Page 28 February 2012 this ancient abbey looming over it. I will never forget that place.” Reed’s dance company also performs in regional events such as the Sedona Film Festival, the Orange Coast Invitational in California and the Choreography Under the Stars Festival in Palm Springs. The company has two major productions a year. 2012 will bring Kick A** Dance Showcase May 3-5 and Lisa Starry’s “A Vampire Tale” in October, both at Phoenix Little Theatre. The company will return to the UK for another production late October. “Dance completes my life,” Reed said. “I am constantly fi nding inspiration in new places and in people. I am very fortunate to have found dance.” Reed has traveled to England, the Netherlands, France, Germany, Switzerland, the Czech Republic and Italy. She has family in Cologne, Germany. So far, she said France is her favorite country. “Hands down. I love the French culture, and the mussels. Those people really know how to live their lives. Plus, they go to the south of France during the month of July. I am all for that.” In the future, Reed said she hopes to visit Australia. “It’s like the states, but on the other side of the world with a more dramatic landscape,” she said. Eventually, Reed said she would like to go to graduate school for dance and teach at a university. For now, though, she said she is taking one rehearsal at a time and can be found at La Grande Orange, “behind the coffee bar slinging up tasty espresso beverages as a barista.” Neighbor Continued from page 27 Souvenirs: memories, not baggage By Kaley Kalil You never forget to pack your toothbrush and you always bring back souvenirs. What happens, though, to those souvenirs after the vacation has ended and you’re back at home? Do they wind up in a desk drawer or in next year’s garage sale? The purpose of souvenirs is to remember our travels after they’re over, not to get bogged down by them while traveling. 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Page 29 February 2012 Travel Tips Continued from page 28 to carry them all. It’s silly, unnecessary, exhausting, and I don’t recommend trying it. Don’t make the same mistakes I did. Here are some tips to help you pick out the perfect keepsake on your next vacation: Bigger is not always better It is, however, usually heavier. And considering the likely fact that you’ll have to drag your newfound treasure around for awhile, you could fi nd yourself cursing at that authentic Korean kimchi pot well before you ever get it home. Not to mention you’ll need to keep your fi ngers crossed that it makes it there unscathed. Remember: The bigger your stuff gets the less room you’ll have in your bag, in the car, on the bus. If you’re traveling by plane, the extra baggage fees they’ll hit you with could cost more than the item itself. If it’s a large souvenir you’ve just got to have, I recommend shipping it home. This way, your newest prized possession will meet you at the door and you won’t have to deal with the stress of lugging it around for the rest of your trip. Think ahead You’ve managed to get along in life just fi ne so far, so are those Dutch wooden clogs really something you can’t live without? And how many magnets can your fridge hold? Before dishing out the dough, I recommend asking yourself what you plan to do with your souvenir-to-be. Will you set it on a bookshelf? Hang it on the wall? Stuff it in the closet, or shove it into a box? If you don’t have a place for it, you may want to put those bills back into your pocket and spend them on a churro down the street. Your taste buds will thank you and so will your closet. Shop around Don’t throw yourself at the fi rst souvenir shop you stumble upon. Wait until you’ve explored the area a bit before pulling out your wallet. You’ll save yourself not only money, but also the disappointment of buying something completely unoriginal and mass-produced in China. Buy local Purchase handmade products and souvenirs from locally owned shops when you can to support the local community. Quite often, you’ll meet some pretty memorable characters and have a more personal experience than in larger stores or chains. Continued on page 30 All Makes, All Models Foreign and Domestic Free Pickup and Drop Off Shuttle Service ASE Master Technicians State-of-the-Art Diagnostic Equipment Honor Extended Warranties Family Owned and Operated Community Service Supporters of Many Non-Pro ŵ ts EXPIRES 2/29/12 EXPIRES 2/29/12 A complete, elementary education for Kindergarten through Grade 8 Consistently high nationalized test scores Faith-based programs including Community Service activities A comprehensive curriculum made up of core subjects as well as Religion, Music, Art, Computer (K-8) and Spanish (K-8) Extracurricular activities including band, Ű ne arts, choir, student council, after-school sports, scouts and chess Teachers and staff accept the challenge of meeting students’ needs academically, emotionally and spiritually Smaller class sizes: one goal of OLPH School is to set the maximum class size below the guidelines established by the Diocese of Phoenix Daily prayer and school Masses throughout the year with special celebrations on Holy Days such as the Children’s Nativity Mass on Christmas Eve A strong sense of community among school families Excellence in Education for Over 50 Years Creating Life-Long Learners & Active Faith-Filled Christians OLPH is accepting applications for the 2012-2013 school year, grades K-8 . Our new Parish Life Center and school gymnasium are complete! Call us today and schedule a tour of our beautiful campus. Our Lady o Perpetual Help Catholic School Come see what's NEW at OLPH! 3801 N. Miller Road, Scottsdale, AZ 85251 480.874.3720 olphaz.com/school 480.946.5076 • artonegalleryinc.com 4130 n marshall way . scottsdale art art ne gallery representing students of american and european universities, local and community colleges, high schools and emerging arizona artists. without a home • john babbitt • acrylic on canvas • 48” x 72” x 2” don’t forget thursday night artwalk!