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ContentsOctober / November 2011

Volume 3 l Number 4

Features20 Mayor Annise Parker: Houstons CEO

Houston Mayor Annise Parker is at the helm of the fourth largest city in the nation running the municipality as only a CEO can with an appreciation for the past, a focus on the future, and a love for the Citys greatest asset: its people and their can-do spirit.

28 Celebrating Ten Years of Life: Cancer-Free

As Joan Rosenthal celebrates ten years of being cancer-free, she re ects on her journey from receiving her diagnosis to the positive outlook that carried her through remission. And, most importantly, the two new additions to her family that help make her and her husbands life complete.

32 An Interview with Houston Filmmaker Larry Wade Carrell

Lights, camera, action in Houston! Who says Houstonians cant do it all? Larry Wade Carrell proves that Houston is a mecca for talent as he wrote, directed and starred in the most recent independent lm to come out of our city Jacob. A compelling story that provides a glimpse into the mind of a pure schizophrenic, Jacob is merely the rst of many productions by Carrell and his Houston-based Odyssee Pictures.

For nearly thirty years, the J in J Loggins Jewelers, or Jan Loggins Hinson, has been a mainstay in Fort Bend. So, how did the petite, single woman create a ne jewelry store with a stellar reputation in a traditionally mans industry? Through hard work, a passion for the store her store and excellent customer service.

The Many Facets of the J in J Loggins Jewelers15

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style18 The List: Things We LoveA few fabulous nds for fabulous women.

36 & 38 Style Scoop: Fall Beauty TrendsTips and tricks to achieving this seasons hottest looks.

50 JuxtapositionHaute - and affordable - looks for Fall.

fi nancial savvy22 IfAn insight into how our emotions can affect our investing.

health & wellness24 Taking the Stress out of the Holiday HustleGet tips on how to manage the holiday madness.

insights & issues34 Women in PoliticsToday, women take on de ning roles in our society but lack representation in politics.

industry insights42 Focus Media Expands Holdings to Include Two New TitlesThe acquisition of two Houston-area magazines expands the Focus Media repertoire.

chick icks40 Managing Menopause NaturallyFrom holistic treatments to psychological symptoms, this program is a comprehensive guide to managing menopause.

56 The WayA inspirational lm that follows a fathers journey coping after his sons death.

63 The Cider House RulesA compelling, Academy Award winning story following the journey of a young man who nds where he trully belongs.

69 BuckThis documentary lm delves into a real-life horse whisperers powerful techniques to transform horses and people.


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entertaining48 Farmers Market at ImperialEnjoy great-tasting foods, gift items, chef cooking demos and more at this unique community market.

70 Locally Grown Restaurants Eat where you live! Get the scoop on Houston restaurants that utilize local goods in creating their cuisine.

inspiring women58 MD Anderson Volunteer Nancy Woo: Extending Support and Encouraging WordsOffering peer support, breast cancer survivor Nancy Woo spends her spare time helping cancer patients.

career60 The Value of Positive Af rmationsChange your thought process and achieve your dreams.

stepping out with focus on women64 The Ultimate Girls NightBroken 9 Boutique & Gifts

76 PinktoberSouthern Sister Designs

77 Absolutely Fabulous! A Holiday Shopping AffairAnything Bling Boutique

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well woman68 Flu Season Is ComingAre You Ready?Protect yourself against the in uenza virus this season.

between the lines75 365 Days of FabulosityFrom style to spirituality, learn how to make every day of the year fabulous!

fi ne arts78 Memphis Menopause the MusicalTutankhamun: The Golden King and the Great PharaohsAn Evening with Buddy Valastro: The Cake BossSugar Land Choral SocietySting Back to Bass Tour

fow feedback46 Heard Through the GrapevineWhos saying what about Focus on Women.

columns66 Woman to WomanBy Alisa MurrayA quick e-mail or a hand written note? The lost art of writing a letter.

80 The Last WordBy Tanya SterlingEverybody has a story. Have you shared yours?

pearls of wisdom27 Can You Prevent Breast Cancer?By Afreen Pappa, MD

31 The Reason to Hire a Designer for Christmas DecoratingBy Keron Weathered

35 Now Style is a Little Sweeter in Sugar LandBy Tracie Swonke

43 Beating the Holiday BluesBy Shannon Ingram

45 If You Change the Way You ThinkBy Teresa Cox Reading, RN

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For years in corporate America, high level and leadership positions have been defi ned by the boys. Men were the CEOs of the largest corporations, men were the entrepreneurs in many industries, and men were the political leaders in our society. Over the past few decades, women have strategically found their way up the corporate ladder in many arenas, but in many ways, membership in the boys club is still the way to get ahead.

Fortunately, women are making progress in big ways without belonging to or aspiring to be members of the boys club. Our cover story, Jan Loggins Hinson, is just one example of progress. Though shes small in stature, the petite blonde has made her way by owning and operating for the past thirty years a successful fi ne jewelry institute in Sugar Land. Back when the fi ne jewelry industry was dominated by men, Jan stood tall in her high heels, got a loan with her car as collateral and made her way as a single, female entrepreneur whose business and talent have stood the test of time.

