On the Cover: Don Kerstetter,
Steve Onstad and Bob Hebert.
Photography shot on location by Nesossi Studios at the Vogelsang Antique Emporium.
Once Upon a Time . . .
October is my absolute favorite month out of the year, and one thing that I look forward to each October is sharing some personal, poignant stories about outstanding members of our community with our readers. For eight years, we have produced community events – first the JEWELS, now the GEMS – honoring amazing men and women in our community who give. I love getting to know these community servants and sharing their stories. I hope you will join us at GEMS this year benefitting the Fort Bend Family YMCA on Thursday, October 22nd. It’s a GEMS and jeans casino-themed evening, and it’s a tribute honoring Bob Hebert, Don Kerstetter and Steve Onstad – a fun-filled evening that you won’t want to miss!
Other stories that we share each October are part of our Focus on the Cure Breast Cancer Awareness section. Take a moment to read about early detection and the amazing resources we are fortunate to have in our community. These stories can save lives.
No October issue would be complete with a ghost story. Joan Frances shares with us the haunting history of vintage buildings in Richmond and Rosenberg. And, of course, we have some “spooktacular” recipes for the trick or treaters.
I admit it: Food stories are among my favs, and this month, Alisa Murray visits with Ron and Clair Brandani. Their new restaurant, Brandani’s, has become a staple in my house. Read about Brandani’s on page 59. But I will warn you, it make you hungry!
American poet Muriel Rukeyser said, “The universe is made of stories, not of atoms.” I hope you enjoy our stories as much as we enjoy bringing them to you.
Absolutely yours,
Patti@absolutelyfocusmedia.com