Style Magazine July 2020
Let’s rewind for a minute to early March. Before life as we knew it came to a screeching halt. I was a distracted mom, driver, wife, and worker who was religious about my routine, took things like haircuts and hugs for granted, and had big plans to see the world this summer. Then, COVID-19. Need I say no more. For anyone who likes to be in control and is a creature of habit, it was the ultimate lesson in letting go and realizing that the only thing we truly have control over is our attitude. Despite the challenging moments, the tears, and the fears that my own family faced, the situation ultimately brought us, and our community, closer. It was a time—a lot of time—of reset, reflection, and, yes, reruns. I embraced the multiple months at home by learning a few new skills (baking sourdough bread and bagels), savoring every second with my daughter who’s growing way too fast, planting a pretty—and pretty prosperous—garden, and gaining a new appreciation for my neighborhood and the people and places that make it thrive. Another positive thing to come out of quarantine? The rates of pet adoption and fostering significantly spiked. As touch between humans became taboo and people started spending endless hours in the comfort of their crib, owning an animal became even more enticing. Just turn to this month’s feature, “Incredible Pets,” on page 53 to read about two lucky pups who were adopted amid the pandemic (Daphne and Lady), plus other four-legged friends who live, and are loved, locally. We also share a lengthy list of area animal rescues, tips for summer pet safety, easy ways to pamper your pet, and furry friends to follow on Instagram. It’s a feel-good feature you won’t want to miss. As life slowly returns to (a new) normal, I hope we continue to be more present, spend ample time outside—and in the kitchen—and, maybe most importantly, support the small businesses that support us on a daily basis. Cheers! — Megan // megan@stylemg.com @meggoeggowaffle
Let’s rewind for a minute to early March. Before life as we knew it came to a screeching halt. I was a distracted mom, driver, wife, and worker who was religious about my routine, took things like haircuts and hugs for granted, and had big plans to see the world this summer. Then, COVID-19. Need I say no more. For anyone who likes to be in control and is a creature of habit, it was the ultimate lesson in letting go and realizing that the only thing we truly have control over is our attitude.
Despite the challenging moments, the tears, and the fears that my own family faced, the situation ultimately brought us, and our community, closer. It was a time—a lot of time—of reset, reflection, and, yes, reruns. I embraced the multiple months at home by learning a few new skills (baking sourdough bread and bagels), savoring every second with my daughter who’s growing way too fast, planting a pretty—and pretty prosperous—garden, and gaining a new appreciation for my neighborhood and the people and places that make it thrive.
Another positive thing to come out of quarantine? The rates of pet adoption and fostering significantly spiked. As touch between humans became taboo and people started spending endless hours in the comfort of their crib, owning an animal became even more enticing. Just turn to this month’s feature, “Incredible Pets,” on page 53 to read about two lucky pups who were adopted amid the pandemic (Daphne and Lady), plus other four-legged friends who live, and are loved, locally. We also share a lengthy list of area animal rescues, tips for summer pet safety, easy ways to pamper your pet, and furry friends to follow on Instagram. It’s a feel-good feature you won’t want to miss.
As life slowly returns to (a new) normal, I hope we continue to be more present, spend ample time outside—and in the kitchen—and, maybe most importantly, support the small businesses that support us on a daily basis. Cheers!
— Megan // megan@stylemg.com
@meggoeggowaffle
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| community matters |<br />
NEW & COMING SOON<br />
<br />
Ruby’s Books (rubysfolsom.com)—an<br />
inviting, community-focused bookstore<br />
that will carry a highly curated selection<br />
of new books from many genres—is slated<br />
to open this September at 724 Sutter Street<br />
in Folsom. Online shopping is currently<br />
available at bookshop.org/shop/rubysbooks.<br />
Impact Axe (impactaxe.<br />
com), a fun, safe place for<br />
indoor axe throwing, opened<br />
at 4415 Granite Drive, Suite<br />
1000, in Rocklin. In addition<br />
to 13 lanes, they also feature<br />
a wide selection of locally<br />
brewed beers and food from Randy<br />
Peters Catering. What’s more, students,<br />
teachers, military, and first responders<br />
receive a discounted rate with a valid ID.<br />
Powerhouse Ministries (phmfolsom.<br />
org)—a Folsom-based nonprofit serving<br />
families and individuals in crisis with<br />
love and mercy via myriad resources<br />
and support—will double their<br />
capacity after expanding the Women’s<br />
Transformation Center. The new and<br />
larger facility—which celebrated its<br />
groundbreaking last month—will feature<br />
housing (including showers, laundry, and<br />
a common area), an office, and childcare.<br />
Gold Country Wildlife Rescue<br />
(goldcountrywildliferescue.org) has<br />
acquired a 15-acre property in Auburn<br />
that will provide critically needed<br />
space for its wildlife rescues and public<br />
education. The organization has also<br />
secured a donation of nine portable<br />
modular units that will be used for<br />
#What’s Up?<br />
by MEGAN WISKUS<br />
emergency wildlife intake, rehabilitation,<br />
education, and offices. They hope to be<br />
in their new home this winter.<br />
Michael and Meghan Krick, personal<br />
trainers and owners of KrickFit in<br />
El Dorado Hills, have rebranded and<br />
reopened as The Quad (thequad.co)—a<br />
collaborative wellness studio featuring<br />
personal training, small group fitness,<br />
yoga/meditation, chiropractic care,<br />
massage, bodywork, workshops, and<br />
more. The Quad is a place for everyone<br />
to gather and learn how to best take care<br />
of their individual bodies.<br />
ARTS & CULTURE<br />
<br />
Ron Nabity and Patrick Storm are working<br />
with the Arts Council of Placer County<br />
to produce a video that takes a look at<br />
local arts during COVID-19. It will also be<br />
a salute to the heroes who are dedicated<br />
to keeping us safe. They’re looking for<br />
content, such as online performances,<br />
interviews, tributes, etc. If you have an idea,<br />
email executivedirector@placerarts.org.<br />
The Roseville Mural Project is launching<br />
this month (visit bluelinearts.org/rosevillemural-project<br />
for all the events, including<br />
a Mural Tour & Mixer on <strong>July</strong> 21), and they<br />
have plenty of volunteer opportunities<br />
available, from administrative preparation<br />
to docent tours. To join their team remotely<br />
or on-site, visit bluelinearts.org/volunteer.<br />
Impact Axe photo by Kristi Torrington. Powerhouse Ministries photo by Kerrin West, Studio 81 International. Michael and Meghan Krick photo by Dante Fontana. Roseville Mural<br />
Project photo by Elyjah Wilbur; courtesy of the City of Roseville. Other photos courtesy of their respective companies or organizations.<br />
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