Houston Mayor Annise Parker is yet another stellar example of our progress. One of only two women to hold the Citys highest elected offi ce, Mayor Parker just happens to be mayor of the fourth largest city in the nation. Shes offi cially the CEO of Houston, and Houston couldnt be in better hands. Of course, the mayor is one of only a handful of women mayors in the United States serving as CEOs of major metropolitan areas. In fact, in cities with populations of ten million, there have been only ten female mayors in our country, two right here in Houston. That says a lot about Houstonians and about the exemplary females they choose to serve their community.

Who was it that said, Remember, Ginger Rogers did everything Fred Astaire did, but backwards and in high heels? Yes, it was another woman making progress. A United States Ambassador to Sweden, a member of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives and a White House Senior Staff member during the Reagan administration, Faith Whittlesey made her mark as she was considered a most aggressive ally in the White House. Her mission? To communicate President Regans entire policy agenda and to improve the access of traditional Christian and Jewish religious believers to the American political process and national policymaking.

Yes, were making progress. Keep up the great work ladies. Pretty soon, the boys will want to join the girls club.

Stay focused!

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Nick Nicholson is the Entertainment Editor for Focus on Women and the Film and, Entertainment Critic for CNN Radio, the Fort Bend Star newspaper, Fort Bend Focus and Pearland Focus magazines. He is the co-founder of the Houston Film Critics Society and is currently the President of the organization. In An Interview with Houston Filmmaker Larry Wade Carrell on page 32, Nick interviews the filmmaker who does it all write, direct and act and learns about Houston-based Odyssee Pictures. Nick and his wife, Mikki, reside in Sugar Land, Texas.

A Louisiana native who has relocated to Richmond, Texas with her husband and two daughters, Linda Kliebert Eaves is a freelance writer with a love for childrens literature. In her story Joan Rosenthal Celebrating Ten Years of Life: Cancer-Free on page 28, Linda talks with the cancer survivor as she reflects on her journey from receiving her diagnosis to the positive outlook that carried her through remission.

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F or Fort Bend residents, J Loggins Jewelers is an institution. A mainstay in the community for nearly thirty years, while most people know J Loggins Jewelers, not as many know a great deal about the founder and owner, Jan Loggins Hinson, or the J in J Loggins Jewelers.

With a passion for beautiful jewelry, Jan began in the industry in an entry-level position in a fi ne jewelry store in Sugar Creek. Along the way, she took advan-tage of any and all higher edu-cational opportunities. It was such a rewarding business to be in, said Jan. I wanted to learn everything I could about it.

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As she learned all aspects of the fi ne jewelry industry, Opportunities kept leading me where I never expected to go store ownership. Eventually, Jan leapt at the chance to purchase her own store in an in-dustry when, at the time, female owned busi-nesses were extremely rare. I had a banker who believed in me, Clinton Dunn, said Jan. He gave me my fi rst line of credit with only my car as collateral and made me promise not to leave town.

The petite, 52, female store owner was single, independent and extremely de-termined. She named her store J Loggins Jewelers, omitting her fi rst name so that the gender of the owner was unclear. As a female entrepreneur nearly thirty years ago, Jan had to work just a little bit harder to prove herself. Being a woman in business has never hurt me. Its only made me work a bit harder and develop a little more patience when I needed it. Determined not to let any of her wonder-ful supporters down, Jan rolled up her sleeves and spent long hours devoted to serving her clients and growing her business.

Today, Jans hard work has paid off. Work-ing in one industry for so many years, some people might get at least a little bored, but not Jan. She has continued to grow her business by providing beautiful, popular and timeless designs, but most importantly, excellent cus-tomer service. We strive to succeed in giving our clients what they want from $50 gifts to $50,000 one-of-a-kind pieces, said Jan. We treat everyone equally as valued customers

and will always give the best service we can in whatever we do from creating a memorable keepsake to wrapping it up beautifully.

J Loggins continues to grow each year, and this fall, the store will be adding another full-time member to their team along with new, high tech equipment to maintain the high-est and newest in industry standards which can be helpful in providing important peace of mind to clients. When clients leave their precious items with us, we are very protec-tive, explained Jan. We photograph every piece to make clients, especially new clients, feel comfortable that they are leaving their valuables in excellent hands.

Not only is J Loggins the go to place for fi ne jewelry purchases, J Loggins Jew-elers has an established reputation as an exemplary custom design store known in the market as Fort Bends Custom Jeweler. Loggins experienced designers focus on clients needs and desires so that the end results are unsurpassed in beauty, design and quality. Theres noth-ing like helping a client real-ize their dream by creating a unique, custom piece that ex-presses their exact wishes and desires, said Jan.

