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LIFESTYLE LETTER

JULY 2021 PUBLISHER

Hello friends, THIS MONTH, WE CELEBRATE FREEDOM, AND THIS YEAR, WE CAN REVEL IN IT MORE THAN EVER. Free from (mostly) masking and distancing and worry. We salute all those who made this recent freedom possible and remember those lost in its pursuit.

This month, my family is gathering for a reunion at Lake Michigan, vaccinated and ready, more than ever for bear hugs. I don’t want to say we compete to see who gives the longest, strongest hugs, but if you’re the first to release, well, it’s your loss.

My brother Bob is the reigning king of the embrace.

This summer there will be early morning paddles on the glassy bay, mid-afternoon sailing when the wind picks up and singing. Lots of singing. My parents were both musicians and we grew up practicing piano, singing in the church choir, and harmonizing (likely annoying all the non-Sparlings) at every turn.

Being with my three brothers and sister and their wonderful husbands and wives and families is an elixir. We share family memories and find they differ from perspective and experience. We’ll carve out time this summer to work on our late brother Dan’s

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This is one of the songs we’ll sing together. One of our mother’s favorites.

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FEATURES 18 Love Lubbock Wining, dining and the arts in West Texas.

24 Perfecting your Picnic Game Have designer picnic gear delivered - just add food and friends.

30 Your Safer Summer Emory Healthcare doc shares

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advice for weekend warriors and families on the go.

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We’re growing up.

Emory Johns Creek Hospital is Expanding We’re adding two floors to the hospital and an additional three floors to Physicians Plaza. The 6th floor opens June 16 and will house intermediate care, medical patients and oncology patients. The new space will allow physicians, nurses and staff to continue to advance our mission to serve humanity by improving health through the integration of education, discovery and health care delivery.

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GOOD TIMES

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Good Times with Pet Wants On most weekends you can find Benjamin King, owner of Pet Wants, Johns Creek, at a variety of local Farmers markets greeting furry friends and their owners. Find Benjamin and PetWants at Duluth, Avondale, Tucker, Snellville and Lilburn farmers markets throughout the summer! PetWants.com/JohnsCreek

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JC ON FILM Several Student Leadership Johns Creek class of 2023 members will become documentary personalities in the coming year, thanks to a recently

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Georgia. The grant is titled: They Were Here: Preservation and Commemoration of the Macedonia African Methodist Church Cemetery of Johns Creek. Four groups from the Student Leadership Johns Creek class of 2023 will each be creating one of the videos as

their community group assignment.

The project will involve student-driven research and production of four documentaries that focus on different aspects of the history of the Cemetery and Johns Creek.

CONGRATS TO CH HOME CH HOME, a locally owned home décor store in Johns Creek celebrated its one year anniversary last month. As part of the anniversary event, CH HOME offered exclusive discounts on select items, live music, light snacks and refreshments, and raffle prizes from neighboring businesses, including HOTWORX, Pure Barre, Tumbles, Omni Fight Club, and others. CH HOME also donated a portion of all sales from the event to the MS Society GA Chapter.

One year ago, CH HOME opened its doors for the first time in the middle of the pandemic. “We never intended to open during a pandemic,” says Cristi Holcombe, owner & designer. “We had already signed our lease and just pushed forward with our dream store.

We’re so grateful for the support from the community and all of our customers. The response has been amazing.”

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Johns Creek High School had their best athletic wins yet: four teams won state championships (boys swim and dive, boys tennis, girls soccer, and boys golf) and three teams were state runners-up (girls tennis, boys soccer, and girls golf). Boys lacrosse made the

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AROUND TOWN grade students won the middle school bracket of the 2020-2021 Youth Design Challenge of the Biomimicry Institute for their solar panel covering project, under the direction of award-winning science teacher Marla Crisp. The Abbotts Hill Elementary School student council has partnered with school staff, parents and their school community to revitalize their “Jaguar Jungle” located in the back of the school campus. They are working to create a remodeled garden that students can utilize for outdoor learning.

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SUMMER ADVENTURE SUMMERTIME IS THE PERFECT OPPORTUNITY FOR ADVENTURE! School is out, the weather is warm and we have vacation time to spend with our families. Make the most of this summer by exploring all our community has to offer. From the best spots to have a picnic to the perfect places to cool off in the water, there’s plenty of fun summertime activities to do as a family. Seize this season of adventure and make some memories!

WATERY WAYS TO STAY COOL + This is your year! Join a swim team, learn to swim, swim laps and polish your strokes at Swim Atlanta JC. SwimAtlanta.com 4050 Johns Creek Parkway + Hike to a waterfall from Raven Cliffs Trailhead. 3.3 mile walk through a beautiful trail, picnic on a flat rocky outcropping at the waterfall.

