MARCH 2010
FEATURES
8 The Case for Native Plants
Back-to-nature, back-to-the-roots movement in Northeast
Texas includes the desired practice of using native plants for the best
environmental results.
By Tom Geddie
9 Personalizing Space With Yard Art
Adding
creative art pieces to yards helps people express themselves and enjoy their
outdoor spaces.
By Tom Geddie
10 Home Building Trends in Northeast Texas
Homebuilders in the Upper East Side of Texas are getting
creative with their designs with everything from allowing for more outdoor
living area to using energy-conscious items like solar panels, green materials
and better insulation.
By
Kevin White
11 Living Off the Grid is Still in Dream Stage
A
more self-sufficient lifestyle is desired by many who want to save money and do
less damage to the Earth.
By Tom Geddie
12 The Art of Interior Design
Everybody
to some degree is an interior decorator as they choose what kinds of things
they surround themselves with to create their comfort and user friendly space.
By Tom Geddie
14 Find Your Zen Zone
Arranging
personal space for a retreat for rest and renewal right in your home helps meet
the rigourous demands of every day life.
By Amy Bott
15 Child Abuse Study Shows Promise/Needs
Although
a recent national incidence study shows a 26 percent decrease in child
maltreatment cases up until 2006, more recent data reflects a continued need
for community support to fight for our children.
By Geane Mullins
16 Regional Housing Market Remains Steady
Area realtors report on the
status of buying and selling homes and property in Northeast Texas.
By Tom Geddie
16 Certified Retirement Communities
Reap Benefits of State Promotions
With about 70 percent of the
Texas Certified Retirement Communities Northeast Texas is set to continue
growth with states retire-in-Texas campaigns.
17 On the Move
Tips
for throwing out what you don’t need, passing on other items, packing up and
moving out.
By Paula Marshall
DEPARTMENTS
4 Talk of the Town
East Texas Council of Government,
Toy Run, Food Donations, Youth Golfers, Palestine Dogwood Festival, Buffalo
Girls Chili Cook-off, Tyler Public Library Great Discussions, Reclamation
Station, Children’s Advocacy Center.
6 Business
Business
Basics Workshop, Palestine Ancel E. Nunn Art Gallery, Grant Writing, Taste of
Home in Athens, Wildlife Management, Longview High School Students Career
Paths.
18 Calendar of Events
20 Attraction Highlight
Skydive East Texas
By Kevin White
22 Music Listings
26 Kid’s Korner
By Vern Dailey and Muffin
28 Grits & Gourmet
A.J.’s Fish House in Emory
By Kevin White
29 Dining Guide
30 Bookshelves
The
Intuitionist By Colson Whitehead and The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks by
Rebecca Skloot
Reviews by Patti Ramey and Jeremy
Light
31 Poetry
Rainbow Nation, Pain, A Nice Surprise, Twenty-Two, and
The Moon Smiles by Richard Hurzeler, Elizabeth Ketchersid, Jeri Holcomb, Beth
Philp and Tom Geddie.
33 Feel Good
Storm Warnings
By Dr. Herb Marlowe
34 Reel Time
Good
Food and Style Add to Fishing Trip With Your Spouse
By Barry St. Clair
35 Marketplace
COVER: An Attic Retreat, designed by Amy Bott of Space Lift Interiors. Photo by Andy Post, www.andypost.com