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Who's a good boy? DO YOU SWEET TALK YOUR PET, SHOWERING THEM WITH ADORATION AND AFFECTION? You're not alone! Long live baby talk and endless belly rubs. We love our pets. When we asked our friends and advertising partners about their pets, the gush gates opened and the stories filled our inbox. We are thrilled to share a few in this issue. Many thanks to photographer Katie Oblinger for your patience and good cheer while photographing the pets at Brookhaven Dog Park. Curtis Douglass is principal of North Atlanta High School and more importantly, a pet parent to Drakey, a three-year-old Yorkie mix. "Drakey is a rescue dog that was initially adopted by my daughter. When she and her family relocated, we agreed to house him. My wife and I had always wanted a dog, but had deliberated due to our hectic schedules. However, Drakey showed us the joy and enrichment pets that can bring to your life, so we formally adopted him." We love that! Enjoy this issue with stories about ambitious youth and generous humans and dive into the Local Features (new, last month) with ideas on what to do with kids, pets and everyone in between.

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FEATURES 18 The Upside of Downtime Lovett student writer inspires us.

22 Kristin Klingshirn's Epic Voyage To Motherhood The Bert Show fans buoy her journey.

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30 Best Friends Portraits of pets and their person.

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22 Artist’s Palette 30 Animal Kingdom 34 Local Limelight

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AS SOCIETY REOPENS THIS SUMMER AND FALL, YOU’RE PROBABLY STARTING TO FILL UP YOUR PLANNER LIKE NEVER BEFORE. You may be booking vacations, visiting family, or meeting up with friends. You

homework. Sometimes I just admired the beauty of nature

may be heading back to in-person work or school, running

and a neighborhood that I never fully appreciated.

errands, and participating in clubs and activities. But as you

I was also inspired to turn the sights I passed on my

rush to catch up on everything you missed during quaran-

walks into pieces of art. As an artist, I have always enjoyed

tine, you may also want to keep one aspect of your quaran-

manipulating real objects into unreal designs. However,

tine lifestyle: downtime.

the more I painted natural subjects like clouds, greenery,

For many people, including me, this last year and a half

and bodies of water, the more I realized that art does not

of quarantine has been marked by an excess of spare time. I

require manipulation and that simple observation of the

think it’s safe to say that while none of us ever again want

outside world can tell stories. Even after I returned to por-

to have that much isolation, there is something valuable in

trait painting in my art class during the next school year,

leaving a bit of extra space in your planner.

I found that observing nature had given me a stronger

When quarantine started, the seven-hour days at my high

perception of light, color, and beauty.

school were shortened to three-hour school days from my

The pace of everything is picking up, and you may already

house. Even with the heavy amount of homework, I discov-

be double-booked for the events and commitments of your

ered that without my normal socializing, extracurriculars

pre-pandemic existence, but there is still time to build in a

and commute, I still had plenty of time on my hands. I was

lesson from recent months. Your pastime doesn’t have to

bored and needed to find some new experiences.

be walking outside or painting nature. It just needs to be

It was in these months that I rediscovered the outdoors.

something that gives you a little bit of peace. So before you

Before and after school every day, I started going on walks

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around my neighborhood. Sometimes I would FaceTime a

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friend to talk. Sometimes I would listen to audiobooks of my

to piece together. The world may be opening back up, but

school reading assignments so that I could get ahead in my

you sometimes need a few moments away from the world.

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WHEN YOU HAVE TO FIGHT FOR SOMETHING YOU REALLY WANT, THAT VICTORY IS THE GREATEST LIFE HAS TO OFFER. So too was the battle faced by Kristen Klingshirn, co-host of the nationally syndicated Bert Show, and her loving husband Bart as they began their unique journey to pregnancy. Their dedication to each other, their marriage, and to the creation of life kept them on the path to parenthood. While they were never derailed from their goal of starting a family, they found themselves hanging on tight for the roller coaster that was their life. For Kristin and Bart, who found out in 2018 that they only had a two to three percent chance of conceiving on their own, the next three years were all about a new lifestyle. Their days were full of appointments and medical visits for egg retrieval, fertilization, supplements, Lupron and Progesterone injections, and estrogen patches. The mantra that would guide her steadfastly along her pregnancy journey was simply, “Let go of disappointment and make room for baby.” Kristin and Bart did what was to be their first egg retrieval and while six eggs were harvested, after fertilization, blastocyst, and genetic testing the couple ended up with only one viable embryo. “I was eternally grateful for that one frozen embryo, my ‘ice,