Jan describes J Loggins as a full service jewelry store. Much of her success, particu-larly in the custom design area, is attributed to the stores mas-ter jeweler, Omar Quinonez,

who has been with Jan for over twenty years. Described as a warm and great friend with

a calm and patient attitude, Omar is a mas-ter craftsman who is the best at what he does. And, what he does is a lot from the most basic sterling silver charm solder to an intricate and delicate restoration of someones precious family heirloom piece.

J Loggins design staff can sketch and create a jewelry masterpiece specifi cally to the clients specifi cations. Jan and her team treasure the long relationships they, along with their cli-ents, have enjoyed with their master jeweler. In fact, Jans famous quote, If we cant do it, it cant be done! can easily be attributed to the talents of Omar and her entire team.

At J Loggins, we feel a connection to the people we work with and to the people we serve, said Jan. It is my number one priority to assure our clients of our honesty and integ-rity and to always present ourselves profession-ally.

Jan takes professionalism and education seriously when it comes to serving her clients. The role of a qualifi ed graduate gemologist has taken the jewelry profession to new heights and having one on staff at J Loggins is another way of setting them apart from the rest of the fi ne jewelry industry. Jan is a certifi ed dia-mond expert with the Gemological Institute of America, and team member Britt Hall is a graduate gemologist with the GIA. Adding to the expertise at J Loggins are Steph Saa, also a diamond and design specialist, and Andrea Sobran, gold buyer and quality control expert. Having experienced professionals whose only priority is providing clients with the best ser-vice is what makes this business such a suc-cess.

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to J Loggins due to their education, profes-sionalism and stellar reputation. To me, it is such a compliment when quality jewelry stores tell their clients that we are the only ones who can tackle certain repairs or designs. We acquire new clients on a weekly basis based on the referrals of our competitors. That is a true testament to our reputation, said Jan.

Referral clients from the area dont have far to go when visiting J Loggins Jewelers. Con-veniently located on 59 South at Sugar Creek for the past eleven years, Jan has is happy to report that she has just renewed her lease on their trademark building. We have serviced clients for four generations in Fort Bend, said Jan. Our commitment to this community is strong. We are here to stay.

The look and feel of J Loggins Jewelers, designed personally by Jan, is that of a gal-lery. Its both elegant and contemporary and very welcoming. My goal in the design of the store was to create an elegant feel without even a hint of stuffi ness, said Jan. The feel is relaxed and comfortable with the look of a modern art gallery.

Just as a modern art gallery features things of beauty, so does J Loggins. Featuring exclu-sive, well-known designer lines such as John Hardy, Charles Krypell and Vahan, Jan is also known for featuring the rising stars in the fi ne jewelry industry. Designer jewelry has beau-tiful dimensions of form and function, and it is always evolving with something new.

One of the hot new designers now being carried by J Loggins is Lagos. Jan describes the Lagos look as a mixture of silver and gold with a splash of color along with conservative diamond and gold looks. J Loggins began carrying Lagos this fall as a beautiful and af-fordable addition to their roster of designers, and it compliments one of the trends that Jan has identifi ed in the industry. Stackables are very big right now, said Jan. Layering of jewelry is very popular bracelets, rings, necklaces similar to the trend of layering of clothing.

In addition to offering the latest in designer jewelry and custom design, J Loggins offers an expansive repair service. They repair any type of jewelry including restringing, engraving and stone replacement and are able to work with any metal silver, gold and platinum.

The store also services and repairs all higher end watches including Rolex, and offers con-signment services to their clients. Our con-signment services are very popular, said Jan. Many clients have something they no longer wear or inherited something thats simply not their style. We can take those unwanted valu-ables and turn them into cash for our clients.

Jan prides herself on the fact that J Log-gins Jewelers has grown into such a success by not only diversifying their services but based on the professional, thorough and personal-ized customer service that they provide. The store maintains a computerized wish list on each of their clients to assist with those special occasions. And, all clients receive a 10% dis-count if they are purchasing for a special occa-sion such as a birthday or anniversary. This is such a wonderful business to be in because we get to do happy things with our clients every day, said Jan.

Jan admits that owning J Loggins has been the greatest accomplishment of her profes-sional life, but the greatest accomplishment of her personal life is her marriage to the love of her life Paul Hinson. Married for eight years, she and Paul are designing their dream home in Sugar Land. I cant imagine a life more ful-fi lled, said Jan. I am married to a wonder-ful man, I have a loving and supportive family and friends, and I work with people I like and respect in a beautiful storemy store.

The secret to Jans and J Loggins Jewelers success is perhaps best summed up in what Jan calls her golden rule: We are in business be-cause clients continue to need us and believe in us. For four generations, clients have believed in the petite blonde who created a successful business in a traditional mans industry. And, if you know Jan, you know that the best is yet to come.

