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NOVEMBER 2012

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INSIDE THE ISSUENOVEMBER 2012

60 | THE FACELESLIE JACOBS STE MARIEA huge heart, a defining moment as a child, and a fierce determination has kept Leslie Jacobs Ste Marie on a dedicated path to help children build their self-esteem and overcome fears.

06 | PUBLISHER’S LETTER

08 | AROUND TOWN

10 | COMMUNITY MATTERS

12 | HEALTH MATTERS

18 | LAFAYETTE LIFE

20 | YOUR CAREER

22 | EAT WELL

25 | STAY FIT

26 | GRACE NOTES

30 | OF BEAUTY

34 | HOLIDAY GIFT GUIDE

42 | HOME

48 | STYLE

50 | FASHION

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Wow, the 2012 Holiday Season is officially here

and once again I find myself amazed at how fast

the year seems to have flown by. I love the change

of seasons (especially the transition from summer

to fall), the beginning of the holiday season, the

anticipation of large family gatherings, watching

the excitement of the children and eating lots of

great meals that have become holiday traditions.

I am extremely thankful and lucky to have a great

family and close group of friends with whom to

share this magical time of the year.

However, for many people, the holiday season can

be a time of tremendous stress, anxiety and even

depression. So as you stop to give thanks, take a

moment to reach out to those in need. It does not

need to be financially, a simple card or phone call

can make a world of difference in someone’s life.

Remember to take care of yourself. Spend some

quiet time, reflect on the good things in your life,

drink a cup of hot cocoa (or whatever relaxes you)

and enjoy the season.

Finally, I’d like to say thank you! Thank you to

our dedicated readers and thank you to our loyal

advertisers. Without you, we would be an empty

page.

From everyone here at FACE, have a wonderful

Thanksgiving!

All the best,

Flint

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NOVEMBER 2012 Vol. 5, No. 6

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Eating Local Acadiana Food Circle

It’s a hot Wednesday afternoon, and in the small shaded gallery in front of an old warehouse building, a half-dozen tables are stretched out. At one end, a white-coated young chef pores over peppers and eggplants calculating out loud how many he’ll need for 30 servings of ratatouille. At the other end, a young couple in cutoff jeans buy a flat of kale and collard starts from a man with an “Eat Local” t-shirt who also offers them advice on watering and fertilizing. In the middle, a soccer mom softly squeezes loaves of sourdough and multigrain bread while telling the baker how surprised she was at how fast her kids went through it last week. Here at the Freetown Farmer’s Market in Lafayette, consumers and producers are taking part in a growing international trend of connecting directly with each other, without middlemen.

It’s these connections that the Acadiana Food Circle is seeking to help make. The directors of this fledgling nonprofit (founded in 2011) are excited about food, and they want you to be too. “Eating local is important; it’s about getting back to our roots, enjoying whole foods and appreciating the people that work hard to produce them,” says AFC Director and founder Tyler Thigpen. “Eating local is about a continuum of what we put in our bodies and surround ourselves with, thus the name Acadiana Food Circle.”

Among the AFC’s major projects is the ever growing Acadiana Food Directory, which seeks to comprehensively list every open-to-the-public food

producer in a 22-parish region, as well as restaurants that use local ingredients. It’s an invaluable handbook for anyone looking to increase their local food consumption. Listings include area farmers’ markets, grocery stores, U-Pick orchards, eateries, fruit and vegetable farms, meat, egg, dairy, and honey producers, and artisans making everything from baked goods to cheese to jams to locally-roasted coffee. It also provides gardening tips and a hefty list of which vegetables come into season and when.

Local foods are hardly a new concept in Acadiana, a region known more for its food than perhaps any other aspect of culture, even music (ask anyone from Massapequa or Duluth to name a few Cajun or Zydeco bands, and they likely couldn’t, but they almost certainly could name a few Cajun or Creole dishes).

“Eating local is about a continuum of what we put in our bodies and surround ourselves with, thus the name Acadiana Food Circle.”

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There are few experiences more tantalizing than flipping through the recipe files and marked-up cookbooks of our great-grandparents and nowhere more so than in Southwest Louisiana. There’s much to be learned from turn-of-the-century maw-maws who took notes while they cooked up their Lenten gumbo z’herbes and smothered a seven steak while their male counterparts ground and mixed their own boudin and tamed gamey squirrel meat into a tender fricassee over an outdoor fire.

Sadly, though, the industrialization of America’s food supplies has taken a toll on these traditional food ways, and subsequently, on the health of the community, both literally and culturally. Maw-maw’s recipes, by necessity, had to be made from things that could be grown in the garden, raised in the barn, fished from the bayous, or hunted in the woods. Were you to head to the nearest Acadiana supermarket armed with a copy of her jambalaya recette, you’d be hard-pressed to find even half of your ingredients grown or made by Louisiana producers. Even the Cajun trinity will have you stumped if your store, like most, is fully stocked with onions from California, celery from Mexico, and bell peppers from Chile. Maw-maw wouldn’t recognize the tasteless chickens come from massive meat-packing operations in Arkansas, and the poor gal would be horrified to discover that the majority of the crawfish tails sold at retail are from China. Local rice and local sausage are still available, but even they increasingly share shelf space with options from farther afield.

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By Megan Romer


ethic and passion it required to live that way. I see it in everyone in the Acadiana Food Circle directory. When people are passionate about their career, they produce a better product. Since the industrial revolution, humans have started mass producing foods and we’ve become so removed from how and where they are made. From this ignorance comes food-borne illnesses and related diseases, huge environmental impacts, and a loss of revenue that could potentially stay in our community and help our neighbors and family members. As an aside, food just tastes better when it’s fresh and local,” says Thigpen.

