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NOVEMBER 2019
TONY BUZBEE
GROOVE TO THE MUSIC
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NOVEMBER 2019 PUBLISHER
Andy Patel | andy.patel@lifestylepubs.com EDITORIAL COORDINATOR
Abby Strickland | abby.strickland@lifestylepubs.com AD DESIGNER
Matthew Endersbe
Thankful AS NOVEMBER ROLLS AROUND, WE’RE ANXIOUSLY AWAITING THE APPROACH OF THANKSGIVING, THE HOLIDAY SEASON AND TIME SPENT WITH OUR LOVED ONES.
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Kelsey Proctor COPY EDITOR
Kate Baxendale CONTRIBUTING WRITERS
Elizabeth Bronough CONTRIBUTING PHOTOGRAPHERS
Michael Carr, Nadine Parker
The winding down of the year always brings about a time of reflection for us— remembering everything we’ve done or accomplished in months past; looking back on turkey disaster stories, mornings watching the Thanksgiving Day parade or afternoons spent curled up on the couch after one too many pieces of pie; thinking of the people, experiences and things we’ve been blessed with in the last year. As we press pause on the hustle and bustle of life putting together a monthly magazine, we’re able to look back on the past year and, most meaningfully, the stories from all of you that have made what we do possible. We also take this chance to think of those less fortunate and encourage you to take the opportunity this giving season to donate to local organizations or charities.
CORPORATE TEAM CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER Steven Schowengerdt
We hope that as you read this issue, you—like us—find inspiration in the lives and experiences of your neighbors and the connections that have been made.
CHIEF SALES OFFICER Matthew Perry CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER DeLand Shore ART DIRECTOR Sara Minor
Happy Thanksgiving, Memorial!
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INSIDE THE ISSUE NOVEMBER 2019
FEATURES 12 Perfectly Pumpkin A Pumpkin Pie Perfect for Any Thanksgiving Feast
14 Tony Buzbee Looking Beyond the Buzz
18 The McAdams Memorial City's Newest Luxury Apartments
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34 Groove to the Music Making Music Fun
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DEPARTMENTS 4
Lifestyle Letter
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Good Times
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Around Town
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Culinary Creations
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Local Limelight
28 Renovate & Refine 30 Lifestyle Calendar 34 Local’s Choice
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PERFECTLY PUMPKIN A DELICIOUS PUMPKIN PIE RECIPE SUITABLE FOR ANY THANKSGIVING FEAST ANY THANKSGIVING FEAST WOULD BE INCOMPLETE WITHOUT A DELICIOUS SLICE OF PUMPKIN PIE. This simple recipe is sure to impress all your guests, and you will be thankful you had that second slice.
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LOOKING BEYOND THE BUZZ
ARTICLE BY ELIZABETH BRONOUGH PHOTOGRAPHY BY NADINE PARKER
THE SUN IS GOING DOWN, AND IT’S TIME TO COMPLETE AFTERNOON CHORES, FEED THE ANIMALS (HOGS, CHICKENS, SHETLAND PONIES), TEND THE GARDEN AND WHATEVER ELSE MAY BE ON THE LIST FOR THE DAY BEFORE SITTING DOWN TO A MEAL OF FRESH VEGETABLES AND MEATS. Just another afternoon on the Buzbee farm. It’s easy to imagine a young Tony and his siblings slopping the hogs and digging potatoes as he describes his childhood. I could almost hear the animals and taste the venison as I was transported to a past in Atlanta, Texas. It’s not easy to find time in his busy schedule, especially this close to the mayoral election, but he agrees to squeeze me in between meetings and events during a haircut at R. Valentino Salon. It’s an intimate setting lending itself to the task at hand. I wanted to get to know the real Tony Buzbee. It’s immediately clear that Tony has admiration for his family, which is the core of his values. He describes his youth on the farm as a “rough upbringing.” “We didn’t have a whole lot as far as material things, but you can tell we are a very close-knit family,” he says. His dad was known as a man to be reckoned with, a “kick your a**” kind of guy when the need arose, and a man who instilled