From the desk of ... Evan Scott

Well we finally did it. The first issue of SUITE Magazine is now out. In spite of three hurricanes and losing power at the main office for a total of eleven days, SUITE is on the net.

And “We” is the key word. Although, this idea was conceived quite a while ago, it wasn’t until the right people and contacts could be gathered was this possible. Thanks to Karen and George (for the kickoff), Carla (Goddess of Acquisitions), Lysa Demorest (Nymph of Mischief), Scott McKenna (web help), and Erin Gulley (Mystic of the Scripts). Above all, thanks to the Editor-in-Chief, and my partner in crime, Tamara. Without her, none of this could have been possible. Besides, she gets the credit for naming SUITE Magazine. Tamara and I created and shaped SUITE from many nights of brainstorming over a notepad and pitchers of Margaritas at Alamo’s, our favorite Mexican restaurant. (This job does have it’s perks ;-)

Tamara has spent endless hours creating the front end to this website. In a pinch, she has managed learn HTML coding and make a tremendous site. Sooner or later this task will be turned over to someone else to free her up, but whoever it is, will have some big shoes to fill.

SUITE is a magazine for the kind of women I admire. One who is open-minded, has goals, and aspirations. She can appreciate a man who has a mind and a body...and she’s not ashamed to look at that body. She feels beefcakes are nice to look at but unless you can carry on an interesting conversation with him what’s the point? Her age is irrelevant; it’s her attitude that counts. The whole philosophy of SUITE Magazine is discussed in the SUITE Policies page.

This magazine is not liberal nor is it conservative. And I’m sure there will be complaints and disgust from the far ends of both factions. We are respectful and non-offensive but not to the point where it affects the integrity of the article or the entertainment value. If you can’t handle the word “labia” or “penis”, you may be uncomfortable with this publication. You surely won’t be able to handle some of the steamy excerpts that could be featured from time to time.

The ultimate goal of SUITE Mag is to go to print. This on-line version is the vehicle for that goal. I want to change the whole concept of woman’s periodicals. I’ll know we’re successful as soon as the first copycat hits the newsstand. By the way, I do want your input too. Give us your opinion, ideas, and jokes. Please help make this a place you want to hang out. And if you know of a gentleman with good looks, personality, intelligence, let us know (Models). He may be our next SUITE Knight.

So what’s up for this month? Lots. What really is a Brazilian wax? And, who actually gets one? When T and I discussed doing this article it sounded like a good idea. We arranged a meeting with professional Esthetician, Feather (yes, that’s her real name). But, I thought, “What will give this article more impact?” I realized we needed to give the readers a first hand account of what it’s like to get a Brazilian wax, so I volunteered/goaded Tamara into having it done. Well she did it and you’ll love her story. By the way, my injuries are healing quite nicely and the doc says the cast can come off next week.

Tamara and I interviewed Irene Wirtschafter: a retired Navy Officer and pilot for over 40 years. A woman who has accomplished more than most of us could in two life spans. We talked to Larry Pontius, the author of “Waking Walt”, a story about the resurrection of Walt Disney. Does he know something we don’t? Check out his article and see. And then we have the men. We feature Hugh Jackman in our VIP SUITE, our Rogue's Gallery highlights Ed Scott (who will be competing in the 2005 Mr. Romance competition), we have the perfect One Knight stand, and more. Just look under “Scenic Views”. As a note here...I had no intention of featuring myself in this magazine. I wanted to be behind the scenes as a driving force not taking advantage of ownership to tout my own image. So when it was suggested that I be the first SUITE Knight I declined. The unfortunate thing about working with a team…you occasionally get out voted.

What do you get when you combine a gourmet chef, mad scientist, and comedian? Alton Brown, from the Food Network. Look in the Kitchen area of SUITE Indulgence for his article. Then there is a Do-It-Yourself project for the garden under Maintenance. Lysa Demorest looks at why women are attracted to those thrill seeking men as the main feature story. Plus lots more.

Tamara and I will be alternating on the “Letter from the Front Desk” so look for her in the next issue. See you next month!

At Your Service,
Evan Scott
Executive Director and CFO, SUITE Magazine