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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Starry Nights<br />
Connect to the Cosmos by RYAN MARTINEZ<br />
Warm summer nights<br />
and stargazing seem to<br />
be synonymous. Curious<br />
where the best views in<br />
town are? Keep reading for<br />
some stellar spots to sneak<br />
a peek, along with some fun<br />
facts that’ll rock your world.<br />
Winnemucca Lake in Mokelumne Wilderness<br />
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You can see up to 3,000 stars at night with the naked eye, and you<br />
may be able to see them all at Wrights Lake in Desolation Wilderness,<br />
Round Lake in Meiss Meadows, or Winnemucca Lake in Mokelumne<br />
Wilderness. Away from the light pollution of cities and high in the<br />
crisp mountain air, they’re ideal locales to contemplate the deepest<br />
mysteries of our existence: the cosmos. Don’t miss the annual<br />
“Perseids” meteor shower with incredible clarity on August 11-12. Go<br />
with camp chairs, a blanket, hot chocolate, and maybe even a splash<br />
of Baileys or whiskey to lighten the mood.<br />
Solving these universal mysteries is the greatest catalyst for<br />
technological advancement. Answering the questions of how the<br />
universe works has pioneered everyday things like cell phone<br />
cameras, wireless headphones, smoke detectors, and even baby<br />
formula. In Placerville, you have the opportunity to experience one<br />
of the first tools ever invented for this purpose: the telescope. The<br />
Placerville Community Observatory (communityobservatory.com)<br />
offers free astronomical observations every Friday, Saturday, and<br />
Sunday night.<br />
Photos by Torey Philipp Photo & Media, toreyphilipp.com
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