Letter from the Editor - May/June 2011
Anna Maria Chávez recalls going to Girl Scout camp at ages 10 to 12 in her native Arizona and learning “that it was cool to be a girl, that it was a bigger world than I’d thought and that I could do anything I wanted.”
Today, the Yale graduate, lawyer and former government official is CEO of Girl Scouts of Southwest Texas. She is bringing her expertise to the nearly 100-year-old organization, which is focusing on positive messages about female leadership, self-esteem, career possibilities and health and wellness. Read about her in our Profile article.
In Up Front, you’ll meet three flight attendants — Patricia Oliver and Vicky Rymill of Southwest Airlines and Cindy Hadden-Fleming of American Airlines — who share their stories of working above the clouds and tell why they love their jobs.
Environments visits the vibrantly colorful home of artists Veronica Prida and Omar Rodríguez, a reflection of their love of art, textiles and living. In Fashion you’ll get a preview of warm-weather dressing with a casual attitude. Neutral colors stand out in the safari setting.
Since these are the months we celebrate Mother’s Day and Father’s Day, Shopping delivers gift ideas for these occasions as well as for graduations and weddings. Mommy Matters shares insights into the pleasures, challenges and rewards of motherhood, and Women in Business tells why women are increasingly seeking careers in the field of medicine.
Dining reports on the elegant food and drink at Silo 1604, while Focus on Food recalls legendary caterer Don Strange and previews the cookbook filled with his recipes and written by his widow, Frances Strange. Read Wine for answers to your questions about this invigorating liquid.
Our Role Model, Svetlana Descamps, came to the United States from Russia and now works as a certified nursing assistant at Stone Oak Methodist Hospital. Her goal is to become a registered nurse in the next few years. If you have questions about your mortgage, look for the answers in Dollars & Sense.
As we become more conscious of our appearance in the warmer months, it’s time to start exercising (again). Beauty & Fitness gives an overview of aerobic exercise and the many workouts that are available. Health Matters examines cosmetic procedures that can enhance face and body.
In ArtBeat you’ll meet Estefania Ramirez, who has established Entre Flamenco school and company with her husband, Antonio Granjero. They came here from Spain in 2009. Arts & Culture covers the entertainment scene, and Scene Around Town reminds us of past gala events and fundraisers.
Be sure to read the special sections in this issue — the Diabetes Cure de Tour, Planning for Senior Living and Women in Medicine. We are continuing to update our website with blogs and photos from several of our writers, and you can also be our friend on Facebook. We want to make it easy for you to stay in touch!
Beverly Purcell-Guerra,
Editor
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