Letter from the Editor - January/February 2012

Welcome to 2012! The new year nudges us toward fresh beginnings and a determination to do those things we know we ought to do — lose weight, mend relationships, brighten our surroundings. In San Antonio, we could add “and get ready for the Rodeo.”

In this issue of SAN ANTONIO WOMAN we feature three couples who made life-altering job changes — giving up homes, secure positions and professional advancement  to leap into brand-new careers.  Read about Paige and Fred Bosshardt of Caliente Harley-Davidson,  Amy and David Doyle of Sunset Ridge Home and Hardware and  Dona and Pat Liston of Lambermont,  a historic house open for weddings and parties.  

Our Profile subject, Olive Anne Kleberg, will be honoree at the seventh annual Cowgirls Live Forever Style Show and Luncheon sponsored by the San Antonio Livestock Exposition. Her credentials could hardly be better:  She is a sixth-generation Texan with ranching families on both sides, and her husband, “Tres” Kleberg,  is a descendant of the founder of the King Ranch.  He was chairman of the board of the San Antonio Stock Show and Rodeo for nine years and still serves on the executive committee.

And speaking of the Rodeo, Fashion takes a novel approach to rodeo attire,  from cowhide and fringe to faux fur and leather. Metallic accents and rhinestones add glimmer.

Environments  visits a home built for family living and entertaining in the Village at Cactus Bluff, and Dining introduces us to the New Orleans and German Hill Country fare served at Lüke on the River Walk. Focus on Food brings us back down to earth after over-the-top holiday eating with recipes for nutritious, delicious legumes.

In Women in Business you’ll meet four women who have found careers in banking to be both rewarding and fun, though none set out to be a banker. Read about Chris Fausto of Broadway Bank, Cindy Moran of Security Service Credit Union, Annie Uribe Turner of Wells Fargo Bank and Brandi Carberry Vitier of The Bank of San Antonio. 

Role Model Michelle Robertson brings a cheerleader’s enthusiasm to her job as senior marketing manager at The Shops at La Cantera and North Star Mall. And Artbeat introduces African-American artist Bernice Appelin-Williams, who creates collages and assemblages with old photographs and the objects she collects at thrift stores, estate sales and flea markets.

Beauty and Fitness describes new products and breakthroughs now available,  and Women’s Wellness covers trends in exercise, weight control and other topics that are especially relevant after the holidays.

Mommy Matters examines the sensitive topic of mending broken relationships with children, while Dollars & Sense discusses planning ahead for college. Shopping reminds us to freshen our homes at after-Christmas sales and to select Valentine’s gifts.

Read about arthritis in Health Matters, how to develop your palate in Wine and the many parties that have brightened the social scene in Scene Around Town.  

Don’t miss the special section from the American Heart Association in our digital issue and the summer camp directory (which you can also visit online at www.TexasCampGuide.com)  

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– And may the new year be full of happiness and blessings for you.