November 2007

Katy Nail's Artistic Diversions
From mystical Mayan priests to Texas-size enchanted rocks, Nail's compelling paintings defy classification
by Gwen Gibson

Harvesting the Clouds
Central Texas leads the nation in rainwater collection
by Karen Branz Leach

Holiday Gift Guide

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City Ink
Governor Rick Perry dangerous to Texans' health
by Ken Martin

Lagniappe
Does Neiman Marcus need your tax dollars?
by Rebecca Melancon

Letters
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Arts Feature
Austin Figurative Gallery
by Bonnie Neel

Arts Buzz
Autumn in the arts reaps football-free bliss
by Bonnie Neel

Arts & Entertainment
Art, music, theatre, books and more
Compiled by Whitney Angstadt

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

Intimacies
How to learn to be a lover? Experiment and communicate
by Karen Kreps

Seeking Spirit
Soul lessons: An evening with Horton Foote
by Becca Hensley

Family
Austin is a great place for parents and a hub for redirecting children's behavior
by Lindsey Lane

Food
Tortilla Soup. A can and a plan
by Clane Hayward

Pets
Eco-Pets. Reducing your carbon paw print
by Melissa Gaskill

In the Garden
My year without a garden. Feeling guilty about nothing
by Cecilia Nasti

Shelter
Set performance standards and let our architecture evolve
by Eric Miller

Environment
A silver lining to 'The Nuclear Renaissance'; There may never be a better time to sell the nuke
by Robert Singleton

Austin Originals
Clarksville Pottery. Established 1976
by Shelley Seale

Good Stuff
Where to shop. What to buy. How to decide.

Back in Balance
Acupuncture gaining credibility in treating chronic illness, wellness
by Michelle Moon Reinhardt

Medical Services for the I Want It Now Generation
Retail clinics offer inexpensive acute care, little or no waiting
by Karen Branz Leach

Fitness
Keep up with climate change by having flexible fitness plans
by Tam Thompson

Healthcare
Resources are available for caregivers of aging loved ones
by Darline Turner-Lee

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