the importance of family and hard work, none of which was lost on Tony. We don’t always recognize the defining moments in our lives when they happen, but we all have them. For Tony, his path was changed with a random act of kindness by a neighbor, Billy. Tony had already enlisted in the Navy by way of a delayed entry plan when Billy saw him play football. Billy saw something special in Tony and was compelled to invite him to Texas A&M for a football game. They toured the campus and the Corps of Cadets living quarters, saw the Corps march on to the field and the Aggie Band. He was hooked; he wanted to go to Texas A&M and be a Marine. He graduated from college and went on to become a Marine Corps Officer, but his life would soon take another turn while on his second deployment to the Middle East. An avid reader, he finished all the available books and then picked up an LSAT study guide from one of his colleagues and found it interesting. Taking the practice tests, he realized he was pretty good at the subject. Upon returning to the United States, he did well on the real LSAT exam, which opened possibilities. That’s when he decided to leave the Marines and go to law school at the University of Houston Law Center. The rest is history. He graduated Summa Cum Laude, and numerous successes and achievements followed. He is a successful lawyer, a property developer and business owner, a philanthropist, an he is now in the running for mayor of Houston. Of all his accomplishments, he considers his greatest success. “Having raised kids [and nieces and nephews] that are kind and responsible.” His secret to success? “Hard work, with some degree of talent and a little luck.” He spoke several times of Billy’s random act of kindness, that trip to Texas A&M, which made such an impact in his life. You can easily see how important giving back is to him. He regularly takes time out to meet with young starry-eyed individuals and carries on the Billy legacy CONTINUED >
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LOCAL LIMELIGHT
(CON TI N U ED)
by taking some to games. With a little reluctance, he shared one of the Buzbee family traditions. His parents, although poor, regularly gave to the needy. They’d gather food, meats their dad brought home from work and vegetables grown on the farm, and deliver care packages to families in need with an added bonus of a hug from all the kids. Today, without the cameras and the media, Tony still carries on this tradition with his family. He works side by side with his kids, cooking and creating care packages hey hand-deliver to the homeless. You’d think the Tony you see in the media would want to leave a legacy of power and money. But with love and adoration, he stated his legacy is “what I already have today: children, nieces and nephews who are kind, socially engaged and responsible.” Of course, I had to asked why he wants to be the mayor of Houston. “I just want to give something back just like Billy [did for me],” Tony says. It goes back to his deep-rooted history of generosity and desire to make a difference. He and his family knew the cost of putting themselves out there, the subject of criticism and scrutiny as is the case for anyone running for office. But he felt Houston could do better, and he could make it happen. He wants to make the city that has been good to him and his family “work the way it should.” I can say I didn’t know what to expect when sitting down with Tony after all I’d seen and read. But the man I met today was truly down to earth, respectful, kind and spoke adamantly of dedication to family and hard work. 16
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ARTICLE DPWPR | PHOTOGRAPHY METRONATIONAL
MEMORIAL CITY'S NEWEST LUXURY APARTMENTS
THE MCADAMS, A LUXURY MID-RISE SITUATED
Ben Pisklak, founding principal of Slate. “The unit and
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ITS
AMENITIES
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LEVEL LOCATED ON THE EIGHTH FLOOR.
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residential project features 333 all-rental apartments including studios; one-, two- and three-bedroom units, ranging in size from 563 square feet up to 1,821 square feet; as well as a 9,000-square-foot amenities level.