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ice baby,’ says Kristin. While everything was looking good at the moment, life was to throw Kristin a curveball when her father was diagnosed with cancer and placed in hospice. “The next day I flew to Orlando to be by his side for six weeks as he died,” says Kristin. “The hardest places in life to be in are the ones that you never saw coming. IVF and the transfer were placed on hold.” After her

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“Bart and I did not choose to do IVF during a pandemic, a pandemic chose to happen while we were doing IVF,” jokes Kristin about the realization that despite the world shutting down, they were, once again, focusing on the creation of a new life and awaiting their first pregnancy test. It was not successful. “I had never imagined getting this attached to a frozen embryo,” says Kristin, “but, it wasn’t just an embryo, it was the hopes and dreams for our future…as a family.” While devastated, Kristin and Bart were not deterred. The couple began the process all over again, only this time, the result would be incredibly different. On July 4, 2020, another six eggs were harvested and because less than half were viable the doctor on call suggested a different plan of attack. This time the IVF would not occur with a frozen embryo but as a fresh embryo transfer and, since fresh transfers in ovulatory women had a higher live birth rate, it was established that it was worth a shot. They went for it! Kristin and Bart kept to themselves around their Buckhead home as they awaited the pregnancy test and while they were hopeful for good news they were realistic about their expectations. They would remain quiet for three months until the couple knew for sure that, after all the years of working and waiting, they had a viable pregnancy. Good news travels fast. For Kristin and the cast of the Bert Show, with whom she had shared her pregnancy journey, the exciting news traveled, well, at the speed of sound! Congratulations and excitement were offered from friends and family at home and from the millions of daily listeners who had all become stakeholders in Kristin and Bart’s pregnancy journey. On February 22, 2021, the happy couple welcomed James Robert Mattingly into their lives. James Robert, named in honor of both of his grandfathers, is a beautiful miracle in their lives and a glimpse of hope for every couple’s own pregnancy journey. 26

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Best Friends PORTRAITS OF PETS AND THEIR PERSON

GARTH PETERS, BUCKHEAD COALITION AND SIR NORTON OF WELLESLEY “NORTON” AND THE DUCHESS OF WELLESLEY - “NELLIE” Norton is a Norwich terrier and was sired by a Westminster “Best in Breed.” Norton was the runt of the litter but we fell in love with him the moment we met. The size of an Idaho potato, he sat in the palm of my hand…. and I never let go. Norton’s personality is best described as regal and his demeanor wise, with a strong bravado as the king of his realm. Nellie is a Norwich terrier. As a puppy, Nellie chose our family, thrusting herself on us and refusing to be left behind. She’s never far away from us, day or night, and her enthusiasm and love are infectious. She shares her presence, her love, and her beguiling personality. One Norwich is a joy, but two just make everything right with the world. Norton and Nellie are our family’s heart dogs, our soulmates! Fun, loving, brave, and playful, that’s Norton and Nellie. 30

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ARTICLE SUE G. COLLINS | PHOTOGRAPHY KATIE OBLINGER

CHRISTINE PULLARA, TV HOST, ATLANTA AND COMPANY,

CURTIS DOUGLASS, PRINCIPAL OF

CHANNEL 11, AND UNO

NORTH ATLANTA HIGH SCHOOL, AND DRAKEY

We added Uno to our family a few months after Jim’s mom passed,

Drakey is a three-year-old Yorkie mix. Drakey is a rescue dog

as well as our sweet Lhasa, Ruby! I cannot tell you how much joy he

that was initially adopted by my daughter. When she and her fam-

brought to our lives! He is so sweet, smart, and playful. He loves

ily relocated, we agreed to house him. My wife and I had always

everyone he meets. He enjoys long walks, catching the ball with his

wanted a dog, but had deliberated due to our hectic schedules.

mouth and endless belly rubs.