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S he is one of only two women to hold the Citys highest elected offi ce, and she just happens to be mayor of the fourth largest city in the nation. Undeniably a big job with big high heels to fi ll, but with twenty years experience in the oil and gas industry and thirteen combined years as a Houston City Council member and City Controller, Houston Mayor Annise Parker is up for the challenge of her lifetime and is loving every minute of it.

Annise Parker was sworn in to her fi rst term as mayor of Houston in January of 2010. She is Houstons second female mayor and the Citys 61st mayor. She serves as the Citys chief executive offi cer, and she is responsible for all aspects of the general management of the City and for the enforcement of all laws and ordinances.

When I asked Mayor Parker what was the catalyst for her to run for such a big job, she explained it simply: love of her hometown and love of her community. I love Houston, and yes, being mayor is a big job for anyone, she said. An interesting factoid I like to share is that of all of the cities in the United States with a population of over ten million, there have only been ten women mayors, and two of them have been here in Houston. It tells you just how ahead of her time Kathy Whitmire was when she was Houstons mayor in the 1980s.

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After spending thirteen years serving the people of Houston, Mayor Parker decided it was time to aim for a position where she could do even more for the city she loved. She decided to run for mayor of Houston. I was spending all of my time working for the community, and I wasnt affecting change fast enough, said Mayor Parker. I wanted to work for our community full-time and became interested in municipal government. To me, municipal government is the most important level of government because we pick up your trash, we operate the sewage plant we touch peoples lives on a daily basis.

Solving the many challenges associated with running a city the size of Houston might sound like a daunting task for anyone male or female but Mayor Parkers enthusiasm, work ethic and unique perspective make it almost soundfun. When dealing with budget issues, Mayor Parker quipped: A tight budget is like a corset it holds some things in and emphasizes others! And what about those early morning television interviews where she has to discuss serious issues such as the recent drought conditions in our area? I love getting up and coming to the offi ce, said the mayor. You have to face things head on. Im excited to go to work every day.

So few women have held mayoral positions in the largest cities in our country, and according to Mayor Parker, women in high profi le leadership roles is an age old issue. Being a big city mayor is a CEO position. Its the same struggle as women governors and women as CEOs of major corporations.

Women are judged differently than men. I joke about it, but I have received more contradictory fashion advice over the years. Wear skirts, wear pants, longer hair, shorter hair and not to mention formal attire. Cleavage, no cleavage. Whats appropriate attire for a woman leader? Everyone has a different opinion. Nobody asks men those types of questions.

However, according to Mayor Parker, there are benefi ts to being a woman in politics. Theres an odd combination of chauvinism and chivalry on the campaign trail because your opponent doesnt want to appear like theyre beating up a woman. Of course, as a candidate, you have to overcome the hurdle of convincing voters that you are strong but not tough.

When asked what her favorite thing is about her hometown, its all about the people. I love the people of Houston. I love the can do attitude here. Houston is known around the world for our entrepreneurial spirit our tenacity to persevere.

When you consider that Houston was built 175 years ago on mosquito-infested coastal plains, its easy to see Mayor Parkers point. Houston is Americas largest foreign port, but were located 50 miles inland, so we had to create it. Houstonians take what we have in front of us, and we transform it so that we can move ahead. Everything about Houston is about looking forward. We attract people with that same attitude.

While the mayor is focused on the future, she is also focused on preserving Houstons rich

heritage. In the coming years, preservation will continue to be a challenge as Houston is one of the fastest growing regions in the country, currently ranked fourth. Were number four but Chicago is losing population, and were gaining population, said Mayor Parker who predicts that Houston is going to be number three by the next census making the City and her responsibilities as mayor even bigger.

According to Mayor Parker, losing her anonymity is perhaps the only downside to being CEO of the nations fourth largest city. Its hard to throw on a baseball cap and go to the grocery store or go antiquing now. But, this Houston trail blazer wouldnt change the life shes chosen and the role she loves. Her advice to young women is simple: do what you love. I love getting up and going to work every day, and I work seven a days a week. Houston and its people are worth it!

I love the people of Houston. I love the can do attitude here. Houston is known around the world for our entrepreneurial spirit our tenacity to persevere.

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And never breathe a word about your loss;If you can force your heart and nerve and sinewTo serve your turn long after they are gone,And so hold on when there is nothing in youExcept the Will which says to them: Hold on!If you can talk with crowds and keep your virtue, Or walk with Kings - nor lose the common touch,if neither foes nor loving friends can hurt you,If all men count with you, but none too much;If you can fill the unforgiving minuteWith sixty seconds worth of distance run,Yours is the Earth and everything thats in it,And - which is more - youll be a Man, my son!

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The hustle and bustle of the holi-days means many things to many people - enjoying family gather-ings, attending holiday functions, and shopping for that perfect gift for your loved ones. Unfortunately, for many, the holidays can also mean a more stressful time in our lives. How do you deal with holiday stress? Are you bringing stress upon yourself trying to fi nd the perfect gifts for your family or trying to make it to every holiday gathering? Managing expectations during the holidays is key to helping reduce your stress during this hectic and joyous time of the year. Here are a few tips to help you manage the holiday madness and the stress that can come along to make your holidays less than jolly.

