwood Trails Celebration Palestine MARCH 21 Beauty & The Beast Bicycle Tour KE Bushman's, Bullard MARCH 21-22 LeTourneau University Automotive Show Maude Cobb Center, Longview
MARCH 28 Camp Ford Living History Program Camp Ford Park, Tyler MARCH 28 Masters of the Fiddle Belcher Center, Longview MARCH 28 Azalea 10K & 5K Bergfield Park MARCH 28 Spirit of Oakwood Walking Tour Oakwood Cemetery MARCH 28 McClendon House Murder Mystery McClendon House, Tyler
MARCH 24-26 Roseland Plantation Tour & Tea Tyler
MARCH 28-29 Azalea Trail Junior Golf Classic Hollytree Country Club
MARCH 25-29 High Lifter ATV Mud Nationals Mud Creek Park, Jacksonville
MARCH 28-29 Azalea Trail Arts & Crafts Fair Bergfeld Park, Tyler
MARCH 26 The Blue Man Group Belcher Center, Longview
MARCH 28-29 Carnival of Orchids Show Rose Garden Center, Tyler
MARCH 26-28 Apache Belles Spring Show Wise Auditorium, Tyler
MARCH 31 Rod Canion Lecture Cowan Center, Tyler
MARCH 27-28 Art & Flower Market Goodman Museum, Tyler
MARCH 31- APRIL 1 Carson & Barnes Circus Maude Cobb Center, Longview
MARCH 27-29 Historic Tyler on Tour Azalea District, Tyler
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MARCH 28 ETSO with violinist Christine Wu Cowan Center, Tyler
APRIL 2 Seniors Celebrating Life Harvey Convention Center, Tyler
APRIL 2-5 First Monday Trade Days Canton
APRIL 17-19, 24-25 "Fools" Cherokee Civic Theatre, Rusk
APRIL 25 ETSO with Soprano Shannon Mercer Cowan Center, Tyler
APRIL 4 History, Haunts & Legends Jefferson
APRIL 17-18 Piney Woods Quilt Festival Carthage Civic Center
APRIL 25-26 Cotton Belt Train Show Harvey Center, Tyler
APRIL 6 East Texas Symphonic Band Belcher Center, Tyler
APRIL 18 "Fancy Nancy The Musical" Belcher Center, Longview
APRIL 26 Lufkin Community Band Spring Spectacular Concert Temple Theater, Lufkin
APRIL 7 Taste of Longview Maude Cobb Center, Longview APRIL 7 The Passing Zone Temple Theater, Longview APRIL 10 Southern Troubadours Belcher Center, Lonview APRIL 10-11 ETSO Piano Festival Liberty Hall, Tyler APRIL 11 Dalton Days Longview Rodeo Arena APRIL 11 Freedom Rings music celebration Belcher Center, Longview APRIL 11 Red Dirt Mud Run Challenge Nacogdoches APRIL 11 Tyler Run for Autism Pollard Church, Tyler APRIL 14 Taste of Tyler Harvey Convention Center, Tyler APRIL 15-18 Rangerettes Revel Dodson Auditorium, Kilgore APRIL 16-19 "The Elephant Man" Tyler Civic Theatre APRIL 17 Penn & Teller Cowan Center, Tyler APRIL 17-19, 24-26 "The Glass Menagerie" Lindale Community Theater
THE BLUE MAN GROUP APRIL 21-22 "Million Dollar Quartet" Temple Theater, Lufkin
APRIL 28 William Florian Caldwell Auditorium, Tyler
APRIL 22-26 "Leading Ladies" Theatre TJC, Tyler
APRIL 30 Kilgore College Wind Symphony Dodson Auditorium, Kilgore
APRIL 24 Centennial Sinatra Belcher Center, Longview
APRIL 30-MAY 3 Diamond Bessie Murder Trial Play Jefferson
APRIL 24 Texarkana Symphony Perot Theatre, Texarkana
APRIL 30- May 3 First Monday Trade Days Canton
APRIL 24-26 Oldest Town in Texas Motorcycle Rally Nacogdoches
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Exploring Little D
By Jennifer Babisak | Courtesy Photos
lthough Denton sits just 40 miles north of Dallas, the Little D marches to a beat of its own. Eschewing Dallas’s cosmopolitan persona, Denton evokes more of a Bohemian vibe, thanks to its thousands of college students and plethora of artists. In fact, the city is gaining a reputation as a major incubator of musical talent, having served as a launching pad for Meat Loaf and Norah Jones. Comparisons of Denton to Austin – the Live Music Capital of the World – abound. Many locals describe Denton as Austin circa 1978. Fascinated by this alternate universe, my children and I spent a day exploring Denton. When in the land of hipsters, one must indulge in gourmet donuts. We start our visit at Hypnotic Donuts, which strives to “create the ultimate donut experience and have fun along the way.” Owner James St. Peter began by selling donuts out of the back of his Ford Expedition. He rented room from a pizza shop on weekday mornings before getting into his own funky space outfitted with vintage furniture and a gourmet coffee bar. We drool over the tempting donuts in the display case before 116 Mar/Apr 2015 | INMagTexas.com
