tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-41087269754361705202011-07-08T03:01:39.697-05:00These are the daily musings of the Amarillo Magazine staff. And by daily, we mean as often as we can.The AM Bloghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13011243150711283028noreply@blogger.comBlogger641100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4108726975436170520.post-13992065095244958882010-07-29T08:33:00.003-05:002010-07-29T11:15:23.109-05:00

We've finally integrated our blog into amarillomagonline.com, so from here on out, reset your favorites and make note of the transition. For everything Amarillo Magazine, go here. For the latest blog, start here.

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Last year, around this time, Michele and I decided to map out the entire 2010 editoral content. We left the office, grabbed some coffee and nestled ourselves in a bookstore so we could brainstorm. With pencil and paper in hand, the old-fashioned way, we sketched out cover ideas, story possibilities and general themes for every issue in the upcoming year. Upon finishing we patted ourselves on the

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It always surprises me when new readers remark, "Oh, I thought this was a women's magazine." And after I divulge the relaunch story (we were, but now we're not), I always think it'll be the last time I'll have to explain it.What better way to make it known than to publish an entire Men's issue. It's only fair, after all, since May was entirely about and for women. At the first few brainstorming

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At least in magazine world, it is. As we add the final touches to our June issue, affectionately christened "The Men's Issue," we forge ahead with July, which happens to be the first anniversary of the redesigned Amarillo Magazine. You may catch a few changes in the design but the same substance and quality will be there. We've learned a lot in this last year and from all the wonderful feedback

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Today brings May upload, which means we bid farewell to the blood, sweat and tears of another issue of Amarillo Magazine. We'll reunite in two weeks when stacks of the newly-printed issue is lovingly delivered to our office. The May issue is all about women, which means putting it together was complicated, emotional and exhausting. We consumed enormous amounts of dark chocolate throughout the

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The past two weeks have been slammed with one photo shoot after another for the May issue, so I'm happy to say this week is fairly low key. We'll start proofing, writing headlines, captions and all the minute blurbs and tidbits that we put off until the last possible second. It's funny how I can write a 2,000-word story in an hour but spend days trying to think of a decent headline. Sounds

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In short, we've been busy! Thanks to February being a short month, we had a little less time than usual to pull off a few magazines, but fortunately for you, quality has not suffered. In fact, we just published what we believe could be our best issue yet. If you didn't get the April issue in your Sunday paper last weekend, drop by Hastings on your way home tonight and grab a copy.Since April was

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In preparation for the May issue, we're conducting a ladies-only survey to find out how Amarillo women really feel about a variety of issues. The survey is up and running on our website, and it only takes a few minutes to fill out. Be honest, girls - how do you really feel about being married (or not married)? About working (or staying home) and having kids (or not having kids)? What do you

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As we wrap up the March issue of AM, we hope you'll be inspired by six locals who we feel set the bar for personal style. Confident and bold, we also feature some of their favorite pieces from shops around town.We also interviewed Julian Reese and Jon Lyles, the quarterback and head coach of the newly re-named Amarillo Venom, the city's indoor football team. We talk about their individual

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Meet our intern, Andrea:She's only been with us for a month but already she's been so helpful. Whether it's running errands, writing blurbs or helping the brainstorming process, we're happy to have her. We hope that, in the process, she's learning something about the magazine world - like, sometimes you have to crawl around on the floor at photo shoots.--Jennie

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...I've been dug out of the snow. Sufficed to say I didn't leave my house for four days. While snowed in, I caught up on chores, watched movies and became very attached to my pajamas. I also got behind on work, so now that it's back to the grind for me I wanted to remind all of you that the February issue of Amarillo Magazine is out. (If you didn't leave your house all weekend either, take a

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Now that February is quietly put to bed (the cover story is seriously one of my favorites so far - be sure to grab your copy on Sunday), we are moving on to March. Without giving too much away, here's a photo from our special feature interview with Dusters QB Julian Reese:But let's get back to February. Inside the Love Issue, you can read about a woman who traveled across the globe to adopt her

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After already suffering a magnitude-7 earthquake last week, Haiti was hit again with a lesser 6.1 aftershock this morning. More than a million people are already homeless and tens of thousands are injured, but there is one layer of this tragedy that I can't shake from my brain.Haiti is a country from where many American families adopt, and since the earthquake, all the parents and children who've