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Alisa Murray and Joan Rosenthal met when their daughters became friends at one-and-a-half years old. Later, Joan was diagnosed with stage 2 breast cancer in November, 2001.

Before Joan went through chemo, Alisa took several photographs of her and made a beautiful video of the photographs set to music. It was really wonderful, and it meant a lot to me, said Joan. Alisas mom had passed away when she was young, and she really didnt have a lot of pictures of her mom. She wanted my daughter, Jackie, to have pictures of me in case anything happened.

Joan is a remarkable mother and a great friend, said Alisa Murray, portrait artist. She inspired me to create the Hope and Inspiration - Surviving Mothers of Breast Cancer Calendar currently celebrating its tenth year. The project has assisted numerous organizations and has provided hope to so many going through the disease. Joan is a blessing and an inspiration.

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Joan had been going to the doctor every year for her mammogram. Her sister had breast cancer a few years previously. Both were tested for BRCA-1 and BRCA-2 gene mutations. Neither she nor Joan is a carrier.

Joan was breastfeeding her daughter when she fi rst felt something wasnt right. A month later when her daughter was weaned, she had a mammogram everything was fi ne. The following year when she had her mammogram, there was a small change. The doctor ordered a biopsy because of her family history of breast cancer. She was diagnosed with ductile carcinoma and had chemotherapy, radiation, and a mastectomy with reconstruction as part of her treatment plan.

Looking back, the doctors and nurses said she probably had the cancer when she was pregnant. Because it looked like fi brocystic tissue, the cancer was hard to diagnose.

My daughter Jackie was three-and-a-half at the time. I wanted to do everything possible to save my life. I had a very fast-growing tumor. I was HER2/neu-positive which means its more aggressive. I entered

into a study and was given the drug Herceptin which involved having IV treatments every three weeks for a year. The study found that Herceptin prevented reoccurrences, but not everyone can take the drug.

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I felt like I was given a second chance at life. I adopted two children because I wanted to give them more or less a second chance at life. She talked with her husband when she was thinking about adopting; it turned out he was thinking the same thing. Their adopted children are Masha, 13, from Russia and Victor, 12, from Ukraine. Giving two kids a second chance at life just makes me feel good.

My husband was so supportive. Its unbelievable. He was always there for me, always arranging for childcare, being there for Jackie. I know he was scared, but he never showed it. He wanted the adoptions, too. We both were thinking about it and both came to each other and talked about it. David said, I was thinking the same thing.

When she was going through the adoption process, Joan was required to have a notary witness her doctor sign a letter stating she

I just had to look ahead and know thatthere was a light at the end of the tunnel. Strive forward. Dont look back. Get your crying over

with in one day and then, go forward.~ Joan Rosenthal

had the same chance of survival as any other person. In Joans case, her doctor felt she had the same life expectancy as anyone else because of the treatment and surgeries she underwent, because she took Herceptin to prevent reoccurrences, and the fact that she doesnt have the BRCA-1 and BRCA-2 gene mutations.

Joan and Jackie walked in the Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure; Jackie had Joans name on her back. It was my birthday. I was going through treatment, and I didnt have any hair. My husband asked me what I wanted to do, so we went to Austin for the walk.

Jackie Copeswith Moms Illness

My daughter was 3-1/2 years old when I was diagnosed. She went through a lot. She was scared that something was going to happen to me. She was shifted from house to house when different people watched her. Shes a very strong little girl because of this, and she has a lot of empathy for people, said Joan.

The Rosenthal family on vacation: Masha, Joan, Jackie, Victor and David.


When I lost my hair, I didnt want to scare her, so I put a wig on. She looked at me and said, Mom, take that silly looking thing off. I like you better without it. It meant a lot to me because it made me feel she wasnt scared of what I looked like. She was going through everything with me, and she wanted me just to be me. Being bald didnt matter to her. She would massage my feet and my back and rub lotion in my bald head.

I felt like she gave me strength. I really had to be strong for her. And I had to get through this no matter what I had to get through it . . . because she was so young.

When Jackie was a little older, she and her friend donated the money raised with their lemonade stand to Susan G. Komen. Recently, Jackie donated ten percent of the monetary gifts from her Bat Mitzvah to Susan G. Komen in Joans honor.

A Positive Outlook

Joan doesnt sweat the small stuff anymore. The things that really upset me and aggravated me dont anymore. You have to put everything in perspective. Life is too short. I really didnt think I was going to live because it was an aggressive cancer,

As Joan celebrates her ten-year anniversary of cancer-free living, friend and portrait artist Alisa Murray celebrates the opportunity to give a lasting gift that inspires others and offers a way to make a difference in the lives of women. The Hope and Inspiration Anniversary Collection showcases Alisas work with breast cancer survivors over the years. Each of them is at different points in their experience with cancer.

