january 2010 - tukee az

What’s Your Passion

That One Thing

Second Glance

Photographer Art Holeman

with Laura Slama

with Denise Teichert

J A N U A R Y 2 0 1 1 | F e a t u r e s

20 THE ARTFUL PHOTOGRAPHERPhotographer Art Holeman captures moments all over the world

and transforms reality into an emotional experience.By Kevin & Isabel Ham Photography of Art by Jeb Blann

10 THE ART OF reDESIGNIt’s a fresh New Year! A time when many are looking at reinventing their style

by Denise Teichert

32 WALKABOUT - INSIDE THE VATICANSome of the best art and architecture in the world:

Misdirection receives a special gift.By Isabel Ham Photography by Morgan Thomas

J A N U A R Y 2 0 1 1 | S e c t i o n s

8 ContributorsPeople You WIll Want To Follow

10 Second GlanceWhat Makes You Turn Around

30 Toe-ri f icVisit The Powder Room with Diane Meehl

14 That One ThingFinding The Best

26 Behind The CurtainGet to the Heart of the Matter

34 Parting ShotThe Art of Finding Energy for 2011

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CONTRIBUTORSDenise TeichertDiane Meehl

Elena MatthewsGarrison Howard

Laura SlamaMorgan Thomas

Scott GrubyTed Cowan

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Denise Teichert

Local Designer Denise Teichert, Owner/Designer of

Teichert Design Group and Show Host of Fine Wine

and Design has actively lead complete floor to ceiling

design projects for over 18 years for both residential

and commercial projects. Denise is an Allied Mem-

ber of ASID and is a regular contributor for Tukee AZ.

e-mail: [email protected]

Chef Laura Slama

A regular contributor to TukeeAZ, Chef Laura is the

Le Cordon Bleu Scottsdale Chapter Alumni President

and the Executive Leadership Board President. Prior

to her culinary beginnings she graduated from

the University of Pennsylvania with a Bachelor’s in

Political Science and French. Chef Laura resides in

Arizona with her two daughters.

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C o n t r i b u t o r s

Ted Cowan, CFP

Ted Cowan is a native of Arizona and resident of Ahwatukee since 1977. Ted has

a finance degree and an MBA from Arizona State University. He is a CERTIFIED

FINANCIAL PLANNER and a Professor with the College for Financial Planning.

Ted owns his own Registered Investment Advisory firm and can be reach at

480-518-1905 for comments or questions.

Diane Meehl

Diane Meehl is a freelance copywriter and editor, a wife and mother of three,

and an active community and church volunteer. Diane earned a Bachelors

Degree in Communications/Journalism in 1991 from Towson State University

near Baltimore, Maryland. She has served as a Sales and Project Manager for

several Fortune 500 companies, honing her skills in customer relations, sales and

marketing, including serving as the “resident writer” in every capacity

Elena Matthews

Having been born in Spain, she has found that, throughout her adventures,

storytelling is the true art of communication.

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TUKEE HOME: Mediterranean StyleBy: Denise Teichert

Modern design is becoming more

popular in our home décor today.

Achieving that look in our existing

Southwest architecture is not always

easy to do. However, Spanish Modern,

often referred to as Mediterranean, is

an ideal design style for our Southwest

homes. These two styles work

beautifully together. Mediterranean

construction materials have been

Southwest basics for years…stucco,

stone, terra cotta roofing tiles. If you’re

looking for an easy way to transition

your home into a sanctuary of modern

flair, Mediterranean design may be

perfect for you. It’s a refreshing,

unpretentious style that is warm and

friendly, comfortable and inviting. This

look can take on a contemporary feel

with its bold simplicity and uncluttered

lifestyle. Here are a few simple

guidelines to achieve this “distressed

meets polished” look.

• Think Texture…Color…Theme.

• Combine soft colors with vibrant

accent colors.

• Introduce rich textures and patterns

through artwork, wall hangings,

runners.