3000 Richard B Russell Scenic Hwy, Helen + Goldfish Swim School Family Swim is a great way for children and families to spend time together in the shiver-free 90-degree pool. GoldfishSwimSchool.com 6000 Medlock Bridge Pkwy Ste. C-20 + Sims Lake Park is one of Suwanee's most popular parks for its amenities and idyllic environment. 62-acre park includes a seven-acre lake and 1.2-mile looping trail.

4600 Suwanee Dam Road + Book a staycation at the mod and mighty Hotel Colee, with a pool terrace overlooking Peachtree St in Buckhead. Amazing, welcoming staff. HotelColee.com 3377 Peachtree Rd NE 16

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SUMMER ACTIVITIES FOR FAMILIES + Movies at Newtown Park is a free summer outdoor series of family-friendly movies presented on a huge inflatable screen with pre-game activities.

3150 Old Alabama Road + Volunteer in Johns Creek. Giving back feels good and teaches kids that joy. Call Maggie Barker, Park Place Coordinator for the city of Johns Creek. 678.512.3430 + Candytopia features more than a dozen environments filled with larger-thanlife interactive art installations. Guests are treated to a variety of packaged candy samples.

3300 Piedmont Rd + Van Gogh: The Immersive Experience. Just like stepping into a painting, it is 20,000 square feet of light and sound, 360 degrees of Van Gogh. VanGoghExpo. com/Atlanta 225 Rogers St NE + Zoo Atlanta is home to more than 1,000 animals representing more than

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WINING, DINING AND THE ARTS IN WEST TEXAS

YOU DON’T JUST “HAPPEN BY” LUBBOCK. The city has an international airport, so it’s a snap to get there, but it’s roughly a five-hour drive to any of the other large cities in the region (El Paso, Albuquerque, Dallas-Fort Worth). Tourists flock cool and eclectic offerings, but Lubbock seems to have flown under the radar for many years. With the ongoing revitalization of its historic down-

vineyards, with long, hot summer days and cool

town business district, an award-winning food

nights, not all that different than some regions in

and wine scene, and enough art and history to

Northern California. Conditions are perfect for

pack an itinerary, Lubbock is finding its way onto

Spanish, Italian and some French grapes. The

even the most discerning traveler’s list of desti-

environmental influences of the Texas High Plains

nations for 2021.

also make it possible to grow grapes without the

The city has its roots in agriculture and medi-

use of chemicals and pesticides. Texas may be

cine. It’s the medical hub of the region with Texas

a younger player in the wine business than, say,

Tech University at the center. The land produces

Napa or Tuscany; but awards have been stacking

four million bales of cotton a year, which is a quar-

up for Texas wines in recent years.

ter of the nation’s crop and is the second-largest wine-producing region in the United States.

McPhearson Cellars, is named after Dr. Clinton “Doc” McPhearson, one of the founding

Texas wine is underappreciated and in many

fathers of Texas wine. Doc planted his first vines

cases, unknown. The terroir is well suited for

in 1968 and, in 1976 he opened Llano Estacado Winery, which is still producing wine today. Doc’s son, Kim, continued on in the business, making wine at other local wineries for several years before opening McPhearson Cellars in a 1930s Coca Cola bottling plant in downtown Lubbock.

Kim McPhearson is a twice-nominated James Beard semifinalist. His Estate Sangiovese is divine and the Les Copains Rosé is perfect for summer porch sipping.

English Newsom Cellars co-founder Steve Newsom was a 30-year cotton farmer before transitioning to winemaking. He got into the wine business initially as a grape grower. He looked at the future of what Texans wanted and his prediction: wine. More and more, Texans were developing a palate for fine wine and West Texas has just the climate to produce those grapes.

English Newsom’s first harvest was in 2019.

Steve got just a little emotional talking about the first time he opened one of his own wines.

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creating something with your own hands from start to finish,” Steve says. “You don’t go up to one of your friends with a pair of jeans and say – hey, I grew these on my farm. There are so many steps between the cotton crop and the finished product that your hands don’t touch… but with wine, you absolutely want to say, ‘I grew that’.”

Downtown Lubbock is brimming with early 1900s architecture. Many historic structures are on the National Register of Historic Places. One of those properties is the Kress Building at 1109 Broadway.

The Spanish-Revival/Mission style building opened as a department store in 1933. Local winemakers Chase and Elizabeth Hill purchased the Kress Building and opened Burklee Hill Bistro & Tasting Room in March of 2020. The space is open and light and full of original architectural features. The menu is curated specifically for wine pairings.