settling on chocolate, blueberry and maple-bacon varieties. Sweetly satisfied, we head to the Denton Firefighter’s Museum, housed in the lobby of the historic Central Fire Station. The firefighting artifacts date back to the 1800s. We compare firefighting uniforms from different eras and the kids love the collection of hundreds of toy fire trucks. We look with somber awe at a beam from the World Trade Center, salvaged as a memorial to the 341 firefighters who lost their lives in the attacks of September 11. Emergency Manager Michael Penaluna encourages the kids to climb into the driver’s seat of the station’s new million dollar fire truck. He shows us a swift-water rescue boat and tells us the station specializes in search and rescue. Then he takes us to meet the station’s arson dog, Baltic. The playful but hardworking black Labrador can sniff out even minute amounts of accelerant used in arson fires.
FOOD AND FUN For lunch, we head to one of Denton’s new culinary standouts, Bet the House BBQ, located just south of downtown. While
chowing down on tender brisket, we overhear from a customer words of praise: “This is some of the best brisket I’ve ever had.” Thinking the kids could use a creative outlet, we head to SCRAP Denton, a donation-based creative reuse store. Stocked with donated craft supplies, SCRAP resells at a significant discount fabric, ribbon and paint. The store also hosts workshops educating would-be crafters on everything from sewing to book making. We browse the vast inventory before selecting a bag of fabric, cotton batting, ribbon, a stack of paint chips and cone forms. Our total comes to only $4! In the workshop area stocked with scissors and other crafty staples, the kids transform the fabric, batting and cone forms into fabric ice cream cones.
DOWNTOWN SQUARE Next, we visit the downtown square surrounding the gorgeous 1895 courthouse constructed in the Romanesque Revival and Second Empire architectural style. On the courthouse lawn, known as “Denton’s living room,” musicians hold court, striking up spontaneous concerts with guitars and fiddles. Children run and tumble in the grass while college students toss footballs and Frisbees. The square features antique and specialty shops and casual and sophisticated dining options. We appreciate the selection at Recycled Books which is housed in the historic Opera House and my son is fascinated by an antiques store featuring a window display of swords and armor. The kids hone in on Beth Marie’s Old Fashioned Ice Cream. Inside the old-fashioned ice cream parlor, the smell of freshly baked waffle cones is enough to derail the most determined dieter. Black and white checkered floors, marble-topped counters and a pressed metal ceiling create a nostalgic atmosphere while more than 100 flavors of ice cream tempt the taste buds. The perfect way to close an evening in Denton is to visit the University of North Texas’ Sky Theater planetarium. The planetarium puts on celestial shows each Saturday afternoon and evening. On the first Saturday evening of the month, visitors enjoy a double treat when both the planetarium and observatory are open. Denton’s unique culture and culinary offerings definitely left us starry-eyed. We can’t wait to return for another taste of this delightfully quirky destination. Page 116, top: The 1895 courthouse is the focal point of downtown Denton. Page 116, bottom: A child tries on equipment at the Denton Firefighter’s Museum. Bottom: Visitors take in a show at the University of North Texas Sky Theater planetarium. Right: SCRAP Denton and Beth Marie’s Old Fashioned Ice Cream are among the town’s attractions.
