Hometown Madison - November & December 2016
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PUBLISHER & EDITOR<br />
Tahya A. Dobbs<br />
CFO<br />
Kevin W. Dobbs<br />
CONSULTING EDITOR<br />
Mary Ann Kirby<br />
ACCOUNT EXECUTIVES<br />
Rachel Lombardo<br />
Kati Gaines<br />
CONTRIBUTING WRITERS<br />
Camille Anding<br />
Mary Ann Kirby<br />
Susan Marquez<br />
Shari Veazey<br />
STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER<br />
Othel Anding<br />
CONTRIBUTING<br />
PHOTOGRAPHER<br />
Chris Todd<br />
ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANTS<br />
Alisha Floyd<br />
Brenda McCall<br />
LAYOUT DESIGN<br />
Daniel Thomas / 3dt<br />
Missy Donaldson / MAD Designs<br />
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I was well aware that the phone call would come along with the questions of solutions from our<br />
newlyweds who are planted in Dallas. “What if we only get one day of vacation for Thanksgiving?<br />
How do we juggle time between two sets of parents at opposite ends of the states?”<br />
Those are some of the questions my daughter Camea has been dealing with as she and her new<br />
husband are suddenly faced with making traditions separate from their parents. It’s not an earthshaking<br />
problem when compared to the big picture of life, but it is another reminder that life is<br />
on a continual path of change. Some changes are wonderful–like finding the perfect mate. Other<br />
changes, like having to spend holidays away from family, are not so wonderful.<br />
I’m grateful that <strong>Hometown</strong> <strong>Madison</strong> Magazine helps to give us insight<br />
into change and how to make the best of it–thanks to our neighbors and<br />
friends that are highlighted within these pages. In every issue we feature<br />
people challenged with change in various areas of their lives as well as<br />
how they cope.<br />
We are all in the circle of life together. It’s important that we support<br />
each other throughout our journeys. We hope your holidays are filled<br />
with happiness and joy–even if in the midst of change.<br />
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In this issue Landscaper's Oasis ........................6<br />
Where Dreams Come True.................16<br />
Shopping Local ......................... 21<br />
Authentic Chamber Music. .............. 22<br />
A Print-Worthy Pursuit........26<br />
A Distinguished Career .....................36<br />
Holiday Gift Guide...........................44<br />
Never a Worry.......................... 48<br />
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