When creating a Modern Spanish theme

acquire artwork with subjects of wine and

vineyards, European landscapes, architectural

themes or rugged coastlines. Keep in mind

art becomes more distinct with size and

contrast of light and dark.

• Incorporate interesting iron and

distinctive lighting.

• Choose hard flooring over carpet.

• Furniture should be simple and

uncluttered.

Whether your Mediterranean style is

Spanish, Mexican or Italian, a modern

feel is easy to achieve. Simply functional

or extremely formal, creating an artistic

modern living space using innovative

Mediterranean elements will help make

your design transition manageable and

enjoyable.Ahhh…It’s a fresh New Year! A time

when many are looking at making chang-

es in their lives, perhaps reinventing their

style, creating new looks for themselves

and their homes. We are all watching our

spending habits in this economy however

so the thought of introducing a new you

and bringing out your lifestyle personal-

ity through a home makeover, remodel

or interior update may turn that beauti-

ful smile into that “other” look, the one

that causes wrinkles. We certainly do not

want THAT and it’s too early to be de-

pressed so I thought what better way to

start off the year than talk about how to

maximize the power of your decorating

dollar through Interior Redesign. Which

simply stated is the art of transforming

your home utilizing the fabulous furnish-

ings and accessories you already have.

Ok…admit it…how many of you are

HGTV junkies? Through these shows,

mine included, the design world has

come alive with so many new and excit-

ing ways to design and decorate. Often

times those featured transformations

involve crews of contractors and weeks

of work and, sometimes, entail large

budgets. Anyone who has done a home

renovation knows in the end it’s well

worth it but what’s the secret to afford-

able updates? Redesign! You actually can

rejuvenate your home using everything

you already own…all in a day!

I could use designer lingo and give you

a bit of direction in terms of balance and

proportion but simply put it’s just about

placing your things in the right spot

to give you that “designer” look. As a

Designer a lot of where and how I place

furnishings and accessories is instinctual.

Here are a few inexpensive redesign tips

to help start your year off reNEWed.

• rePaint:Thenumberoneand

easiest way to change your look on a

budget.

• reArrange:Determinearoom’s

focal point, arrange to compliment keep-

ing function in mind.

• reUpholster:Changingfabrics

can update your entire look.

• reFinish:Accessories,furniture,

cabinetry can be given a new life and look

brand new!

• reAccessorize:Youraccessories

should compliment your room just as

jewelry does an outfit.

• reEnergize:Youcancreatean

energy and balance in your life through

the art of placement

.

Note…a topic we’ll save for the Chi-

nese New Year ... Start off this New

Year creatively and give Redesign a try,

either on your own or with the help of

an experienced designer. You may be

pleasantly surprised at how it can change

the look and feel of your home and how

it changes YOU!

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Last month, we talked about making

our “bubble” (as in “Ahwatukee), pop

… well, last night, it just exploded.

Shula’s, at the Wild Horse Pass Casino,

is a huge reason to love living in “north

Tucson” (according to your friends that

live in Scottsdale).

From the moment you walk in to this

restaurant, there is no doubt that

somebody BIG walked in before you.

As in larger than life, do you like my

Super Bowl rings, let me show you your

table, aren’t you awesome? Seriously,

between the ambience and the staff,

you have no choice but to feel like a

rock star.

At first, I thought the whole “beef menu

on a football” thing was a little kitschy

- I mean, wouldn’t you? But it makes

sense – this restaurant is owned by Don

Shula – and all the good things we say

about great coaching basically happen

here.

The smallest steak is 8 oz – yep, a half

pound. Or, if you want to “go big”,

there’s the 48 oz porterhouse (which

I affectionately call BOB W - best of

both worlds). Lucky for me, my dining

partner and I were not in the Flintstone

mindset, so we kept everything below a

pound, in a manner of speaking.