The collections proceeds will benefi t Memorial Hermann Cancer Center in Sugar Land, and the collection will become a permanent gift to the hospital. Details of the installation will be on Alisas website at www.alisamurray.com and blog at www.theartistvoice.com. A copy of the collection may be preordered through the website as well.

In 2010, Alisa Murrays Hope and Inspiration Calendar was featured nationally on the Today show. This past year, the American Cancer Association adopted the project as a fundraiser and a method of raising awareness of breast cancer. Joan Rosenthal now with a son and daughter added to her family was featured in the 2011 calendar as a special way to emphasize that life does go on.2011

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Masha, Joan, Jackie and Victor.

and I couldnt take the Tamoxifen. I feel like getting into the Herceptin study really helped me.

I just had to look ahead and know that there was a light at the end of the tunnel. Strive forward. Dont look back. Get your crying over with in one day and then, go forward.

Have a positive attitude, Joan said. I went out and bought new clothes, hats, wore bright colors. Whenever I went to the hospital, everybody told me how nice I looked. It brought my spirit up and made me feel good about myself. I might have had a drain hanging or no hair, but just having the new clothes and good outlook and staying positive really helped me.

I love comedy and my husband would rent funny movies for me. Laughing and keeping your spirits up, I think, really helps. Try to have a positive outlook on things Im going to get better; Im going to get through this.

Today, Joan is cancer-free. This is a big deal for me because its been ten years. I have three children. I feel like Im way past the cancer. It doesnt rule my life like it did at fi rst. Its a big deal for me to be on the cover of Fort Bend Focus, share my story and celebrate my life.

Joan and Jackie in 2003.


Clients who have elegant and traditional looks in the home usually have the standard green and red colors for Christmas. Designers like to go a little different in order to give a unique look to the space. Some of the things that can be done in order to keep the elegant look can be to use ornaments and garland with pearls, crystals, metallic gold and bronze used on fl owers, fruit, birds and animals, as examples. A designer can fi nd sage, terracotta and burgundy colors to change out the typical red and green colors for Christmas.

If a client has a more modern and contemporary space with certain colors in their home, market has many different color combinations that can be seen by designers in order to work beautifully in the space. The designer has a particular skill to understand not only the colors, but the

The Reason to Hire a Designer for Christmas Decorating

By Keron Weathered

look that the client would prefer and how it would work in the clients particular space.

A designer goes to market at the beginning of the year and chooses all new Christmas ornaments, a new tree with lights or without, garland for staircases, and ribbon for beautiful bows to place over the staircase or on the tree. A new and elegant color scheme is always an exciting time to start fresh again for Christmas decorating. There is always something new at market and along with many choices.

A designer wants to choose something different and unique, but still luxurious and very much like Christmas. For instance, the designer working with the more traditional client wants the client to be able to appreciate a more transitional look, which adds a little bit of a modern feel to a more traditional design. For instance, the colors that might be chosen can be

silver, gold, crystal, sage greens, terracotta, burgundy, bronze and cream colors. The metallic colors add a beautiful jewelry look on the tree and garland. The silver adds a more modern feel and pops out from all the gold colors. The sage green gives a softer and neutral feel. The terracotta and bronze add richness to the reds. The cream is a warm look of white which needs to also pop like snow in the winter.

Christmas is just another time in which a designer can get the homeowner excited about their home, especially during parties!

Have a Merry, Merry and beautiful Christmas!

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In a sense, you could say that Larry fell in love with movies. Movies have the power to control the emotions of the audience. At the same time, fi lms can also have a profound effect on peoples lives, Carrell commented. That is a responsibility I as a fi lm maker take very seriously. This really is a good thing since Carrell is the writer, director and star of Jacob, the most recent independent fi lm to come out of Houston.

Jacob is the brainchild of Carrell, yet the story came to life on the big screen through the collaboration of he and his business partner, Stacy Davidson, who together run Odyssee Pictures in Houston, Texas. Davidson worked as the cinematog-rapher on Jacob, but both Carrell and Stacy wore many hats throughout the production process. The two friends work very well together and clearly represent

An Interview withHouston Filmmaker

Larry Wade Carrell


Larry Wade CarrellLarry Wade Carrell

arry Wade Carrell is a believer in the power of movies. For years as a kid, Carrell often sought out the sanctity of a good movie theater to provide him a sense of escape from the real world.L

Travis Hester and Dustin Lane in Jacob. Grace Powell as Sissy in Jacob.

Photos by Stacy Davidson, courtesy of Odyssee Pictures.



Larry Wade Carrell

some of the cream of the crop of the film-makers in Southern Texas. Their produc-tion company has been working around the clock putting the finishing touches on their cinematic gem that is sure to capture the hearts and minds of those who watch the film.

