Publisher's Letter
The older I get, the more I’m starting to realize that (for me) life is all about change. I’m not talking about the self-induced kind, like changing the paint color in your kitchen or signing up for a spin class at the gym – those are more like choices. I’m talking about the kind that chooses you.
Sometimes you even expect it, but it still manages to sneak up – seemingly overnight – like gray hair, the last day of vacation, your child going to kindergarten or in my case, leaving for college. (I’m proud of you, Baby Cait, but I’ll miss you horribly.)
Often, change comes with no warning, like a flower that blooms overnight, finding out you’re expecting or finding yourself in the path of a tornado, like so many in our community.
There are also opportunities that arise which bring huge changes, like being offered a promotion or transfer, being asked for your hand in marriage, or in my case, having your dear friend and co-worker buy her own business and move on. (I’ll miss you dearly, Kellye, but visit often).
But worst of all, is the change you hope and pray against with no control over its outcome – like getting that phone call in the middle of the night or losing a friend to illness/cancer. (We’ll miss you terribly, Teresa, but remember you always.)
I would like to dedicate this issue to Teresa Fowler, our graphic designer and friend, who passed away on Friday, March 21.
BRANDY
Table of Contents
The Profile: Jamie O'Neal
Jamie O'Neal keeps making hits, setting trends. One of country music's favorite daughters sits down with SEM's Harry Chapman for a candid discussion of her life, career and upcoming projects.
The Business: Cindy Garvey of United Country
Take a closer look at one of Leipers Fork's most respected and longstanding real estate companies. Cindy Garvey of United Country Real Estate has earned the trust of her peers and her clients, and her commitment to the community has stood the test of time...
The Event: Nashville Film Festival
Five-time Dove Award winner Nicole C. Mullen is bringing her skills and her “girls” to the runway for The Baby Girls Club’s inaugural Fashion Show on March 8 at Liberty Hall From April 17-24, join thousands of film and movie aficionados for one of Nashville's most renown international events - the Nashville Film Festival. This year marks the 39th anniversary for the festival, and it's poised to build on last year's groundbreaking success...
The Arts: Susie Sims Irvin
Susie Sims Irvin is one of the county's rare talents - a painter, composer and poet. Over the years, Irvin has received acclaim and admiration for her works - the latest of which has already sold-out of its first printing.
Ways To Give: Tornado
On Feb. 5, a destructive storm passed through Williamson County and changed the lives of many residents. For many families, the storm left an indelible mark on their homes, property and lives.
Departments
In the Loop
In the Kitchen With: J.R. Roper
Confess ions of a Fashionista
Harry’s Musical Musings
Salon Speak
In Harry’s Words
The Buzz
On the Silver Screen
A Day in the Life of: Lee Medical
On the Home Front
These are the People in Your Neighborhood: Kristin Butke
Feature Story: Vacation Homes
Local Songwriters: Roger Cook
A Poetry Moment
Living Legacies: Judge Jane Franks
Night Life & Entertainment: McCreary’s Pub
Beyond our Domain: Bariloche
Life with Max
