December 2006

Holiday Gift Guide

‘Tis the season and our advertisers offer you fabulous suggestions for everyone on your gift list

John Aielli Unleashed

‘Eklektikos’ host goes eclectric again with new on-line and HD radio shows
by Gwen Gibson

Water Treatment Plant Four

Where’s the fire? (And do we have enough water to put it out?)
by Robert Singleton

Letters
The readers write

Out & About
The lowdown on what’s going on
Compiled by Whitney Angstadt

Intimacies
Want to give a priceless gift? Try giving your full attention
by Karen Kreps

Seeking Spirit
A gentle reminder of the shadow side
by Becca Hensley

Family
More wonderings about parents, this time musician parents
by Lindsey Lane
December Family Events

Food
Wonderful winter Roasted squash or pumpkin soup with cumin créme fraiche
by Clane Hayward
December Food Events

Pets
And now we paws for some expert advice
by Spike Gillespie
December Pet Events

In the Garden
The art of the garden is such a joyful pain
by Cecilia Nasti
December in the Garden
December Garden Events

Shelter
Taking green mainstream. Shelter it green
by Marley Porter
Interiors

Environment
Election 2006 and the environment: There is hope, but not for us
by Robert Singleton
December Environmental Events

Wheels: Hers
The 2007 Toyota FJ Cruiser
The rebirth of a legend
by Ann Guidry

Wheels: His
The 2007 Honda CR-V 2WD EX-L
A New Age man-mobile
by Ian Dille

Austin Originals
Rewards
Established 1995
by Barbara Wray

Write While You Walk
A new way of looking at the same old path
by Melanie Alberts

Singing Out Loud-—With Your Body
Groovy dance classes offer great ways to stay in shape
by Spike Gillespie

The Buzz
Health, wellness & fitness activities abound
Compiled by Whitney Angstadt

Fitness
Burn off calories before you burn through the buffet table
by Tam Thompson

Healthcare
Life’s highs bring your healthy lifestyle down-—then up again
by Darline Turner-Lee

Pampering
Chocolate to spa for, a sweet treat for a sumptuous holiday
by Joanne Liu