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A lifestyle mAgAzine for newcomers
WELCOME tOthE WESt END
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Your MoneY...Your Life
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WELCOMEPublisher
Lea ONeal
Executive EditorDonald W. Gregg
Relocation Editors
Mary BearEsther Michaels
Art DirectorTracy Stalling
Account Consultant
Robert H. Bolton
PhotographersDianne Gregg
Alex Jones
Andrew Wicker
Advertising & Sales DirectorBrian Lewis
Chaplain
Bishop John H. ONealNew York/ Florida
Board o Advisors
Jane BerryRobert H. BoltonJerey BrathwaiteShirley Coleman
Shelly Dozier-McKeeCurtis King
Calvin MaddoxEsther MichaelsTony Morrow
Mary NorwoodToni Oliver
Susan RadulovackiFredrick Robinson
Karen M. RobinsonNea Anna Simone
Sean ThorndikeLisa Zachery
Contact the publisher at:[email protected]
For advertising rates and
inormation call Brian Lewis at678.687.1876 or
email: [email protected]
Mary Bear & Esther Mchaels,Relocation Editors, are regularcolumnists helping newcomers eela part o Atlanta. With expertiseworking with corporations andcommunity organizations, theirrm, Michaels Bear Alexander &Woodward, guides clients throughbusiness transormation orimmediate and long-term results.
Their article, Plugging In (page 15), is worth sharing with a riendor amily member interested in ollowing the path to makingAtlanta home. They emphasize the role community plays to get
plugged in and to stay connected.Five years ago, Shelly Dzer-
McKee co-ounded a home dcorand accessories git store called TheScarlet Tassel in Sandy Springs. Herarticle, Home Sweet Home (page7), was written with newcomersin mind to personalize a homeenvironment into a relaxed haven.
A native Georgian, Lne Haynes
is a lm, music and book critic,having contributed to The Urbanite,Institute Entertainment, GRIP andMTV-U magazines. Hes interviewed
celebrities such as Tyler Perry, orwhich he garnered a Georgia Pressaward, to ormer vice President AlGore. Currently he is completinghis graduate degree rom BostonUniversity and collaborating in thedevelopment o a brand marketing rm. On page 11, Coming to aTheatre Near You, he gives a short review o two movies soon to bereleased.
With an MBA degree in management
rom Northwestern University, D. DennsHntn is a well sought ater lecturersharing his wealth o knowledge as a moneymanager. He has 21-years o experiencein the investment banking industry and
youve probably seen him on TV, the NBCaliate, 11 Alive, sharing analytical nancial
inormation. His column, Money Matters, appears on page 9.
Originally rom Chicago, thiscurrent Atlanta transplant CaphaMrrw brings her love o wine andexperiences o Napa wine valley toWelcome Magazine. Married to cheand owner o the Pecan Restaurantin College Park, Georgia, she lovespairing good ood with the perectwine. Sit back, relax and raise yourglass as you read her article, First Sipo White on page 14.
Former New Yorker and currentMacon, Georgia, resident, Ngel Rbertsbrings vast expertise in the book publishingindustry rom Random House Publishersto us. Youll nd 2 articles by him. Therst is ound on page 6, Welcome to TheOprah Magazine Club, and our Neighbor-hoods eature ound on page 13, Welcometo Historic West End.
For the last 9-years, Jhn L. Sands, Jr.,
has served on the Board o the AtlantaDogwood Festival as Chair o the
Hospitality Committee. As a custom tailorspecializing in mens shirts, John is heavilyengaged in the ashion, wardrobe, imageconsulting and design industry. Whetheryou are dressing or a ormal aair or casually attending a amilyreunion, John will help make your ashion statement one that ismemorable. His article, Do You Measure Up? (page 12) is tailoreto raise questions about how well we t in our attire.
National Bestselling Author Nea
Anna Smne is an activist, advocate anmother o three beautiul daughters. Shknows rst hand the daily encouragemeneeded to raise children who love to reaOn page 12, you will nd her article,Your Child, The Reader. Enjoy!
Dr. Aarn Trpea is a LicensedProessional Counselor and Certied Hypnotherapist. His practicspecializes in personal growth, creatinghealthy love relationships and marriageenrichment. For newcomers, perhapsthe last thing one thinks about is howto keep sex alive while unpacking boxesand nding the nearest grocery store.Dr. Turpeau speaks honestly in hisarticle, Sex in the New City (page 16).
Ever since she can remember, Lsa
D. Wade has been an advocate. Shehas championed causes or animalrights, the elderly and neighborhood
improvements. It seems only natural orher since she is striving to live a moreholistic lie that her interest would turnto the chronic devastation o our planet.Please join her team o green angelsto save our planet and implement hergreen tips into your daily lie. Shed like to hear what you are dointo be a good steward o Gods green earth. Her column, BecomingGreen Angel, i s printed on page 14.