ABOUT MEMORIAL CITY Memorial City, the city within a city, is a 265acre mixed-use development located in the heart
“The McAdams will further MetroNational’s commit-
of thriving West Houston. Owned and managed
ment to redefining luxury living within West Houston,”
by MetroNational, Memorial City contains 9 million
says Jason Johnson, president of MetroNational. “With
square feet of developed real estate incorporating
an extensive selection of amenities and immediate
a blend of Class A office space; retail, including
access to Memorial City shops, restaurants and busi-
the super-regional Memorial City Mall; high-rise
nesses, these residences elevate the tenant experience
and mid-rise apartments including The McAdams
while maintaining traditional multifamily preferences.”
Memorial City; chef-inspired restaurants; upscale
To elevate the living experience, the eighth level ame-
hotel
accommodations
including
The
Westin
nities floor offers breathtaking city views on an open-
Memorial City and Hotel ZaZa Memorial City; the
air terrace with an infinity-edge pool, lounge seating,
Memorial Hermann Memorial City Medical Center,
private cabanas, a fire pit, and outdoor kitchen and
the second-largest medical campus in the Houston
bar areas. In addition, The McAdams offers exclusive
Metropolitan area; and The Square and The Lawn at
residential amenities including a 24-hour fitness center
Memorial City, two state-of-the-art green space for
outfitted with cardio equipment, weight machines, spin
events, concerts and festivals. For more information,
bikes and a yoga studio; a theater and game room; a
visit MemorialCity.com.
courtyard with lounge seating and outdoor grilling areas; a pet park with washing station and play area; and a laptop lounge with adjacent library.
ABOUT METRONATIONAL MetroNational is a privately held real estate invest-
The project was designed by Ziegler Cooper
ment, development and management company
Architects, and the general contractor was Gilbane
headquartered in Houston. Each MetroNational
Building Company. The interiors, which were designed
property, including office, retail, restaurant, hospital-
by Marly + Co, provide a crisp, urban flair using a
ity and health care, fully integrates MetroNational’s
mix of glass, wood and stainless steel. Natural light
best-of-class standards, providing the highest
and high ceilings translate to bright, open spaces,
quality and enduring value. The company, which
while private balconies offer mesmerizing views of
was founded in 1954, owns and manages more than
Houston’s skyline. Some residences on the first floor
9.6 million square feet of commercial real estate
also come equipped with a traditional outdoor yard
properties primarily located in Greater Houston.
that extends toward the sidewalk.
MetroNational’s largest development is Memorial
“The McAdams adds an exciting asset to the already outstanding MetroNational portfolio,” says
City, located in West Houston. For more information, visit MetroNational.com.
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Miss Money Honey CHILDREN'S BOOK AUTHOR BECKY PAGE GIVES US AN INSIDE LOOK AT HER NEW BOOK, MISS MONEY HONEY AND THE RIDDLE
ARTICLE ABBY STRICKLAND AND BECKY PAGE PHOTOGRAPHY MICHAEL CARR
CAN YOU TELL OUR READERS A LITTLE BIT ABOUT YOURSELF? I have recently launched my first book, Miss Money Honey and the Riddle. I have an extensive background in education, theater and finance as well as being an elementary teacher and an educational curriculum writer. I’ve also served as the executive director of SBISD’s Education Foundation and was the founding executive director of the SBISD’s Academy of Finance program. I have served as the executive director of Houston’s Masquerade Theatre Company and the interim executive director for Queensbury Theatre in City Centre. I recently founded the nonprofit Financial Knowledge Foundation for Children and serve as its executive director. I returned to Memorial with my husband to raise my children, and we are currently longtime residents for over the last 25 years. When I am not writing, you can find me outside enjoying nature with family and friends. WHAT MADE YOU WANT TO WRITE A CHILDREN’S BOOK? My passion for teaching children at a young age about financial awareness and my knowledge of the negative impact of bullying among our youth led me to write Miss Money Honey and the Riddle. In this story, Jimmy notices his friend Benny mistreated by classmates, but Jimmy isn’t sure how to help. After a visit from Miss Money Honey and Penny Lenny in a dream, Jimmy learns the valuable lesson about being a good friend and standing up for what’s right.
