2019 December Faulkner Lifestyle
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L-R: Gail Strack, Pattie Howse-Duncan, Seely Lucas, Vicki Brewer, Susie Walker,<br />
Sarah Frost, Julie Adkisson, Pam Curry (seated)<br />
BY LEAH ASHBY<br />
PHOTOS BY BRANDY STRAIN-DAYER<br />
A<br />
diverse and lively group of<br />
women, self-proclaimed the<br />
Doodles, gathered at the home<br />
of Gail Strack for their annual Christmas<br />
party. Just who are the Doodles? Pattie<br />
Howse-Duncan of Conway desired a<br />
way to spend more time with women<br />
she admired. From there, a group of<br />
talented, spiritual, creative women<br />
agreed to meet monthly with the sole<br />
purpose of learning from each other.<br />
This band of sisters named themselves<br />
the Doodles and have been inspiring<br />
each other for almost a decade.<br />
“Enjoying the intimacy of meeting in each<br />
other’s homes, the host is charged with<br />
teaching something new so they can all<br />
become better women. Over the years,<br />
the group has truly doodled at many<br />
things, including countless craft projects,<br />
cooking demonstrations, decorating ideas<br />
and so much more,” explained Pattie.<br />
The highlight of the year is the muchanticipated<br />
Christmas dinner and gift<br />
exchange at the home of Gail Strack. Gail<br />
decorates her home with numerous trees<br />
covered in soft lights and glass ornaments,<br />
an abundance of fresh greenery, flowers<br />
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