Cover photography by Ernest WashngtnEW Productions 488 Edgewood Avenue Atlanta, GA 30312www.edubphoto.com
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Welcome YAll!f r o M T h e P u b L i S h e rl e A o n e A l
Welcome to WELCOME Magazine!You dont know how long Ive waited to ocial-ly say those words. From the bottom o my heart, I wantyou to know that the southern hospitality bestowed upon
me some 30 years ago is now presented to you through our
new publication.
Whether youve been living in Atlanta or a ew days
or a ew decades, you need to know that the red carpet o
riendship is at your eet. WELCOME Magazine is the
rst ethnically diverse relocation publication in the United
States o America. With over 500 new people moving here
each and everyday, Atlanta is the place to be.
Our contributing writers are real people who live next
door to you. They have experienced the same homesick-
ness and sense o loss and isolation as you have. Our team
o writers will address the issues we have all struggled withrom time to timewhether its nding our way around
I-285 or nding a great private school in town. You are not
alone!
This is our rst issue. The editors and our Board o
Advisors are anxious to hear rom you in the weeks and
months to come. On page 18, you will discover our re-
source directoryAt Your Service. I genuinely hope you
will patronize our advertisers and get to know our business
partners, personally.
There is one person I would like or you to
make a point o meeting this year. Her image
graces the cover o this our inaugural issue. Sheis Kathleen Jackson Bertrand, the gal next door.
All that is good about Atlanta you will nd in
Kathleen. You need only meet her once, and you
will realize that you have indeed connected with
the essence o Atlanta.
Although your amily may be miles away,
WELCOME Magazine will be your new ad-
opted amily o riends!
My parents, Bishop and Mrs. John H. ONeal,
have been married or the last 55 years. My sister
and I grew up in a household where we took
the passage o scripture ound in the book o
Hebrews, chapter 13 and verse 2, literally. It says,Do not neglect to show hospitality to strangers,
or by this some have entertained angels without knowing
it. Had it not been or their example o Christian hospital-
ity, there would be no WELCOME Magazine today. So,
Id like to pause and thank them or instilling in me the
love or strangers with the understanding that now our
paths have crossed, we are no longer strangers, but riends.
f r o M T h e e x e C u T i v e e D i T o rd o n A l d g r e g g
f r o M T h eA r T D i r e C T o rt r A c ys t A l l i n g
As a graphic designer, Iusually spend all mytime behind the scenes. I enjoy
expressing mysel through other
olks words and pictures. When
Lea asked me to write a brie
note, I wasnt thrilled, but I
agreed to give it a try.
I would like to welcome you
to Atlanta. Im originally a
Yankee rom Erie, Pennsylvania
but have been a Southerner now
or almost 20 years. I dont miss
the snow (in April sometimes!),
and I dont miss the bitter cold,
gray skies, or chilly summers. I
do love our hot, humid weather,
sunny blue skies, grits, greens
and cornbread and my own two
Georgia peachesmy daughters,
Serra, 18 and Taylor, 14. Theres
so much to love
about Atlanta. I
hope you enjoy
discovering all
its nuances as
much as I have.
Springtime inAtlantawhat a de-lightul time to introduce
WELCOME Magazine
to the citys newcomers!
Welcome to a city whose
very symbolthe Phoe-
nixstands or rebirth.
As Atlantas prousiono dogwoods, redbuds
and other fowering trees
blossom gloriously, we invite you to share our enthusi-
asm or a city that constantly nds ways to renew itsel.
As executive editor, I invite youthe newcomerto see
yoursel as the most important element in Atlantas peren-
nial rebirth.
Going orward, please tell me how you have ound ways
to contribute to the excitement, the buzz, and the sense o
movement o your adopted city. I would love to share some
o your stories in this column. Perhaps you bring a sense
o ashion and color to Atlanta. Or maybe you have joined
the tens o thousands o community volunteers who give
Atlanta its heart, warmth and soul. As you read the words
o our outstanding writers, I know you will be inspired to
step out with condence and take your place alongside all
o the wonderul people who have chosen to make Atlanta
their home.
I especially draw your attention to the neighborhoods
that we eature in each issue o WELCOME Magazine.
You will read about the historic West End neighborhoodin this inaugural issue. But dont just read about itcome
see or yoursel. And while youre here, treat yoursel to a
great lunch at Chanterelles Ca and Catering (646
Evans Street SW). No, this isnt a product place-
mentwe just like the ood and the olks there!
Other articles in this issue o WELCOME Maga-
zine will give you plenty o tips to help you settle into
the vibrant lie o Atlanta. I look orward to hearing
all about it rom you, so please contact me at
City Lights, Southern Nights
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The Oprah Magazine ClubWelcomes Youby Nige l Rober t s
In 2003, Lea ONeal discovered that many other Atlanta-area women alsoread O, The Oprah Magazine or inspiration and personal growth. Rather than
each o them readingO in isolation, Lea thought everyone would benet
rom gathering each month to share their thoughts about the current issue.
Marking its th anniversary, the Oprah Magazine Club is still unique and
continues to provide a valuable orum or discussion. Lea, a 53-year-old New York
City transplant, started the club with 72 members and continues to serve as its
president.
