Townie 2013, #1

Alissa Shore is lots of things - a beauty, a brain, a traveler, acaring friend - but she’s also a died-in-the-wool Townie. Here are5 things she missed about Thomasville on her recent trip abroad:

1 I really missed SGD’s pimento cheese!

2 And does Quincy count? My dog does dig Thomasville!

3 Our lovely mossy oak trees...Morocco has very few trees!

4 A southern genteel accent and cruising downtownwith the wind in my hair!

5 Oh and ladies lunch at Liam’s!!

WHISPERS hit the reset button

• Earthlover is moving to South Broad, across fromRelish…a great new space!

• The Chamber is on the hunt for a new director, as Mr.Sims is retiring…

• More talk about a possible pub downtown…

• Shotgun Supper Club will be having a fabulous secondevent in the near future...

• Interested in fine woodworking, dove tails and joinery?A new club is [email protected]

• Dining Around the World at St. Augustine CatholicChurch, January 26… 224-5637...

• A Townie told me we are getting...a yogurt place!!!

YOU HEARD IT HERE FIRST!This is the time of year to reflect on the year previous and think about what you mightlike to do differently. While New Year’s resolutions may be good for some, I don’t findthem particularly effective or motivating. I’m better with goals and deadlines, and mybest strategy is to name three goals and follow up. A visual reminder - like a check-offchart - is big for me. My chart this year includes finishing my novel, maintaining fitnessgoals and growing the Townie. I make weekly goals and color in the blocks and can seeat a glance what I need to crack the whip on.A new year is a perfect time to press the reset button - on habits, goals and evenrelationships. And always follow the adage: Don’t complain, make change. Did youslide into lazy eating habits last year? Reset with a new cookbook or a new ingredient.Haven’t been walking the dogs as you should? Find a friend to join you or just find afavorite Thomasville vista that you visit each day. {One of mine is a hidden section ofwooded creek off Myrtle.} Are you having conflict with a friend? Resolve to be thebigger person and figure out how to press Reset - no blame, just solutions.Be sure to take at least thirty minutes to look at where you’ve been and thinkstrategically about where you’d like to be - in six months, a year, and five years. Thesegoals can and should change, but it’s very hard to arrive at a chosen spot without a map.Don’t blindly stumble along - reset and revive!

DENTAL CHECKUPDental Health is more important than you realize. A visit to thedentist can help you detect early mouth problems like cavities,cancer and gum disease. AND, nobody likes a yuck mouth!

{MAKE YOUR RESOLUTION INCLUDE BETTER HEALTH HABITS}

Did you know that Metta Day Spa is offering yoga classes?Some of the benefits of yoga are:• Calms and strengthens the nervous system, increasing blood flow to organs and oxygen to your cells.

• Clears mental clutter and allows you to think more clearly.

• Cultivates the spiritual muscles in a way that can make you less anxious, more at peace, and ultimately happier!

Metta offers all levels of yoga, including a class just for beginners. Starting Saturday, January

26, 9-10AM, this class is a donation-only class andwill introduce you towhatmight be the best

new thing for a new year and a new you. —Namaste—

blessed are the flexible,for they shall not be bent out of shape.

Health Checklist2013

Club T-Vegas! Getcher fit on, mostly free! {Caloriecounts are for 30 minutes}

• Tennis at the high school - 220 CALORIES

• Running down Millpond Road - 181 CALORIES

• Walking down Clay Street - 130 CALORIES

• Kayaking at Cherokee Lake - BYOK - 178 CALORIES

• Biking about town - I bike to Harvey’s on Remingtonfor small items - 121 CALORIES

• Running stairs at the stadium - 266 CALORIES

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slowly work through deep layers of

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ROLFING®

Structural Integration offers a

combination of hands-on bodywork

and movement education. Rolfers

slowly work through deep layers of

tissue to change structural patterns

in the body and may bring relief

from chronic pain, stress, and injury.

Results can be dramatic.

Pamela von Dressler, M.EdCertified Rolfer and Rolf Movement Practitioner125 N. Broad Street, Suite 215 • 910-551-5147

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THOMASVILLE CENTER FOR THE ARTS

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Dogwoods are blooming in January with this “no experiencerequired” class. Robin Autry, our artist-in-residence, willguide you through an easy way to create watercolor dogwoodblooms in pale pinks and spring greens. Bring your favorite“whet”beverage and let our instructors show you step-by-stephow to paint your own masterpiece in one evening. Music,socializing, art and fun! Bring a friend, or just treat your selfto a night of art. Price includes paint, brushes and canvas.Psst!The Townie be there! Come and join us!

