Holiday Gift Guide
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Freddie Krc
The master of high lonesome neon country soul, dixieland cajun blues and rock ‘n’ roll
by Rush Evans

Sergio Palleroni
Architect weaves compassion and creativity into green designs
by Jennifer Mackey Stewart

Letters
The readers write

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

Intimacies
Talking about sex with your lover adds to the pleasure
by Karen Kreps

Seeking Spirit
The kitchen as sanctuary: cooking as a spiritual act
by Becca Hensley

Family
Of adoption, belonging and raising adopted children
by Lindsey Lane
November Family Events

Food
When life gets hard, dinner has to be easy
by Clane Hayward
November Food Events

Pets
Austin Humane Society rocks the house and fixes the ferals
by Spike Gillespie
November Pet Events

In the Garden
‘Tis the season to spruce up your trees
by Cecilia Nasti
November in the Garden
November Garden Events

Shelter
More than shelter
by Susan Welker
Interiors

Environment
Annexation of Lost Creek
by Robert Singleton
November Environmental Events

Wheels: Hers
The 2006 Dodge Sprinter
2500 Passanger Van
Have it your way
by Ann Guidry

Wheels: His
The 2006 Range Rover Sport HSE
An agile adventurer
by Ian Dille

Austin Originals
Clayways Studio & Gallery
Established 1996
by Barbara Wray

Wrestling Art
Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu academies
in Austin offer students self-defense and fitness with hands-on experience
by Bonnie Neel

Seeking Awareness
A journey of the self through meditation
by Amy E. Lemen

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

Fitness
Breeze to work on your bicycle to increase fitness and save gas
by Tam Thompson

Healthcare
Manly men do get breast cancer, so here’s what you need to know
by Darline Turner-Lee

Pampering
Attune yourself to a special spa space and let it set your mood
by Joanne Liu