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HOUSTON HOME JOURNAL Talk of the Town Juli* Evans Evans Newspapers Inc. jevans@evansnewspapers.com Special from the start What am I most thankful for this past year? This isn’t a hard question for me, but a hard one to write. She was born many years ago, almost 75 years to be exact. She was very small, actually small enough to fit into a shoe box I was told. Being born that many years ago, she was lucky to have survived. Her biologi cal mother died when she was only six months old. That is when the aunt took over and raised her. She had four brothers, all older than her, and they were being raised by their dad. The aunt did what she thought was right, taking the baby to raise because the father of the child was a farmer and already had his hands full with her four older broth ers. This child proved to be “special” from the start to not only the aunt, but to everyone in the family. She grew up in a loving environ ment, married after a few years of college, and had three children of her own. This is where the story begins, or I should say my story. My earliest memories of my mother come and go. Sometimes, I can remem ber some of my “baby stuff” days, sometimes I can’t. Let me tell you what I do remember today, and why I will never forget what my mother did, and has done and continues to do for me still today Wonderful childhood mem ories of our family grow ing up will never leave my side. All of the birthdays, Christmas’, summer vaca tions, and holidays that we shared together are priceless to me, and the older that I get, the more I realize that having good parents like I did, truly was a blessing from God. My mother is and was the “secret ingredient” that has made my family life such a great experience. I irust tell you, though, it is hard (for me) to repro duce that “up bringing” in today’s world with my fam ily. Everybody is in a hurry today. Both parents are being pulled in all directions just trying to make it to all of the commitments that have already been scheduled. Growing up, we ate around 6 o’clock everyday (I mean the whole family sat down together). Today, I couldn’t tell you the last time that I sat down and ate at 6pm. Could You? If you don’t know my mother, I’m sorry, and I hope that you have an opportu nity to meet her one day. If you do know her, you know exactly what I am talking about. My mother has got to be one of the kindness people that I know. She sees the good in all. Always doing for the other fellow not wanting anything in return. My sister, Kim is similar to my mother (in many ways) with the way that she has raised her children. (Me? I think that I am more like my grandmother.. .A little hard.) People ask me all of the time how my mother is doing. That brings an “inter nal smile” to me. It’s a con stant reminder of how very fortunate I am to have some a wonderful mother. There are too many mem ories of my mother for me to share with you. Just take my word for it, and under- See TALK, Page 4Ce LIFESTYLE Journal/Charlotte Perkins Who’d believe his sweet looking mom-to-be from a quiet Perry neighborhood spends her creative time writing about werewolves? Lara Holt, 22, has just published her first book, Who’s Afraid of the Big Bad Wolf? Start the New Year by pampering yourself By KRYSTAL RINER Journal Staff Writer The ultimate relaxation and pampering experience takes place at Deboe’s Salon located inside of Elva’s salon on Russell Parkway in Warner Robins. Joy Deboe, a master cosme tologist, not only cuts, colors, and styles hair but she also gives facials with the Sea Ora line of products. “Sea Ora is a unique skin care line, “Deboe says. “It combines natural ingredi ents with modern science to formulate an effective blend of minerals and the finest herbal ingredients nature has The HHJ QUIZ Kings and queens, unicorns, camels and vice-presidents Literary Quiz Which literary version of the Arthurian legend was dedicated to Queen Victoria’s husband? Harrison's Sports Quiz If Detroit loses its finale to Green Bay tomorrow, it will be a winless season for the Lions. Which NFL team was the last to go “victory-free,” which year and what was unusual about that season? History Quiz Who was the vice-president elect 100 years ago? Geography Quiz WTiich is the longer range: the Andes or the Himalayas? Faith Quiz To whom was Jesus speaking when he said “But many that are first shall be last and the last shall be first”? Weird Quiz What is the collective noun for unicorns? Last Week's Answer Santa himself The depiction of Santa Claus is the to offer. The vital nutrients, anti-oxidants and minerals present in Sea Ora products are responsibly gathered at the place closest to the soul of Mother Earth - The Dead Sea.” “I am a perfectionist,” said Deßoe. A 4.0 graduate of Middle Georgia Technical College in 2007 Deßoe is one of the only cosmetologists in the area using these all-natu ral products. The facial begins with a relaxing hand cream, and warm mitts being placed on your hands