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The gathering of
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Story & Photos By Tamra Bolton
'ast Texas is fortunate to be located where two of North America’s major bird migration routes, the Central and Mississippi Flyways, overlap. Because of this unique geographical position, many bird lovers in East Texas are privileged to see species of birds most Americans never see, such as the bald eagle, whooping crane and sandhill crane. Every fall and spring, millions of migrating birds funnel through these flyways over East Texas. A few years ago, I was thrilled to spot a few long-legged graceful sandhill cranes at a shallow pond near my home near Tyler, Texas. I previously had seen sandhill cranes during a visit to Yellowstone National Park and recognized the stately species immediately. The encounters made me want to experience “the great gathering” of the sandhill cranes in Nebraska. Every spring, hun-
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dreds of thousands of sandhill cranes stop to rest and refuel along the Platte River as part of their journey to northern breeding grounds. It is a phenomenon animal behaviorist Jane Goodall has called one of “the ten great migrations on earth.”
The Viewing
To experience the gathering of the cranes, I traveled to the Rowe Sanctuary located along the Platte River near Gibbon, Nebraska. Strategically placed along the river, the sanctuary’s blinds provide excellent views of the sandhill cranes roosting on the river. Led by trained guides viewings are held at sunrise during March and early April. After attending the brief orientation on the cranes, the sanctu| Cont. ON page 122
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s they have for centuries, hundreds of thousands of sandhill cranes come to the Platte River Valley each spring to rest and restore themselves during their migration. During their stop in Nebraska, cranes gain nearly 20 percent of their body weight. Depending on the weather, the cranes begin to appear in late February or early March with the last few birds leaving in early to mid-April.
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'he shallow braided channels of Nebraska’s Platte River provide safe nighttime roost sites. Waste grain in crop fields provides food to build up depleted fat reserves needed for migration. Adjacent wet meadows provide critical nutrients and secluded loafing areas for rest, bathing and courting.
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Migration
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Flight Speed
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Nesting Area
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Lifespan Central Flyway Population
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| Cont. FROM page 120 ary and the “rules for viewing� (no flash photography, no video, only whispering), I fell into single file with the rest of our viewing group and followed a sanctuary volunteer on a narrow sandy path along the riverbank. The huge cottonwoods lining the riverbank looked like shadowy giants against the sparkling stars of the pre-dawn sky. With only a crescent moon and the feeble flashlight of our volunteer for light, we made our way through the darkness. At the viewing blind, we filed inside hardly making a sound and one by one took our positions. At first, it was hard to make out the birds resting on the dozens of sandbars in and around the slow moving Platte River. As dawn approached and darkness faded, the spectacle began to reveal itself.
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Thousands of the elegant gray birds began awakening, calling to one another, stretching their huge wings and coming to life after a long, cold night of rest. Each group of birds began calling louder and louder. Family groups were locating one another and getting ready for a day of gleaning in the nearby corn fields. By the time the sun peeked over the horizon, the cacophony of sound was deafening. Suddenly, without warning it began. They took flight! First dozens, then hundreds and then thousands of sandhill cranes wheeled and circled, rising higher and higher into the rays of the weak March sun with streaks of red, gold and purple as their backdrop. Everyone stopped whispering and stood, eyes glued to the sky in amazement and awe. We watched, transfixed for about an hour until the last of the birds lifted into the air and sailed off for distant fields to feed. It truly was a spectacular sight!