Texas Tech Public Art

Buddy Holly is Lubbock’s hometown musical hero. His influence is peppered throughout the city – from murals and street names, to the Buddy Holly

The pieces are site-specific – related to the struc-

Center and the newly christened Buddy Holly Hall

ture they are funded by. “Oblique Intersection” is

of Performing Arts and Sciences. The 220,000

a ghost of the Experimental Sciences II Building

square foot, state-of-the-art campus was com-

behind it. “Agave Dreams” is a larger-than-life-sized

pleted in late 2020. It houses two live performance

figure adjacent to the Biology Building.

theaters, the Ballet Lubbock Pre-Professional

Just outside the city limits, lies the Texas High

Academy, and a gorgeous lobby with a stunning

Plains great outdoors. Caprock Canyons State

spiral staircase.

Park is host to 90 miles of trails where you might

The Arts District is an industrial neighborhood

spy a bison on the plains. Robert Bruno’s Steel

of repurposed municipal buildings, which gives the

House is perched on a hillside in Ransom Canyon.

area the requisite, and very cool, artsy vibe. The

The four-legged, UFO-like metal structure was

Charles Adams Studio Project was founded by

sculptor Robert Bruno’s lifework. He built the house

gallerist Charles Adams in 2011 with the mission to

over 30 years. The house weighs 110 tons, spans

develop and sustain a working artists’ community

2200 square feet and Robert welded every piece of

that actively engages the public with the arts. The

metal in place with his own hands.

facility provides four artist-in-residence live/work

Lubbock is a genuine Texas experience with all the

studios, public workshops, a print studio, and a

food, arts and culture to make for a memorable trip.

metals studio and foundry. Across the street, the Louise Hopkins Underwood Center for the Arts

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(LHUCA) houses four art gallery spaces, a clay

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studio and a small theater. LHUCA’s First Friday Art

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Trail draws more than 5,000 people every month.

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Texas Tech is home to more than 115 public art pieces across the university’s multiple campuses.

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OPEN HOUSE ON TRENDS AND PROCESS WITH SHELLEY KILEY OWNER, COLOR WORLD HOUSEPAINTING OF NORTH ATLANTA

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Paint It Fresh AL: WE LOVE THAT YOU ARE A COMPANY THAT SPECIALIZES IN HOUSE PAINTING, NOT A COMPANY THAT JUST INCLUDES PAINTING AMONG ITS SERVICES. Your experience and expertise would make any homeowner feel, well, at home! Tell us about the trends you’re seeing in color and treatments for the summer of 2021.

SK: Color World Housepainting differentiates itself from other painting companies by offering a “one-stop” experience for the homeowner looking to paint their house, either interior or exterior. We offer gutter replacement services, wood repair and drywall repair. Many times the homeowner may not notice issues with water drainage from inadequate gutters which causes wood damage or in very serious causes, basement issues. We will manage the entire job, gutters, wood repair, and finally the painting.

As far as trends... for the exterior, we are seeing homeowners change the look of their 1990s red brick homes by painting or whitewashing the brick. This gives an instant updated and modern look to the home! Also for the exterior, homeowners are beginning to contrast dark gutters against the lighter, brighter grays and whites for the trim and siding.

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Shelley and Harvey Kiley, owners of Color World Housepainting, in their home.

Light and bright is also the trend for the interiors. As homeowners are selling their homes, new home buyers are looking for neutral tones throughout the house. The days of the dark maroon or navy dining room are long gone! Grays, in cool tones and warmer tones, have become the standard in

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We also will repaint kitchen or master bath cabinets. If the homeowner just can’t afford new cabinets (which many of us cannot), a quick and much less expensive option is painting. Homeowners are looking to change to whites and grays for the cabinets, with a darker island for accent. We are seeing blues, cocoa, and even dark green tones for the accent color for islands.

AL: YOU HAVE SUCH A STRONG TEAM. TELL US A LITTLE ABOUT WHAT EACH BRINGS TO THE PROCESS. SK: My husband Harvey and I are the owners and operators of the business.

I had been in manufacturing, operations and supply chain for large companies for many years and bring the financial and operational expertise to the business.

Harvey has been in construction for over 30 years and brings the high expectations of quality craftsmanship.

AL: TELL US ABOUT YOUR HOME. HOW DID YOU CHOOSE THE COLORS AND WHAT WAS THE PROCESS? SK: When we moved into our home about four years ago, it was a great home, CONTINUED >

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with a great view and a great outdoor space. The only issues was that it was a little outdated and needed some TLC on the exterior. We first tackled the windows by replacing them with vinyl windows. We wanted to change the exterior trim from white to a color that completed the red brick a bit more. So we changed the color of the windows and matched that color for the trim. We use Sherwin Williams paint, who have the color formulation for the Marvin Window color that we chose. It was a very easy process.