I created the Oprah Magazine Club or newcomers who want to put the words
that they nd on the pages o this publication into action, Lea says. At each
monthly meeting, new riendships are ormed and lives are transormed.
The Oprah Magazine Club meets monthly at the Buckhead Library.
O Magazine covers a range o topics wonderully in-depth, says original mem-
ber Jacqui-Marie Gordon. Beore joining the group, she read the magazine byhersel and wondered whether other women shared her experiences.
Jacqui-Marie, a retired high school counselor and mother, survived many o
lies toughest challenges and elt a need to share her experiences. She recalls eel-
ing the connectedness.
Both Oprah and her magazine inspire and challenge women to grow.Oprah Winrey is an international treasure and a role model. Every time you
think Oprah accomplished something extraordinary, she breaks through another
glass ceiling, Lea says reerring to news o Oprahs newest business venturea
television network.
Theres no ee to join. The only requirement is that each member read the cur-
rent issue oO Magazine and fag pages or discussion. For a list o meeting dates,
contact [email protected].
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Home Sweet HomeY
ouve heard the saying, Theres No Place Like Home. Well its not only
true, its a motto we all should embrace. Why? Because your home is the
one place you can go to replenish your soul and be just who you are.
In addition to creating a beautiully decorated home, here are some key design
elements to help you create a home that is a true refection o you.
Persnalze Yr HmeIncorporate your avorite colors into your dcor.
Pleasing colors will induce a sense o calm and relaxation. Place photos o riends
and amily throughout your home as an easy way to connect to the people
you love. Group together collections, amily heirlooms and items o special
importance or a personal touch. When you decorate with items you love, you
not only create a home that is warm and appealing, but one that exudes your
personality. Creating a refection o yoursel within your home is a sure-re way
to create that Home Sweet Home eeling.
Create Cmfrt ZnesArrange the urniture in your home to take
advantage o a great view. Create a relaxing reading area or a tranquil place or a
rejuvenating nap. Every room in your home should invite you to come, sit and
relax.
Awaken The SensesWhen decorating, incorporate design elements that
speak to all ve sensesbeautiul artwork to evoke the sense o sight; scented
candles to ignite your sense o smell; textured pillows that appeal to your sense o
touch; a water eature to add a soothing sound; a beautiul candy dish lled with
your avorite treat to indulge your sense o taste. Tapping into your senses will
invigorate your decorating scheme and create a sense o balance and harmony in
your home.
As you set about decorating your home, let you soul guide you and create a
place that not only refects who you are, but inspires you to be all that you can be
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You CANhavebetter health!
The HiddenDangers o Soy
by Dianne Gregg
The truth is that soy could be killing you and your amily, and you may not
even know it. Do you know what is in soy and soy protein? Did you know that i
you are experiencing unusual weight gain, bloating or nausea, just removing soy
products rom your diet could eliminate it all?
Todays amilies are consuming soy and soy products much, much more than at
any time in the past. Is it just a coincidence then, that todays amilies are also see-
ing many more cases o obesity, thyroid problems, osteoporosis, cancer and many
more diseases than our ancestors did?
I bought into the soy ad just like everyone else until I went into anaphylactic
shock! I discovered I was allergic to soy (deathly allergic!), and this prompted me
to do some research into the subject. What I ound out about soy shocked meinto writing a book about it.
You may be reading this and thinking, they wouldnt have put anything on the
market i it wasnt sae arent these things tested and regulated? Well, they are
not supposed to put things in the
stores that arent sae, but thats i
you trust the FDA! In 1966, they
did a lot o research into soy and
the harmul substance in the soy-
bean. They ound that there are
naturally occurring compounds
within the bean that are toxic to
humans and animals. Soy has
even been linked to breast cancerand to brain damage in inants!
I guess the ood manuac-
turers did not care about the
research that was done in 1966.
The soy industry makes $70
billion each year, and whenever
we buy soy and soy products,
we are giving them more
reasons not to care!
By now you may be wondering why I keep
reerring to soy products. Did you know that due to advances in ood technology,
the industry is now isolating soy proteins, isofavones and other substances ound
in the soy bean and adding them to oods where soy does not occur naturally?The stunning truth is that almost all processed and manuactured oods today
have some orm o soy in them.
This is a highly disturbing act, especially because soy actually takes away the
nutrients in other oods, not allowing the body to benet rom them.
There are many claims made about soy by the soy industry. We have all heard
how soy will reverse your childs obesity, how soy contains ewer calories and at,
how soy will prevent cancer, and the list goes on. However, there are many hidden
dangers with soy products. Keep your amily sae rom soy protein danger. Do
not eed your children soy products. Do not give your baby soy inant ormula.
Remember to research claims and health products beore serving them to your
amily.
To learn more, visit www.hiddensoy.com.
Why soy may be killing you...and you dont even know it!
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Money Mattersby D. Denn i s Hin ton
You have just returned rom a second house-hunting trip in Atlanta, and
now you are ready to settle into your new lie here. You have ound the
perect house with the large white stucco columns that tower into the
sky. And you cant wait to take o your shoes and tiptoe on your picture-perect,
well-manicured lawn.
