North Scottsdale August 2017

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If You Can Read This, Thank a Teacher

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rowing up, my family’s summers revolved around going to the pool and the annual family camping trip, but mostly hanging by the pool. With five kids in the house and Dad on the road all week, Mom used the pool as a babysitter. We shuffled off early in the morning and usually only showed up at home for meals. By the time August rolled around, I was tired of the three H’s: hazy, hot and humid, and was ready to get back to school. That meant the all-important back-to-school outfit and new round of school supplies. I had to look just so, carrying the right notebook and pencils!

So, as summer winds down, many of you are preparing for the upcoming school year. We are offering you lip-smacking treats in the Lunchbox SOS article. Go beyond the PB&J sandwich. Have the kids look forward to what you created today. Then, be sure to check out the latest back-to-school fashions.

Diving deeper into this month’s issue, I invite you to meet some of the most important people in our lives: teachers. You will meet some of North Scottsdale’s most influential educators. Albert Einstein once said about teaching, “It is the supreme art of the teacher to awaken joy in creative expression and knowledge.” We, at North Scottsdale Lifestyle, say, “Thank you,” to all the teachers, present and past, who may be reading this.

Everywhere in school, whether it was the marching band at football games, a DJ playing the latest hits at a school dance or just hanging with friends, there was always music. A tradition that continues today, though as you will read, my music choices might not have evolved as much as I have! If you are no longer in school mode, we have featured some places you can continue to feed your live music needs.

Learning is a never-ending journey. I hope that your upcoming school year is the best one yet, even if your school days are behind you.

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August 2017

Departments

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Good Times

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Around Town

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Culinary Creations

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Back Stage

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Trend Setter

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Realty Report

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Lifestyle Calendar

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Local’s Choice

16 The Beat Goes On

Local Music Sounds Off Across the Valley

22 Influential Teachers

A Chat with Some of Scottsdale’s Teachers

28 Back-to-School Fashion

Perfect First Day Outfits

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Around Town

AROUND TOWN

GLOBAL LEADERSHIP SUMMIT–MAKING LEADERS BETTER North Ridge Community Church will once again be hosting the worldwide simulcast of the Global Leadership Summit. Leadership

varieties. Plus, beat the heat with specially priced bar bites and drinks during happy hour from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. Tuesday through Friday and all day Sunday and Monday.

THE BREAKFAST JOYNT OPENS TWO NEW LOCATIONS TO SERVE PHOENIX AND SCOTTSDALE RESIDENTS For more than eight years, The Breakfast Joynt has been serving up freshly made breakfast and lunch specialties for Valley residents.

They have just announced the opening of two new locations. The first new location—which takes the place of the DC Ranch restaurant—is at 10101 East Bell Road in Scottsdale; the second location is at 6245 East Bell Road on the edge of the Scottsdale/Phoenix border.

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In addition to their new locations, The Breakfast Joynt is intro-

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ducing some new additions to their summer menu like Oreo cookie,

touch. The Global Leadership Summit is a world-class event that

pumpkin and banana cream pancakes. These new additions join top

will convene 400,000 influencers around the globe, aligned with one

breakfast choices like homemade Aunty Em’s homestyle biscuits and

common vision: everyone wins when a leader gets better. The Global

gravy, a variety of Benedicts, fresh fruit crepes, red velvet waffles and

Leadership Summit is a great resource for business owners, commu-

hand-carved ham-off-the- bone and thick bacon. Lunch specials

nity leaders, students and for those who influence and lead others.

include fresh prepared salads, the classic triple decker turkey club

It provides a unique blend of vision, inspiration and practical skills

and a variety of ½ pound burgers made with a blend of ground sir-

you can apply immediately. Top speakers include Sheryl Sandberg,

loin and brisket for extra flavor and served with fries, tater tots, sweet

Facebook COO; Marcus Lemonis, star of CNBC’s "The Profit;" and

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are bright inside and continue to offer the same quality breakfast and

OKRA COOKHOUSE & COCKTAILS CELEBRATES SUMMER WITH NEW MENU OF SUMMERTIME FAVORITES The sweltering summer heat is upon us, which means it's the perfect time of year to enjoy seasonal shakeups. Using some of the season's best produce, Okra Cookhouse & Cocktails is creating an all-new menu of Southern-inspired, fresh and light favorites to beat the heat all summer long.