Jacob is the story of Lawrence Kell (Michael Biehn), a true family man. He works the best he can to create the best situation possible with his meager sal-ary for his pregnant wife, Edith (Krystn Caldwell), and son, Jacob (Dylan Horne). When Lawrence discovers he has inherited a house, his excitement turns into some-thing completely different as he works to fix the place up and turn it into the house of his dreams. Unfortunately, there are other forces at work and as the sus-pense mounts, so too does the stress on Lawrence. A situation gets out of hand at the Rusty Nail, the local saloon, and Edith finds herself with Jacob and an unborn baby, alone, and wondering what to do and where to go next.

We jump ahead a handful of years to discover Edith has had a witty and charm-ing daughter, Sissy (Grace Powell), who plays the perfect sidekick to her son, the lonely and disturbed Jacob. He loves his sister more than anything and she, as the younger sibling, is often the defacto par-ent to Jacob - praising him when he is

good and scolding him when warranted. Since the death of her husband, Edith has become attached to Otis (Larry Wade Carrell), an unbelievably crude and abusive individual that doesnt care much for kids, let alone the two he has living with him in the house. When Sissy is tragically mur-dered by Otis, Jacob loses the last remnant he had to reality and goes on a maniacal killing spree, exorcising his vengeance on anyone and anything that gets in his way.

Filmed entirely on location in Houston, Carrell provides an interesting glimpse into the mind of a pure schizophrenic. Jacob is based on some true events that took place in Arizona years ago, the director commented. Those that take the time to watch the film may recognize some aspects of the story. Heck, theres even a haunted house that focuses on the true premise of the violence that surrounds this story, Carrell stated. What really helps give this film lift is the supporting cast. Young Houstonian and budding star Grace Powell is powerful and steals every scene she is in, along with the hearts of every viewer. When asked about casting, Carrell had a great deal to say. We were down right lucky to have found both Dylan and Grace. Their chemistry is unquestionable, and they are both so talented. Without a doubt, they really add to the film. When you consider the addition of Krystn Caldwell as their

Filmed entirely on location in Houston, Carrell provides an

interesting glimpse into the mind of a pure schizophrenic.

Jacob is based on some true events that took place

in Arizona years ago, the director commented.

mother, the performances from that trio are beyond perfect.

No film is complete with a true master behind the camera. With Stacy Davidson behind the lens, the film is just beautiful to watch. Jacob isnt a mindless slasher film at all, quite the contrary. In the vein of the classic film Of Mice and Men, Jacob is a tale from the heart that tells the story of the unrequited love of a brother and a sis-ter. The film tugs at your heartstrings and dares you to not feel emotion. Powerfully gripping from beginning to end, Jacob is arguably the strongest independent film to ever come out of Texas.

Originality is genius at its origin. When you combine the talents of very capable individuals, you have incredible opportuni-ties before you. Whether you take advan-tage of those opportunities is your choice. Larry Wade Carrell and Stacy Davidson have clearly bridled that opportunity, and now, they have Jacob coming out for audi-ences to enjoy. Their second feature, Star Brigade, is in pre-production and will most likely come out in the summer. With their talents in hand and opportunities on the horizon, Odyssee Pictures has broken out of the mundane been there, done that style of filmmaking. Carrell and Davidson are visionaries, and we are proud to have both of their talents working together in Houston.

Jacob on the Road in Jacob. Old Billy in Jacob.


insights & issues I By Jacquie Baly Chaumette, Mayor Pro Tem, City of Sugar Land

T oday, people often say that whatever a man can do, a woman can do as well. This reflects a growing recogni-tion that women should have equal opportu-nity to showcase their talents in every corner of society.

Yet, despite the increased prevalence of this view, the facts in society indicate a reluc-tance to accept women in politics. Today, women are under-represented at all levels of politics. Few women are presidents, sena-tors, or council members, or other political posts.

That said, we are now seeing an increase in the number of women entering the politi-cal field, and we should ask why. The rise of Sarah Palin exemplifies this new politician, as she leveraged her discussions of mama griz-zlies into a national platform from which she could endorse many other women poli-

ticians. She has positioned herself as the leader of a female conservative voting block which previously did not have as strong a spokesperson. Just contrast her impact with the approach and impact of Phyllis Schafly, a conservative woman who stood against the Equal Rights Amendment movement in the 1970s. Schafly, while very political, was never elected to any governmental position. More recently, Palin famously suggested that the difference between a hockey mom and a pit bull is lipstick and we loved it. But despite the hoopla surrounding Sarah Palins historical political ascendance and that of Condoleezza Rice, Michele Bachman and others, why does the United States rank only 69th in the world in percentage of women holding political positions?

Since 1980, American women have voted in larger numbers than men. In fact, the

Womenin Politics

gap became a remarkable nine million in the 2004 presidential race. In contrast, nearly a century after universal suffrage, women in the United States have yet to hold the high-est office in politics. Currently, they make up only a small percentage of governors, senators and representatives. With women compris-ing over half of the population in America and the evident impact that they had on the 2008 presidential election, why is this? Even taking into account the presence of Sarah Palin, and now Michele Bachman, women have achieved a surprisingly low amount of seats.

