One of the first things you notice upon entering Sonia Rodriguez's office is a model of the human spine and hipbones. It's not something you expect to see in a lawyer's office, but it is relevant to her line of work. "Right now I represent an individual who was...
Behind virtually every cultural institution in America stands a group of volunteer supporters who get little public recognition. Yet these folks work for free, contribute their own money and often devote huge amounts of time to the organizations they serve. For this...
From multinational companies to Mom-and-Pop storefronts, the family business is still the heart of American enterprise. It's estimated that 80 percent of U.S. companies fall into this category. Choosing a spouse as a business partner seems like a no-brainer: You know...
For her first real post-college job, Kirsten Crow hasn't chosen one of those hot new fields that didn't exist in the last millennium. Instead, she's pursuing a profession associated with Ben Franklin or, at best, the Watergate scandal of 30-plus years ago. Crow, 24,...
The Monte Vista home of Henry Muñoz is a "sketch that is always evolving," says the owner. As chairman of the board of directors and CEO of Kell Muñoz Architects, Inc., and an award-winning designer, he knows whereof he speaks. Since purchasing the circa 1922 house 15...
Luciano at the Strand opened in the handsomely but minimally renovated space previously occupied by the ambitious and muchappreciated Gladys, with a gambit that was a gamble: Take Italian cuisine, subject it to the sensibilities of a credentialed Southwestern chef,...
In the January/February edition of SAN ANTONIO WOMAN, I followed up on a 2003 article on gender differences — a topic too large to address in a single column. In the most recent article I cited two new books, both titled The Female Brain. The first was written by...
We all know that first impressions count for a lot. That's why an astute businessperson or professional will pay close attention to her wardrobe, grooming and overall appearance. But what about your place of business? As soon as someone walks through the door, it's...
Good things come in threes, it's said, and so does hair. It occurs in three layers and three growth cycles. Hair's a special form of protein called keratin, which also constitutes the nails on our toes and fingers. Its outer layer is called the cuticle, and it...
