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LIFESTYLE LETTER

MAY 2019 PUBLISHER

Jim Newman | jnewman@lifestylepubs.com EDITOR

Sue Collins | scollins@lifestylepubs.com

That's my mom, Emily.

MY MOM EMILY KEPT A PINK AVON LIPSTICK, CLEAR PLASTIC RAIN HAT, WHITE COMB, A&P COUPONS AND A FEW CLEAN TISSUES IN HER PURSE AT ALL TIMES. She wore an apron on Sundays when she made dinner, still dressed for church, where she sang in the choir and taught Sunday school. She served on the local symphony board, wrote thank you notes and had a stunning smile.

She was a Phi Beta Kappa, studying and writing poetry, moving through her days as a mother to six children with gentle thoughtfulness and intentional efficiency.

When she and my dad divorced after 36 years of marriage, they both found new partners and seemed to breathe deep with relief and freedom. Mom continued to care for

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her new husband with feminine grace, though I don’t think she wore aprons unless she was beating frosting. I loved her growing up, admired her when I became a mother and miss her now that she’s gone.

In all the sweet memories of her, among my favorites are those moments when, completely out of character, she would curse. Yup, that was the best. Cursing has come a long way and back then, was kinder and more gentle.

But still, when Em would drop a schnizzle* or a heck, the world came to a screeching halt.

It must have been all that vocal training, but she could project, launching a dangit across the kitchen with the propulsion and volume of a hydrogen bomb. It didn’t happen that

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often (RIP, Mom) but at those moments, my very own June Cleaver would morph into a real

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human, a frustrated but strong woman who was confident enough to curse. Now, don’t

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get me wrong. I was well into my teens when I first heard her whisper a “go to heck” and I

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don’t think I ever heard her drop a frick bomb. I could be wrong, but that’s my prerogative.

ART DIRECTOR Sara Minor

As a mother to three amazing young adults (19, 22, 27), I have been known to ask, WTH?

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(and worse) when discussing injustice, inflated restaurant menu prices and pollen.

In this issue, we honor women. In all their glory.

Happy Mother’s Day

ON THE COVER With this cover,

EDITORIAL MANAGER Nicolette Martin AD MANAGER Chad Jensen REGIONAL SALES DIRECTOR Eric Williams WEB APPLICATIONS Michael O’Connell

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we salute the fresh produce being harvested this month, available to you every Saturday at the Alpharetta Farmers Market. During the next few

Sue G. Collins, Editor

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months, we’ll be introducing you to some of the local farmers who share their bounty. We salute them! Shop locally every Saturday, 8:30 a.m. - 1 p.m.,

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*this is a family magazine, therefore mom’s curses are dumbed down on this page.

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NEW RESTO With interior construction well underway in the white “jewel-box” flanking Alpharetta City Center’s Town Green, Botiwalla — from chef and restaurateur Meherwan Irani — is on track to open later this month. Botiwalla is the newest concept from Irani’s growing restaurant and spice empire, Chai Pani Restaurant Group. The first Botiwalla opened three years ago in Atlanta’s Ponce City Market 10

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FSA SCIENCE OLYMPIANS WIN STATE TITLE! The Fulton Science Academy Science Olympiad won its first state championship in team history. The team has been focused on their event studies since September and put in extra effort since the Regional Tournament in February. Students and coaches came in early, worked through lunch and recess, stayed at school late into the evening, and devoted Saturday mornings toward this goal. The team concentrated on improving weaker events while still trying to advance their strongest events. The team will now travel to Cornell University in Ithaca, New York, for the National Tournament.