Welcome to Hotlanta, where every other person has a new Beamer and people
speak to one another as they enter a building. I you still need help nding your
way around town or wonder why they didnt name this place the Kudzu city
rather than the Peachtree city, you are not alone.
Atlanta really does represent all that is good in the South, and the city oers a
newcomer an opportunity to prosperi the newcomer is willing to work hard.
Its a busy city with a vibrant nightlie and many social opportunities. Just dont
get trapped in all o the glitz and glitter.
Beore the moving truck unloads your precious possessions, lets make sure
your nancial priorities are up to snu. I want you to save, invest and begin plan-
ning or a long and rich uture. Here are a ew things you may want to consider in
the weeks to come:
1. Establsh a relatnshp wth a lcal bank. Yes, I know everyone at your
old credit union knew you on a rst-name basic, but you are now in a new city.
Talk to neighbors and co-workers about who they bank with and why they have
chosen a particular nancial institution. Make a list o the things that you want
rom a bank and what your current needs are. Begin interviewing bankers until
youve ound a right t.
2. Check t yr credt scres. A new banking experience can oer new
credit opportunities, and thats good. I know credit is universal; however, it cant
hurt to establish some local credit in your new city.
3. Rll ver that 401k frm yr prevs emplyer. I you are pondering
what to do with your 401k that you let at your old company, roll it over to an
IRA Rollover Account, which will give you more investment options. Create a
business riendship with a nancial planner who can put together a portolio
review and can help you develop an action plan o saving and investing.
4. Vst a lcal nsrance agent. Now is the time to get an insurance check up
With a new job, a new home and possibly a new automobile, make sure you and
all o your possessions are protected. Your old $100,000 lie insurance policy was
ne when you made $25,000 a year and had one child; but now you make a lot
more and your needs have changed.
Getting your nancial house in order should be a priority now that you have
made the move to Atlanta. Take this opportunity to get motivated. There are
plenty o excellent nancial proessionals in Atlanta who will help you. Make sur
your house is in order both cosmetically and nanciallykudzu and pollen aside
Financial Analyst D. Dennis Hinton o Resource Securities shares his fscal expertise on
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Kathleen Jackson Bertrand, the Face o Atlanta
by Lea O Nea l
She has the voice o an Archangel.com-
ing orth to carry us home. I youve ever
been in her presence, you will be swept
away into a seventh heaven. She delivers a message
spiced with soul and sprinkled with sass. Hear her
sing once and youll yearn or more. Meet her once
and youve ound a riend. WELCOME Magazine
is proud to present our rst eature article, an ex-
clusive interview with Kathleen Jackson Bertrand,
senior vice president at the Atlanta Convention
and Visitors Bureau.
Lea: Beore we talk about your extensive pro-
essional accomplishments in Atlanta, lets begin by
taking a glimpse into your personal achievements.
Tell me about your amily?
Kathleen: Next to God, my amily is the light
o my lie. I have our children, two brothers, one
sister, a sister-in-law, cousins, nieces, nephews and
a grand nephew who all live right here in Atlanta.
Much o my joy in what I have achieved comes
rom being able to share my lie with my am-
ily. They are ater all the motivation or many o
my achievements in the rst place. Family is rst,
especially my children.
Lea: Last year an announcement was made
by the Atlanta Convention & Visitors Bureau
(ACVB) promoting you to senior vice president,
community and governmental aairs. What does
this mean and what will you be doing in this new
role?
Kathleen: This promotion certainly recognizes
my 25 years o hard work at the Atlanta Conven-
tion & Visitors Bureau, and Im so grateul. I never
dreamed I would be a part o this industry or so
many years. My renewed ocus in the months to
come will be on interacting within the hospitality
industry, within the community-at-large--both
grassroots and corporate--and within the govern-
ment arena, particularly city and state government.Lea: Newcomers would want to know how you
landed the job with the ACVB several decades
ago. How did you get your oot in the door and
make the connection?
Kathleen: While living in the Virgin Islands
with my husband, I returned to Atlanta or a
Christmas holiday. The Atlanta Journal and
Constitution printed an article addressing addi-
tional tax unding had been approved by the City
o Atlanta or the Atlanta Convention & Visitors
Bureau. There was a mandate rom city council to
increase the hiring o Arican Americans. I called
Dr. Donald Stewart, the president o Spelman
College, my previous employer, who contacted
Sonjia Young, sister-in-law o Ambassador
Andrew Young and member o the ACVB.
Ms. Young placed a call on my behal to Ted
Sprague, who was the president o the Bureau. I
then was oered an interview to meet with Mr.
Sprague. I came to the Bureau with the strong
philanthropic and alumnae experience rom
my work at Spelman as Director o Alumnae
Aairs.
Lea: Im big on volunteerism. When I
relocated to Atlanta in 1977, one o the rst
things I did was to volunteer in the political
campaign o Frank ONeal. He was running
or Atlanta School Board and since we had the
same last name, I decided to pitch in and help
him out. Why is it important or newcomers to
volunteer?