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If you walked into the AM office on any given day this week or next, you'd see a mess of papers scattered around our work table sprinkled with scribbles, arrows, rewrites, and cross marks. It's proof week and that means we're arranging stories on the page, rechecking checked facts and hoping we have everything spelled correctly. (I know we're missing something!) We debate about what photos to

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Here's a glimpse behind the scenes at February's "Dress Code," which is all about finding your perfect wedding gown.Michele straightens the meshy mess of tulle underneath this princess-style gown:Elisa, our stylist for the shoot, and I add the finishing touches before capturing our favorite image:A romantic photo isn't complete without lit candles:February's issue comes out January 31st. --Jennie

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The latest issue of AM is out, and if you don't subscribe to the Globe-News, that means it didn't arrive on your doorstep Sunday morning. No worries, dear reader! You can pick up the magazine at various places around town (like Hastings) or read everything online.In this issue, we tackle your finances head on, giving you advice from professionals around town and encouragement from local folks

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Sounds like a cheesy daytime cooking show (and, on some level, it is), but this would accurately describe yesterday. We wrapped up February's "What's Cooking?" and just in case you thought those dishes were something we pulled off the wire, I'm here to tell you otherwise.Here we are in one of our "test kitchens" making sure every recipe we pass along to you is delicious and accurate. (Clearly

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Amateur photogaphers, this is for you. We know you're snapping photos of Amarillo, unique images that capture the heart of this city. We want to see them! Upload your images to our Flickr group and send us a note to tell us who you are. You just might find your photo in Local Exposure.

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I had the opportunity to watch the Lone Star Ballet's first dress rehearsal of "The Nutcracker" on Wednesday (the first performance is tonight!) and catch all the goings-on backstage. The chaos and excitement left me dizzy, but the magic and enchantment of the music, costumes, sets and story were captivating - just like they were when I was a little girl. Enjoy the two-part story online, as well

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When we changed offices in September, we crossed our fingers and hoped for the flexibility to make the space our own. We were given the go-ahead to create a space that would be inviting for visitors and inspiring for those of us who need that sort of environment. We started by rummaging through the basement for long-forgotten newsroom furniture that still had that vintage, Clark Kent feel. We

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If you haven't read the December cover story yet, hop to it. Not only will you enjoy a great story about a local ranching family, but you'll also learn that the Farmers Almanac has predicted a colder, wetter winter for our region. How perfect, then, to have the December issue delivered to Amarillo doorsteps on a day that was covered in snow. If you recall, Sunday presented our city with a

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... we can get back to work! The week of Thanksgiving brought traveling for both Michele and I, so needless to say we have long to-do lists to tackle today.Yesterday brought the arrival of the December issue in subscribers' Sunday papers (and online), which means we're well on our way to wrapping up January and starting on February. But it's not even Christmas, you say! I hear ya! It's hard to

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With Thankgiving next week and Christmas right around the corner, you may have forgotten that the December issue of Amarillo Magazine comes out on the 29th. Well, I'm here to remind you by posting some candid shots from the "What's Cooking?" photo shoot and a few of our favorites from the cover story, such as the one above. (There are additional photos on our Facebook page. Are you fan?) [Here I

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I'm about to hit the one-year mark of living in Amarillo, and I've had the fortune of playing tour guide to a number of friends and family members who've flown here to visit. (It's too far to drive!) This weekend was notably special because it was the first time I hosted "Girls Weekend" in the panhandle. Since graduating college in 2000, the three of us - my best friends and I - have rotated

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I had the privilege of interviewing Gov. Huckabee last Thursday on the subject of his latest book, A Simple Christmas. He was kind, generous with his time, and entirely passionate about the message - that Christmas isn't about what you get from Santa or how many holiday parties you get to attend. Rather, as he said it to me, "It's about the Who, not the What."By Who, he means our families and

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Now that Halloween is over, it's easy to get swept into Thanksgiving and even Christmas (have you been shopping recently? They waste no time!). Before we start planning that Thanksgiving meal or making out our holiday gift list, take a moment to acknowledge a brief holiday that deserves some recognition.In honor of Veteran's Day, we've posted a exclusive story on our website called, "Painting the