And, indeed, AFC’s efforts are not going unnoticed, and word is spreading fast. Through their outreach programs, such as an October Food Day event co-hosted with Great Harvest Bread Company, the Fresh and Local Fashion Show that took place in April at the Blue Moon Saloon, and a Sunday Brunch and Market collaboration with Jolie’s Louisiana Bistro in June, their numbers are growing and both consumers and producers are seeing the benefits. Seeking to make eating locally a joyful experience is part of their success. Thigpen explains: “Initially, [eating locally] can seem daunting, but it is actually so much

easier than going grocery shopping at a store. While we would like to be, we are not purists....everything we put in our body is not local, but the more people that support the producers of Acadiana, the more options we will have and the easier it will be to buy local meat, produce, and artisanal foods.”

About the author: Megan Romer is a Lafayette-based writer who specializes in the good things in life: music, books, art, food, travel, and family. Her work has appeared in both print and online outlets, and you can find her regularly at About.com, where she is the Guide to World Music (http://worldmusic.about.com).

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‘Tis the season to be happy. Or is it?While those facing Alzheimer’s disease or a related illness in their family might question the sentiment, experts say that it is possible to not only keep the cheer in the holidays, but also to savor them. Here’s how: Communicate concerns. In advance of the holidays, be candid with family and friends about your loved one’s condition and your concerns, and enlist their support. In cases where resentment brews because one family member assumes the primary caregiving role, use this season of giving as an opportunity to discuss sharing family responsibilities and to strive for family togetherness. Set realistic expectations. Consider both what the individual with dementia is capable of and what you, as a caregiver, can handle given your demanding role. Then, put celebrations into manageable proportions. This can help decrease stress and head off feelings of depression that stem from unrealistic expectations, both for you and your loved one. Select appropriate activities. Be mindful of the individual’s current mental condition and do special things that they can still appreciate. Engage your loved one in singing and dancing since these abilities tend to remain intact longer. Involve them in some rituals—whether it is lighting the menorah, decorating the tree

or baking cookies. Try to spark memories by bringing out family photographs or heirlooms. But do not demand mental performance by asking them to name people, places or other facts. Rather, help stimulate memories by offering descriptions as you present each object. Pare down traditions. With round-the-clock caregiving, it may not be feasible to juggle all of your religious and ethnic observances. You can still keep traditions alive; just reduce their number to avoid feeling overwhelmed and frustrated. Ask your loved one which traditions to choose; it is another way to involve them. Even though they may not recall later on, making the effort reinforces the fact that you care what is important to them and will make you feel better as a caregiver. Adapt family gatherings. Since crowds, noise and altering routines can aggravate confusion and other behavioral problems, revising your get-togethers may be in order. For example, instead of entertaining the whole clan, limit the number of attendees at a holiday dinner or spread out several smaller gatherings on different days. Mark a calendar with upcoming visits to make your loved one feel special. Stick with familiar settings. Because new environments can increase disorientation and pose safety concerns,

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express feelings and socialize can help overcome sadness for both caregivers and individuals in the early stages of dementia. Unfortunately, the incidence of depression ranks high during and after the holidays. Consult with a healthcare professional if you detect warning signs of depression: tearfulness, poor eating habits, withdrawal, inability to sleep, and physical complaints. Enjoy yourself. The greatest gift at the holidays: time. Ask a family member, friend or healthcare professional to keep your loved one company so you can relish some respite—time for some holiday shopping, a walk in the park, checkers with an old friend or whatever present you want to give yourself.

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individuals with dementia like handling paper. In giving presents, pick ones appropriate for someone with the disease. Instead of something material, try things that are simple, personal and sentimental. For example, photographs and heirlooms provide the opportunity to reminisce—a gift in itself. Welcome youngsters. While it is important to include children, it is just as vital to consider their feelings. Address the fear factor by helping them have special moments with their relatives. If their loved one uses inappropriate language or easily becomes angry during the visit, explain that this behavior is not personal or intentional; it is part of the disease. Youngsters’ excitement about the holidays can be contagious. Singing songs together can strike a chord for someone with dementia. Or having an elder teach dominoes to children is a good way to foster interaction and make your loved one feel they have something to offer. Join a support group. A forum to


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Growing Together, Giving Together With organic gardening becoming a popular trend and the season of giving stepping on our heels, I figured I would share with you an organization that is at the forefront of doing both, EarthShare Gardens. In 2002, students from our local university as well as various members from our community bound together their ideas for providing local organic produce that is available to all demographic levels. What they came up with is a community supported agricultural project that has impacted citizens within our community in many different ways. There are three different types of gardens at Earthshare: a CSA garden, a community garden, and a donation garden. Each garden has a separate purpose and is harvested twice a year during the spring and fall seasons. Community Supported Agriculture Gardens (CSA) are subscription based crops in which individuals or families can purchase shares that help fund the operation of the garden each growing season. In return, CSA shareholders receive fresh, organic produce as it’s harvested. CSAs allow members to decide their own levels of participation including simply picking up their vegetables, volunteering in the garden or serving on the Board of Directors. There are over 1,000 CSA’s throughout the nation and EarthShare was the first CSA in Acadiana.

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search process and is often the deciding factor of who

gets the job offer. Try these tips and tricks to follow up

after an interview and show gratitude throughout your

job search.

Gather Your ResourcesThe interview is not only an important time to

communicate your qualifications, but it is also

important for you to gather the information needed to

effectively follow up. Be certain to obtain a business

card from everyone you interview with so that you

have the correct contact information to deliver a

personalized follow up to each.

“An immediate follow up from an interview is the best way to convey your interest in the position.”

FACE | YOUR CAREER

Thank Your Way to a Job Offer

Getting the interview can take weeks. The interview will last for 30 Minutes. So take a few minutes to say “Thank You.”



Have a Reference Letter On Hand Select a reference that serves as the best advocate

for the industry you are interviewing for and have

him/her draft a personalized letter to the hiring

authority that recaps why you are a perfect fit for the

targeted position. This is an excellent way to give you

advantage over the competition and tip the scale in

your favor.

Your follow up efforts are a way for you to close the

deal on your sale for the position. Always reinforce

your qualifications and your interest in the position.

Be aggressive and persistent in your follow up

efforts, but also be certain to always be polite and

communicate your gratitude for the opportunity

to interview for the position and gain insight to

the organization.