Kathleen: Well, or as much as Atlanta has,
there is still remains a large number o those
who have not. I am not speaking o economics
alone. Volunteerism can take place at the ood
bank, a church, the public schools and with
any o the large number o non-prot, service-
oriented organizations that are here--anywhere
an extra hand is needed. Service to others is the
greatest git one can oer. My ormer pastor,
the Rev. Walter Kimbrough would say, Youre
blessed to be a blessing! Atlantas people have
been truly blessed. So volunteerism gives us all
a chance to re-deposit.
Lea: You live in the black community, not ar
rom one o the largest congregations in town.
What attracted you to Cascade United Meth-
odist Church?
Kathleen: Cascade United Methodist is a
amily church. I had visited other churches, and
Cascade made me eel the most welcome withmy children. The music ministry was spectacu-
lar, so naturally that appealed to me. I was also
impressed with the act that the parking lot was
lled six out o seven days in the week. Day or
night, theres always something going on. I knew
that there would be something that I could do
on one o those days with my church.
Lea: Any parting words or those who are
new to Atlanta?
Kathleen: God is good. Welcome to the
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Coming to a
Theatre Near YouHANCoCK Will Smith is one o Hollywoods most bankable
actors; his lms are ew but highly successul. He continues the trend with
Hancock. The story centers on a tortured superhero (Will Smith) who
crash-lands in Sheepshead Bay, Brooklyn, and tries to transorm himsel
by romancing an alluring housewie, causing chaos in the city. Theres a
great deal o positive buzz on the lm with critics and inside industry
executives. It is rumored that the special eects are state o the art, coupled
with a strong storyline. Release date July 2, 2008. Rated Sony Pictures
TouSSAiNT Toussaint Louverture, a black man, born in 1743, was
a leader in the Haitian Revolution. He led a massive, bloody struggle orslaves against the white landowners and slave tradersultimately securing
control o the government in Haiti. This amazing story is being brought to
the screen by Actor/Director Danny Glover
and an amazing cast. Originally slated or
release in early 2009, there are rumors o a
late 2008 release. The cast is being led by
Mos De (16 Blocks) and Angela Bassett,
with additional strong perormances
by Don Cheadle, Chiwetel Ejioor and
Johnathan Rhys Meyers.
By Lon i e Hayne s
Find out more at www.atlanta.net
WhereShopaholic-Sports-Fanatics,
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Brown College and Spelman College.
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CENTER FoR PuPPETRY
ARTSthe largest organization
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you into a one-o-a-kind aquatic
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THE HiGH MuSEuM oF
ARTis the leading art museum
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expect a broad, diverse selection o
art comprising 19th/20th century
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Do You Measure Up?
One o the most important considerations when it comes to clothes
shoppingone o the most misunderstood and sometimes ignored
is the importance o proper t. Whether youre a budget clothing
shopper, purchase rom the nest boutiques, or buy rom all those department
stores in between, the t o your clothing can make or break a good rstimpression in social or proessional settings.
Hw yr clthes lk n y can make all the dfference n the wrld. Lets
take jackets or example. A baggy, ill-tting jacket looks sloppy and may even
cause you to slouch. A well-cut jacket looks
neater and will help you to stand up a bit
straighter, projecting poise and condence.
Get Measred Rght! One o the rst
and most important things you can do
is to have your measurements taken by a
proessional seamstress or tailor. Without
accurate measurements, you will all
into the trap o basing your purchasing
decisions on sizes that havent been truesince you graduated rom high school or
college! Your wardrobe is an investment.
Take it seriously.
The Rght Ft and the Rght
Accessres. Present yoursel with a clean,
crisp look. Having the right accessories
will enable you to project the message
you wish to convey. By the way, it is a big
mistake to simply ignore appearance. No
one ever became totally poised overnight.
Its something we have to work on, and the
reward is worth every eort.
Measrng p means pse, persnalty
and manners cmbned. Isnt it amazing
that we know instantly when someone
has it? But what is it that they have? Its
not that they have more clothes or ewer
clothes. Its not that they are so beautiul.
The way they present themselves makes
their personality stand out and be noticed.
By John L. Sands
Your Child,The ReaderBy Nea Anna S imone
H a pvu a uau.pns: The right pair of pants
doesnt need to be tightthe
pants should t just so. In fact,
pants that t right will make you
look slimmer and trimmer than
pants that are too tight or thathave too much fabric hanging
from the rear area. Youll notice
the difference the minute you put
them on.
Jckes, cos, desses nd os:
Wearing tops that create a waist is
important in having a crisp, pulled-
together look. Remember that
clothes that are too boxy or loose
tend to fade into the background.
Boxy shapes will also make you
look and feel shorter than you are.
b cloes that are a little loose
rather than a little tight. Too tight
an outt makes you look heavier.
Don jcke, even if it is
perfectly tailored, if the sleeves
are too long or too short. The
sleeve should be just long enough
to cover the top of the wrist bone.