However, Drakey showed us the joy and enrichment that pets can CONTINUED >

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bring to your life, so we formally adopted him. Drakey is an early riser that steadfastly guards our home. He can be loving and is especially playful with children. In his spare time, he loves to take car trips and hang out at Piedmont Park. He can be very territorial—even when facing larger dogs—so we’re still working on his social skills! JIM NEWMAN, PUBLISHER OF BUCKHAVEN LIFESTYLE, AND SAMMY AND LUCY When my wife Darce and I were dating, she always wanted a dog but I wanted to stay free to travel. While I thought I put my foot down, next thing I knew, we had Samatha. I quickly grew to love Sam as did my son Daniel’s dog, a beautiful pit bull named Bear who stayed with us awhile. Once Bear left, Sam grew lonely and my wife wanted to get another rescue. I wasn’t crazy about two dogs in the house. Three weeks later my lovely wife brought Luci home from the pound and said let’s just keep her over the weekend and see. It took me almost a minute before I realized I really had to say “NO” and a another minute before I realized that I really love this new dog too. Now they, of course, are family members that go everywhere with us and I can’t imagine not having them. I am so happy being the master of my domain! CityLifestyle.com/BuckHaven

LOCAL LIMELIGHT DANCE CHALLENGE SUPPORTS EDIN'S WORK OFFERING EDUCATION AND INSIGHT ON EATING DISORDERS AND MENTAL WELLNESS

ARTICLE AND PHOTOGRAPHY SEAN O'KEEFE

WHEN ONLY DANCING WILL DO EDIN, A LOCAL, ATLANTA-BASED, NOT-FORPROFIT ORGANIZATION CELEBRATING ITS 25TH ANNIVERSARY THIS YEAR, STRIVES TO OFFER EDUCATION AND INSIGHT ON EATING DISORDERS AND MENTAL WELLNESS. Its mission of education, amplification, and engagement is a much-needed resource for those members of our community seeking help, as well as for those who provide eating disorder treatment and care. The need for EDIN in our post-pandemic world is greater than ever for people who continue to struggle with self-worth and body positivity.

The author danced his way into the hearts of a global audience in last year's EDIN Celebrity Dance Challenge.

“The pandemic has led to a surge of new cases and relapses as anxiety and isolation are typically very significant components of eating disorders,” says Marci Soran, Executive Director. “EDIN has provided resources to schools and the general community since 1996, and now, our work is more

passionate walkers raise money to fund eating disorders educa-

critical than ever before.”

tion, prevention, and support,” says Soran. “We are excited to be

It is only through EDIN’s outreach and fundraising programs that this essential work can

from the pandemic.”

continue. The Celebrity Dance Challenge and

Because of the global pandemic, EDIN pivoted the Give Thanks

Merrick’s Walk are but two of EDIN’s fun fundrais-

for EDIN Celebrity Dance Challenge to a broadcast fundraising

ers this fall. There are many ways that you can help

event where dancers picked their favorite Atlanta backdrops and

to ensure their important mission continues now

created their own music videos, streaming live with an auction

and in years to come.

and interviews.

Merrick’s Walk is held in honor of Merrick Ryan,

“For EDIN, this event brings together local celebrities, clini-

who passed away in 2000 from complications from

cians, and community members to compete in our premier annual

anorexia. Merrick was an alumna of The Galloway

fundraiser to support body positivity and EDIN’s programming:

School and EDIN partners with Galloway to host a

EDucation and INsight on eating disorders,” says Soran. “This

2.7-mile walk in Merrick’s memory that is attended

year, due to the pandemic, we are seeing the highest rates of new

by more than 350 friends, families, and partner

cases and relapses of eating disorders than ever before. EDIN’s

organizations. “2021 marks the 21st Merrick’s Walk,

work has never been more important.”

an inspirational, community-building event where

able to resume this important awareness event as we all emerge

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For more information about EDIN please visit MyEdin.org.

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