Our server, Kim H, hails from Texas

and is the reason you love dining out

– she was unabashedly clear about her

favorites on the menu and never steered

us wrong – all direct in her delivery in

Life’s little pleasures can be so simple,

just waiting to be discovered. Those

pleasures can take the form of sculpture

that extends a hand so graceful you

want to hold it, music so pure you want

to cry, or cuisine so self-indulgent, you

could die happily after just one taste.

There are few foods in this world as

enigmatic as the truffle. The black

truffle, grown exclusively with oak

trees, is a fungi fruiting body whose

earthy aromas are as seductive as its

appearance is odd. How grateful we

are for the first person daring enough

to taste a sliver, and for the subsequent

chefs for creating decadent dishes

finished with them.

The Umbrian region of Italy boasts the

highly prized black truffle, heady in its

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fragrance of wet earthiness, perhaps an

aphrodisiac (it made me fall in love at

first bite), versatile in so many ways –

to finish a risotto, shaved over a pizza,

infused into olive oil and even sea salts.

It’s no wonder one must hunt for them

and then treat them delicately – avoid

the direct application of heat, but let

the heat of the food embrace the truffle.

Not sure what I mean? Once you have

occasion to taste a pasta finished with

slivers of the treasure from your hunt,

you will understand completely. In

the meantime, let’s be grateful to the

carefully trained dogs and pigs under

guidance in the Umbria for making the

elusive discoverable, and reminding us

again of the simplicity of life’s little

pleasures.

*by Laura Slama after visiting Italy

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The crab cake appetizer, 5 oz of lump crab

molded carefully into a pan-seared “cake”

didn’t even need the sauce it came with,

and the calamari “fries” are the reason you

have no self-control – strips of calamari

lightly breaded (and I mean lightly), flash

fried and served with two different sauces

– just the garlic aioli is worth writing home

about.

But, for you, dear reader, I exercised

some self-control (and was grateful that I

exercised earlier that day) when the main

courses arrived. Feeling a bit gluttonous,

I had about a half second’s worth of

guilt eyeing my “surf and turf” – 9 oz of

African lobster tail and 8 oz of prime beef

filet mignon (warm red center, perfectly

executed). On my urging, my dining

partner enjoyed the bone in New York

Strip, also perfectly prepared, and delicious

in its 28 days of wet-aged glory. We shared

two sides – the lobster mashed potatoes –

think what happens to mashed potatoes

My dining partner enjoyed the bone in New York Strip, perfectly prepared, and delicious in its

28 days of wet-aged glory

when it meets lobster meat AND lobster

bisque - and the Crab Mac and Cheese.

For the latter, may I just say, “oh my, oh

my”. Anyone who knows me would know

this is not something I would eat more

than one bite of, but if the crab mac and

cheese were a real estate agent, I would

have bought the house.

We didn’t really leave room for dessert,

but Kim H insisted on the crème brulée,

so I let my arm be twisted (no small feat)

and a literal vat of crème brulée showed

up – probably 10 oz at least. Aside

from needing more vanilla, the creamy

consistency did not fail to satisfy and

motivated me to hit the dance floor later

on, but I digress.

So maybe walking out of this restaurant

was not as graceful as walking in, but my

happy palate didn’t seem to mind, and

I was thrilled to leave knowing I had yet

another splurge option close to home on

all fronts - from taste buds to ambience,

Shula’s definitely scores!


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eReaders have been available to consumers for at least 4 years with the release of Sony’s

first device in 2006, but didn’t really gain general acceptance until this past year when

the price dropped and the iPad was introduced. While the iPad and the eReaders such as

the Amazon Kindle serve different purposes, many people will have to make a decision on

what to purchase.

My mother, an avid reader, has been asking me questions about the Kindle as some of her

friends have them and wanted to know how it differs from the iPad. Both devices can be

used for reading books, but are targeted towards difference audiences. The Kindle, Nook

and other eReaders are aimed at people that love to read books. The devices are quite

easy to read in direct sunlight and are fairly inexpensive with the Amazon Kindle starting

out at $139 for the WiFi only version. Most eReaders stop at reading and do very little

else. There are a few applications for eReaders.