Check the sleeve length carefully
in a full-length mirror.
Picture yourself as the poised and
condent person that you are, and
then go forth into the world of At-
lanta wearing a well-tted outt.
There was a time in the not too distant past that parents used stories and
tales rom their ancestors to help create a moral oundation or their
children, develop sel-esteem, and give perspective on personal heritage.
For many o us, our heroes were legendary oreathers who overcame great
hurdles either as an immigrant or reedman to make their way and build a lie.
This age-old manner o educating children was commonplace long beore books;
libraries and bookstores became so easily accessible or attainable. Over the years
parents have segued this desire to pass on value systems and educate their chil-dren with a more globalized and inclusive approach.
While we strive to build sel-esteem and create a sound moral oundation,
many parents also want to raise their children to be tolerant and accepting o oth-
ers in order to become adults who can thrive in a world that is no longer segre-
gated by race, religion, social castes or sexual preerence.
Parents o today strive to prepare their ospring by creating a knowledge base
that is all-encompassing; many begin the process o learning and developing an
appreciation o learning while the child is in the womb so they become amiliar
with the parents voice and the cadence o storytelling.
Ater the child enters the world, emphasis is shited to spending quality time
interacting with the inant and continuing the reading time in hopes o creating a
thirst or inormation and reading as a orm o entertainment.
As a mother o three, I am certainly guilty o making books and the writtenword a primary orm o entertainment in my household. I am a product o a
mother who insisted that I read or write; as a result writing down my thoughts
became second nature. In conversations with other like-minded parents, I learned
that we were similar in our desired outcomes i not by our approach.
Elyse Russell o Suwanee, Georgia, is the mother o a toddler. She takes her
daughter to the library or story time to reinorce her love o reading. Elyse eels it
is important that she chooses books that allow her daughter to see children that
look like her; stating It is wonderul when she shows pride, sel love, and con-
dence rom actually seeing hersel in the images (little brown boys and girls doing
all o the things she is reading about).
Instead o going to a movie try taking your child to the library and hanging out
there together.
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Welcome to Atlantas Historic West End
Arenaissance is taking place in Atlantas West End neighborhood.
Rundown Victorian houses all over the community are getting a
makeover. Young proessionals are focking to West End, where they
can enjoy an upscale liestyle close to the downtown area. Despite all the changes,
the communitys vibrant Aro-centric culture remains strong.
Named or the chic London theatre district, West End rst gained popularity
ater the Civil War. With a railroad link to Atlanta in place, it became a desirable
suburban community by the late 1880s. Wealthy Atlantans wasted no time in
building lavish estates in West End, and the neighborhood fourished. In 1894,
West End ocially became a part o Atlanta as a growing infux o amilies
moved to the area. By the 1930s, West Ends population climbed to about 22,000,
and dozens o thriving businesses clustered around the neighborhoods downtown
area.
Racial diversity came to West End in the 1960s when increasing numbers o
Arican Americans associated with the Atlanta University Center moved into
the area. But with the infux o blacks and growing urbanization, longtime white
residents fed to Atlantas outer suburbs. That white fight resulted in West
End becoming 86 percent black by 1976. Many businesses also relocated to thesuburbs. Soon West End suered the same plight that plagued other inner cities
in the 1970s.
In the midst o decline, business and political leaders worked toward revital-
izing the community. Their collaboration resulted in portions o Interstate 20
running through the neighborhood, the construction o Mall West End and a
MARTA train station in the community.
At the same time, community activists have also been hard at work. West End
Neighborhood Development (WEND) came into existence in 1978 to prevent
urther deterioration and to restore the neighborhoods attractiveness.
In a community newsletter, WENDs vice president, Carl Nes, recently called
on all West Enders to join the groups beautication committee. He tells each
resident to spruce up their own yard rst. The group is also working with law
enorcement to improve the neighborhoods image by eliminating panhandling atthe o ramps o I-20. Reuse to let panhandlers be the gatekeepers to our neigh-
borhood at I-20, Nes writes.
At a time when oreclosed houses are a common sight throughout the nation,
West Ends mortgage raud committee is educating residents about predatory
lending. Theyve also organized home-buying seminars at the public library, where
experts provide pre-purchase counseling to prospective homebuyers.
Many are looking to move here, not only because we are one o the last
aordable city neighborhoods with huge bungalows that boast coer ceilings and
other attractive amenities, comments Nia Knowles, a realtor who lives in West
End. But also because were a neighborhood o riends. We know each other,
socialize with each other and support each other.
In the midst o the renaissance, though, reminders o how ar West End
ell linger: shabby strip malls dominated by cash checking establishments andpawnshops. But those places seem to be on their way out as the neighborhood
gentries.
The Sky Lots stand as a symbol o what the neighborhood is becoming.
Attracted by its town homes and lots starting in the 150s, a strong middle class
presence has returned to West End. This upscale development is only one o
several new high-priced apartment developments in the neighborhood.
