David Falloure

This is Not Your Mother’s Witchcraft

October 2005

First, you should know that modern day witches actually prefer to be called Wiccans. Yep, there are real witches among us. But most drive light trucks and SUVs rather than buzz around town on broomsticks. “That’s because there’s more cargo room – though brooms get better mileage,” says “Samantha,” a real Wiccan who lives and works right here in our …

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Sideways

June 2005
Wine

A primer on wine decanting

These days, everybody’s into wine. And given the fact that Father’s Day is around the corner – we thought the two might blend quite well.

Bellaire residents, like many Americans, continue to grow in their appreciation of wines – as evidenced by the popularity of the Academy Award nominated film, Sideways.

Wine itself is …

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Summer Jobs

May 2005
A smiling Kelly Bormaster welcomes customers to the Grand Lux Café near the Galleria

What kids and employers are looking for

The poster child for the go-getters’ bracket is Kelly Bormaster, an 18-year-old senior at Bellaire High School. She loves having a job and admits that her friends gripe about her not always being available for fun. “But I love working and earning my own money,” Kelly says. She adds that she’s done so …

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