The iPad is in a different class than

eReaders. One of its features, but not

it’s only feature is being able to read

books. The iPad actually has a Kindle

application and a Nook application so

that you can read books from those

bookstores in addition to Apple’s iBooks

store. With the large 10” display on the

iPad, the iPad can play videos, be used

to read newspapers (either on the web or

dedicated applications from the New York

Times, Wall Street Journal, etc.), compose

email and view photos. The iPad, however,

comes with a large downside and that’s the

price. The base model with 16 GB of storage

costs $499 which is probably not an impulse

buy.

If you haven’t seen an iPad or a Kindle, I’d recommend spending some time with both

and see if one would fit into your life. I quickly integrated the iPad into my morning

newsreading. As I’m not an avid reader of novels, the iPad’s book reading capabilities

work well. On the other hand, the features of an iPad would be overkill for my mother.

--

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for over 15 years. Currently he writes iPhone and iPad applications.

CHOICES: iPads vs. eReaders

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It was 1979; my uncle had recently returned

from one of his trips across the pond and

brought me a Pentax SLR which I had no

idea how to use. Undaunted, I immediately

began photographing everything in

sight. I was instantly in love with the art

of photography and wasted no time in

outfitting my camera as a Hollywood starlet

would outfit her favorite pooch.

I was really into black and white

photography, and Ansel Adams was the

king of the photographic realm. His work

“touched me”, along with the rest of the

world. It not only touched me, it grabbed

me so hard that I decided to write him and

send him some of my BEST slides of “The

Canyon”.

My letter was eloquent, true to form

loquacious, and descriptive of my desire to

become the best. It was less than 2 weeks

and I received a package that contained a

very large (a price tag of $200) coffee table

book of his recent photos, a signed photo

of his Moonrise, Hernandez and a kind but

cryptic letter, that in summary is as follows,

Dear Isabel, thank you for sending me

your slides of “The Canyon”, however,

they do not possess the passion your

name does, and I am returning them

along with a photo, a book and most

importantly, some advice, keep shooting,

do not become a fixture in society and by

the way, you need at least 30,000 slides

before you can get a “kill shot”.

Needless to say, the impact of that

missive at my young age, only made

me more determined to find the “kill

shot”. In my adventures, I have never

come across his equal until 2 months

ago. As I headed to a vantage point

to capture the last auburn rays of an

Ahwatukee Sunset in hopes of finally

winning the “kill shot” competition

between my family members (husband,

son, daughter, son’s girlfriend and a

step daughter), I remembered that my

Art Director had mentioned an artist

that was considered a photographer’s

Each day at 4pm I would watch these nuns from our hotel room walk in a line through the

piazza republica. It was an unplanned planned shot.

- Art Holeman

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W h a t ’ s Y o u r P a s s i o n ?

By: Kevin & Isabel Ham


photographer! Now, don’t leave me yet,

because this is the part when I introduce

Art Holeman.

Numerous meetings over coffee

(flavored tea for him), 2 recorded

interviews and being welcomed into his

home by his equally gracious wife of 30

years, Chris, I found the quality of his

work, and the quality of the man. Its

best to say, see for yourself. He brings

a lifetime of experience and creativity

to an everchanging industry while

still holding onto his humble ways of

dealing with the world and capturing its

beauty.

I’m going to preface the interview

with a bold statement and say, this is a

photographer that can capture not only the

moment you’re looking for, but create the

moment you thought you’d never find. As

he would say:

“There’s a difference between recording a

scene, a small measure in time, and creating

something altogether new, something yet to

be discovered”.

Art Holeman: The Interview

Q: How did you first get interested in

photography?

A: I saw a Playboy magazine, and loved

the photography.

Q: Not the articles?

A: no, it was the photos. I mailed in 8

quarters to get a subscription.