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By Danny Mogle | Photos by Sarah A. Miller
t’s just minutes into a group’s session at the ETMC Behavioral Health Center’s Changing Courses Ropes program and orchestrated chaos has broken out. The participants have formed a circle and are holding hands. Paul Watson, the facilitator, gives them the seemingly easy task of moving a hoop around the circle as fast as possible. It requires each person to step through the hoop, pass it over their head and scoot it along their arm to the next person. It’s harder to do than it sounds. “Help! Help!” calls out one of the taller men. He is struggling to get the hoop over his head. “Hold on. Now duck,” says a colleague, who uses his elbow to
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flip the hoop up and over. When the group completes the task, Paul is not impressed. “On a scale of 1 to 10, that was pathetic,” he jokes. “Let’s do it again.” He gives them the goal of completing the task at least 15 seconds faster. This time, the group quickly moves the hoop along. “Much better,” praises Paul. “What was happening differently this time?” “Better cooperation,” shouts one participant. “Talking to one another,” says another. “We had to get organized.” Paul likes what he is hearing.
WORKING AS A TEAM “Ropes is about team building and problem solving,” says Paul, an activity therapist who during a 20-year career also has worked with rock climbing and adventure groups. “It gets people trusting one another.” When a group faces the challenges presented, the members have no choice but to work together. “It forces communication and thinking outside the box,” says Jimbeaux Whitaker, another activity therapist. Changing Courses is promoted as an opportunity for selfdiscovery and group development that “challenges each individual to explore risk taking, leadership, communication and trust in a safe and supervised environment.” Before becoming ETMC Behavioral Health’s marketing specialist, Sandie Brazil was on a sales team that went through the program. “It was a way for us to get out of the office and connect with each other in a different way,” says Sandie. “It really pulled us together as a team. We had never had a way to come together and connect. We didn’t even know how to.” Changing Courses is offered as a half-day or full-day session. Sandie says departments within the city of Tyler regularly go through the program as do leadership teams, athletic teams, college classes, social groups and even Scout troops. Activities are altered to meet the needs and capabilities of each group. The participants this day work at an information services company based in Tyler, Texas. They come from different departments and rarely work together on a specific task. Several are new employees.
SOLVING PROBLEMS The co-workers are assembled into two teams. The challenge now is to take a circular strap, toss it and catch it. After failing miserably, the teams figure out that in order to toss it at the same time and same height, someone has to step up and function as the leader. “One, two, three, toss!” directs the elected leader of the red team. The strap flies to the left. The team members discuss the need to throw it straight up and not so high. “Again. One, two, three, toss,” directs the leader. This time, the result is much better. Paul adds a new twist. “Throw it, spin it and catch. … Make sure to change and adapt.” The members of each team must not only be in sync but agree on which direction to spin the strap. This requires more cooperation and problem solving. Both teams talk strategy and after a few failed attempts, make it look it easy. “What do we have going on?” asks Paul. “Teamwork,” shouts a participant. “We had to come up with a plan and think about it a little bit,” says the red team’s leader.
CHANGING COURSES When the specialists at ETMC Behavioral Health established Changing Courses in 1985, it was one of the first adventure-based therapy and team-building programs of its kind in the nation. The program is part of the treatment options at the 75bed center in Tyler. Psychiatrists, counselors and other mental health experts treat people for substance abuse and depression and with issues ranging from severe paranoia to thoughts of committing suicide.
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| Cont. FROM page 125 The patients often respond well to experiential therapy, which uses action-based activities such as role playing and physical challenges. “It (experiential therapy) helps them work through issues, especially trust issues,” says Sandie. “Sometimes they don’t even realize how much they are getting out of it.”