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Acclaimed Atlanta Author Makes Fiction Debut JESSICA HANDLER’S THE MAGNETIC GIRL TRANSPORTS READERS TO AN ELECTRIFYING ERA OF AMERICAN HISTORY

THIRTEEN-YEAR-OLD LULU HURST SHARES A SPECIAL CONNECTION WITH HER DISABLED YOUNGER BROTHER LEO, BUT SHE HAS BIG DREAMS OF A FUTURE FAR AWAY FROM HER RURAL NORTH GEORGIA HOME—A FUTURE WHERE SHE WILL NOT BECOME HER BROTHER’S SOLE CAREGIVER. Yearning to see the world and thankful for her ability to change her family’s dire financial situation, Lulu agrees to follow her father’s plan to capitalize on America’s newfound fascination with Spiritualism, Mesmerism, Magnetism and electricity. Claiming Lulu can pass electricity through canes and throw men out of chairs with an “electrical charge,” which she came to possess from a lightning storm over their house, Lulu and her parents take “The Magnetic Girl” on 14

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The board-certified vascular surgeons at North Atlanta Vascular Center are highly trained and experienced in treating all of these conditions-- from simply eliminating unsightly varicose veins to emergency surgical intervention for a potentially fatal aortic aneurism.

Since most blood vessels are significantly smaller than a human hair and require extreme attention to detail and precision to evaluate and treat, expertise matters. For nearly 15 years, the physicians and staff at North Atlanta Vascular Center have been providing area communities with the knowledge, expertise and resources needed to care for patients requiring specialized vascular care.

“We are double-board-certified in general surgery and vascular surgery and can evaluate and treat the full spectrum of vascular disease,” explains Thomas Matthews, M.D. “We practice in four area hospitals and clinics in North Fulton, Gwinnett and Forsyth to meet the needs of vascular patients across the North Atlanta metropolitan area. Ours is a tech-heavy industry that is rapidly evolving. Many of the opensurgery procedures have been replaced with

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Quality of care and convenience are important factors to consider when choosing a physician, but as Matthews notes, comfort and compatibility with your doctor are especially important in this field.

“This field is unique in that we get to see our patients long term and have an ongoing relationship. The standard of care for about 80 percent of our vascular patients is that we follow them forever.”

That’s the number-one reason Matthews chose to be a vascular surgeon.

“I enjoy getting to know my patients and caring for them long term,” he says.

If you’d rather not get to know a vascular surgeon professionally, there are some things you can do to prevent vascular disease: manage your weight, eat a heart-healthy diet, exercise routinely, and don’t smoke. However, you can do all of these things and and still end up with vein disorders if you stand on your feet excessively and forgo compression hosiery.

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This can put a lot of strain on blood vessels and lead to ongoing problems,” he adds. Additionally, as the baby grows, the uterus presses on and partially blocks the veins that are returning blood from your legs to the heart. And pregnancy hormones make the walls of the mother’s veins softer, which makes it difficult for them to function optimally.

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“I always remind folks that the devil is in the details,” says Sears. There is a wide range to what features and materials cost. For example, a patio can run you anywhere from $4 to $24 per square foot, depending on the material chosen, the site preparation and base material, and the location, grading and accessibility issues. “We are very good at budgeting good ranges of construction costs that can be helpful in understanding how to target a desired budget or make hard choices to phase elements until later.”

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CHANGE THE WORLD THROUGH COMPASSIONATE CARE… AND SHE’S SUCCEEDING THROUGH HER ASSOCIATION WITH NORTHSIDE HOSPITAL-FORSYTH. Dr. Roberts is a reproductive specialist, gynecologist and endocrinologist. She completed her residency and fellowship at Emory Hospital, holds a Ph.D. in Physiology and

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College of Georgia, and has been in practice for 21 years in the Atlanta area. She specializes in reproductive reconstructive surgery for infertility, endometriosis, pelvic

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pain and congenital abnormalities.

Earlier this year Dr. Roberts left Emory to join Northside Hospital, whose reputation and commitment to women’s services matches her own. She opened Reproductive Surgical Specialists at Northside HospitalForsyth in Cumming, which specializes in the diagnosis, treatment and management of female reproductive abnormalities in patients 8 years and up. Their broad array of services include pelvic reconstruction, fallopian tube recanalization, treatment of fibroids, gynecological, reproductive and laparoscopic surgery, tubal ligation reversal and pediatric gynecology. As a skilled surgeon, Dr. Roberts has access to the most

“I’m proud of being able to take my training and truly help the lives o f o t h e r s .”

advanced robotic surgical team and latest equipment at Northside Hospital, which has the distinction of ranking in the top 5% in the U.S. for GYN robotic procedures.