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PHYSICAL CHECKUPFor women, a Pap test can save your life. It can find the earliestsigns of cervical cancer. If caught early, the chance of curingcervical cancer is very high. For men, high cholesterol can be akiller. Get tested and start eating right.

FINANCIAL CHECKUPIs your bank account a disaster? Do you and your spousedisagree on financial issues? Do you have a monthly budget?Hire a financial planner or follow a financial guru like DaveRamsey, who teaches you how to be debt-free. That feels good.

RELATIONSHIP CHECKUPAre you spinning your wheels in a less than healthy (and youknow it) relationship? Are you being the best friend you can be?Time for introspection. Get help.

NUTRITIONAL CHECKUPWhat is in your fridge & pantry that is making you fat? Toss it andturn over a new leaf, literally. Incorporate more green vegetables(not cooked with ham hocks) into your diet. Try a new saladinstead of that greasy burger and fries. Your heart will thank you.

WHAT IS...the Paleo diet everyone is talking about?The Paleo Diet is based upon eating wholesome, contemporary foods from the food groupsour hunter-gatherer ancestors would have thrived on during the Paleolithic era. Want moreinfo? See Page 3 for info on LivPaleo meals available here in Thomasville!

Downtown Thomasville is the best of the New South—a walkable downtown with authentic character, world-class literary, food, music and art events and dedicatedmerchants. Take some time and go for a stroll downMadison and Jackson, you will find new sidewalks, lightposts, benches, shops and even a wine bar. Word is wemight even be getting some bike racks downtown!Let’s celebrate all downtownies and especially our localmerchants in January.

our charming brick streets andhistoric buildings are truly alive

because of you and them!

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A strong, positive self-image is the best possible preparation for success.—Dr. Joyce Brothers

I think Dr. Brothers offers great advice. We all love feeling strong and successful,beautiful and young. It is human nature…“do your best!” If only it were as easyas instant grits!Do you wake up in the morning and look in the mirror and say, “I look prettygood for 40 something!”, or do you try to not even glance in the mirror? Are youhard on yourself, discrediting your worth based on that new little laugh line?“Waste of time and energy!” as my mother would say.We all have a secret self-image of ourselves. Mine is of a young, slender, athleticwoman. The truth is, I am not so young anymore, not exactly trim and somewhatathletic. How can I possibly have such a good self image when it is not the truth?It is because I keep striving for happiness. I tell myself everything is going to be“just fine.” Scarlett would approve.So what if I am not the slim Jackie Kennedy look-alike? I can darn sure ridehorses and fox hunt like she could. I can put an outfit together that looks classicand elegant, like she could, but for thousands less. I can whip up a mess of sweetpotato biscuits, and I can rock some glitter shadow. I don’t think Jackie cooked,and she probably thought glitter looked cheap.So, what is the secret to having a good self-image? I believe it is keeping yourselfbusy and doing things that make you feel good inside. What does that mean tomost people? Going shopping, or going for a walk? Going shopping will drainyour pocketbook, but a walk through the country will fill up your soul. Choosethe things that enrich your life...like making a sad friend a cake or volunteeringat the pet shelter. Avoid the things that make you feel empty, like competitivefriendships, crabby family members or cleaning the silver.Be grateful! I am grateful for my family, who is FIRMLY planted in the LoneStar state. Those boots aren’t made for walkin’. I love them for their character,tenacity and spirit. I have a photo of my pioneer great-grandfather hanging inmy living room to remind me of his hard work and his strong will, which Isuspect was passed directly down to me.I am also so grateful for this Thomasville life. Grateful for my incredible friends,young and old, who offer a smile at the grocery or a laugh at Sweet Grass on aThursday night. I treasure my relationships, and I work at them. Have youforgotten an old friend this past year? Pick up the phone. Send some flowers,even if they are blue carnations. I am grateful for my health...I can walk, I havemy eyesight and I can still swing a leg up on my big red horse...with the help ofa step stool, of course. Put on your shoes and stroll down your street, dust off yourbike and feel the wind on your face. I am grateful for my home and the menagerieof animals that resides here. My cozy cottage is located a tiny block away from mybest friend of 20 years, and a short stroll away from a catfish dinner. I call myneighbors “friends,” and they call me over for Prosecco.