About the author: As the owner of the local resumé writing,

outplacement, and career-consulting firm DMD & Associates,

Danielle M. Dayries guides her clients through every step of their

job search to ensure each individual is taking the right steps to

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In an area steeped in tradition and famous for its fabulous food, every meal is a feast. Every meal is a celebration of family. With Thanksgiving menus filled with Great-Grandma’s original recipes why not honor those traditions and recipes using ingredients grown the old-fashioned way right here at home, Acadiana Style.

We asked The Junior League of Lafayette to provide a few of their best Cajun Country Thanksgiving recipes and Acadiana Food Circle to provide local options to purchase locally-grown ingredients for the recipes. We hope you enjoy them.

Celebrate Thanksgiving. Celebrate Family. Celebrate Acadiana.

Recipes for Success

• 16 ounces beef stock• 1 tablespoon salt• ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper• 8 ounces peeled cooked

shrimp, or 8 ounces cooked lobster meat, chopped

• 1 cup milk• Paprika to taste

Squash Soup Serves 12

• ½ cup butter• 1 large onion, chopped• 4 cups sliced yellow squash, or

2 (10-ounce) packages frozen• Sliced yellow squash, thawed• 2 potatoes, sliced• 2 carrots, sliced• 16 ounces chicken stock

DIRECTIONS: Melt the butter in a soup pot. Sauté the onion in the butter until tender. Stir in the squash, potatoes, carrots, chicken stock, beef stock, salt and cayenne pepper. Cook, covered, until the vegetables are tender. Add the shrimp. Puree the soup in batches in a blender. Return to the pot. Add the milk. Taste and adjust the seasonings. Ladle into soup bowls and sprinkle with paprika.

• 3 pounds sweet potatoes• 3 Granny Smith apples, peeled and

cut into ½–inch-thick wedges• ¼ cup lemon juice• 1 ½ cups chopped pecans• ½ cup (1 stick) butter• ½ cup packed light brown sugar• ½ cup honey• 2 tablespoons dark rum• ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon

Sweet Potatoes au Gratin Serves 4-6

DIRECTIONS: Preheat the oven to 400 degrees. Bake the sweet potatoes for 45 minutes or until tender. Cool completely. Peel the sweet potatoes and slice. Toss the apples with the lemon juice in a bowl. Arrange the sweet potato slices and apple wedges alternately with the slices overlapping in a single layer in a buttered baking dish. Sprinkle with the pecans. Combine the butter, brown sugar, honey, rum and cinnamon in a saucepan. Cook over medium heat until the sugar dissolves, stirring constantly. Spoon over the sweet potatoes and apples. Bake for 30 minutes, basting occasionally.

Our Recipes for Success Thanksgiving Recipes are selections from Something to Talk About, a collection of kitchen-tested recipes from Louisiana’s Cajun Country. It is available online at www.juniorleagueoflafayette.com or by calling the Junior League of Lafayette’s office at 337-988-2739. The cookbook is available for a special offer of $20.00 only until December 31, 2012.

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Injectable Marinade• 1 cup water• ¾ cup garlic juice • ¾ cup onion juice • 1/3 cup hot red pepper sauce• ¼ cup Cajun or Creole Seasoning• ¼ cup jalapeno chile juice (for poultry

marinade only)• 2 tablespoons Creole mustard• 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce

Cajun Fried Turkey Serves 15

FOR THE MARINADE: Combine the water, garlic juice, onion juice, hot red pepper sauce, Cajun seasoning, jalapeno chile juice, Creole mustard and Worcestershire sauce in a blender and process until smooth. Pour into a jar. Chill for at least 2 days before use.

FOR THE TURKEY: Pour 1 cup of the marinade into a tall glass, reserving the remaining marinade for future use. Fill a meat injector with the marinade. Inject the marinade deep into the turkey muscle, inserting the needle at 2-inch intervals. Rub the turkey with Creole mustard and sprinkle generously with Cajun seasoning. Heat the peanut oil in a heavy 30-quart aluminum or stainless steel frying pot over a butane burner to 350 degrees. Add the turkey. Fry for 4 minutes per pound or until the juices run clear. Extract the turkey from the oil. Let stand for 10 minutes before slicing.

Deep Fried Turkey• 1 (14-pound) turkey, thawed• Creole mustard • Cajun or Creole seasoning • 5 gallons peanut oil

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Filling• 24 ounces cream cheese, softened• 1 cup packed brown sugar • 1½ cups canned pumpkin • ½ cup heavy cream• 1/3 cup maple syrup• 1 tablespoon vanilla extract• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon• ½ teaspoon ground allspice• 4 eggs

Pumpkin Cheesecake with Gingersnap Crust Serves 8

FOR THE CRUST: Combine the gingersnap crumbs, brown sugar and butter in a bowl and mix well. Press onto the bottom and 2 inches up the side of a greased and floured 9-inch spring form pan.

FOR THE FILLING: beat the cream cheese and brown sugar in a mixing bowl until light and fluffy. Stir in the pumpkin. Add the cream, maple syrup, vanilla, cinnamon and allspice and mix well. Add the eggs 1 at a time, beating well after each addition.

ASSEMBLE AND BAKE: preheat the oven to 325 degrees. Pour the filling into the prepared crust. Bake for 1 ½ hours or until the center is set. Cool in the pan for 30 minutes. Chill for 8 to 10 hours before serving.

Crust• 1 ½ cups gingersnap cookies, crushed• 3 tablespoons packed brown sugar • 6 tablespoons butter, melted

Find Your Ingredients Locally!