The summer is the perfect time to enjoy a new twist on Okra's signature Southern fried chicken. Available with either two or three

lunch offerings that our guests have come to expect,” executive chef Dave Phelps says. “We are always coming up with new menu items and we think our new Oreo cookie pancakes will be a hit with youngsters and those with a sweet tooth and our new pumpkin andbBanana cream pancakes will appeal to a wide range of diners.”

There is also a menu for kids and those with smaller appetites as well as numerous side items.

The Breakfast Joynt is open daily from 7 a.m. until 2:30 p.m.

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SCOTTSDALE PUBLIC ART COMMISSION "BLOOMS," BY BRUCE MUNRO Scottsdale

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"Blooms," by Bruce Munro, was among 49 outstanding public arts projects created in 2016 through the Public Art Network Year in Review program that have been honored by Americans for the Arts, the only national program that specifically recognizes the most compelling public art. The winning projects were chosen by a jury from 325 entries representing communities across the U.S. "Blooms " was a temporary light-based installation comprised of seven circular platforms placed in the Arizona Canal in November 2015-April 2016. Each platform was mounted with 100 multicolored fishing rods threaded with LED-lit optic fibers. The shape of each platform resembled a blooming flower that glimmered in the sunlight, and at night emitted a gentle glow like a bio-luminescent lily blossom. “'Blooms' was a very exciting installation for Scottsdale Public Art,” Scottsdale Public Art Director Donna Isaac says, noting that this was Munro’s first public artwork. “During the five months of the installation, Scottsdale Public Art had a tremendous response from the community and visitors alike. "Blooms" also provided a unique opportunity to highlight the relationship between our public art program and the canal system.”

For more information, visit ScottsdalePublicArt.org.

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"Blooms" by Bruce Munro, commissioned by Scottsdale Public Art. Photo by Mark Pickthall.

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Around Town

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Monthly events will include demonstrations and workshops.

A focus of Desert Mountain Fine Art is to highlight the importance of viewing and owning art. The Paynes believe art has a meaningful and impactful purpose in our lives—creating joy and beauty, improving our cultural lives and unifying the community.

“We are excited and proud to be joining this community that has a long, rich history of artists,” Phillip Payne says. “We are optimistic that Desert Mountain Fine Art will educate the community about new artists and masters, break down stereotypes that art is expensive or intimidating, and bring beauty and happiness to those we welcome to the gallery. Our mission simply is supporting the dreamers” Phillip Payne has been immersed in the art

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Culinary Creations

LUNCH BOX PACKING FUN INTO BOX LUNCHES ARTICLE KATHLEEN BLAIR

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s the new school year begins, coming up

SIDE DISH SUGGESTIONS

with some creative ideas for lunchboxes

• Apple slices topped with peanut butter sprin-

can be challenging. Here are a few healthy alter-

kled with granola

natives that will make lunches fun and tasty.

• Yogurt served with fruit dippers or carrot sticks

• Consider using cookie cutters to change

• Cucumber slices topped with hummus

the shapes of sandwiches that match the

• Celery stuffed with cream cheese and topped

season, like a football, hearts, animal shapes,

with raisins

etc. Then add a decorated cookie for dessert

• Caprese skewers alternated with cherry

to match the theme.

tomatoes and chunks of mozzarella cheese

• A warm sandwich is a great alternative and

• Guacamole dip served with whole-wheat

easily made with lunch meat or turkey slices

tortilla chips

and cheese placed in the middle of a rolled

• Large strawberries on a skewer served with

out refrigerated pizza crust. After it’s baked,

a yogurt dip

wrap it in aluminum foil and put in an insu-

• Yogurt-dipped pretzels

lated lunch bag to stay warm.

• Chocolate-dipped strawberries

• When making peanut butter and jelly sand-

• Trail mix with nuts, raisins and dried fruit

wiches, consider changing the flavor of jelly to add variety to a standard favorite.

PACKING TIPS

• Top whole-grain mini waffles with Nutella

• Packing sandwich items separately to

spread and sliced strawberries instead of a

assemble them when ready to eat avoids them

cookie or brownie.

getting soggy.

• Make chicken skewers with chunks of

• Put condiments in individual mini containers

cooked chicken, cherry tomatoes and a

or use packets.

chunk of cooked vegetables.

