Emerald Coast Magazine - Emerald Coast Magazine October-November 2011

My Journey

My JourneyA healthy woman’s optimistic outlook on life and, yes, cancerBillie Chappell’s story as told to Zandra Wolfgram in honor of the 25th anniversary of National Breast Cancer Awareness Month (October) we introduce you to a private woman who found…

Plugged In to the Holidays

Plugged In to the HolidaysGet into the spirit by lighting your home inside and outBy Lis King Never mind those Scrooges who satirize holiday light displays as symptoms of suburban one-upmanship. The rest of us love this once-a-year license to…

A Cool Cure

A Cool Cure Cryrotherapy is a hot new cold treatmentBy Angela Howard Imagine standing in a machine that lowers your skin temperature to near freezing. Sounds like science fiction, right?  Well, it’s not. It’s cryotherapy. If the word sounds foreign,…

Bringing the Sea to Your Table

Bringing the Sea to Your TableSix Emerald Coast chefs share their stories and flavor secrets By Susan Benton In honor of national Food Day (Oct. 24) we dish up a story centered around the one food that gives the Emerald…

Aaron Jackson is Planting Peace

Aaron Jackson is Planting PeaceDestin activist harvests hope one child at a timeBy Zandra Wolfgram At 29, Aaron Jackson has 102 stamps on his passport. But if you ask him, he’s only just begun his journey. The president of Planting…

Come Fly With Me

Come Fly With Me Meet Lt. Cmdr. James Tomaszeski, a true Blue Angel By Zandra Wolfgram He wanted to find adventure. Like many kids after watching the movie “Top Gun,” he dreamed of landing a sleek jet on an aircraft…

Inspiration Found

Inspiration FoundArtist Andy Saczynski doesn’t brush off what others throw awayBy Jennifer Howard Artist Andy Saczynski does not like to see anything wasted. From the recycled musical instruments and other objects in his painted pieces to what the Destin resident…

In the Pink

In the PinkMaryann Makekau inspires hope with children’s book seriesBy Ann McQueen When Maryann Makekau’s dear friend was diagnosed with breast cancer, she wanted to help, and she knew hope was the way to do so. It was through this…