“I was given a huge opportunity in the education I received in college, graduate school and medical school,” she says. “I’m proud of being able to take my training and truly help the lives of others. Although I am Board Certified in Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility, within that field I specialize in not only treating patients with endometriosis and pelvic pain, but am also a reproductive reconstructive surgeon.

This means I am one of very few surgeons nationwide who surgically treat female patients born with an abnormal vagina, uterus, or cervix. For the patient with pelvic pain that interferes with every aspect of daily life, having that pain successfully treated changes their entire lifestyle.

“For the young girl born with abnormal reproductive organs: well, imagine a uterus that could not maintain a pregnancy until it was surgically corrected. After her surgery, your patient gets pregnant and delivers her first child. Or imagine further, the young girl born without a vagina and, as her surgeon, you create one for her. Being a part of the process that changes someone’s life in that dramatic way…that is the reward.”

For Dr. Roberts, it’s not just about treating patients.

“It’s about training those who will treat them long after you are gone,” she says.

“I want to be remembered not only for the impact that I have had on my patient’s lives, but also for the many medical students, residents and fellows that I trained during my decades-long career at an academic institutions. Like our children who use us as role models years after they have left the home, my students have the ability to do what I taught them to do, when they are ready.”

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Here are three 2019 automobiles that we chose for this w o m e n ’s i s s u e f o r t h e i r h a n d l i n g , s p e c i a l f e a t u r e s , pricing, and simply because the driver sits higher up f o r b e tt e r v i s i b i l i t y.

2019 BMW X4 XDRIVE301 BMW has had a fantastic year regarding the latest wave of models they have presented in 2019. The 2019 BMW X4 xDrive301 continues the momentum with its plethora of standard features powered by a 2.0-liter TwinPower 4-cylinder, 16-valve engine using an 8-speed automatic transmission with Sport and Manual shift modes; signature xDrive all-wheel drive system; and enhanced smartphone connectivity. Encased in a sleek, yet muscular crossover coupe body which looked gorgeous in BMW’s Dark Graphite Metallic and Tacoma Red Vernasca Leather interior, this is one automobile that will win over both solo drivers and those with family.

PRICE: $50,450 (base price); $61,545 as reviewed with Premium and Convenience Packages, plus other enhancements.

FUEL ECONOMY: 22 city/29 highway/25 combined For more information, visit BMWUSA.com.

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2019 MITSUBISHI ECLIPSE CROSS SEL 1.5T S-AWC Considering the numerous cars Mitsubishi has presented to the world over the years, they have hit a homerun with their 2019 Eclipse Cross SEL 1.5T S-AWC compact-crossover; upon first look, this carmaker demonstrates a more risk-taking approach resulting in a stunning exterior. (The Mitsubishi “Red Diamond” exterior paint comes highly recommended.) Accompanying the eye candy, this model comes with a 1.5-liter direct-injection turbo engine, “super” all-wheel control for easy maneuvering and a sound interior laced with real leather and an always applaudable heads-up display to help with keeping eyes on the road.

Coming with an infotainment touchpad, a generous number of standard features, plus the optional Touring Package featuring a 710-watt Rockford Fosgate sound system, roof rail, and dual-pane power panoramic sunroof, Mitsubishi is surely geared for a remarkable year.

PRICE: $28,195 (base price); $31,420 with Touring Package FUEL ECONOMY: 25 city/26 highway For more information, visit MitsubishiCars.com.