Many o these new residents gather at The Grounds Coeehouse, located at
the Sky Lots. Since opening its doors in November, The Grounds has been a
meeting place or young urban proessionals with laptops. Carlos and Tamara
Watson, the cas owners, have lived in the area since 1994 and say they love West
End. The area was downtrodden when we rst came here, Tamara recalls. But
now theres a resurgence. We are starting to see the glory days o West End again.
The couple reused to stand on the sidelines and watch as the resurgence went
on around them. They wanted to contribute something to the redevelopment o
the neighborhood. Not only is The Grounds becoming a popular spot or java
and ree Wi-Fi, but its also a haven or artists and writers. With its spacious
interior and comortable lounge seating, the ca oers a wonderul venue or
artists to display their work and or poets to recite their verses.
Tamara predicts that West End will develop into a chic artsy community
over timea combination o the Little Five Points, Grant Park, and Virginia
Highlands neighborhoods in Atlanta. The Beltline project will make a huge
dierence in that direction, she adds.
Atlanta, a city whose growth and economic development depended on 19th
century railroad commerce, is spending $2.8 billion to develop the Beltline. It wil
be a 22-mile loop that includes new green spaces, trails and a railway that encircle
and connects Atlantas neighborhoods. Project designers plan to construct bike
paths, new sidewalks and revamped parks in West End.
As ethnic diversity and wealth return to West End, it still holds to a culture
steeped in the Civil Rights Movement. Two o the main streets running through
West End are named in honor o civil rights giants Ralph David Abernathy andJoseph Lowery. And throughout the neighborhood, Aro-centric clothing and
bookstores continue to be staples in the community.
Originally rom Brooklyn, New York, Nia Knowles sums up much o what West End ha
to oer residents today--Where else in Atlanta can I walk to parks, visit an Aro-America
gallery [Hammonds House], tour a mini mansion, hear a story [Wrens Nest], grab a whit
hot chocolate while participating in an open mic and emailing house listing [The Grounds]
get New York-style pizza and shop at a mallall within fve minutes o my house?
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Becoming a Green AngelBy Li sa D. Wade , M.S . , SLP-CCC
Going green is not easy. Learning how to
alter our lifestyle is what this column is
all about. My passion is for a healthier
environment. To this end, I have started with myself
to save our planet. There are little things we all can
do each day that will make a tremendous difference
in our lifetime. Each issue, I will share tips, leads and
contacts that will enable us to breathe easier, sleep
better and enjoy a more wholesome and gratifying
life.
In his book, The Power o Now, author Eckhart
Tolle builds a roadmap or us to become present each
moment o our l ives. On page 64 Tolle wrote, Be
at least as interested in what goes on inside you as
what happens outside. I you get the inside right, the
outside will all into place. I think this is a great place
or us to begin. Lets start to take a look at what we
are inhaling and ingesting on a daily basis and begin
to tweak ourselves or the better. Here are a ew sug-
gestions to green our space;
1. Green the plate: At each meal look at the colors
o ood on your plate. Begin to replace white ood
colors or green, blue, violet, red, orange and yel-
low. Swap white rice or brown. Instead o a white
potatoes, trade out sweet potatoes and yams. Create a
plate that mimics colors o the rainbow. Start to incor-
porate a new vegetable and ruit into your diet each week.
2. Green the threads: Let the very next purchase o clothing be a blend o
natural bers, whether it is cotton, wool or linen. Start to replace man-made
abrics with items that had origins in the soil. Help your body to breathe at nightby sleeping on a 400 count or greater Egyptian sheets. Treat yoursel to a lovely
pair o silk pajamas!
3. Green the hse: How many plants do you own? Is every room colorully
decorated with live fowers? When was the last time you ed and watered your
plants? Spring is here. What a wonderul time to welcome the change o the
season with a ew new plants. Bring a little o the outdoors inside.
Roswell resident, Lisa D. Wade, is a Speech-Language Pathologist and environmentalist.
She lives with her dog Sof, a black Labrador. Contact her at WelcomeAtlantaMagazine@
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Fresh Start with Lea ONeal
A little bit homesick? Learning your way around I-285?
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Does the thought o networking make you cringe? Do
you eel alone, not knowing what to do or say?
Would you like to walk into a room and instantly know
how to connect?
In CLICK: Ten Truths or Building Extraordinary Relation-
ships (McGraw-Hill; January 2008; Hardcover: $24.95),
George C. Fraser, one o the oremost authorities on
relationship building, details ten simple and proven
principles that will allow people to tap into the richest
resource on the planet other people no matter how
hard its been in the past to do so. Readers will be able to apply these skills toall areas o their lives to create an extraordinary marriage, lielong riendships,
or powerul and enriching business relationships.
So what is click? Fraser insists that networking is just the beginning, connect-
ing takes relationships to the next level, and clicking is when at least two people
add a special value to each other and create synergy. It is the ultimate goal o the
networking process to create a win-win.