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Sometimes the perks of being part of the media are just too good to pass up. Michele and I woke up at the break of dawn Friday morning (i.e., 4 a.m.) to follow the hot air balloon crews out to the Palo Duro Canyon. While we knew the photographer would get a ride, it was up in the air (pun intended) as to whether or not I'd get a shot. At the last minute, a balloonist from Albuquerque invited me

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For December's What's Cooking?, we decided to solicit tried-and-true holiday recipes from our readers, either an original dish or a classic treasure from Grandma's recipe book. The winning recipe warrants a $100 gift card from any AM advertiser and will be featured on a pull-out recipe page alongside other honorable mentions and our own family favorites.A full gallery of recipes will be featured

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The November issue of Amarillo Magazine comes out on Sunday in subscribers' newspapers, and if you don't subscribe, you can read (just about) everything online. In addition to our talk with Coach Gerlich, we interviewed High Plains Food Bank Executive Director Janie Singleton about their need for donations NOW.You'll also find inspiration for decorating your home for autumn, an easy step-by-step

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It's a bit of a random twosome, I realize, but I was happy to see them both yesterday. "Doppler Dave" was a joy to interview. Friendly, personable, and a man who doesn't take himself too seriously. Look for him in our December issue of Amarillo Magazine. Khaled Hosseini, author of The Kite Runner and A Thousand Splendid Suns, two books everyone should read, was an overwhelming inspiration in his

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When I was hired earlier this year, part of the process was to meet the Publisher. As we talked, I learned that Les is a Georgia native, and I informed him that I had just moved from Tennessee. Those two facts weren't altogether significant - that is, until football season started. The Tennessee Vols and the Georgia Bulldogs are longtime SEC rivals, so the only appropriate thing to do was make a

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If you are looking for a family-friendly fall outting for the weekend, here's a shameless plug: This isn't paid advertising, folks. Rather, it's a recommendation from one parent to another on how to enjoy the best things about autumn. We visited the farm last weekend in celebration of October's arrival, hoping that the $30 entry fee would be worth it. (Tip: Make sure you print off the $1.50-off

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Because we're always looking for ways to interact with readers, we created an AM Flickr group.There are several ways you can utilize our photo hosting page. First, you need to create a Flickr account (if you don't already have one) and officially "join" the group. This is simple to do and takes only a couple of minutes.Then, you are free to upload photos for our approval. Sometimes we'll ask for

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The Globe-News is coming up on its 100th birthday and is celebrating a century of publication with coffee-table pictorial book. The keepsake contains more than 160 images, some of which date back to the early 1900s, when Amarillo was quickly transitioning from a small pioneer town to a busy, thriving metropolitan. Click here to purchase a copy of Amarillo: Through Our Eyes at a temporary

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I interviewed Janie Singleton yesterday (see below), the Executive Director of the High Plains Food Bank. I'm sure you've heard of the food bank, either in reference to a fundraiser at your child's school or when they've been camped outside a United grocery store taking donations around the holidays. What you probably don't know is that the food bank is in need of donations and volunteers year

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Michele and I enjoyed a great morning downtown for the Race for the Cure. The crowd was outstanding and the weather couldn't have been more perfect. Thanks to all of you who showed up, walked, ran, cheered and volunteered. We will surely see you again next year.The other news of the day is none other than our October issue of Amarillo Magazine. Of course, if you don't subscribe to the newspaper,

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Your favorite city magazine staff will be walking in the Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure tomorrow. Not only do we want to bring civic awareness to the issues of breast health and breast cancer but also to honor those who lost their personal battle. It is an issue dear to our hearts, so we will continue to show support, physically and fiscally, until a cure is found.If you see us tomorrow morning

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I'm so tempted to splatter November cover photos all over the blog, but in the essence of creating interest (and retaining my job), I'll hold back. The interview is done and the photos are taken, so now it's a matter of weaving it all together for a fabulous story for AM readers. October will be out this Sunday in subscriber's newspapers and the online version will be ready by 6 a.m. Sunday

