I love watching the dramatic growth of an amaryllis. First the stalks shoot straight up and go about two feet high. Then come the promising buds. Then one day, when you least expect it, it blooms. It is a magnificent flower.
I have always thought of January as a time for new beginnings. People are making their New Year’s Resolutions, walking, working out and trying not to eat junk food. For me, this January was a time of a new beginning. After living in the same house for twenty years, I got divorced and moved out. The divorce was long, grueling and ended up amicable (I know…those things don’t usually go together).
The move was seamless, thanks to Two Men and a Truck, my longest-running advertiser. I’ve known Joel and Janelle Dowley for 18 years and that’s how long they’ve advertised with AroundWellington. Anyway, I had the good fortune of getting 3 Men and a Truck. And all three were strong, helpful and kind.
Now I’m loving my new place and staring at my amaryllis which has bloomed.
Let me tell you about the articles we are sharing with you this month, particularly the New Year ones, although I encourage you to explore ALL of the articles that you’ll find under “Columns.”
In “Ask the Docs,” Julie Khanna writes about “New Year, New You.” She covers Health & Wellness, using nature as your gym and the Blue Zone diet and lifestyle. A great kickstart to the new year, check it out.
See “Health & Fitness” for Akai Jackson’s “Unleash Your Potential in 2024.” As Akai reflects, “Why not make this the year you truly reinvent yourself for a healthier, more intentional and purposeful life?” It’s an inspiring article and Akai gives us the steps to do just that, reinvent ourselves.
In “Living Green,” Charmaine Peters explores “How to Reduce Plastic Waste this New Year.” She tackles a gigantic problem, stating “Every year, the world generates over 450 million tons of plastic, which lasts much longer than our lifetimes.” She gives several small & easy ways of making a change and making a difference.
Writer and supermom Heidi Hess cracks me up. In “Mommy Moments,” she writes about “Resolutions & Lumberjacks.” So, while she’s trying to reduce her kids’ screentime, which is a great goal, she’s flustered to find herself obsessed with a certain lumberjack she’s discovered on TikTok. Oh, the hypocrisy.
Let’s welcome new “Paws-itive Press” writer Hannah Deadman-Arnst takes us on 4 brief journeys with “Hike into 2024: Four Dog-Friendly Trails to Explore in Palm Beach County.” From the Palm Beach Lake Trail to John Prince Park to Loxahatchee National Wildlife Refuge to Jonathan Dickinson State Park, she’s got the scoop on the details and how to hike it with your pup.
Last but not least, if you’re approaching the age or have aging parents, definitely check out our AW Spotlight story this month about MedigapRx. It’s called “Making Medicare Easy: An Interview with Justin Scheiner of MedigapRx.” Justin is local, helpful, knowledgeable and makes a complicated process so much easier, all good things.
Join us next month (Feb. 12th at 5:30pm) at Village Music in Wellington for the monthly AW Networking Mixer and 18th Anniversary of AW! Also, please bring canned food for Feeding South Florida. Thank you and hope you’re having a great start to 2024!!
See you Around Wellington,
Krista Martinelli
Editor/Founder