2019 HYUNDAI TUCSON ULTIMATE AWD The Hyundai brand continues to thrive and impress, and their 2019 Hyundai Tucson Ultimate AWD achieves yet another feat by making family time a lot more hip thanks to this SUV’s muscle-flexing body, extensive list of safety features, and numerous high-tech amenities. The Apple CarPlay and Android Auto capability keeps everyone connected; an upgraded 8-inch color touchscreen with navigation informs with ease; the all-wheel-drive enhancement helps make parking seen from a surround-view monitor a lot more effortless; and the 2.4-liter, four-cylinder heart gets its kick from 181 horses. “Ultimate” is the highest trim of this model, and boasts even more embellishments, including adaptive cruise control, a stargazing-friendly panoramic sunroof, ventilated front seats, heated rear seats, and advanced forward collision prevention.

Figuring an overall comfortable ride on long trips and a tremendous bang for the buck with pricing set below 33K for the highest grade, Tucson proves to be another winner in the Hyundai portfolio.

PRICE: $32,950 FUEL ECONOMY: 21 city/26 highway For more information, visit HyundaiUSA.com.

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Internet dating?

...Still Single?

TASTE OF ALPHARETTA Downtown Alpharetta

Dine in at 60+ restaurants in one fun night. Sample delicious appetizers,

entrees and desserts from the top chefs in town. Enjoy culinary demonstrations, activities for all ages and entertainment to please every palate.

Free, purchase food tickets on site Restaurants participating in the Taste of Alpharetta will not accept cash (tickets only). Restaurants charge $1-4 per food sample.

3 CONCERT ON THE LAWN

Mark Burkhalter Park Amphitheater

Chicago Rewired (Chicago Tribute Band). While food and non-alcoholic drinks may be brought in, contracted vendors provide a variety of catered food and beverages, including beer and wine. Seating is on a first-comefirst-serve basis. Blankets and lawn chairs are welcome on the terraced lawn. The concerts are free.

4 YOUNG ARTISTS

Ocee Branch Library

Young Artists art class and workshops. All young artists welcome.

Come, make and create. AFPLS.org

call today!

(404) 355-4646

4 PARTY WITH A PURRPOSE

Southeastern Railway Museum

Help Planned PEThood of Georgia raise critical funds for our Spay/Neuter,

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Rescue, and Trap, Neuter, Return (TNR) efforts in Gwinnett County.

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Welcoming New Patients!

At Primary Care of Milton, we are dedicated to serving the families throughout Milton and North Fulton with the highest standard of care. A proud member of the Milton community himself, Dr. Sharma offers care for adult and pediatric patients, serving with attentive, personalized care in a warm and friendly environment. Dr. Sharma offers a full range of primary care services to keep you and your family healthy, educating and empowering patients to achieve and maintain a healthy lifestyle.

• Most insurance plans accepted

Sidharth Sharma, MD Board Certified, Family Medicine

Phone: 470-639-6340 Fax: 404-250-8096

• Same-day appointments and walk-ins for sick visits • Early morning appointments available • Convenient location

PrimaryCareofMilton.com

OFFICE LOCATION 980 Birmingham Road Suite 304 Milton, GA 30004

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4 VIVALDI IN THE PARK

10950 State Bridge Road

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Theatre’s

Director Michael Garrison and The

Johns Creek Symphony Conductor J. Wayne Baughmen are excited to

bring the finest in music and dance

NEWSTYLE® HYBRID SHUTTERS

Custom Shutters

PALM BEACH™ POLYSATINTM SHUTTERS

HERITANCE® HARDWOOD SHUTTERS

to the stage in a synergy of artistic imagination. NADT will present original choreography by Garrison featuring music by Aram Katchaturian, Astor Piazzola, and Antonio Vivaldi.

5 YMCA MUD RUN 4 KIDS

Ed Isakson Alpharetta Y Camp

8th Annual run taking place through out the Alpharetta Y Camp Big Creek. A 1-mile mud and obstacle

So Many Choices To Create Timeless Style

course for the young kids and 2+

Genuine hardwood, polysatin™ or hybrid materials? A rich stain or subtle color?

Quality choices abound throughout our Custom Shutters—all backed by a lifetime guarantee. Make an investment in your home’s style today.