• Turkey: Gotreaux Family Farms, Scott, LA, 337-278-3444. Or try Bayou Farm, New Iberia, LA, 337-256-4268; call to special order• Cayenne Pepper: Primo’s Peppers, http://primospeppers.wordpress.com/• Hot Red Pepper Sauce: Louisiana Gold, New Iberia, LA • Tabasco: Avery Island, LA; available at most grocery stores• Cajun Seasoning: Slap Ya Mama, Ville Platte, LA; available in most grocery stores or at www.slapyamama.com• -Creole Mustard: Zatarain’s Creole Mustard; available at most grocery stores• -Jalapeno juice: Make your own; contact Primo’s Peppers (website above)

• Yellow squash, Homegrown Organics of Lafayette, Lafayette, LA, 337-962-8217. Or try Freetown Farmer’s Market, 421 E Convent St, Lafayette, LA (10am-2pm on Sat, 2-6pm on Wed

• Butter, Hannah’s Old Fashioned Homemade Butter, Loranger, LA, 985-542-7658

• Carrots, Market Basket of Youngsville, Youngsville, LA, 337-344-7804, or Hub City Farmers Market, 427 Heymann Street, Lafayette, LA (8am-12pm on Sat)

• Shrimp:, Anna Maria Shrimp, Montegut, LA, 985-209-2862. Or try Red Stick Farmer’s Market, Main Street of downtown Baton Rouge (8am- 12pm Sat)

• Milk: Wesmar Farms, Moreauville, LA, 318-985-2095. Or try Red Stick Farmer’s Market, Main Street of downtown Baton Rouge (8am- 12pm Sat) or on website at wesmarfarms.com

• Beef Stock: make your own in a crock pot with water and Gonsoulin’s grass-fed beef stew bones, Gounslin Land & Cattle, New Iberia, LA, 337-519-7848

• Chicken Stock: make your own in a crock-pot with water and bones from a hormone-free, locally raised chicken, Bayou Farm, New Iberia, LA, 337-256-4268

• Sweet Potatoes: Eugenel B. Fontenot, Ville Platte, LA, 337-363-5352, or sweetpotato.org

• Pecans: Bergeron’s Pecans, New Roads, LA, 225-638-9626, or at Rouse’s Supermarket

• Brown Sugar: Louisiana Sweet, 1-800-745-9491. Or try Hub City Farmers Market, 427 Heymann Street, Lafayette, LA (8am-12pm on Sat

• Honey: Santa Rita Honey Bee Farm, 337-598-5220, or at Hub City Farmers Market, 427 Heymann Street, Lafayette, LA (8am-12pm on Sat)

• Rum: Rank Wildcat Spirits, Broussard, LA, 337-257-3385, or rankwildcat.com

• Apples: Pick your own! at Eddie Romero’s Orchard, New Iberia, LA, 337-364-3370

• Pumpkin: Gotreaux Family Farms, Scott, LA, 337-278-3444. Or try Hub City Farmers Market, 427 Heymann Street, Lafayette, LA (8am-12pm on Sat)

• Heavy Cream: Wesmar Farms, Moreauville, LA, 318-985-2095. Or try Red Stick Farmer’s Market, Main Street of downtown Baton Rouge (8am-12pm Sat) or on website at www.wesmarfarms.com

• Eggs: Kissing Moons Farm, 337-258-409. Or try Freetown Farmer’s Market, 421 E Convent St, Lafayette, LA (10am-2pm on Sat, 2-6pm on Wed)

Cajun Fried Turkey

Squash Soup Pumpkin Cheesecake with Gingersnap Crust

Sweet Potatoes au Gratin


FACE | STAY F IT

Holidays are the busiest time of the year. However, just because we are busy, it does not mean we should neglect our fitness and well being. Designating a few minutes daily for exercise during the holidays will reduce stress and increase endorphins, energy and responsiveness during this busy season. A few minutes a day will also help burn those thigh-sticking calories that we consume from holiday sweets and treats. Here are a few workouts to get you going.

Disclaimer: Always consult a qualified medical professional before beginning any new exercise program. Do not attempt any new exercises without proper instruction.

By Taywanee Edmunds

SUPERMAN HOW-TO:

FAST AND FIT

WORKOUT #38 Minutes of as many burpees as possible

WORKOUT #1

About the author: Taywanee Edmonds has a Bachelors Degree in Health and Exercise Science from Northwestern State University. She has been a personal trainer for 7 years, is a Certified L1 Crossfit Trainer, USA Olympic Weightlifting Coach, TRX Suspension Trainer and is TriggerPoint Mobility Certified. Taywanee works as a personal and group fitness trainer at Ole Glory Crossfit in Broussard, LA.

10-15 minutes 5 Push-ups 10 Squats 15 Sit-upsRepeat as many as possible in the tiime allotted. WORKOUT #2

50 Jumping Jacks 40 Lunges 30 Scissor Kicks 20 Chair Dips 10 Superman

BURPEE HOW-TO: Start in an upright position. Begin by hopping down into a push-up position. Then hop both legs into a tuck and jump up. Repeat.

THE PERFECT PUSH-UP

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Overnight Guest Etiquette 101

With the holidays approaching, opportunities will abound for invitations to visit relatives and friends. We all laugh at Cousin Eddie from National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation, but this type of behavior isn’t that funny in real life. Before you get excited and make your plane reservation for Aspen to visit Uncle Bob and Aunt Susie, stop and think about your responsibility to be a thoughtful guest. Following these Grace Notes will ensure you are always welcome in anyone’s home.

• Bring your host/hostess a gift. Think of the effort that has been expended on your behalf and the kindness being offered to make you comfortable. Wrap up a special treat such as a vase, an assortment of jams, a trademark gift from here in Acadiana, or a box of yummy chocolates. Another generous token of your gratitude is to offer to cook dinner or dine out at your host’s favorite restaurant. With these suggestions in mind, stay within your budget. Thoughtfulness does not require overspending.

• Inquire about the Rules of the House. Do all dishes and glasses go in the dishwasher? Is their dog allowed table

scraps? Do you recycle paper and plastic? Where do you keep the vodka?? We all have our own rules of engagement and knowing this particular host’s policies will make for a much more pleasant and enjoyable stay.

• Do not show up with your pet, or even ask if it is included in the invitation. While your Chihuahua is sweet and your potbellied pig really is smart, it is highly inappropriate to place this burden upon your host. Ask your host for a reputable kennel in the area; they may just offer to let your pet stay.