Q: Well, can I tell that story?

A: Sure, well….maybe not.

Q: When you photograph people,

products or landscape, what do you

look for?

A: I look for something spontaneous

and natural with people, you have to

pay close attention to their demeanor

and how they interact or react with

others. With a commercial shoot, it

takes a lot of preparation and focus.

There’s a difference between recording a scene, a small measure in time, and creating something all together new,

something yet to be discovered...

W h a t ’ s Y o u r P a s s i o n ?


I take special care in making sure the

image is what the client wants or what

I was looking for. The finished print is

equivalent to my minds eye and its all

about relating “you” to your surround-

ings and seeing the “idea” of what you’re

looking for. If the idea looks great in my

mind, then it looks great in print. Art is

very personal.

- Art Holeman

Q: Do you enjoy being in Ahwatukee?

A: Of course, We’ve lived in Ahwatukee

since the 80’s and we love it. It’s a

wonderful community. As for being

exposed, well, that’s happened to me

before! I enjoy taking on new projects

and helping others.

Q: Great, does this mean you’ll help

me? (insert hahahaha)

A: (insert silence).

Q: Should I repeat that?

A: No, I got it.

Q: Tell me about the photo of Joe

Dana and the ties.

A: I was hired to do a shoot of Joe for

the station and we couldn’t really come

up with something different, so I asked

him about his hobbies etc. and he said

he collected ties and had hundreds, so I

said “pull em out, lets use those”.

The result was perfect.

Q: God forbid you had a fire, but if

you could only grab one photo, which

would it be?

A: Good Question, well, that’s easy,

there’s a photo I took of my wife, Chris,

when we first met over 30 years ago, and I

was practicing the art of nudes and its truly

beautiful.

No, don’t ask me to show you.

I will tell you though, we lost the print in

our travels and I got a visit from a younger

relative that had been antique shopping and

brought me his newest “find”, a nude photo

of a beautiful woman, and instantly I knew

the woman! It was my wife!

And yes, I took back the picture.

Q: That’s a funny story, well, sorta

funny, but not to Chris huh?

I’m sure you have wonderful stories,

can you tell us more sometime?

A: Of course, I really enjoy spending

time with your husband and I’ll show

HIM how to get the kill shot...

To view more of Art’s work, please visit

www.artholeman.com


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It was 1:00 am. Using an October

harvest moon as my flashlight, I stepped

onto the south Kaibab trail of the Grand

Canyon and began my 7th descent…

into my newest counseling arena. Hiking

down was a safer exploration than my

previous trip on a raft. One of Arizona’s

finest teachers, my first, and mother, had

recently died unjustly young. I, too, was

young and of the mindset that closure

did not exist - that you just learn to “deal

with the pain”. I sought counseling with

a camera and an adventure.

From that time forward, I began a quest

for the elusive idea of “closure”. I was

hell bent on “living my life to the full-

est”, even if it meant putting that life in

harm’s way while sailing a 41 foot Ketch

out of Puerto Rico for over 6 months in

the Caribbean! Did I think I was going

to find closure on the island of Anegada?

With the highest point being 28 feet, all I

found was a one-eyed native named Bam-

batu, brewing a batch of organic “green

tea” and beckoning me in his slow Carib-

bean drawl, “come, come, see like me”!

Well, I should have known better when

someone with one eye tells you to “come

see like me”; it’s going to be an adventure

and not a job. You guessed right: I drank

it, and closure was not in it.

Many adventures later, I will tell you I’ve

stopped looking for closure. Closure

may be a figment of marketing fancy,

and although my world wide quest to

connect with it has been pavlovian in

nature, quote worthy crazy, judgmentally

spontaneous, and most assuredly life

threatening, I did find something more

valuable… friends. I’ve met the most

amazing people; some of them live in

our community and are a major part of

this magazine, one I married, two I gave

birth to and one is going to be writing

this column next month, Marcie Edmonds

MC, LPC.