Our generation is accommodating more women in politics across the world but even more significantly in the developed world. We have transitioned from a world where Indira Ghandi and Margaret Thatcher were anomalies to one where women have more seats at the tables of power than ever. The developed world in particular has sys-tems that encourage and educate women to value civic engagement and helps them to see themselves as empowered leaders in politics and public policy.

These systems are an outgrowth of the recognition discussed above. Studies con-ducted in the United States indicate that the public has more interest in women leaders. For instance, in a 2008 study, it was found that the public would like to see more women in politics and public policy. But then there are the facts: the number of women in actual political positions is lower than what would be expected, given these studies and other survey data.

So, return to the question of why? Is it something as simple as women still bear the greater share of familial obligations and therefore are unwilling to assume the greater roles required by political office? Or, is it something related to the difference between generic female candidates and specific candi-dates actually running for office? Or, could it be some other reason undisclosed or misun-derstood? These are the types of questions we will explore here in this column because understanding these questions and their answers is a method for understanding us both as women and as a society.


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insights & issues I By Jacquie Baly Chaumette, Mayor Pro Tem, City of Sugar Land

Remember when walking into a boutique and being greeted with a warm hello as the sales person stepped out from behind the desk and offered her assistance? Well, that is what you will discover at Anything Bling Boutique. Tracie Swonke, owner of Anything Bling Boutique, expects and accepts nothing less from her personally selected sales staff.

New to the area, Anything Bling Boutique is located in 4,400 square feet in Sugar Land Town Center (formerly occupied by Sharper Image). It has been transformed into a chic boutique adorned with black crystal chandeliers and fun zebra striped accents, and is full of fashion must haves. The buying team, Tracie, and her sister, Cherissa, shop coast to coast bi-monthly to make sure the boutique has something for everyone. They pride themselves on searching each market to fi nd the latest fashion at the best possible price.

Now Style is a Little Sweeter in Sugar Land

By Tracie Swonke

We love a bargain but would never put quality in the store that we would not wear ourselves, says Tracie.

While at market, the pair keep an eye out for fashion that retails under $100, and maintain that guideline 95% of the time. Their buying philosophy also includes never buying more than six items per store, and they rarely reorder to insure that customers are not going to see themselves all over town.

So whats in store for fall at Anything Bling? This season, its all about suede and sequins, and the fall color palette is brown, cocoa, rust and copper. As always, black and grey have their presence in fashion, and we girls love our black! Also trending is a lot of Indian inspired accessories including fringe, feathers and turquoise on jewelry, belts and handbags, which when brought together, make for a really great fall collection think chic Pocahontas.

This season, anything goes in the denim category, wide leg to pencil straight and low rise to high waisted. The key is to wear the jean that looks good on your body type. And, if youre not sure, the staff at Anything Bling is there to help you. Regardless of the occasion that you are shopping for, the knowledgeable sales staff will assist you in fi nding the perfect look. When you leave Anything Bling, we want you to feel like you will be the cutest girl at the party!

That is our fashion mission at Anything Bling. Come check us out for yourself at 16165 City Walk. We know that you will be pleasantly surprised at our selection, service and prices.

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tip:Start with a soft black pencil and line the eye starting at the middle of the eye on the lash line. Smudge the line with your fi nger and top with a liquid liner. Start the line mid eye and closely trace your lash line. As you get to the outer corner, straighten the line extending it slightly. Top off with false lashes or two coats of mascara. Super Sophisticated!

style l By Stevie Benoit

Exfoliate the lips with a toothbrush, add a dab of Chapstick for smooth application, and then apply a matte red for a super chic lip. Lightly line the lips, fi lling in the lip line slightly rather than totally lining. I especially love MAC red in Ruby Woo and MAC lip liner in burgundy.

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From ruby to crimson to geranium, red lips of all shades are everywhere this fall! And, there is a shade of red for every skin tone.

Bright Lips

Winged Eyeliner & LashesTry this look for an instant update in your make-up repertoire.

Smokey Metallic EyesThis hot make-up look got a makeover this season by adding some shimmer.

tip: Try adding, silver, platinum or golden tones to your smokey eye. You can pair these precious metal tones with navy, plum and grey to give your eyes an instant update.

Style Scoop:

Fall Beauty TrendsFall into Fall in style with these cool beauty tips.


style l By Stevie Benoit

Ponytails, ponytails - how many ways can there be to wear a pony tail? High or low, sleek or loose, there are many ways to make your pony your own. Make a pony out of a loose braid and deconstruct it. Or, add a dollop of shine to some pomade and make a sleek, tight pony tail. Whatever option you choose, you can even personalize your look by changing up your elastic to one with ornamentation, a thick barrette or wrapping it with hair. Viva la Ponytail!

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Fall Beauty Trends

Pixie CutsShort hair is everywhere! The pixie haircut can be easily adapted to your facial shape and hair texture.

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