• Lend your host a hand. This means not only make your bed and clean up after yourself in the bathroom, but offer to help with the chores. If the cook is cooking, offer to chop vegetables. Do the dishes, walk the dog, help carry out the trash. You get the idea. If your offer is declined the first time or two, don’t quit asking, but be sensitive if there are certain tasks that your hostess prefers to handle herself. Unless your

friends employ a manservant, your help will be appreciated.

• Limit your visit to no more than three nights as a general rule of thumb. On second thought, actually this is a hard and fast “Three Day Rule!” As adorable as you are, it is better to have your host sorry to see you go then to wear out the welcome mat.

• Bring your own personal toiletries. No sneaking into your hostess’s stash of Chanel lotion or Dior blush…..

• Be prudent in your consumption, including towels, food, and hot water. Cold showers should be a personal choice, not a result of a greedy guest who savored his steaming, hot sauna bath.

• Do not use your host’s phone, computer or personal items without asking first.

• Be flexible—be ready for anything. And remember that people are generally proud of where they live. It is inconsiderate to compare your own city as being bigger, better or more awesome than your host’s town.

As adorable as you are, it is better to have your host sorry to see you go then to wear out the welcome mat.


By Lynley Jones and Jan Swift

• Double-check that you have packed all of your belongings before you leave. No need to be calling your host to FedEx your flat iron and favorite makeup that was left on the bathroom counter in your haste to depart.

• When you are about to leave, ask the hostess what she would

like you to do with your sheets and towels. It is helpful to strip the bed and fold the linens before you depart.

• Most importantly, send a thank-you note within one week following your visit. This rule is non-negotiable. We are not talking about an email blast, but a thoughtful handwritten card or letter. A heartfelt expression of your gratitude is one of the most lasting gifts you can give.

We wish you a delightful and delicious Thanksgiving holiday season. This is a special issue in FACE Magazine for Grace Notes as we celebrate a full year of publishing articles on etiquette and behavior. Thank you for your loyal following.

About the authors: Lynley Jones and Jan Swift are partners in Grace Notes, LLC, an etiquette endeavor to help further society’s niceties. They may be reached at [email protected].

A heartfelt expression of your gratitude is one of the most lasting gifts you can give.

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Bad things, unexpected things, like the death of a loved one happen to people every day. When they happen to a child, it can be devastating. Losing a loved one can be one of the most difficult things to deal with in anyone’s life. When a child loses a parent or a sibling, the effects are life altering. Children who have had someone die, especially a close family member, can feel the loss forever. Before they graduate from high school, one child out of every 20 will have a parent die, and that number

National Children’s Grief Awareness Day

Thursday, November 15, 2012 5:30pm at Parc Sans Souci

Downtown Lafayette

We invite the community to come and show their support to the children in our lives that are dealing with the unimaginable loss of a loved one. Let these children know that we are thinking of them during their journey by wearing blue, the color of Children’s Grief Awareness, and attending the ceremony on November 15.

Healing House; Hope for Grieving Children, provides grief support groups for children in Acadiana that have experienced the death of a parent or a sibling. Healing House is the only non-profit children’s grief center within a 200 mile radius, and all services are provided free of charge.

For more information about Healing House and the services offered, visit our website at www.healing-house.org or call 234-0443.

doesn’t include those who experience the death of a brother or sister, close relative, or a friend.

National Children’s Grief Awareness Day is observed on the Thursday before Thanksgiving. This time of year is an important time to support grieving children because the holiday season is often an especially difficult time after a death. Children’s Grief Awareness Day seeks to bring attention to the fact that often support can make all the difference in the life of a grieving child.

Children and Grief

Why raise awareness? • 1.5millionchildrenarelivinginasingle-familyhouseholdbecauseofthedeathofoneparent. • Ittakesmostchildrenmuchlongertodealwiththeirgriefthanweexpect.Theamountofinnerturmoil, invisible to most, is much more intense than we can imagine. • Agrievingchildcan’tjust“getoverit”inanysettimeperiodorbyanyactoftheirownwill.Thereisno reason they should every “just get over it”.


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FACE | OF BEAUTY

Since nearly the beginning of time, full lips have been considered a mark of beauty, youthfulness and attractiveness.

That has not changed. Today, women in the U.S. spend millions of dollars on lipstick and lip gloss. Studies show those numbers remain constant even in the most trying economic times.

As women age, the challenge of keeping lips full and pliant gets tougher. Skin becomes dull, loses elasticity and sags; meanwhile the hard skeletal framework under the mouth shrinks and changes shape. The result is thinning lips scored with vertical lines, dryness, loss of natural color and, in later stages, bone shrinkage that creates a concave shape in the mouth area.

Aware of the challenges women face, manufacturers of injectable fillers (commercially manufactured gel-like substances that plump up the cellular structure of the skin) have created massive promotional campaigns claiming their products can enhance the lips (and other parts of the face). In the U.S. there

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The most obvious questions that arise are:

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• Doesthepersondoingmytreatmenthavethe experienceandexpertisetoofferthemost comprehensive,individualizedandappropriate treatmentoptions;oraretheyjustprovidinga one-size-fits-allsolutionforeverypatient?

As an M.D. trained in the subtleties of facial anatomy, I advise consumers to conduct due diligence before booking lip augmentation with any provider. The face has a complex muscular and dermal substructure. Injecting substances into the mouth area is an art, and you owe it to yourself (and your face!) to proceed with caution.

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The third annual Vampires’ Ball Chair-ity Event was an outstanding spectacle of magic and intrigue featuring a Cirque du Soieil themed event complete with aerialists, psychic readings, exotic fire dancers, carnival games and much more, all benefitting the Children’s Shelter of Acadiana. The event presented by Unitech Training Academy and Event Rental was held at The Victorian in Broussard which was transformed into a stunning carnival of yesteryear including a ‘big top’ with the interior draped in lush fabrics creating an air of mystery. Attendees enjoyed custom spirits including cotton candy and snow cone martinis in hand painted martini glasses and danced the night away to the music of Krossfyre.