LESSONS LEARNED On the course, the group is split into three teams. The leader of each team must guide blindfolded teammates around obstacles. There’s one big catch. The leaders cannot touch or speak to the others on their team. “What? What’s going on? Where are you?” asks a member of one group, who is not sure where to go. The leader responds with three quick-fire claps. “Okay, follow his claps,” she says, turning to the blindfolded teammate clasping her shoulders from behind. As the team nears a tree, the leader claps three times – this time slowly. “What does that mean?” the first in line asks. She reaches out, feels the tree and passes the information to those behind her. The leader again claps three times quickly. Trusting this as the signal that it is safe to continue, the team again follows the sound. Paul later assembles the full group in front of a 40-foot high climbing wall. The thought of scaling the imposing wall clearly has some on edge as they strap on safety harnesses. “We call this challenge by choice,” says Paul. “You can set your own goal (of how high to climb). But try pushing yourself. That’s how you grow.” Paul is joined by Patty Evans, another facilitator. “Encourage each other,” says Patty. “We often don’t realize how important encouragement is.” As each person begins the climb – some make it to the top while others advance only a few yards – their colleagues applaud and shout praise. Nearby, others are doing a challenge requiring them to walk up a large tilted pole and use two parallel cables to traverse to another pole, where they are safely lowered to the ground. Patty later says that the courage to attempt these challenges was more important than the result. “It’s all about how we define success,” says Patty. “We don’t celebrate small accomplishments enough.” As a final challenge, Paul splits the group into three teams which must make up a song about something they’ve learned from the program. The songs are silly but touch on the themes of working together, communicating effectively and overcoming fears. Nodding in agreement, Paul again likes what he hears. “We want you to take one or two of those things (learned) back with you,” he says. After the session ends, someone in the group suggests they all meet at a nearby coffee bar. Although they have just spent four hours solving problems together, the coworkers are ready for more group bonding. Too bad Paul wasn’t still around, he would have liked what he heard.
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A Passion For Plants
By Tamra Bolton
reg Grant eats, sleeps and breathes his life’s calling. A nationally recognized expert on developing and using plants that thrive in Texas and The South, Greg is the author of “Texas Fruit and Vegetable Gardening,” “Heirloom Gardening in the South – Yesterday’s Plants for Today’s Gardens,” “Texas Home Landscaping” and “The Southern Heirloom Garden.” He contributes to Texas Gardener and Neil Sperry’s Gardens magazines and lectures throughout the United States and in Europe. Recently I visited the horticulturists at his Acadia, Texas, farmhouse to discover what drives his passion for gardening and plants. I soon learn that his dogtrot style farmhouse was built in the 1800s and originally belonged to his great-grandparents. He has spent much of his life restoring it. Many of the pieces in the house are original and belonged to family members willing to part with the treasures. The simply furnished rooms and almost bare walls seem to reflect Greg’s approach to life.
AT THE FARM His passion for nature is obvious. In the woods and fields around Greg’s farm, he oversees plots of native grasses and flowers; a marsh/swamp area with bald cypress trees, swamp lilies and other bog plants; and an impressive pine plantation and adjoining mixed hardwood plot. As he takes me on a tour, I’m struck by his attention to the tiniest detail. He points out things most people wouldn’t notice, such as a fossil imprint on a rock and a species of bush that is good for birds. I ask him about the many dead trees we see. “I believe that every tree, even dead ones, play a vital role in the health of the forest,” says Greg. “They provide nesting cavities for certain birds, like woodpeckers and owls, and they are a great source of food too.” On his daily walks with his five Jack Russell terriers, Greg 128 Mar/Apr 2015 | INMagTexas.com
keeps tabs on the bird populations in the forests on his property. “I have over 100 bluebird boxes scattered around the farm,” Greg says as we walk along a leaf-strewn path between huge oaks and maples. “I like birds,” he says with a grin. When I ask if he would change anything about his life, he pauses. “Everything I’ve done has led me back to this place, and so whether I made right or wrong decisions about my career, I’m where I always wanted to be.”
DEVELOPING PLANTS Greg has worked as a horticulturist for the Mercer Arboretum and Botanical Gardens in Humble, Texas, the San Antonio Botanical Garden and for the Texas Agricultural Extension Service. He also has taught at Stephen F. Austin State University in Nacogdoches, Texas, and Louisiana State University in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. In his current job as a research associate at SFA’s Pineywoods Native Plant Center, a 42-acre garden on the north end of the campus, Greg develops new varieties of drought resistant and winter hardy plants. He is credited with helping introduce more than 16 new varieties of plants to the nursery industry. “I really like my job at SFA,” says Greg. “It has allowed me to do the two things I love: working with plants and being here (in East Texas).”
