Pushing Back the Day When the Taps Run Dry
Water conservation strategies that won’t break your budget or change your lifestyle
by Karen Branz Leach

Deconstruction Gives New Life to Old Houses
Taking apart, not demolishing, benefits community
by Melissa Gaskill

Letters
The readers write

Out & About
The lowdown on what’s going on
Compiled by Whitney Angstadt
American Repertory Ensemble
Austin Lyric Opera
Deep Eddy Pool Tournament
Images of 1926 Mexico

Intimacies
Long distance relationships:magic that’s not for everyone
by Karen Kreps

Seeking Spirit
The power of courage in tough times
by Becca Hensley

Family
Parenting with the quiet wisdom of spaciousness
by Lindsey Lane
January Family Events

Food
A post-holiday excess, post-vegetarian perspective
by Clane Hayward
January Food Events

Pets
Keeping dogs emotionally and physically safe
by Spike Gillespie
January Pet Events

In the Garden
You’ll go from spud to stud when you start gardening fit
by Cecilia Nasti
January in the Garden
January Garden Events

Shelter
Design, truth, and community
by Viviane Vives and M.J. Neal
Interiors

Environment
South Bank Master Plan, round two Piecemeal development and no affordable housing
by Robert Singleton
January Environmental Events

Wheels: Hers
The 2007 Saturn Sky Roadster
Bright new star in Saturn’s Orbit
by Bonnie Neel

Wheels: His
The Volvo V70 2.5T
Safety first
by Ian Dille

Austin Originals
Urban Living, Established 1990
by Barbara Wray

Eating for Weight Loss
A healthy diet is crucial for dropping pounds
by Amy E. Lemen

Jump-Start Weight Loss in the New Year
by Working Up a Sweat
by Amy E. Lemen

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

Fitness
Strategic support helps your New Year’s resolution succeed
by Tam Thompson

Healthcare
Winter sports and knee injuries: The good, the bad and the ugly
by Darline Turner-Lee

Pampering
What makes a European facial European, and other questions
by Joanne Liu