The highlight of the evening was the ‘chair’ity auction of beautiful and unique hand-painted creations donated by local artists to benefit The Children’s Shelter. The diversity of chairs ranged from Ragin’ Cajun, LSU and Saints themed chairs to Dia De Los Muertos, vintage and children’s themes and even included a tribute to Michael Clark Duncan, star of The Green Mile, who recently passed away. There was definitely a chair for everyone. The Vampires’ Ball is the largest fundraiser for the Children’s Shelter of Acadiana and proceeds support all shelter activities and offerings throughout the year.

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FACE | HOLIDAYS

Holiday Gift Guide20122012

Raindrops on roses and whiskers on kittens

Bright copper kettles and warm woolen mittens

Brown paper packages tied up with strings

These are a few of my favorite things…

From the “The Sound of Music”

Happy Holidays from your friends at

Acadiana has so much to offer the holiday

shopper. In part 1 of our 2012 Holiday Gift

Guide we are excited to feature some of the

most unique and desirable gifts available

from Acadiana’s premiere retailers, shops

and boutiques.

These are a few of our favorite things…


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1. Real leather wallets, 3 sizes, VanessaV.

2. Brighton 3-drop chandelier pearl and stone necklace with matching drop earrings, Brother’s

3. Bronze envelope wristlet with pyramid stud detail, Brother’s

4. Jonathan Wachtel fluer de lis 2-tone cufflinks, Brother’s

5. Touch screen gloves by Echo, Brother’s

6. Money clip and card holder wallet, Brother’s

7. Lucky brand multi-strand 2-tone chain necklace and earrings, Brother’s

8. White Christmas Plate, PiecesofEight

9. Ornament with stand, PiecesofEight

10. Autumn gathering, TheCottageShoppe

Keep your loved ones warm and cozy with selections in trendy colors.

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Be proud of your southern

roots with these ceramic plate

and ornament decorations.

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Equestrian-inspired

style made a big

impression on the

fashion runways.

Shopping List

11. Chunky knit spice and brown scarf with yarn fringe trim, Brother’s

12. Fur trimmed double-breasted coat with leopard lining, Brother’s

13. Tickets to The Nutcracker, LafayetteBalletTheatre

14. UGG® Australia hat and scarf, ShoeFits

15. UGG® Australia ear muffs, ShoeFits

16. UGG® Australia tall leather riding boot, ShoeFits

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loved ones by

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17. Black New York pajamas by Bedhead, LaFemme

18. Nixon chronograph classic tank watch, LaMarquise

19. Nixon spur watch, LaMarquise

20. Monogrammed necklaces and ring, Caroline&Company

21. Pewter handle alligator glassware, GiftFanatics

22. Crab and rope pewter cheese board, GiftFanatics

23. Marine life porcelain soup tureen and platter, GiftFanatics

A great personalized

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24. Hand-crafted genuine stone necklace, TheCottageShoppe

25. Burnt orange and gold earrings, SkyBlue

26. Tokobay leather wrap bracelets, SkyBlue

27. Tokobay leather blue watch with orange detail, SkyBlue

28. Turquoises with antique gold earring, SkyBlue

29. Southwest handbag with leather tassels, SkyBlue

30. 18k white gold tazanite necklace with diamond accents, Paul’sJewelry

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To help investors who want to add gold to their portfolio, the World Gold Council highlights these five options to get you started:

1. Gold Exchange-Traded Funds (ETFs)Since the launch of SPDR Gold Shares (GLD) in 2004, U.S. investors have been able to buy gold on a stock exchange just like a share of a company’s stock.

2. Gold mining stocksWith this option, you are investing in a gold-mining company, rather than gold bullion.

3. Gold Accumulation Plans (GAPs) Similar to a conventional savings plan, GAPs allow investors to set aside a fixed amount of money every month in order to purchase gold on each trading day during that month.

4. Gold barsThere are many different refineries that produce gold bars and most companies that sell gold will offer a variety of options to suit various budgets.

5. Gold bullion coinsIssued by governments around the world, gold bullion coins are a popular choice for investors.

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FACE | HOME

Ready,Set,

Entertain!

Before

Some of us would love to open our homes to our extended friends and family for one of our most honored holidays of the year, Thanksgiving. We enjoy entertaining and do it often, however our level of entertaining is generally casual; revolving around football or birthdays and almost always taking place in the casual spaces such as the family room, kitchen and outdoor areas. For the more formal holidays, we seem to shy away. We simply acquiesce to bringing a dish to other family members’ homes. Why? We have our china, crystal and silver stored in the china cabinet ready to go. So what is stopping us? Why aren’t we willing to host this year’s Thanksgiving festivities? If we truly would like to host this year, perhaps spending a little time answering this question will lead to an easy solution.

The homeowner highlighted in this article has been gracious enough to share her dining room dilemma with us. She asked these questions of herself, “Why don’t we ever use our dining room? Why don’t we ever host formal occasions for our family?” She wasn’t surprised by the answer but she was surprised that she hadn’t addressed the issue long before. The simple truth is that no attention

“How do [you] create a space that reflects

her family’s specific style like the rest of the

home?...Sometimes the solution is simple.”

had been paid to this room since they moved in. The placement of the furniture, the color of the walls, the bare floors, the drapery, are all the same as the day they moved in. In short, this is the only room in the house that has not been modified to suit this family’s individuality.

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A tidbit to remember is that your space is yours, not your neighbor’s. What beautifies her home may fall flat in yours. Keep your personality and style in the forefront as you choose selections for your home while shopping with your decorative or design professional. When you select what you truly love, you will be far more satisfied with the end result.

Because the room doesn’t reflect their style, they have no desire to spend any time in it. In fact, this room is used so seldom it has become the catch-all space for school projects, backpacks, shopping bags, annual decorations, etc. Yes, occasionally dinner is served in the dining room for birthdays and such, but not often enough, and she is ready to enjoy this vital square footage in her home.

After her discoveries, we worked on the solution. How do we create a space that reflects her family’s specific style like the rest of the home? What changes

can we make that will create the biggest move toward enjoying this dining room? Sometimes solutions are simple.

