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Six Square: Bridging the Gap

When Pamela Benson Owens joined Six Square a year ago, her first order of business was not to take immediate action but, rather, to listen. What resulted was a subtle, yet crucial, shift in how the organization showed up and held space for the community it has served for the past seven years.

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6 Best House Plants

Creating a Personal Plant Sanctuary Words by Bethany Wales Photo by Ashley Bowling Few home additions can rival the restorative power of plants. Not only do these living ornaments improve the aesthetics of a space, but they also possess potent air purifying functions which counter the impact of pollution. Bonafide plant expert and owner of...

Red Beans & Ricely Yours

Serving a Meal When it Matters Most Words by Sam Lauron Photos by Shelby Bella Every Sunday morning since mid-April, Maris Clegg and Chris Cubas wake up early, fire up the stove, and cook large batches of red beans and rice in their East Austin home. But these hearty servings of comfort food aren’t for...

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Julia Cuba-Lewis {Women: A Force for Change}

Julia Cuba-Lewis has always felt that her life work has been to empower girls and women. “I have cared about gender justice from a really young age, and I’ve always seen the world through that lens,” Julia states. “I didn’t quite know how, but I knew that I would do this work.” After working at...

2020 Womens issue Feature Giving Back

6 Best Timeless Hobbies

Back to Simple Things in Life Words by Bethany Wales The demands of juggling a job and a family can make it tricky to carve out personal time. These timeless hobbies can help to escape the rat race, stay active, and savor more of that precious leisure time. 1 Kite FlyingSometimes all that’s needed to...

2020 Comfort issue 6 Best Go+Do

Austin Health Commons

Words by Jess Hagemann Photos by Nick Berard Portraits by Eric Morales Where Health Happens Reclaiming the “Healthy Community” Since 2016, the medical and professional teams at Austin Health Commons, a local nonprofit, have been committed to “creating health where health happens.” For founder Dr. Amina Haji, that looks like “our homes, our schools, our...

2020 Comfort issue Go+Do

6 Best Lawn Games

Ways to Class up Backyard Entertainment Words by Jessi Devenyns Austin in the summertime is a mecca for outdoor adventures and patio dining, and few activities are as perfectly positioned to redefine those pastimes as lawn games. Watch the hours fly by with a beverage in one hand and a racquet in the other. From...

2020 Barbecue Issue 6 Best Go+Do

Best Father’s Day Finds

Celebrating Dad Words by Alison Bryce Photos of Contigo Catering, Callahan’s General Store, Oddwood Ales, and Old Thousand Choosing the perfect gift for Father’s Day can sometimes seem stressful, especially when dad doesn’t give any hints. To find the perfect gift and support local businesses, purchase a gift from one of these seven local spots....

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June & July Calendar

12 Things We Love in June and July Words by Alison Bryce Play at Home June 1-15, times varyEnjoy a free virtual program produced by Austin School of Film including mini workshops, lessons, artist-led talks, and guest filmmakers. Whether new to the filmmaking universe or just looking to expand current knowledge, these interactive experiences offer...

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Get Out in the Backyard

Johnson’s Backyard Garden offers space to grow in community. Words by Jessi Devenyns Photos by Scott David Gordon Brenton Johnson, East Austin resident behind Johnson’s Backyard Garden (JBG), has always enjoyed plants, but he didn’t always know how to grow them. It was in college that the future farm owner discovered his knack for cultivating...

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