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Sitting in the sun right now and experiencing yet another pleasant mild winter day makes me feel optimistic that spring-like weather will soon be here to stay. Quite a difference from the winter we experienced last year with non- stop snow. It is fitting that I feel so optimistic since March evidently is National Optimism Month. It also is National Nutrition Month which ties in perfectly with this month’s theme of Food and Garden. Our feature article, Changing
the Way America Eats: Nourishing the Shift to Farm-Fresh Foods, focuses on the nourishment we receive from all that is locally grown and raised (see page 16). We are fortunate to have such an abundance of farms in our area, making these delicious foods readily accessible. If you are looking to start your own garden this year but are limited on space, be sure to read about Unconventional Gardens for some inspired ideas (see page 24). In this economy, we all are trying to make each dollar go further. In Eating
Well on a Budget, Judith Fertig shares some great suggestions on eating smart such as shopping seasonally, stocking the pantry wisely and making use of all the ingredients available in your refrigerator (see page 37). George Toth helps us to further understand why we eat the way we do so that we can improve our overall well-being with our eating habits (see page 19). And, of course, we do not want to forget our pets. While the pencils our
dog always seems to find and chew up do not make the best nutritious choice, in this month’s Natural Pet column, Wendy Bedwell-Wilson shares some valuable information for feeding our pets well (see page 34). Kathy Haupt also explains the value of a raw diet for our fuzzy companions (see page 36). Now that you have stocked your kitchen with healthy, locally grown foods,
started your garden and fed your pets, it is time for some dancing. In Step Into Fitness learn how dancing can be a fun way to stay fit (see page 27). Maria Ferrar may inspire you to try The GROOVE Method™ (see page 28). Trying something new is a great way to ‘live your dash’ (see page 29). Linda
Ellis inspires us to focus on what is truly important in life and to embrace simply being. In Positive Perspectives, Denice Davis encourages us to approach situations in positive, proactive ways and experience the wondrous transformation that results (see page 33). It certainly is an optimistic way to approach the everyday, especially for those of us celebrating National Optimism Month. I love that there are days designated for almost anything you can think of such as National Pie Day, Ballet Day, No Housework Day, Vanilla Milkshake Day and Hug Your Cat Day. (My husband thinks I celebrate No Housework Day way too often. In case you are wondering, it is officially April 7 so be sure to mark your calendars.) I encourage everyone to find a new fun holiday to celebrate—and feel free to
celebrate it whenever you need a boost. With Joy,
Deborah Turner, Publisher
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