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December 2011

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from our staff what I've learned this month... by Sarah DeRoo Never Too Little or Too Late It was over fi ve years ago, when we were called ANEW Magazine, that Kathleen Slattery-Moschkau fi rst graced our cover. She had recently released her movie, "Side Effects," and shared with us her trans- formation from pharmaceutical sales rep to fi lmmaker. As we ended our interview with her, we asked where we'd fi nd her in fi ve years. Her response? "Here in Madison with a happy, healthy, 12- and 9-year- old, a 16-year-old marriage and maybe a couple more fi lms under my belt." Was she right? About the happy, healthy family she was dead on. But she would have never predicted that her debut fi lm, which she followed with a documentary, would open the doors it did, setting the stage for her own nationally syndicated radio show. Th is past August, she made another tran- sition, leaving the airwaves to focus on growing a quiet yoga studio downtown. Read about her winding journey on p. 38 to fi nd out how she's learned that it's nev- er too late to get what you want out of life. And at a time of year notorious for its Th e percentage of all air leaks in homes that are found in the attic. Now I 60 The House of the Future's yearly heating and cooling expenses will be less than $700. After I picked my jaw up off the fl oor, I started dreaming about what I'd spend my savings on if that were my home. "A New Nest," p. 55 fl urry of shopping and planning, we've got few tips to help you savor it all. Find our gift guide packed with ideas big and small (p. 50), our style pages showing how to add a bit of sparkle to your ensembles (p. 20 and 45), and our Play section offering loads of activities around town (starting on p. 63). As the year winds down, we're looking know that I'm not crazy for having to don layer upon layer to work in my attic home offi ce. "Live at Home," p. 22 Something into the future with Robin Pharo (who you've seen in our pages as Resource Rob- in). We've followed her latest project, Th e House of the Future, since April, and now the home is complete. It utilizes the best sustainable and energy-effi cient prac- tices, materials and technology affordable today—and she's letting us inside on p. 55. While her home has it all, her message is simple: Take what she's learned and do what you can. Whether it's changing your light bulbs or building the most sustainable home in town, nothing is ever too little. Read, relax and enjoy the season. We'll see you in 2012. " " to remember when everyone starts making New Year's resolutions: …It's about not living someone else's life or how society says you should be living. Somewhere in you, you know what you want… Kathleen Slattery-Moschkau "Getting Quiet," p. 38 Mmm…recipes that combine two of my favorite things: cheese and snack time! The instructions say they're perfect for entertaining, but I think I'll keep these to myself. "Play With Your Food," p. 68 Sarah DeRoo Editor in Chief 8 Michelle Reddington Publisher BRAVA Magazine December 2011 We Stand Corrected! In our November issue, we incorrectly spelled the last name of Monona Dental's Dr. Kathryn Giswold. In our Happenings section, we misidentifi ed Samantha Ewert, the talented dance professional from Tempo Ballroom & Latin Dance Studio who lent her talents to the Rhumba for Rainbow fundraiser, as well as Lynn Van Airsdale and Consuelo Lopez Springfi eld who attended the annual Java Jive for Dane County's Rape Crisis Center. Our sincere apologies to all!

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