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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SHADOW “Shadow was<br />
adopted from the SPCA<br />
and loves to have her belly<br />
rubbed. Follow her on<br />
Instagram @that.shadow.<br />
cat.”—Taylor Gillespie<br />
RUBY & BELLE “Ruby and<br />
Belle go on walks every<br />
day, rain or shine. Their<br />
favorite place to go is<br />
Folsom Lake.”—Carol Ritter<br />
SHAMMY “Sham<br />
Rock, aka Shammy,<br />
is a professional<br />
napper and parttime<br />
defender of her<br />
household.”<br />
—Rich and Kelly Rock<br />
TATER TOT “Tater<br />
Tot is a two-yearold<br />
Craigslist dog<br />
who was supposed<br />
to be half her size<br />
but is absolutely<br />
perfect. She loves<br />
to chase squirrels<br />
and lizards—all<br />
though not sure<br />
what she would<br />
do if she caught<br />
one!”—Maureen<br />
"Sparky" Sanford<br />
TILLY “Tilly is a nine-year-old blind pug. Her favorite<br />
activity is ‘chasing’ tennis balls on the hardwood floor by<br />
listening and sweeping the floor with her nose until she<br />
finds them. She also loves greeting friends and family with<br />
her favorite toy when they come home.”—Chelan Rooney<br />
PET<br />
INSTAGRAMS<br />
TO FOLLOW<br />
By Tara Mendanha<br />
Bored? Don’t be. We’ve<br />
got some scroll-worthy<br />
Instagram accounts to<br />
keep you thoroughly<br />
entertained.<br />
TED “Ted is the funniest dog. He loves ripping<br />
presents open on Christmas Day, dressing up<br />
(well, I think he does anyways and he owns his own<br />
drawer), and getting his hair blow-dried. He comes<br />
into the bathroom specifically when I’m drying my<br />
hair, looks at me, and says, ‘I’m ready mom.’ He<br />
hates squirrels and turkeys.”—Alex Kestler<br />
TUCKER & SADIE “Tucker,<br />
the larger mini Aussie, is<br />
smart, sophisticated, and<br />
excessively fluffy. He’s<br />
known as the big fluffy<br />
bear on the bike trail, and<br />
everyone wants to touch<br />
him. He loves watermelon<br />
and a good barbecued rib.<br />
Sadie, a sweet Aussie mix<br />
rescue, loves butternut<br />
squash, melon, and getting<br />
her beauty sleep.”—Trudy &<br />
Jim Nygren<br />
Juniper the Domestic<br />
Fox. Tune in to<br />
adventures with this<br />
foxy lady and her family<br />
of furry friends.<br />
@juniperfoxx<br />
Tuna the Chiweenie.<br />
This Internet-famous<br />
hound is known for his<br />
unforgettable pearly<br />
whites.<br />
@tunameltsmyheart<br />
Pumpkin the Raccoon.<br />
Just a racoon and her<br />
dog pals hanging out.<br />
@pumpkintheraccoon<br />
Jill the Squirrel. Check<br />
out this sweet little rodent<br />
and her fabulous life.<br />
@this_girl_is_a_squirrel<br />
Grumpy Cat. Grumpy,<br />
bored, and totally<br />
meme-worthy.<br />
@realgrumpycat<br />
WHO “Who is our little ambassador at<br />
Ponderosa Ridge Bed & Breakfast. He<br />
love people, greets most of our guests at<br />
the front door, comes to a whistle, and<br />
can shake hands (paws).”—Bonnie Kelley<br />
ZOEY “Zoey is five years old, loves her<br />
squirrel (even though she chewed his<br />
limbs off), and burps after she eats.”<br />
—Rozan Esparza<br />
ZAZZLES “Zazzles (Big Bang<br />
Theory fans will understand<br />
his name) is an expert lizard<br />
hunter, loves to lay in the<br />
sun, and sleeps next to his<br />
mom every night. He loves to<br />
snuggle.”—Kimberlee Schory<br />
WILLOW “Don't let the pearls fool<br />
you! Willow (@willow.bee.frenchie),<br />
a blue and tan micro Frenchie,<br />
belches like a grown man after<br />
she drinks water! Her favorite<br />
activities consist of daily walks<br />
around Historic Folsom, lying under<br />
the oven while her dad is making<br />
delicious baked goods, getting her<br />
belly rubbed 999 times a day, being<br />
pulled around in a wagon when it's<br />
very hot outside, getting fought<br />
over for snuggles by her hoomans,<br />
and basically being a human<br />
baby. She is absolutely OK with<br />
everything—full of nothing but love<br />
and snuggles this one!<br />
—Bergman family<br />
Photos courtesy of their pet parents.<br />
58 stylemg.com | JULY <strong>2020</strong>
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