• Use an insulated lunchbox/bag to keep

• Bake flour tortillas filled with tomato sauce

food fresh.

and shredded mozzarella cheese and wrap

• Freeze a juice box or frozen gel pack and add

in aluminum foil to keep warm.

it to an insulated lunch bag to keep food cool

• Roll a lunchmeat slice around small cheese

during hot months.

stick and secure with a toothpick

• Remember to include napkins and throw

• Use other bread alternatives are pita bread

away utensils.

and flour tortillas which can be used with

• After each use, wash reusable lunch/bag to

lunch meats and made into wraps.

avoid bacteria.

• Zucchini bread and banana breads work

• Collect colorful plastic dishes to make lunch

well with cream cheese and other spreads.

more festive.

• Give hot dog buns, pretzel buns, ham-

• Add an occasional note thanking them for

burger buns a new lease on life by using with

doing something you are proud of:

meatball slices or lunchmeats.

• Fill mini bagels or mini croissants with chicken salad, tuna salad or egg salad.

Kids, like adults, can become bored having

“I am so proud you made your bed without me asking.”

“Thanks for feeding the dog this morning.”

“I am so happy I am your mom/dad. You’re a

the same items all the time. Consider making

great son/daughter.”

small portions and give them a number of

• Add a mini flash card with a foreign word to

items so they can choose.

teach a new language.

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Back Stage

THE BEAT GOES ON LOCAL M USI C SOUN DS OFF ACROSS THE VA L L E Y ARTICLE KORY KILMER

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othing beats live music, but finding a place that does it right can sometimes be a challenge. Fear not, however, as the list below shows, whether your vibe is rock, R&B, jazz or even a touch of country, when a night out on the town calls for a bit of live music, the toughest decision might just be deciding where to go. CONTINUED >

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BLK Live and The Aqua Lounge BLK LIVE AND THE AQUA LOUNGE 7301 E AST BUTHERUS DRIVE, SCOT T S DALE BLKLIVEA Z .COM

BLK offers a diverse schedule of live bands and DJs, from classic rock and country to Top 40, hip-hop and rap. On Wednesday evenings, they host live band karaoke, where guests can join the fun by fronting the band.

BLK’s concert hall is spacious enough to accommodate 1,000 guests, yet intimate enough that there is never a bad seat in the house. From inside the hall, a bar opening out onto the sparkling pool with a waterfall reveals the Aqua Lounge, which features a poolside stage for live entertainment and custom cabanas adorned with commissioned paintings of music icons.

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Named one of Open Table’s “Top 100 Hot Spots in America for 2017,” this gastropub is known as the “rebel child” of famed local restaurateur Sam Fox’s arsenal of concepts.

With three venues currently in the Valley, (with others in Las Vegas and Austin and a sixth slated to open in Tucson this fall), Culinary Dropout is the perfect place to settle into oversized chairs and leather banquettes, order a round of cocktails and pretzel bites, and just hang out as local musicians create the soundtrack for the evening at hand.

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Founded as the Mason Jar in 1979, this rock venue has a history that includes legendary acts such as Rage Against the Machine, Tool, Jane’s Addiction, Green Day, Guns N’ Roses, Nirvana, The Black Keys, Fall Out Boy, Jimmy Eat World, Avenged Sevenfold and more.

In 2015, local music promoter Stephen “Psyko Steve” Chilton took over the building and turned it into The Rebel Lounge, with the promise that “the club’s musical heritage will continue to inspire the musical tone of the club, hosting tomorrow’s best musical acts before anyone else.”

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Harold’s Corral HAROLD’S CORRAL

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The Corral Bar first opened back in 1935 as a place to serve workers after a long day building nearby Bartlett Dam. When resident, and character, Harold Gavagan bought the bar and inserted his name into the title in 1950, his marketing vision included stunts like caged lions and tigers, a makeshift swimming pool, Wild West shows and other attractions to try and entice residents up north to Cave Creek.

Today, Harold’s is still a destination for live country music and dancing. They rotate popular local bands such as Mogollon, Crown Kings and Young Country throughout the month, with dance lessons on Fridays before the band takes the stage. Harold’s also hosts the Arizona Blues Project every Thursday as well as an acoustic set from various artists on Sundays.

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A Scottsdale landmark since 1966, the Handlebar J has long been one of the area’s most popular authentically Western destinations. The Handlebar J’s house band for more than 20 years, The Herndon Brothers perform starting at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday through Saturday, while live music on the patio begins at 4:30 p.m. on Fridays. Tuesdays and Sundays offer a rotating selection of music and entertainment.

