Women's Focus - December 2007 - (Page 14)

focus on F R I E N D S Focu s, w el ov ea m an w sw oi h put himself ng to illi In Her Shoes ~photo: Darren Decker want to know about Frank Sinatra. Larry Doss At Womens “I know everything you’d ever ” W o m e n s F o c u s • w w w. F o c u s O n . c o m • D E C E M B E R 2 0 0 7 When we ask a man to put himself “in her shoes,” we often advise them not to look like they’re enjoying it too much. But to tell Larry Doss not to have fun would be like trying to convince salmon not to swim upstream; it just isn’t in his nature. This is a man who embraces life, and every experience, to its fullest; even if it means wearing a pair of strappy pink sandals with glitter and 3 inch heels. Larry is the owner of Walt’s All American Sports Bar & Grill at Central and Rock Road. He is also the outspoken voice that joins Chris Allison and Randy Smithson’s sports talk show on KGSO 1410 AM each weekday morning. What you may not know is that Larry is inspired by the women who have worked for him over the years. “Some of these girls have come from really hard times,” he says with amazement. “But they worked here and changed their lives.” He walks around the bar and points to their pictures with pride. “This is Jackie. She’s an RN now. So is Hazel. This is Sarah, she got her Masters in Physical Therapy.” The respect must be mutual, because turnover at Walt’s is extremely low. His waitresses stay for years, even if they are on their way to something else. “It’s a good working environment,” Larry says. “I think you have to lead by your actions so I never ask anybody to do anything I’m not willing to do myself. I don’t treat them like my employees; we are co-workers.” They are also family, literally. Larry’s daughters, Haylie and Heather, are part of the staff, as is his wife Judy. “We met on a blind date at the Scotch & Sirloin,” Larry says. Friends set them up; Larry didn’t want to go. “But I’m very happy I went.” Judy is the love of his life. Larry knew people who spoke about their spouses that way, but he always thought they were kidding – until it happened to him. “I never thought you could be this happy with somebody.” The couple has been married 12 years, the same amount of time Walt’s has been at its current location. It truly is a neighborhood bar where “everybody knows your name” and women can dine or have a drink alone. “Many female customers tell me they come in because they feel comfortable here. No one is going to hit on them. If someone does and I’m not here, the regulars will look out for them. Everybody takes care of each other here. They also have a lot of fun; like Kareoke Tuesdays and Frank Sinatra’s birthday, which they will celebrate in style on December 9th. Larry will be in his tux once again, sans pink heels. ~MAYLene FLetcHer 14 http://www.FocusOn.com

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Women's Focus - December 2007 Contents BEAUTY & FASHION Quick Change Wichita's Next Top Model Contest FACTS & FUN 12 Months of Shoes Organizing Christmas Stocking Stuffers and Last Minute Gifts Indulge Yourself: Harley Davidson Save the Date FLAVOR Christmas Entrees in Focus Winter Vines FAMILY & FRIENDS Cathy Carrier Forget Me Not Gal: Brenda Glidewell In Her Shoes: Larry Doss Kissin' Tells: KZSN Survey Results Sierra's Stars: Daniel Richardson Social Circle HEALTH Ask Dick & Jane Austism and A Gluten-Free Diet Endometriosis & Infertility Lexi's L.A.M.B.S. Losing Big HOME & GARDEN Crafts: Gingerbread Ornament Don't Bark Up the Wrong Tree This Christmas Holiday Homes Poinsettia Passion That's A Wrap Winter Wonders TRAVEL & LEISURE City Culture Share a Love of Reading with Your Child

Women's Focus - December 2007

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