Karla Barber started her life's journey in Chicago but migrated north to Vermont where she spent her formative years. Her interests are many and varied. She was initially headed for a career in journalism, but abruptly changed her major to Computer Science during her first semester of college. She tried to minor in fashion design, but conventional thinkers in the school of engineering couldn't figure that out, so she took classes in design for ‘fun' and minored in business.
After a 22 year career in high tech, she retired in 2004 to spend more time with her family and get more involved in the local community. She serves on several non-profit boards including; The Women's Museum, the Foundation for Women's Resources, Greenhill School Board of Trustees and the University of Vermont School of Engineering Dean's Advisory Board.
She is the founding president of the Dallas Chapter of Women for WineSense and serves on the organization's national board as the Director of Technology. Upon retirement, Karla began pursuing a formal study of Wine; she holds wine certifications from the International Sommelier Guild and the Court of Master Sommeliers.
In addition to her B.S from the University of Vermont, she holds a masters degree in Management Information Systems from the University of Texas at Dallas. Karla also is a graduate of Leadership Texas, Leadership America and the Power of Self.
Karla loves to travel, ride her bike, garden, and study Italian. She and her husband have three teenage sons. Like the Chinese language, the word ‘no' is simply not in Karla's vocabulary, she did live in Taiwan for two years after all. She loves to learn; and, the good news is there are so many interesting things to pursue in life!
I don't know when my love affair with shoes fully blossomed, but I'm pretty sure I know when the seed was planted. When I was in the first grade I had one pair of red canvas sneakers. Just one pair, that's it.
You can drink wine without tasting it and you can taste wine without drinking it.
The sommelier opens the bottle of wine, lays down the cork, pours a taste and waits for your approval. People tell me that this ritual makes them nervous. They don't know how to taste wine: what are they supposed to do with the cork and what if they don't like the wine?
It's hot out there and August 5th is International Beer Day. Wouldn't a tall cold one be great right now? As you sip, read on to learn about how beer is made and how to pair it with food (or not, in the case of that thirst-quenching, tall cold one).
I just returned from a two-week trip to Chatham, Mass on Cape Cod. This marks the 16th year that I have spent some portion of my summer in this idyllic east coast seaside village. It is a wonderful place to unwind, relax and recharge your batteries.
Barbe-Nicole Ponsardin was born into a family of relative privilege. Her father was an adept textile merchant and savvy politician. Barbe-Nicole inherited his intellect and work ethic.
This is the most common question I hear when I'm meeting someone for the first time. My answer is always "it depends". It depends on several factors; what's the occasion for opening a bottle of wine, the food being served, whom I'm drinking with, my mood, my budget and the weather.
Whether you share a dorm room at college, live in your first small apartment, have a house that is bursting at the seams, or reside in a spacious home, it’s possible to create a space that is yours. You alone can define what sacred space means to you.
If you're super organized and there's a place in your home for everything and everything is in its place, then this article is not for you. If however, you struggle with keeping your home organized, as I do, and some days it seems that the paperwork in your office has spawned new generations of paperwork overnight, then my trick for attacking clutter may help you.
Spring has finally arrived and the hot days of summer are just around the corner. Now is the time to address some key maintenance items around your house to get everything in proper working order and to minimize your energy and water needs.
The Younger Next Year guys are back This new version for women provides essentially the same advice, with some additional gender specific research and commentary. Chris Crowley and Dr. Henry Lodge outline seven principles to follow that will help you live a more fulfilling, healthy, and energetic life.
Our life expectancy has doubled in the last century. We need brains robust enough to match our bodies' new life span. Dr. Sandy Chapman focused on the importance of brain care at a recent session of the UTD Center for Brain Health lecture series. We can't neglect our brains' health.
Say the word "Triathlon" and most people get an image of the grueling Ironman Triathlon; 2.4 mile open water swim, 112 miles on the bike, and a 26.2 mile run. There are shorter, more manageable lengths of this three sports in one competition.
Do you have the perfect gift in mind for your Valentine? Looking for something beyond red roses and chocolate? Take a peek at what the Girlz have planned for their significant others.
Our GNG garden expert, Julie England, called the other day to remind us that it's almost time to prune the roses. She also sent along some very useful information from the horticulture department at Texas A&M University- click here.
Functional Fitness is the new buzzword in the gym. The focus is on building strength and training your muscles to support everyday movements. Gardening is a great way to accomplish these goals in a natural way.
Have you ever lost your passport or discovered it had expired days before your trip departure? Don’t panic, I have some good news – you can get a replacement passport easily and painlessly if you live in Dallas or any other city with a Federal Passport Office (see: http://travel.state.gov/passport/passport_4312.html for a map of locations).
On a recent Sunday walk on the Katy Trail, what appeared to be a healthy, fit woman in her thirties, came speeding toward us on a weird contraption. We all stopped to watch, and she pulled over and offered us a ride on her vehicle. Karla, of course, jumped at the chance to try it out.
Judy: Amy and Karla started the new year with a tap of the reset button. They went back to the toughest and most restrictive version of the elimination diet to verify their assumptions. They've zeroed in on several foods that affect the way they feel and sleep.
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