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We're telling the story of this town,via three families who've lived here since Amarillo was settled. And since there's only so much space in print, we've carried over some of the stories and many photos exclusively online. We show you how to make a creative version of your family tree: We give you the Halloween Alternative in outdoor decor:We show you how to keep your style in swing all day long

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My husband and I went to New York City two years ago. I'd been there once before in college, when the Twin Towers were just another set of skyscrapers in the Big Apple, before September 11 was a date of any significance. We went to NYC at Christmastime, when the entire city is lavishly decorated, and while we spent the bulk of our time peering through department store windows like little children

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Our new corner office (which is still a work in progress) is the coldest room in the entire building. That's right, the ENTIRE building. In fact, no less than five people commented on moving day, "You know it gets cold in there, right?" And we just rolled our eyes, laughed at their weakness, and said, "Yeah, we know."They weren't kidding. We've already transitioned to winter wear and have

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As usual, the three-day weekend flew by, and while I'm tempted to stomp my feet and pout, I'm eager to get this season on a roll.For me, Labor Day weekend has always represented a warm welcome to Autumn, a last hurrah for summer and the start of my favorite time of year. While the first day of fall is technically still two weeks away, I'm already pulling out cold-weather clothes, dusting off my

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We changed offices this week, on top of finalizing October content, so it's been busy around here. Instead of moving our stuff from one room to the other, we decided to step it up and redesign the new place with recycled furniture from the old newsroom and a few purchased vintage-style pieces. It's a work in progress and when it's completed, we'll give you the grand tour.Until then, we'll be

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Actually, they began nearly two weeks ago, but who's counting? In the photo above is Andy Chase, local singer/songwriter, artist and all-around fabulous guy. We met him 575 Pizzeria last week for a chat since we were already there on another story. He was a joy to talk to and whenever I was scribbling notes, he played a song on his guitar. (Brown Eyed Girl was my favorite.) I never tire of

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When this little jewel was delivered to my desk yesterday, I had to pause and breathe it in. Honestly, this magazine - as a whole - has been a labor of love for us. We pour a great deal of time and thought into every single page, so seeing the finished product, all gorgeous and shiny, requires a brief moment of silence.The September issue, as you can see, is all about the Arts in Amarillo.

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I always loved the first day of school, when all of my supplies had that unused fresh scent, when pencils were still shiny and notebooks hadn't begun that slow wear-down along the edges. I'd go to sleep the night before with anticipation, eager to arrange the pencil box, books and folders neatly inside my assigned desk. I preferred to sit on the front row, but sometimes my last name bumped me to

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Oh, the wind. Apparently it didn't want me coming to work today because I had to muscle the car door open and I finally squeezed myself out on the third try. I almost gave up and went home but I didn't think it would go over well if I called Michele to say, "I'm not coming in today because I couldn't get out of my car."It's Upload Day, which means the September issue gets sent page by page to the

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September's Dress Code is nothing short of fabulous, and I cannot take a single ounce of credit. Dress Code is always Michele's mastermind and whenever I see the results, I'm awed. In keeping with the Arts theme for the month, we feature vintage fashion that's wearable today, perfect for any opening night of the season.As usual, here's a teaser.--Jennie

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If you didn't already know it, I'm a transplant. Not born here, not raised here, can't even claim a year of residency. However, this town has been kind to me and I've enjoyed the whopping eight months I've lived here. And while I typically mull over to-do lists and other such responsible topics during the morning drive, today I daydreamed of Savannah, Georgia, whilst belting out my favorite Air

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It's the beginning of proof week for Amarillo Magazine which means we'll soon start seeing September pages appear on our desks for editing. It's probably one of the hardest things about publishing - mentally and physically - because once the finished product is in the readers' hands, it's too late to make changes, to correct a misprint or change a headline to something more clever(because I'm

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Last week I interviewed the Amarillo Museum of Art Executive Director (Graziella) and Collections Manager (Alex) for a behind-the-scenes story on acquiring and installing exhibits. We go back today for part two, when Chuck Olson arrives with his Visual Histories show. (His exhibit will be displayed from August 28 through October 25.) I'll do a quick Q&A with him about the process of packing it up