Marcie is that rare individual that keeps

Webster’s staff working overtime to find

better words then empathetic, supportive

and professional to describe her. She

may not be Bambatu, Anegada’s resident

therapist, but she is lovingly referred to

as Ahwatukee’s Mayor. If she were to

charge for “casual Starbucks therapy ses-

sions”, she’d be a millionaire. Look for

her column in February, or look for her at

Change of Heart Counseling, and maybe

she’ll brew you some organic tea and

help you find closure.

The A r t o fF i nd ing C lo su r e

B e h i n d T h e C u r t a i n

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B e h i n d T h e C u r t a i n

Did you allow fitness and nutrition to

lapse during the holidays? You’re not

alone. I’m here to help you get into the

proper mindset. It’s 2011...time to get

back to you!

In my line of work, I see the same

patterns every day. Most people sweating

it out at the gym have no idea what they

want to achieve, let alone how to do it…

they just want to get in shape. Before

you begin, ask yourself:

1. What am I trying to accomplish?

Do you want to have abs like Brad Pitt in

“Fight Club”? Or legs like Jessica Biel in

“Powder Blue”? Develop a specific goal.

2. How should I train?

There are legions of exercises and

regiments. If you’re having trouble

planning a workout strategy, I

recommend full body multi-joint

movements such as the squat or dead lift.

These movements work multiple muscle

groups at once. More muscle activated

= higher metabolism = more calories

burned. Think six-packs. Abs, that is.

Remember, nutrition plays a major role

in fitness and health. Without the proper

intake of fuels, the average person won’t

accomplish much at the gym. Protein is

necessary, and supplements can help. A

multi-vitamin is essential because it is

difficult to get enough nutrients from diet

alone.

Keep in mind that every body is different,

so figure out what works for you

physically, mentally, and nutritionally.

Maybe Brad Pitt’s abs will work their way

back to you!

Working My Way Back To You:Got Goals?

By: Garrison Howard


T h e D e e p E n d T h e D e e p E n d

Whether it’s a valuable painting

acquired from a favorite gallery, photos

of precious family moments, or that

one of a kind piece you just scored

from local artist Art Holeman, your

art collection carries value besides

monetary. Preserving its security,

aesthetics and priceless significance

requires protection from theft and/or

the natural elements.

We connected with Georgia Taylor,

SCLA, of Shooting Star Claims and

garnered expert advice:

1. Keep art pieces away from direct sunlight.

The painting or picture will fade, devaluing

the piece.

2. Refrain from using household

cleaning products on your art. Seek

the advice a conservator for professional

recommendations.

3. Hire a conservator for repairs of valuable

pieces of art. Attempts at self-repair could

reduce the value of your piece significantly.

4. Seek appraisal by a reputable person or

firm.

Then, source an art broker to insure all of

your pieces; adding an endorsement to your

Homeowner’s policy isn’t enough.

5. Never discuss the value of your art

collection with others. Most theft originates

from visits to your home. Information you

discuss casually - such as where you

purchased the item - could be passed on

in casual conversation and end up in the

wrong hands.

6. Keep digital records. Maintain

information and paperwork such as a

bill of sale, appraisals, and from where

and whom your pieces were obtained.

Store these in a secure location outside

of your home.

8. Invest in a RFID device (Radio

Frequency Identification). These work

similarly to tracking devices used in

automobiles.

For further information contact your

local museum or check with the

Association of Conservators.

Your ART

To Preserve

& Protect

By: Kevin HamInvesting can be scary and intimidating, but less so once you nail down the basics.

Managing a successful investment experience means starting with a plan, and then

revisiting that plan… again and again.

Many a portfolio is dominated by one type of investment. This would be akin to eating

a diet consisting entirely of desserts. Maintaining a well-diversified portfolio with varied

investments is like sticking to a well balanced diet.