We found that the color of the walls was not an issue. She really liked the color. Perfect, a great place to start. Further, her antique furnishings are beautiful pieces handed down through generations and for that reason will help to create a unique and individualistic space for her family. What we are left with is drapery, art work, lighting, and floor covering. With the beautiful wood floors, the only change needed would be to add a rug to brighten and elevate the


space. As for the drapery and rod system, this homeowner agreed that they were tired and drab and needed to be replaced. So with our to-do list, we went to work finding interior finish products that would reflect her family’s style and character.

We replaced the non-descript metal drapery rod with a large and substantial, turned-wood

rod with beautiful acanthus leaf embellished finials in mahogany with a light burnished gold rub. We replaced the old, silk buffalo plaid drapery with a beautiful ecru silk medallion-embroidered drapery selection with lining and interlining to create a far more substantial and full look. We also elected to puddle the drapery for an even more dramatic effect. As for the rug, we selected a light background with specific colors that repeat in the space and are pleasing to the eye. Color repetition in any interior space is key in creating a cohesive environment. Art was then added. Selections made by the

homeowner also repeated some of the selected colors. In the end, lighting remained the same as the chandelier was beautiful in the renewed space.

This project was a relatively simple one that created a tremendous impact. As a result, this family will be using their dining space regularly, entertaining frequently and setting the table often. The catch-all space will revert back to the utility room and the square footage of their home expanded without a lengthy construction job. It is safe to say, dinner will be served in their new dining room this Thanksgiving!

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According to the online encyclopedia Wikipedia, “Dreams are successions of images, ideas, emotions, and sensations that occur involuntarily in the mind during certain stages of sleep.” Everyone knows that… right? Well here are a few things you may not know about your dreams.

1. Most people forget 90% of their dreams within 5 minutes of waking.

2. People who became blind after birth can see images in their dreams. People who are born blind do not see any images, but have dreams equally vivid involving their other senses of sound, smell, touch and emotion.

3. Everybody dreams (except in cases of extreme psychological disorder). If you think you are not dreaming, most industry professions agree you are just forgetting your dreams.

4. Not everybody dreams in color. A full 12% of sighted people dream exclusively in black and white.

5. The most common emotion experienced in dreams is anxiety. Negative emotions are more common than positive ones.

6. While the content of most dreams is dreamt only once, many people experience recurring dreams; that is, the same dream narrative is experienced over different occasions of sleep. Up to 70% of females and 65% of males report recurrent dreams.

7. Animals dream too. Studies have been done on many different animals, and they all show the same brain waves during dreaming sleep as humans. Watch a dog sleeping sometime. The paws move like they are running and they make yipping sounds as if they are chasing something in a dream.

8. Men tend to dream more about other men. Around 70% of the characters in a man’s dream are other men. On the other hand, a woman’s dream contains almost an equal number of men and women. Aside from that, men generally have more aggressive emotions in their dreams than women.

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Beyond the Basics

5 must-haves to freshen your wardrobe

Most women agree that style is an important tool for succeeding at work, at home and

in life. But for many women, getting dressed in the morning can prove a frustrating

process. Even with the basics covered, it’s often the final touches that can make or

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Sure, everyone could use a personal stylist to help with those last minute fashion

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Classic Trench

The timeless trench coat is always in style.

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new neutral. Give basic black the backseat - instead, pair silver, gold or rose sheens

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No matter the season, scarves are in and can be worn

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There are many options that won’t break the bank, so

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“I didn’t know you weren’t supposed to smile in the Army. So I did pushups like crazy.”



Growing up in Sunset, Louisiana, Leslie did not

always fit in. “I felt very ugly as a child. I had buck teeth

and freckles. I was always out of style because we had no

money for current fashion. I was definitely not part of the

‘in’ crowd.” Leslie laughs, “I had the long socks; everyone

else had the short socks. I had the long hair; everyone else

had the short hair. I was always teased for being short and

having freckles.” Relentless teasing is very disheartening

and confidence destroying, especially to a seven year old

child. Many days, Leslie would come home from school

crying to her dad. “One day my dad said, ‘Why don’t you

write a story about it and one day we will get it published’

and I started writing and drawing all the pictures. I knew

he was just saying we would get it published to make me

feel better but writing the story helped.”

Leslie started working at age eleven, and like many

young girls, babysitting was her first job. Knowing that

she had to work to provide the money for the things she

wanted or needed coupled with her love of kids, she was

eventually babysitting as many as 11 kids…and loving it.

Even though Leslie was finding her work ethic and keeping

busy, she was still being teased at school.

When Leslie was a sophomore in high school,

her father gave her a present; a present he could not have

known the impact it would have on her life and the lives of

so many others. He gave her braces.

“My orthodontist changed my life. It. Changed.

My. Life!” Leslie states emphatically. “All of a sudden I

didn’t feel so ugly any more. I had more confidence. I had

more friends. And I knew. I really wanted to do this for other

people.”

Leslie had that defining moment that decided the

rest of her life. Armed with the knowledge that she knew she

wanted to be an orthodontist, she set her sights on getting to

college; no small feat for someone with her family’s financial

struggles. But where there is a will, there is a way. During high

school, colleges visited for recruitement and so did the military.

They explained that they could help pay for college. “I was like,

‘DING’ and I signed on the dotted line.” Leslie graduated from

high school and this tiny girl enlisted in the Army and began

the march toward her goal.

Leslie attended boot camp in Fort Jackson, South

Carolina where she proceeded to get in trouble regularly...for

smiling. “I didn’t know you weren’t supposed to smile in the

Army. So I did pushups like crazy,” Leslie says with, of course,

with a big smile. “The military teaches you how to be a leader, a

follower and to have extreme discipline.”

Upon completion of boot camp, she was assigned

to the 4073 Reception Battalion stationed in Lafayette but

travelled frequently to other areas. Trained in planning and

soldier processing, Leslie was one of the first people activated

for the war, Desert Storm, and had to resign from college.

