July 2006

Masons, Magic, and Making a Difference
The Scottish Rite Children’s Theater combines history, fairy tales and Broadway-caliber entertainment for the child in all of us
by Bonnie Neel

A Vegan in Austin
The growing popularity of the vegan lifestyle
by April Dykman

Letters
The readers write

Out & About
The lowdown on what’s going on
Compiled by Rita Debellis

Intimacies
Look out for Number One
and relationships suffer
by Karen Kreps

Seeking Spirit
Transform yourself at the source
by Becca Hensley

Family
A parent is a parent is a parent—or is it?
by Lindsey Lane
July Family Events

Food
Better burnt offerings: grilling in July
by Clane Hayward
July Food Events

Pets
Finding a baby-sitter when baby has four paws
by Spike Gillespie
July Pet Events
Pet Resources

In the Garden
Harness the power of the sun to do your garden dirty work
by Cecilia Nasti
July in the Garden
July Garden Events

Shelter
Highgrove Terrace Residence
by Kevin Alter
Interiors

Environment
The South Bank Master Plan: downtown threatens Town Lake, Zilker Park
by Robert Singleton
July Environmental Events

Austin Originals
Austin Canine Central
Established 1988
by Barbara Wray

Wheels: Hers
2006 Subaru Outback 2.5i
Enchanted, after all these years
by Ann Guidry

Wheels: His
2006 Lincoln Town Car Signature Limited
A legacy of luxury comes to an end
by Ian Dille

Birth Control After Baby
What to do when ‘the pill’ no longer fits your lifestyle
by Michelle Moon Reinhardt

An Interrupted Life
Auto-Immune diseases strike women nearly three times more than men
by Michelle Moon Reinhardt

The Buzz
Health, wellness & fitness activities abound
Compiled by Rita DeBellis

Fitness
Enjoy wonderful water workouts that fit your water personality
by Tam Thompson

Healthcare
A nutritious children’s menu requires a little creativity
by Darline Turner-Lee

Pampering
Stretch your body and mind: it does more good than you think
by Joanne Liu