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WHAT WAS THE INSPIRATION BEHIND MISS MONEY HONEY AND EDUCATING CHILDREN ABOUT MONEY? I wanted to create a character that children could relate to and would listen to, but also feel comfortable talking to. I wanted all my money characters to teach a well-being life lesson to my readers but also teach them the basis of our monetary system. With the penny being different in color and smallest in value, I felt it would be the perfect scenario for a bullying situation to happen between it and the other coins. If it weren’t for the penny’s value, the different coins and dollar bills would not exist—thus teaching lessons of acceptance, respect for others, and “judging a book by its cover.” ARE YOUR CHARACTERS BASED ON REAL-LIFE PEOPLE? Although none of my characters are inspired by real life people, I did want them to have a magical presence that could be imagined through the eyes of a child. Every holiday while I was growing up, The Wizard of Oz or Peter Pan would come on TV. I wanted to create a magical element in my book that replicates what made me love those shows so much. Thus there is Miss Money Honey and Penny Lenny appearing in a dream.
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MISS MONEY HONEY
(CON TI N U ED)
BULLYING IS SUCH A SERIOUS TOPIC. WHY WAS IT ESSENTIAL FOR YOU TO INCLUDE THIS IN YOUR BOOK? Back when I was in education, I read an article that one in every four children under the age of 10 in our country is either a victim of bullying or is acting like a bully. I realized that we need to help young children identify not only what bullying is but also the negative impact it has on others. I wanted Miss Money Honey to become the voice of the bullied child that is too afraid to speak up. So many children who are bullied internalize what happens to them so they cannot or will not express the sadness or grief the bullying has caused. Many think that something must be wrong with them for them to be a victim of bullying. I hope that children who are bullied will find my book a useful tool to help them. I want to encourage them to talk about their situation and know their voices can be heard. I also intended my book to give young children an appropriate way to handle a bullying situation. THE BOOK IS NOW BECOMING A MUSICAL. HOW DID THIS COME ABOUT? The idea started years ago when I was working with Masquerade Theatre. We performed the musical Galveston at the Hobby Center, which was co-written by Broadway composer/lyricist and producer Mark York. Mark and I became lifelong friends, and we came up with the idea of writing a children’s musical based on the book. We hope to have the musical completed by early 2020 and ready to hit Broadway by 2021. ANY ADVICE OR TIPS YOU CAN OFFER ASPIRING WRITERS? My advice to aspiring writers is to follow your dream and never give up on it. It was back in 2002 that I actually “dreamed” the storyline of this book, but because of the twists and beautiful turns in my life until now in 2019, I kept putting my writing on hold. After getting married and having children and grandchildren, I finally decided it was time for me to finish the book! So I would say, it’s never too late to follow that dream you had; I’m so glad I finally did! ANY ADDITIONAL THOUGHTS ABOUT YOUR BOOK? My hope for parents, teachers, counselors or anyone who will listen is to take the time to create a safe environment for children to discuss how bullying makes them feel. Unresolved bullying can cause other problems, like isolation, addictions, self-harming, eating disorders, bullying revenge and even youth suicide, so it is essential bullying is never overlooked.
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MAD FOR PLAID Plaid patterns are a staple for fall. Find unique ways to pull the pattern into your decor in the form of blankets, pillows and even rugs if you’re feeling adventurous!
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NOVEMBER
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PUERTO RICAN AND CUBAN FEST 2019
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This festival is held annually to support
Casa Cultural de Las Americas
chefs and participating restaurants
the continuous efforts to disseminate
(CCA), Rice University, Julia Ideson,
in an array of styles.
the Puerto Rican and Cuban cultures
Houston Public Library and St. Mary's
within the city of Houston. It also aims
University, San Antonio, Texas, are
to teach children about their roots,
pleased to present the International
assist them with their self-esteem,
Festival 2019, to be held on Nov. 5–6
identity and let them know they have
in Houston and Nov. 7 in San Antonio.
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