The Handlebar J also offers free Arizona two-step lessons at 6:30 p.m.

Thursday and Saturday. Line dance lessons start at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday and are $5 per person, which goes directly to the instructor.

With a $15 million renovation taking place over the summer, Desert Ridge Marketplace in north Phoenix is solidifying itself as the perfect place to bring the entire family for a day of fun and live music throughout the year.

With free live music almost every Friday and Saturday, kids can navigate the splash pad while adults grab a bite or even a craft cocktail at one of the many restaurant hot spots throughout the shopping center. It is truly a great place for everyone to relax and enjoy an evening outside in the desert.

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Perhaps the most exciting news to hit the Valley’s live music scene recently is the announcement of a new venue in downtown Phoenix, The Van Buren. Housed in a building built in 1939 on the corner of Fourth Avenue and Van Buren as the original home of the Phoenix Motor Company auto dealership, the 21,000-square-foot building will be able to accommodate 1,800 concertgoers looking to see some of the best nationally touring artists, as well as a variety of community-focused events.

The Van Buren is scheduled to open its doors by hosting a sold-out concert by Cold War Kids that will benefit Rosie’s House, a local organization that provides free after-school music education.

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Influential Teachers A Chat with Some of Scottsdale's Teachers ARTICLE KORY KILMER | PHOTOGRAPHY DAVID APEJI

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hat makes a teacher great? Typically, the answer is rarely one that is easy to summarize in a word or two. With summer winding to a close and students across the Valley dusting off their backpack and prepare to head back to school, we asked four of the teachers at Notre Dame Preparatory High School to see what makes them tick.

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GeorgeEnglish, Prelock, Head Varsity Football Coach

North Scottsdale Lifestyle (NSL): Will you tell a little about your background and how you got into teaching?

GP: I majored in English at the University of Vermont, graduating in 2002. I moved to the Valley that summer, and two years later, I was hired at NDP. NSL: What makes you so passionate about teaching?

GP: Any time you can help students achieve their goals, it is extremely rewarding. I love watching students discover the amount of potential that they have as the year moves forward. It is truly a rewarding feeling to see them progress in their educational journey.

NSL: Will you speak to what it’s like working at Notre Dame Prep and your favorite part about it?

GP: My favorite aspect is the community atmosphere. I love that fact that we can incorporate our Catholic faith into our curriculum on a daily basis.

NDP teaches more than just subject matter. We are trying to build students who are willing to serve and give back to the community.

NSL: You teach English and are the head of The Gonzaga Program. Will you tell a little about that?

GP: English was a subject that I always enjoyed and had a great amount of success in. Regarding the St. Aloysius Gonzaga Program, it provides academic support for incoming students who display academic promise but demonstrate deficiencies in basic skills. The program offers a yearlong modified curriculum that meets graduation requirements but requires additional English and math support.

NSL: What is your favorite piece of advice to give to students?

GP: My favorite piece of advice to give to students is to believe in yourself and work hard. If you are able to put forth your best effort and have a positive attitude, everything else will fall into place.

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INFLUENTIAL TEACHERS (CON TI N U ED)

David Lamb Social Studies

NSL: Will you tell a little about your background and how you got into teaching?

DL: Born and educated in Canada, I qualified as a high school English and social studies teacher and went into teaching immediately after university in 1987 at the Universal American School of Kuwait.

In addition to Kuwait, I taught in both Turkey and Venezuela before coming to Notre Dame Prep in 2004.

NSL: Will you speak to what it’s like working at Notre Dame Prep and your favorite part about it?

DL: I have enjoyed working here because of the people I work with. There are also some amazing students and families associated with the school. The spirit of the school has a very strong sense of community and the notion that everyone here is of value. Not to mention, it is also just a beautiful campus.

NSL: What is the most important thing you have learned from being a teacher?

DL: Responsibility. Because of my time in the Middle East, and because of current issues regarding that part of the world today and followers of the Islamic faith, it is more important than ever that students be presented with as much information as possible. To let students rely on certain news outlets and social media to obtain their understanding of these issues would be highly irresponsible.

NSL: What is your favorite piece of advice to give to students?

DL: That learning can always be fun. That it’s okay to be smart. That they are all capable of doing these things.

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Juby Luensmann Mathematics NSL: Will you tell a little about your background and how you got into teaching?