Fraser, over the last 25 years, has built one o the largest and most infuential
networks in America using his click ormula. Hes a sought-ater speaker and
expert on relationship building, appearing in high-prole media outlets (including
New York Times, USA Today and on CNN and PBS), and giving more than 125
keynote addresses per year. The Ten Truths that he outlines in CLICK are based
on the knowledge hes gained while studying and teaching networking.
CLICKTen Truths or BuildingExtraordinary Relationships
Plugging In
Youve moved to Atlanta, and you eel like you were delivered by
Dorothys twister. Getting acclimated and eeling a part o such a busy
city can be conusing, chaotic, and downright rightening. Dorothyollowed the yellow brick road, a path that led her home.
That golden pathway in Atlanta is community service. Many o this citys
strongest advocates and community legends are those who chose to move to
Atlanta or career opportunities, and through the intention to serve, stepped into
the most powerul network here: philanthropy.
Newcomers seeking to connect in Atlanta have ound involvement in commu-
nity service is their path to outstanding opportunities. By becoming involved you
see the needs o the community and youre able to do something to address them
says Claudia Cornejo Hamilton, who relocated here recently with her husband.
Belonging to an organization in Atlanta, such as the Latin American Associa-
tion, helps you to connect to people with similar interests and opens career op-
portunities as well.
Likewise, executives relocating to Atlanta are keenly aware the way to enter themarketplace is through individual commitment. Getting involved in community
service is the assumptive way to be known in Atlanta and to meet key leaders and
infuencers, says Ann W. Cramer, Director North America Corporate Com-
munity Relations or IBM. She emphasizes that volunteering can start at school,
places o worship, or local organizations. Volunteering is the rent we pay or the
privilege o being part o Metro Atlanta.
Make Atlanta your home by nding a community organization that aligns
with your passion and interest. Start by going to United Way o Metropolitan
Atlantas online database o organizations (www.unitedwayatlanta.org). Look in
the paper or local perorming arts groups, or go to www.VolunteerMatch.org or
www.HandsOnAtlanta.org to be introduced to a not-or-prot that can utilize
your skills.
Mary Bear & Esther Michaels are Founding Partners o Michaels, Bear, Alexander &
Woodward. With over 20 years o service, their frm guides clients through business trans-
ormation or immediate and long term results. Contact them at: 404.929-8555 or ino@
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Sex in the New City
Welcome to Atlanta! You have arrived in one o the hippest and most
exciting cities in the world. Atlanta is denitely the place to be, but
the stress level o moving alls right below losing a loved one. Folks
are going crazy trying to nd a job, a house, a school to put their kids in...and
o course nding their way around and
through Atlanta trac.
This column will be on relationships
in regard to newcomers relocating to
Atlanta. We will be ocusing on the
relationship part o keeping the romance
togetherdating each other and
keeping the amily strong. These are
the kinds o amily values Dr. Turpeau
Speaks will discuss in each column.
Even though moving can be a very
stressul experience, you and your spouse
have the power in your relationship to
reduce this stress dramatically. How?Not through medication, but through
a healing exercise that I have seen help
many people cope with stressul times. In
this issue I am prescribing a healthy dose
o SEX.
Sexual activity has been proven to
reduce stress, cure headaches and increase
longevity. One recent study has shown that men who have three or more orgasms
a week are actually 50 percent less likely to die orm coronary heart disease.
Even though you are tempted to put sex on the back burner or on the bottom
o your list o things to do today, make sure you give it more priority than
usual during this stressul time. Use this
opportunity to do something exciting
in your sex lives. One example would
be to break in each room. As you are
unpacking or setting up your rooms,
visualize how you will seduce your spouse
in each room. Then when the time is
right, surprise him or her with the new
adventure.
My prescription or you will not only
reduce your stress but bring you closer
together. So make sure you save enough
time and energy to treat each other with
this powerul stress reduction therapy.Youll be glad you did.
Dr. Aaron Turpeau is a Licensed Proes-
sional Counselor in Atlanta. For additional
inormation about his seminar and counseling
services you may contact him at 678-522-6548
or www.drturpeau.com.
By Aaron Turpeau, Ph.D.
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I was given a summary o each type o wine I tasted. Rieslings have high sugar
content, are sweet, and smell o foral and citrus. Chardonnays have favors o
vanilla, caramel, apple, oak and can be complex. This short lesson about wine and
grapes sparked something in me just as the wine I tasted excited my pallet.
I have broadened my wine repertoire since that rst tasting and now enjoy the
big, lush, berry complexities o red wine. I also continued to expand my knowl-
edge o wine by attending wine tastings, taking wine classes and reading any
books or magazines on wine.
Tantalize your taste buds and try something new. I you visit a ne wine and
spirit store, there will usually be someone wine savvy who can provide suggestions.
Or, i you are lucky enough to dine at a restaurant with an on-site sommelier, they
would be happy to assist you with a selection to compliment your meal.
f sp w Ste. Michelle Eroica Ries-
ling 2006, Columbia Valley,
Washington
St. Supery Sauvignon Blanc 2006,Napa Valley, California
Robert Mondavi Napa Valley
Chardonnay 2005, Napa Valley,
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