Next, we tackled the exterior space, starting with our covered exterior patio. After some repairs on the structure and updating the flooring to a tile, we chose a beautiful blue/gray color (Sherwin Williams Krypton) for the patio ceiling. I have always wanted a blue porch ceiling! We wanted the space to feel like an extension of the interior. We spend most mornings and evenings enjoying the view!

We also carried the same colors into the outdoor kitchen space to tie it all together.

For the interior, the entire interior was a gold color with a flat sheen on the walls. We lightened it all up with a much lighter, warmer tone. We used Sherwin Williams Shitake for the kitchen and family room. We used a cooler tone in the in the living room, going with Sherwin Williams Modern Grey for that room. Again, much lighter and brighter and updated the look of the entire home!

AL: WHY IS SUMMER A GOOD TIME TO JUMP INTO A HOME PROJECT? SK: Obviously, summer is a great time for exterior projects because of the weather. We have been extremely busy this spring and summer as more and more people are staying at home during the pandemic and are wanting to create a more comfortable living experience. Also, now that we are moving through the pandemic, homeowners and wanting to entertain and enjoy their space!

Also, with the crazy housing market, many homeowners are investing in their homes and doing projects that have been put off for years to get their home ready for sale.

AL: YOU’RE THE EXPERTS. YOU HAVE OUR ATTENTION. WHAT ELSE WOULD YOU LIKE TO SHARE ABOUT COLOR WORLD HOUSEPAINTING? SK: Color World Housepainting is a national franchise that has been in business for over 25 years. We have a great reputation, great support from our corporate offices and a great business model that supports us as franchise owners and our customers.

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DR. SARA RAISER IS A SPORTS MEDICINE PHYSICIAN AT EMORY HEALTHCARE. HER PRIMARY INTERESTS INCLUDE RUNNING MEDICINE, GAIT BIOMECHANICS, AND THE FEMALE ATHLETE. She is Co-Director of Emory’s Running Medicine Program, Associate Medical Director for the Atlanta Track Club Elite Development Team, and team physician for Emory College athletics. We asked Dr. Raiser to help us plan a safer summer.

WHAT ARE THREE MUST-HAVE ITEMS FOR THE FAMILY TRAVEL FIRST AID KIT? First aid kits can be wildly comprehensive or they can include just a few essentials, depending on how light you’re traveling and the duration of your trip. Be sure that you plan ahead and prepare for the weather, travel delays, and any medical conditions that your family members may have.

1. Carry a few items to effectively care for wounds.

Clean wounds with hydrogen peroxide or a sterile saline solution. Cover wounds with simple bandages or gauze and tape. Antibiotic ointment is not a bad idea either.

2. Don’t forget important medicines, such as EpiPens, for anyone in the family who may have an anaphylactic allergy (in which the tongue and throat might swell, causing difficulty breathing), as well as any other prescription medications for family members. These medicines may be needed urgently and could be hard to obtain while away from home, especially through holiday weekends when your doctor’s office is likely closed.

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3. During the summer, tweezers will come in handy when it comes to removing ticks while out hiking. Use bug spray and wear long sleeves and long pants to help prevent these bites in the first place! Tweezers can also help remove that pesky splinter that you get from walking barefoot on the dock at the lake.

WITH WEEKEND WARRIORS ON THE LOOSE OVER THE SUMMER, HOW CAN OTHERWISE RATHER SEDENTARY PEOPLE AVOID INJURIES WHILE PLAYING DURING THE SUMMER? Make sure you take a few minutes to warm up before jumping into a game of tag or racing your friends across the lake. Some quick calisthenics to wake up your muscles and improve flexibility may help to prevent muscle and joint injuries. Of course, staying active on a regular basis with a combination of cardiovascular and strength training, as well as time spent on flexibility, are the best ways to prevent injury. Wear proper attire - especially supportive shoes that are meant for the activity you are engaging in (i.e., don’t play soccer barefoot in the rain!).

You should also get enough sleep and allow yourself to recover sufficiently after vigorous activity. The more fatigued you are, the greater the likelihood that you may pull a muscle or twist an ankle.

WHAT ARE THE MOST COMMON VISITS YOUR OFFICE SEES DURING THE SUMMER? Many injuries over the summer consist of “weekend warrior” injuries such as knee and ankle sprains, when folks are doing activities that are not part of their normal routine. My running medicine clinic also tends to see overuse injuries, like stress fractures, as many runners put in a lot of foundational miles over the warmer summer months in preparation for the fall race season.

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