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A New life in America
She practiced dentistry in China for seven years before taking advantage of an opportunity to join a research project on bruxism and TMJ (disorders of the jaw joint and muscles) at UT Health Science Center here. Before leaving her homeland, however, she witnessed more bloodshed as the pro-democracy movement of 1989 was crushed by the military.
Downtown Living
In an effort to make downtown more attractive to locals, Mayor Julián Castro made “The Decade of Downtown” an integral part of his SA 2020 vision. Though other major cities are well ahead of San Antonio when it comes to urban revitalization, we have nevertheless seen new residential buildings go up around downtown.
Passion and Perseverance Create Terrell Hills Gem
The city of Terrell Hills is an interesting combination of mansions and modest homes of both historical and recent construction. A drive through the quiet streets is like taking a tour of architectural styles — Tudor, Federal, foursquare, postmodern.
Perry’s Steakhouse Comes to Town
Perry’s has touched a chord — a full house at a place where specials can breach the $50 level is impressive. Service is certainly impressive for starters. And if our knowledgeable waiter did try to sell us a $130 bottle of wine right off the bat, it was recognized as being a good one, so no offense.
Juggling Among the Palm Trees & Roses
As special events coordinator at the Botanical Center — a public garden operated and maintained by the city with private support — Ayala doesn’t need a green thumb. Her job is to plan events to bring in people from all over the city and beyond.
San Antonio's First Lady of Jazz
For her newest release, American Sampler, San Antonio’s first lady of jazz chose very different material. Working with her husband, bassist and producer Joël Dilley, she revisited what is often called the Great American Songbook

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Letter from Editor - May/June 2012
As SAN ANTONIO WOMAN enters its tenth year, we are taking a big step toward wider distribution — some 40 additional outlets plus communities outside of San Antonio where the magazine will be available. Now readers in Fredericksburg, Kerrville and Laredo will have access to each issue.
Pilates: the Man & the Method
Classes offering a fusion of Pilates and other exercise methods and equipment — yoga, ball and band classes — are trendy these days. However, the instructor should have experience and training in both methods, hold a certification to teach mat Pilates, or at least have lots of experience.
Coping with Change
Coping with change is never easy (no matter what your age), and for all practical purposes, never ending. From crib to bed is only the first of many changes children face as they transition from baby to child, child to preteen, preteen to teenager and teenager to adult.
Matching Care to Needs
Taking care of a sick or aging parent is not something you can train for; it’s usually on-the-job, seat-of-your-pants action and reaction. Because of ongoing improvements in medical care, the chances are much higher today that you’ll be helping in some way with elder care and for a longer period of time.
The Wines of New Zealand
New Zealand is known as a premier wine-producing country, boasting some of the southernmost vineyards in the world. Comprising two separate islands and located approximately 1,000 miles southeast of Australia in the Southern Hemisphere, New Zealand offers wines with unique characteristics. There’s a lot to discover from this exciting and adventurous country.