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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| arts & entertainment |<br />
Jim Curry<br />
HLN: HOW DOES FCA REACH OUT<br />
TO THE LOCAL YOUTH?<br />
CB: We send professional musicians to<br />
local schools to introduce students to various forms of music and performers. In addition,<br />
since 2011, we’ve given out 25 scholarships valued at $38,000 to graduating high school<br />
seniors from our community who will be attending college to study music or theatrical<br />
performing arts.<br />
HLN: DO YOU HELP THE COMMUNITY’S SENIOR POPULATION, TOO?<br />
CB: As part of our outreach, we’ve coordinated with the Sunshine for Seniors Club at<br />
Ponderosa High School and have hand-delivered over 50 individually customized, preprogrammed<br />
headsets to residents and staff at assisted living and memory care facilities.<br />
Repeatedly, we’ve witnessed that music in these facilities means more than entertainment.<br />
It often reaches into their minds and brings back wonderful memories of their past. We’ve<br />
seen how residents who have stopped talking start to sing along with the music.<br />
HLN: WHAT ARE FCA’S FUTURE GOALS?<br />
CB: Our challenge is that the number of seniors who reside in assisted living and memory<br />
care facilities is growing rapidly. Many of them find it difficult or impossible to get to live<br />
concerts. We need to find more professional musicians who will serve these seniors. We’ll<br />
also continue to update and expand our efforts to provide music to shut-in seniors by<br />
expanding our headset and personalized music program to even more senior residences<br />
throughout the region.<br />
New Chordettes<br />
Richard Glazier<br />
folsomconcertassociation.org<br />
Congratulations to the high school seniors who received scholarships from the Folsom Concert Association in <strong>2020</strong>.<br />
Aurora Giacobbe<br />
St. Francis High School<br />
Brandon Bartosh<br />
Ponderosa High School<br />
Naomi Smith<br />
Ponderosa High School<br />
Leah Woods<br />
Vista del Lago High School<br />
Sarah Allen<br />
El Dorado High School<br />
Sophia Augustine<br />
Folsom High School<br />
Photos courtesy of their respective companies or organizations.<br />
28 stylemg.com | JULY <strong>2020</strong> | /stylemg /stylemediagroup /stylemediagroup /stylemags
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