“It was kind of scary. No one knew what would happen or

where we would go. They told us the night before to be at a

Hard work and uphill battles do not deter Leslie Jacobs Ste. Marie from her plans. Leslie was provided a daily example of hard work and perseverance seeing her mother work as a waitress and her father work various jobs to be the best provider he could be. Being of humble beginnings with a family “rich in love, not money,” and she was provided a wealth of encouragement from a loving family to always work hard and do her very best at whatever she chose to do.

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certain location at 0600 hours with all our equipment and in

formation.” Leslie stayed stateside and was stationed at Fort

Bliss, Texas to manage soldier processing for approximately

6 months and ultimately served in the US Army Reserve for

eight years.

After returning from Fort Bliss and finishing

her undergraduate degree at the University of Louisiana,

Leslie applied to the LSU School of Dentistry choosing to

complete her education in dentistry versus

orthodontics because she could specialize

in pediatrics and help children specifically.

Interestingly, while at the interview for

dental school, she met Stacy Ste. Marie,

her future husband. “It was weird because

we were both from here [Acadiana], he was

from New Iberia, and we went to the same

college but we didn’t know each other.” They

have been together ever since and were

married after graduating from LSU Dental

School. Leslie, who practices under her

maiden name, Dr. Leslie Jacobs, has been

practicing pediatric dentistry in Lafayette

for over 10 years.

Since the age of eleven, Leslie has

worked with children so it was only fitting

that when Leslie began volunteering her time and resources,

children became the beneficiaries of her efforts. Leslie’s first

volunteer effort was to help organize a first ever mission time

trip for dental students to accompany a dentist who visited

Atoyac, Mexico annually in order to provide dental treatment

to hundreds of under-privileged children. “When we got there

it was an incredibly touching experience. A thousand people

stood in line at 4am in their best clothes waiting to get treatment.

They didn’t make a peep. When it was their turn, they took

their shoes off in gratitude and respect. It was a humbling

experience.” It was a very special and eye-opening experience for

Leslie and she hopes to have the opportunity to go on a similar

trip with her daughters when they get older. “My father went

on the trip with us. I love that I had the opportunity to share

this experience with him. He did not work with the patients

but he sterilized the instruments and sang to the children.”

The need to help children is woven into the fabric of

Leslie’s heart and soul. “I was looking through the paper one

day and saw a story on Healing House (a place of support for

grieving children who have lost a parent or

loved one), and I knew at that moment, that

this was the organization I wanted to give all

my efforts.” Her desire to help, coupled with

her fierce determination, made it possible

to achieve another substantial goal. Leslie

published the book that she wrote when she

was 7 years old.” After I read the story about

Healing House, I started looking for a

publisher. I thought they would laugh or say

‘It’s nice,’ but not really want to publish it.

I was shocked when they said they wanted

to publish it.” In 2009, The Adventure of

the Tall Giraffe and the Short Duck was

published and 100% of the proceeds are

donated to Healing House. Approximately

2000 books have been sold or shared since

the initial publication in 2009. Leslie’s dedication to Healing

House has continued and she now serves on the board

of directors.

Volunteering continues to be a big part of Leslie’s

life. In addition to her existing volunteer activities with the

Healing House, Leslie, a devoted pet lover (with a dog, 3

mother cats, 7 kittens and a fish) has become involved with

Lafayette Animal Aid, a no-kill animal shelter in Lafayette.

It could only be expected that Leslie’s altruistic

nature would extend to her business as a pediatric dentist.

“I wrote the book when I was 7 years old... I was shocked when they said they wanted

to publish it.”

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“My orthodontist changed my life. It. Changed. My. Life! I’m a dentist because of it.”




“I have been designing this [office] since I was a sophomore in

high school. It is my dream come true,” Leslie beams. Over the

years Leslie collected ideas for the perfect place for children,

especially scared children, to go not only for dental services but

to feel safe, confident and loved. “I have a binder that I’ve had

all this time that’s now falling apart, that has every picture, slip

of paper, magazine clipping, catalog page, drawing and saying

– everything went into the book. And I knew exactly where [in

the building] I wanted everything

to go.” Leslie has created a dental

practice that that is a wonderland

for children. “I researched for five

years to find a company to create

the custom-designed ideas.” The

company Leslie selected was an

amusement park designer, a perfect

choice to create the environment

for children to forget their fears – a key

factor in Leslie’s desire and design. An

I-spy wall, zoo animal mirrors, mermaid

and jungle procedure rooms, an aquarium

and even a 3-D surfer protruding from a

wall are just a few of the creative attributes

designed into the space. In addition to

the creative elements, there are even wall-mounted iPads to

entertain the more hands-on kids while waiting. And although

Leslie planned the project for decades, she built her masterpiece

in six months; no small feat given the complexity and amazing

creativity of the finished product.

So why this approach? “Some kids are so scared

and even some of the parents are scared. It affects their self-

confidence. I wanted a place they would feel safe and could

forget their fears.” With tears in her eyes, Leslie continues,

“When the children are scared… to turn them around to not

be scared any more… this place gives me purpose.”

Leslie’s choice to become a pediatric dentist instead

of an orthodontist was a perfect fit for her. Even though her

path changed, her goal to be involved in changing children’s

lives through orthodontics did not go away. Leslie and

her husband, Stacy (an orthodontist) have their separate

practices in the same building and work together to meet

patients’ needs. They even have shared upstairs offices that

overlook their respective clinic floors.

Since they spend so much time

working together, they try to balance

their lives by spending time with their

beautiful daughters Callie, age nine

and Chloe, age six or by relaxing

together. And what better way

to relax than…triathlons? Leslie

is an exercise enthusiast and her

competitive nature and natural

determination has allowed her to

excel in yet another area of her life.

“I’m very competitive. I don’t like

to lose.” And she doesn’t very often. She placed

first in her first duathlon in her age group and not

surprisingly, places in most events she attempts.

Leslie was inspired by a defining moment in her

childhood. It was a speck of time that greatly

impacted her personal life – but many people have similar

experiences that impact their lives personally. The defining

difference is that Leslie decided to change other people’s

lives based on her experience. And her plan never wavered.

Where there is a will, there is definitely a way. It may take

time, hard work and an unyielding determination, but there

is always a way.



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