JL: I have been teaching now for 19 years and (at) Notre Dame for the last 11. The first three years were at a Catholic school in Chicago. When I moved to Arizona, I taught at a public school for one year but realized that I missed the Catholic school community. NSL: Where do you find inspiration as a teacher?

JL: I am inspired by the accomplishments of the students that I have had in the past. I love hearing about what they are doing and how they are making a difference in the world. Some of my past students are now doctors, nurses, lawyers, engineers. It is wonderful to hear about how the teenagers that I had in class are now adults contributing to society.

NSL: What is the most important thing you have learned from being a teacher?

JL: I have learned to be open to students’ suggestions in solving a problem. I have learned a lot of cool math tricks from the students that I have taught over the years. I am now able to pass those tricks to the next generation of students that come my way.

NSL: What is your favorite piece of advice to give to students?

JL: Keep learning and always persevere. I like to remind my students to always engage the mind and that not everything comes easy in life. They should never stop learning, and they need to work hard to see results. The satisfaction of seeing those results after all their hard work is priceless.

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INFLUENTIAL TEACHERS (CON TI N U ED)

Mary Lou Lachvayder NSL: Will you tell a little about your background and how you came to be a teacher?

MLL: Both my parents were educators, so it’s kind of the family business. After graduating from NAU, I taught for four years before I went to work for our parish until my youngest went to high school. I then went back to teaching and will be starting my 12th year at Notre Dame Prep this year.

NSL: What makes you so passionate about teaching?

MLL: There is tremendous potential in being able to be a part of helping kids realize that they are lovable and capable and able to do things they didn’t think they could do. Watching them begin to believe in or improve their beliefs in themselves, I know gives them wings and is something that’s going to serve them for the rest of their lives. So being a part of their life for a little while, and knowing that if we do right, it can have a lasting impact, that’s really powerful and its important work.

NSL: What’s the greatest thing you’ve learned from being a teacher?

MLL: That it’s the little things that sometimes make a big difference. Something you said 10 years ago that you don’t even remember is something a student might tell you made a profound difference and you didn’t even realize it at the time.

NSL: What is your favorite piece of advice to give to students?

MLL: Always make good choices. It is important to me because life happens, but we are always making choices. You know, being proactive and making choices and not letting life happen without your permission.

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FORE!! AXEL & HUDSON SHORT SLEEVE SLUB GREEN TEE

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Publisher's Playlist MIKE MCMAHON, PUBLISHER OF NORTH SCOTTSDALE LIFESTYLE ARTICLE MICHELLE GUERRERO

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usic was a big deal in Mike McMahon’s earlier years. When he grew up, he listened to more albums than singles and wore out "Hotel California" and "Desperado" by the Eagles. Today, the music he listens to is situational. If he’s by the beach, he wants Jimmy Buffet and a beer. If he’s exercising, he wants rock 'n' roll to get his heart pumping.

“If I’m driving down the road I listen to talk radio until I can’t listen anymore,” Mike says.

Mike was born in Ohio, moved to Nebraska and, by age 10, he lived in Iowa. His careers have been diverse like his favorite jams. He worked in the supermarket equipment business, as a manufacturers representative. He stepped into home services and owned his own business. Then worked for one of his biggest suppliers, which brought him and his wife, Kat, to Phoenix. Finally, Mike and Kat danced their way into the publishing business. Kidding aside, Mike never dances— unless it’s his wedding day.

Mike and Kat dancing on their wedding day.

At one point, Mike had 7,000 songs downloaded on his iPhone, but he did his best to narrow down some of his favorite bands, artists, songs and albums: • Early Elton John, anything before "Captain Fantastic" • Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers • Fleetwood Mac • The Eagles

• Jimmy Buffett

• Third Eye Blind

• "Layla" by Derek and the Dominos • "Dream On" by Aerosmith

• "Broken Road" by Rascal Flatts

• The album, "Sports," by Huey Lewis and the News • Moody Blues Some of Mike's music.

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North Scottsdale Lifestyle | August 2017

“I’m a classic rock junkie. For me, music is a reminder; certain songs bring up great memories," Mike says. "British invasion songs take me back to summers as a young kid, hanging at the pool. Classic rock is high school and college.”

Both Mike and Kat have a passion for music, but they usually enjoy different tunes. That’s okay. They’ve mastered the skill of compromise and “dance” through life happily anyway.

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