Benefit The YMCA Why it Matters

miles for the older kids. All Proceeds Giving Campaign.

7 5TH ANNUAL GOLF TOURNAMENT The Manor Golf & Country Club

Fantastic giveaways, events and prizes for a day filled with great food, networking, and of course - golf.

Alpharetta Chamber of Commerce.

AlpharettaChamber.com

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Alpharetta Community Center

Discover a sense of joy and exhilaration as you learn a fun, safe way to ascend a tree with ropes and saddle system! Intro course with climbs tailored to be challenging or leisurely.

An adventurous, confidence-building

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experience for all ages and abilities; families welcome! Kids under 17 must be accompanied by adult; no cost for adult if not climbing.

How would you like to wake up to this every morning?

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Milton Avenue between Main Street and Roswell-Canton Street

Experience a wide variety of original art, music, amazing food and FREE hands-on art activities for children. More than 95 artists from across the U.S. Stroll through the outdoor gallery, meet the artists and acquire a piece of original whimsical art. Photography, pottery, jewelry, textiles, glass, wood, metal and paper art. Russ Still & The Moonshiners perform.

25 HOME BY DARK CONCERT Brook Street Park

Home by Dark brings it's one-ofa-kind music show to beautiful downtown Alpharetta, Georgia. The concert is free. Bring food and friends for a night you'll never forget.

Let The Good Life Group, #1 team on Lake Lanier since 2012, help you find your dream home Bev Knight, Lead Agent for The Good Life Group Visit our web site at www.HousesOnLanier.net Call the Good Life Group at 770-536-4416 Keller Williams Lanier Partners 770-503-7070 We are always accepting submissions for events you'd like to see included in our Calendar section. Submissions are accepted via

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TREND SETTER

ARTICLE SUE G. COLLINS PHOTOGRAPHY AWESOMEALPHARETTA.COM

L O V E R LY G R E Y L O V E S A L P H A R E T TA SPRING IS A TIME TO REFRESH, KICK OFF THE COBWEBS AND BREATHE IN SOME FRESH AIR. In Alpharetta, there are plenty of places to enjoy the beautiful weather while sipping a latte, shopping for your spring wardrobe, or grabbing a drink with friends.

We caught up with Brittany Sjogren of Loverly Grey, a popular lifestyle blogger with more than 224,000 followers on Instagram, to hear about her favorite ways to play in Alpharetta.

“One of my favorite parts about living in Alpharetta is how abundant the amazing shopping is - and it is all so close together.

Anyone who has spent half a second on my blog knows I love to shop, and I adore finding a good deal,” Brittany says.

Alpharetta has also become a culinary hotspot, with more than 200 dining experiences ranging from Southern comfort to global gourmet with Food Truck Alley on Thursday nights featuring 6 to 8 rotating food trucks line Old Roswell Street.

It all comes together for the Taste of Alpharetta on May 2, featuring 40+ participating restaurants serving samples and conducting cooking demonstrations.

Her faves?

“Nothing beats The Original Pancake House’s pancakes for a filling breakfast. If I’m just looking for a place to grab coffee, I’ll head to Caffe Antico at Avalon and sip my coffee while flipping through my copy of Alpharetta Lifestyle. For lunch, I love Kale Me Crazy. We have a new baby, so I can use all the energy I can get! On our (now rarer) date nights, my husband and I really enjoy Restaurant Holmes downtown."

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Brittany Sjogren

We don’t treat teens like adults, because physically, they’re not where you take them matters Unlike adults, teens have growth plates where bone growth happens. So when kids or teens get a fracture, it’s important to have them treated by a pediatric specialist. Our team of orthopedic experts understands how to properly diagnose and treat growth plate injuries.

Because when it comes to growing bones, where you take them matters.

©2019 Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta, Inc. All rights reserved.

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410 PEACHTREE PARKWAY, STE 300, CUMMING

CHILDREN’S AT OLD MILTON PARKWAY

3300 OLD MILTON PARKWAY, STE 310, ALPHARETTA

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