From the Editor
October, 2009
Happy October! We feature a great, local organization called “Korey’s Krew” in our Around Wellington Stories of the Month. I first met Korey Soderman in the process of doing a story for our August issue, 2007 issue of Around Wellington, “The IDEAL School and the Amazing Family Behind It.” Korey is an inspiring young man with a contagious smile, and the organization with his name on it is bringing smiles to many others!
Writer and productivity coach Claudine Motto joins us again this month with a very helpful story on “Finding Balance in a Demanding World.” Get a pen and paper ready because, trust me, you are going to feel compelled to follow her instructions in getting your priorities in order and simplifying your life!
There’s a terrific (and yummy) way to contribute to those in need, thanks to Palm Beach Harvest and their partnership with The Gratitude Cookie™ for the month of October, National Cookie Month. This cookie is so named because you’re encouraged to think about something you are grateful for as you’re eating it, says writer Jeri Wise. Order for yourself or as thoughtful gifts for friends or clients, and Zen Rabbit donates 50% of the purchase price to Palm Beach Harvest. Visit www.PalmBeachHarvest.org for details.
For those adults who enjoy a good Halloween party, we have Halloween Punch & Cocktail Recipes, brought to us by award-winning mixologist Victoria D’Amato-Moran. If you’d like to find out how to make a Green Ghoul, check it out!
Our fabulous Contests continue! Enter to win between October 1st and 10th, and you could be the lucky recipient of a one-hour massage at Massage Envy Royal Palm Beach, valued at $75! Visit the Contest link for guidelines. Also, come back to enter to win another great contest prize between October 15th – 20th. Thanks to ALL of our contest participants! THANKS to our wonderful advertisers for supplying these prizes!
On the lighter side, see what happens when you are not “nice to ants,” as writer Alan Williamson admits in his column this month, titled “Feeling Antsy.” It’s not pretty, and it makes you think twice about stepping on an ant! And writer Wendell Abern gets a bit nostalgic, and understandably so, when he reflects on his ongoing poker game in Chicago…that he has been playing with the same buddies since 1944. It’s a rare thing to have such long-standing friends and the friendship comes through in his column “Cantankerously Yours” this month.
Our Cultural Corner expert Glenn Swift brings us a window into the world of talented jazz musician and Grammy-award winning trumpet player Chris Botti. He was also named one of People Magazine‘s “50 Most Beautiful People of 2004.” Many Wellington area folks got to see him as the headliner when the Cultural Trust put on their Jazz Festival a few years ago, including me, and I agree that he is truly talented! Too bad the Cultural Trust collapsed. But I digress…
I’d like to welcome writer and business owner Christine Smith (of Fine Lions) who will be alternating with Jathy Garcia (of Hi-Tech Plumbing) in writing our Living Green column. This month she gives us “Five Ways to Live Green with Your Pets,” valuable tips.
Speaking of pet tips, check out “Pet Talk” with Frances Goodman this month and her insightful column on “Helping Puppies Become Good Dogs.”
In interviewing Janelle and Joel Dowley for our “AW Spotlight” story, I was impressed by the numerous way that TWO MEN AND A TRUCK® of West Palm Beach gives back to our community. They way they treat their employees, their customers and their own “backyard” is exceptional. And whether you’re making a move or just need a box for something, call their office this month to get their pink boxes. All profits go to “Making Strides Against Breast Cancer”, and the walk, by the way, will take place October 17th at Okeeheelee Park.
There are many other articles for you to read this month! In fact, the content of this online magazine is growing steadily, as I’m happy to report. So take a look at everything by clicking around on the left menu and the top menu. THANKS to our writers for doing a great job each month.
Happy October, Happy Halloween and let’s all hope that it gets a little cooler finally! Thanks to all of you who remember to shop locally and use our AW Coupons when you’re Around Wellington. THANKS to our terrific readers and advertisers!
Krista Martinelli, Editor
Aroundwellington.com
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