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I got a new iPod for my birthday this weekend, which was the most practical gift you can give a runner who needs music to move her feet. My old iPod has been dying a slow death and the last thing I wanted was for it to give out mid-race. (Could I even continue?) So after unwrapping my shiny pink 8G, I did what any mother would do - I gave the old 2G to my five year old. I uploaded Jeremy's

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We had the September photo cover shoot yesterday, and flanking the shoot I scheduled two of my four interviews - a seven year old actor with the Amarillo Little Theater and a 12 year old dancer with the Lone Star Ballet. During both interviews it was all I could do to keep my face dry. Neither child has had the easiest of lives but both are determined, passionate and mind-bogglingly strong. I'm

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Even though the August issue comes out tomorrow, you might be surprised to know that we're already half way done with September and brainstorming October and November. And while it may seem like we're doing a great job being ahead, all it takes is a few rescheduled interviews and photo shoots to make us feel like we're falling behind.We hope you enjoy August, and, again, we look forward to your

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The August issue of Amarillo Magazine arrived yesterday, which gave me an instant high. There is nothing like seeing the result of hard work look so beautiful and glossy. And despite my very long To Do List, I immediately started flipping through each page and scanning it for mistakes (which what you do when perfectionism is a second skin). I won't disclose the little jewels I found, but instead,

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I just got back from a long weekend in Washington DC, a place I visited frequently as a child since my grandparents live there. While I saw them for brunch on Sunday, the purpose of the trip was to catch up with my best college girlfriends, a three-times-a-year tradition we've maintained successfully since 2000. Because we became friends while working together at the university newspaper, it was

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On Monday, I interviewed the new owner of Divot, the abused horse who was up for adoption through the Human Society and was featured as part of our March issue. Elaine Smallridge originally fostered Divot, whose name reflects the gash in her skull from being beaten, but after a couple of weeks, she realized Divot wasn't going anywhere. She was home.Look for the full story of Divot on our website

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I made a quick stop in Target last night (all right, it wasn't quick, but I intended for it to be...) and as I meandered around the perimeter of the store, I quickly realized that my oldest son will be starting Kindergarten in a month. They've stripped the back corner of their lovely patio furnishings and replaced the shelves with notebooks, backpacks and pencil boxes. Summer is almost over.My

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I heard Texas was hot. In fact, when I'd tell people back east that I was moving to the Lone Star State, the first thing out of their mouths was almost always, "It's so hot there," and then they'd make some remark about tornados (which I ignored).My faithful stand-by response was always, "but in the Panhandle, it's a dry heat!"And here I sit in the dead of summer looking a the three-digit

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The fireworks show on Saturday night was my first in Amarillo, and surprisingly, some of my pictures actually turned out. Thought I'd share my favorite.We're editing and proofing the August issue of AM this week, and I'll tell you what - it's seems like just as soon as we wrap up one issue, we're starting on editing the next. We work four to six weeks ahead and it's no easy task. Honestly, we're

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To date, nearly every interview I've conducted has taken the same detour in a different direction. Whether it's the way I talk, or a follow-up question after a truly Texan answer, I almost always get a curious look followed by, "You're not from around here, are you?" No, actually, I'm not. How did you guess?Was it because I didn't know which Texas football teams were rivals, or that I didn't know

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The entries are pouring in, but since we're gluttons for punishment and don't mind flooded inboxes, we wanted to remind you that there's still time to enter to win one of the 28 prizes our advertisers donated for the anniversary issue. It's good stuff, people. Don't be shy. We've also continued to receive wonderful feedback from readers who've been wanting a magazine with features like the

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So far, so good.Many of you have commented via email, Facebook and Twitter - and even in person - that you've enjoyed the inaugural issue of Amarillo Magazine. It's good to know you approve considering we've been actively working on it since April. It's been a collaborative effort, one that's clearly paying off.The website, too, has been a labor of love. One brainstorming session after another

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We finally joined the rest of the publishing world and created a blog. (Roll your eyes, if you must, but we're trying our best to be cool. Just go with it...)We also created a Facebook page for Amarillo Magazine, so do us a favor and "friend" us tonight before you start surfing status updates. Our Twitter account is still going strong, so if you want really want to impress us, follow AM there too

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