Once an investment plan launches, it is critical to review its performance periodically,

or rebalance the portfolio. The point is to bring the portfolio back to its original plan,

keeping your goals on an achievable trajectory.

Over time, different investments perform differently. This is inevitable and, in fact,

desirable - resulting in less fluctuations overall. If all of your investments go up in value

simultaneously, well, others can also come down simultaneously.

Challenges and decision factors

Determining when and how to rebalance

requires diligence. It is imperative to

understand and monitor your tax status,

cash flow, financial goals, and risk tolerance.

Rebalancing does incur fees and potential

taxes. The following ideas can mitigate those:

• Rebalancewithnewcash.Rather

than selling over-weighted investments that

have appreciated, use new cash to buy more

under-weighted investments.

• Whenpossible,rebalanceinthetax-

deferred or tax-exempt accounts where taxes

are not realized.

• Incorporatetaxmanagementwithin

taxable accounts.

No one knows where the markets will go - and that’s the point. In an uncertain world,

investors should devise and maintain a globally diversified strategy. Rebalancing is a

critical tool in this effort. May you prosper in 2011!

Investing is risky and can involve the risk of losing money. Please consult with your tax professional and/or investment advisor before making

any important investment decisions.

The Spice of Life? A Diversified Portfolio F

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By: Ted Cowan


Self-Care isn’t Selfish: It’s Toe-tally NecessaryBy: Diane Meehl

The Powde r Room

If eyes are a “mirror to the

soul”, then my toenails

serve as its palette. I often

say you can measure the

status of my health and

well being by peeking

under my socks. Not

that you would want

to, of course… most

people don’t share my

appreciation for feet.

Some women use their

bodies as a canvas,

expressing themselves

through fashion, jewelry,

fitness…or softness, grace

and simplicity. Me,

well… I think feet are

beautiful, and I like my

toes to look sharp. Call

me crazy – my husband

always does!

The aesthetics of my

feet make a statement,

and not just when I’m

sporting flip-flops, my

footwear of choice. If my

heels dry and defeated

(pun intended), they’re

clamoring for attention.

But when my toenails

gleam a flirty red, they

whisper an invitation for

romance. One thing is

certain; if I haven’t taken time to care

for the least of my parts, chances are

my life is just as messy. Even when

they’re invisible to everyone else under

my clogs, I know the mood those toes

reflect, the mission they tackle.

I wasn’t always a devotee of professional

pedicures, the surest path to killer

toenails. Before, I thought of those as a

decadent extravagance I denied myself.

But things changed with the birth of my

third child - who not only tripled the

joy in our home but also the laundry

and the noise level. Suddenly caring for

the caretaker no longer got filed under

luxury; me-time became necessary

for not only my survival… but for my

family’s as well. How can I fill 3 little

cups when my own pitcher’s empty?

If I’m going to dance backward in high

heels every day, I’m going to ensure

my feet are ready for the dance floor. It

isn’t always easy for me to just stop and

put down all the balls I’m juggling. It’s

my job to care for everyone else, and

I’m an ambitious Type A in every area of

my life. Just had a new baby?

If I’m going to dance back-ward in high heels every day, I’m going to ensure my feet

are ready for the dance floor.

Well of course I’m going to bring you a

meal! Having trouble with your hubby?

I’m on my way over with chocolate

and merlot. There’s a committee to

chair? A mission to fund? A deadline to

obliterate? I’m your woman.

Somebody stop me!

It’s true; I was blessed with energy,

but I crash hard if fail to steward it

wisely. I’ve learned to work from my

rest. And I haven’t found a better

place to find solace than in the capable

hands of a pedicurist… dare I say,

artist. For a short, blissful hour I am

the object of someone’s complete

care and attention. Transforming my

feet from downtrodden to driven, the

real pros seem to understand when I

want to chat or when I just need to get

lost in the guilty pleasure of the latest

People magazine. Surely they have an

Suddenly caring for the caretaker no longer got filed under luxury; me-time

became necessary for not only my survival… but for my family’s as well.

appreciation for feet, and I’m happy to serve

as muse!