PLANT SALE Many of the plants Greg has helped develop are available at the annual SFA Gardens plant Sale. The sale this year is set for April 11 at the Pineyoods Native Plant Center and will include many hard-to-find native and oldgarden varieties of flowers, trees and shrubs. For more information on the sale, visit the SFASU website: www.sfagardens.sfasu.edu
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Giving Back
Dr. Paul and Cathy Powell of Tyler give time and money to many nonprofit organizations including Meals on Wheels Ministry.
By Dr. Paul Powell | Courtesy Photo
President Theodore Roosevelt’s motto was: “Look up and not down; look out and not in; look forward and not backward; and lend a hand.” My wife and I have been trying to live by this creed, long before I read it in his biography. When Cathy and I married 60 years ago, we had little to give. We had to pay our way through college and began a family. We didn’t have much money to give but we could lend a hand – and we did that. As years passed, God prospered us. We were able to both lend a hand and give a substantial part of our income to good causes. Last year, we gave to 43 nonprofit organizations and our church. Through the years, we’ve realized the importance of lending a hand and financially supporting good causes. There is more than one way to be “rich.” We can be rich in good works. It’s not what you have but what you do with it that counts. We all have time to give to causes in which we believe. One thing you can do is volunteer at a good nonprofit organization. One organization we support with our time and money is Meals on Wheels Ministry. Meals on Wheels provides almost a million meals a year to people. It heavily depends on volunteers. Those who volunteer to deliver, like my wife does every week, take nourishing meals to poor or elderly persons and make sure they are well. In addition, they save the organization thousands of dollars that it can use to provide more meals. Delivering meals takes only one to two hours each time. Volunteers can deliver once a month, once a week or every day. It’s an excellent opportunity to put back into the community. As a Christian, I want to help people. This is one way to do it. When we feed and clothe people, visit the sick, comfort the brokenhearted, befriend the lonely and help people in trouble, we are serving the Lord. “In as much as you’ve done it to the least of these, my brethren, you have done it unto me” is the way Jesus said it. The Bible encourages us to be generous and share with people in need. In doing so, we lay up for ourselves treasures in heaven. 130 Mar/Apr 2015 | INMagTexas.com
Pat Neff, one-time governor of Texas and later president of Baylor University, said, “All my life I have heard preachers say, ‘lay up for yourselves treasures in heaven. Lay up for yourselves treasures in heaven,’ but they never told me how to do it. I figured it out myself. You do it by putting your money in things that are going to heaven. Houses, cars, land, cattle aren’t going to heaven. People are. So I put my money in people.” Cathy and I do this. We know we can’t take it with us but we can send it ahead. That’s what happens by giving to others. Giving to needy enriches our lives. It accumulates wonderful memories. In an early episode of the “Downton Abbey” TV series, Mr. Bates says, “The purpose of life is to accumulate good memories.” The purpose of life is greater than that, but it is a result of sharing time and resources. A friend who collects sports memorabilia showed me one of his prized possessions – a football signed by the great quarterback Sammy Baugh, who had an All-American career at Texas Christian University and All-Pro career with the Washington Redskins. He is credited with transforming the game by perfecting the forward pass as the primary offensive weapon. In his sixteen-year career, he was All-Pro six times and led the league in passing six times and in punting four times. After retiring, he eventually moved into an assisted living home. He died two years ago at 93. My friend told me the story of his football. While Sammy was in the home, a man asked him how much he charged to sign three footballs. He told the man he charged $200 each. As he prepared to sign the footballs, Sammy said, “The food here is terrible. There is a hamburger stand down the street. If you’ll go down and get me a hamburger and a Coke, I’ll sign the balls for free.” The man jumped at the offer and got the burgers and Coke. An as he signed the balls, Sammy said, “What are you going to do with these?” The man said, “I’m going to sell them for $300 each.” Mr. Baugh said, “That’s a nice profit of $900. But if you sell them, the money will be gone in a few days. Why don’t you give them away and you’ll have the good memories forever.” My friend said, “That’s how I got this one. The man gave it to me.” If you are into collecting memories more than memorabilia, learn to give generously. … The memories will last forever. It’s not what we gather but what we scatter that matters. That tells what kind of a life we are living.
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