followed by a cleansing of the face. Next, your skin is exfoliated with a EyeQ Name the museum in which you can see the original of this tapestry. handiwork of noted cartoonist Thomas Nast. Getting it right were Terry Everett, Michael Stanley, Jim Worrall, Larry and Chris Thomson, Laurie Jones, Nelda Tawse, Sharon Cyr, Olivia Staehorek and Bill Harrison. BIG BAD W W ten! Iki W V W 9bb w ■mlhr By CHARLOTTE PERKINS Journal Staff Writer Lara Holt is a soft-spo ken young woman, who just happens to have a wild imagination. How wild? Well, how about creating a fictional world in which werewolves not only prowl the streets at night looking for human prey, but are considered normal citizens during the day - and have rights. Holt, who has just pub lished her first novel, Who’s Afraid of The Big Bad Wolf, has also created a heroine who won’t soon be forgot ten by readers. “My name is Holly Stevens,” the W.C.E. (Werewolf Catcher/Execu tioer) explains on the first page. “I am 25 years old and five foot two, barely. I have pale skin and golden blonde hair that makes my pale blue eyes stand out so badly that they almost look white, especially when I’m mad. “Despite my angelic appearance, I can be quite scary. Just ask anyone I’ve killed.” salt, and then smoothed with a mud mask that is left on for about 10 minutes. At the end of the session a moistur izer is put on to protect the skin. “It is a refreshing experi ence that will really leave your skin feeling great,” said Deßoe. Treat yourself to this most relaxing treat for only S3O during the holiday season. For more information call 918-7566. ENI/Gary Harmon At right, Master Cosmetologist, Joy Deßoe, goes over hair styles with Cooky Glenn. By Charlotte Perkins fJßb* HI B 8» |Hng Pj* Lara Holt’s first novel is available from Amazon.com or from Publish America. com. Thus begins a 278-page narrative in which Holly Stevens and her partner, Drew, are out to appre hend a werewolf serial killer, while trying (sort-of) to abide by The Werewolf Environmental Act, which puts some limits on the use of silver bullets despite the fact that the werewolves, who “have become part of everyday life” are creating [WMBKEM ./* ' ' Send any or all answers to hhjquiz@yahoo.comor call Charlotte Perkins, 987-1823, Ext. 234 Oxen Kneeling In the poem by Thomas Hardy it was The Oxen who were all on their knees. Getting it right were Terry Everett, Michael Stanley, ,Jim Worrall, Larry and Chris Thomson, Laurie Jones, Nelda Tawse, Sharon Cyr, Olivia Staehorek and Bill Harrison. Greatest Game The 1967 football game between USC and UCLA is noted by Keith Jackson as “the greatest game he had ever seen.” USC won 21 -20. Despite USC’s victo ry the Heisman Trophy went to UCLA quarterback Gary Beban over USC junior tailback O.J. Simpson who did win it the fol lowing year. Getting it right were Terry Everett, Michael Stanley, ,Jim Worrall, Larry and Chris Thomson, Laurie Jones, Nelda Tawse and Olivia Staehorek. rift dreaming or.. The best-selling Christmas sin gle of all time, White Christmas, was recorded by Bing Crosby. He first recorded it Christmas Day, 1941, but the one we’ve all heard was recorded in 1947. Getting it right were Terry Everett, Michael Stanley, ,Jim Worrall, Larry and Chris Thomson, Laurie Jones, Nelda Tawse, Sharon Cyr, Olivia SECTION: C SATURDAY, DECEMBER 27, 2008 all kinds of gory havoc, and are also - if they bite ■ you - contagious. Holly’s one tough lady with a real hatred of werewolves, but readers will have fun keeping Up with the men in her .life, her struggles with her hair, and her constant wardrobe crises. As for the werewolves, don’t read this book if you’re faint of heart! Holt, who is a grad uate of Hawkinsville High School and Middle Georgia College, is a fan of Stephen King, Janet Evanovich, Laurel K. Hamilton and Dean Koontz. She says the book took almost three years to write. It’s dedicated to her fiance Shawn Rowley with whom she shares a home in Perry. Holt plans a sequel to Who’s Afraid of the Big Bad Wolf, but for the next few months, motherhood is going to take priority, because the young couple expects a baby daughter in January Staehorek and Bill Harrison. Santa's mileage It is approximately 4,000 miles from Perry to the North Pole. Getting it approximately right (since they’re no telling what detours Santa might take) were Terry Everett, Michael Stanley, ,Jim Worrall, Larry and Chris Thomson, Laurie Jones, Nelda Tawse, Olivia Staehorek and Bill Harrison. Faith Quiz Both Luke and Matthew’s Gospels give an accounting of Jesus’ genealogy with some variation between them. Getting it right were Terry Everett, Michael Stanley, ,Jim Worrall, Larry and Chris Thomson, Laurie Jones, Nelda Tawse, Sharon Cyr, Olivia Staehorek and Bill Harrison. Christmas Quiz The children of Syria tra ditionally get their gifts for the youngest of the Magi’s camels. Getting it right were Terry Everett, Michael Stanley, ,Jim Worrall, Larry and Chris Thomson, Laurie Jones, Nelda Tawse, Sharon Cyr, Olivia Staehorek and Bill Harrison.