Looking at my toes today, it is obvious I’ve

neglected myself in favor of making the

holidays merry and bright for everyone else.

So I’m off to restore the canvas. Then, bring

it on, 2011!

Diane Meehl is an independent writer and

longtime Arizona resident, where polished

toenails are required.

T h e D e e p E n d


WalkaboutJanuary 23, 2011This one-day event celebrates international traditions, customs and cultures with live entertainment, food and hands-on activities

Fashion Independent: The Original Style of Ann Bonfoey TaylorOpens February 28An impressive and personal collection of works by the most masterful fashion designers of the 1950s and 60s

DevouredMarch 12 & 13, 2011The Valley’s premier culinary event blends savory food from independent Phoenix restaurants, wine, and inspirational art

Théatre de la ModeOpens March 12Miniature mannequins created in 1944 and dressed in post WWII Parisian couture make their Southwest debut

Arts and FlowersMarch 31 – April 3, 2011Scores of breathtaking floral arrangements by more than 40 Valley floral designers accent art works on view in the galleries

u p c o m i n g e v e n t s

of her own arduous quest in life. I felt

her pain. A tear, having long awaited

the contour of a cheek, fell fiercely. The

Cardinal appeared, wiped my face, and

ceremoniously opened the marble box,

removed a medallion. Gently, he pressed

it into my palm.

In a stealth whisper he said, “questo e’

stato benedetto del Papa,” or, “this was

blessed by the Pope.” Customarily these

are given to world leaders and dignitaries;

their likes not sold in the Vatican’s store. I

was fast approaching the second moment

in my life when I suffered a loss for words.

Wanting to offer gratitude, I blurted out,

“dammi un bacio”, which every good

Italian recognizes as, “give me a kiss!” I

wondered why his eyes, full of truth, grew

large as he leaned over and kissed my forehead, making the sign of the cross.

My family would say, “see, he knew you

needed that.” But I will tell you, he was

remembering the wise man that said, “do

not try to defeat your enemies; persuade

them.” Pope John Paul II.

That same medallion now rests in the

hands of an honorable man that lives that

quote every day. He is a police officer, a

knight, a gentleman, and my husband.

“Questa zona e’ vietato,” meaning, “this

area is prohibited.” Upon hearing those

words, spoken in a soft tenor voice full of

authority and grace, I turned to see a man

wearing a white robe and a biretta the

same color as the rope I’d just crossed.

I don’t speak fluent Italian, and I’m

certainly not accustomed to conversing

with a Cardinal - but I did manage to

sputter, “Sono Veramente Perso,” or, ”I’m

really lost.” Indeed; I was.

The Cardinal’s eyes seemed sad; he

grabbed my hand and murmured,

“niente paura, si e’ trovato,” or, “never

fear, you shall be found.” He carried a

marble box as I watched him pull back

a curtain revealing a hidden door. As I

watched him walk through, it was quite

possibly the first time in my life I found

no words to describe the moment that

followed. Just beyond the doorway, and

sitting in a simple wooden chair, was

Pope John Paul II, his head bent slightly,

reading from a book I would describe as

a codicologist’s dream. He never looked

up. The Cardinal turned to me and

instructed, “Aspettero qui.” I was to stay

and wait.

During the next twenty minutes I gazed

at a luminous fresco. My soul was

beckoned into a 15th century world of

amethyst and amber hues surrounding

the image of a woman standing on the

precipice of a thundering castle. Her

expression searched a faded, purple

vaulted night with a sadness I’d seen in

my own mirror. It was her eyes – it is

always the eyes that tell the truth when

the mouth can’t. She was young; her

love was gone, and she wanted no more

SonoVeramente

PersoBy: Isabel Ham

W a l k A b o u t

“Do not try to defeat your enemies; persuade them.”

-Pope John Paul II


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