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Volunteering is aThomasville staple -we’re all about being good citizens. Plus,studies show it’s actually good for your health! People who volunteer livelonger, have a better quality of life as well as lower rates of depression andheart disease.The social aspect is big, too, creating a systemof support for thosewho connect with others through volunteering. Luckily, we haveHands onThomas County, which exists to connect people with opportunities forservice. Find them on FB and online at www.handsonthomascounty.org.Here’s their latest list:Thomas County Food Bank: The Thomas County Food Bank providesneedy families and individuals direct food assistance.• Mondays from 3-5pm and Tuesdays & Thursdays from 9am-1pm• Bag groceries, sort food, stock shelves• Call (229) 226-7882

Miss Kitty Feline Sanctuary:Miss Kitty Feline Sanctuary provides shelterand medical care for cats in the process of finding their forever home.• Daily• Replacing Cat food, changing litter boxes, general housekeeping.• Call (229)236-0167 for more details

Boys & Girls Club: The Boys & Girls Club is a youth development organ-ization dedicated to promoting the health, social, educational, vocationaland character development of boys and girls.• Weekdays after school• Help strengthen student’s reading abilities by assisting withBook/Reading Club.

• Call (229)228-5155

Scott Senior Center: The Scott Senior Center serves Thomasville’s seniorcitizens by providing them with counseling on aging, meals on wheels,recreational activities, health education, exercise classes, social opportuni-ties, and transportation to center.• Weekdays from 9:00am-12:00pm• Interact with and serve breakfast/lunch to the elderly.Deliver Meals-On-Wheels.

• Call (229) 226-9470

VOLUNTEERING is good for you

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FROM THE BOOKSHELF & GALLERY

BOOKS TOGETYOUOFF THE COUCH... ...ANDOUTTHEDOOR• The First 20 Minutes by Gretchen Reynolds; Reynolds, a writer for the New York Times, focuses on thescience and psychology behind how and why we exercise, then tells us how to do it better.

•Wild byCheryl Strayed; Youwon't find Strayed’smemoir in the health & fitness section, but her solo hikeof the Pacific Crest Trail will inspire you to take an adventure of your own.

•What I Talk AboutWhen ITalk AboutRunning byHarukiMurakami; Creativeswill appreciateMurakami’spowerful and thought-provoking look at how his two passions —writing and running— intersect.

• Born to Run by Christopher McDougall; No more excuses. McDougall begins his in-depth look at thesport of running by asking, “Why doesmy foot hurt?”Born to Run then explores his answers and proves:Anyone can be a runner.

ARCHBOLD AT HOMEDID YOU KNOW? Archbold HealthServices has been delivering high quality,low cost and compassionate care straightto the patient’s home for over 38 years. Ourstaff includes members of our communityand takes pride in serving Thomasville andthe surrounding areas with state of the arthome medical care. We are affiliated withArchbold Medical Center and our focus isto maintain a seamless transition from the

hospital to your home. Archbold HealthServices includes Archbold Home Health,Hospice of Southwest Georgia, ArchboldHigh Tech Pharmacy and Archbold HomeCare Store. We work closely with yourphysician and other members of your med-ical team to “Bring Your Healing Home.”Call 229-228-2240 for more information onhow to receive skilled medical care in thecomfort of your own home.

HAVING A HARD TIME FIGURING IT ALL OUT?

Are looking for a place to be real, a place to struggle honestly, and a saferelationship that promotes change? We invite you to let us accompanyyou in a process of relational and emotional healing and spiritualtransformation. We seek to address the entire person by considering theirdistinctive physical, mental, emotional, spiritual and relational needs.Our goal is to guide individuals, couples and families towards wholenessby creating an environment for optimal growth.Contact us at (229) 234-7337 to schedule an appointment, or visit us atwww.KalonCounseling.com for additional information.

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A GOOD LAUGH AND A LONG SLEEP are the best cures in the doctor’s book. ~Irish Proverb

life is more funif youplay

games.

SWEET GRASS DAIRY

We do carry-out!228-6704

Affordable & Inspired Lunchsalads, sandwiches, small plates

farm to table newsgreens are good!DO YOU KNOW WHAT KALE IS?

Kale is a form of cabbage, and is the #1 “super food.” Kale is veryhigh in beta carotene, vitamin K, vitamin C, lutein, and is richin calcium. It is low in calories and big on taste!

kale recipe ideas:Sauteé it with garlic, onions and Swiss Chard for a savorydish. Make kale chips by spraying it with olive oil, sprinklingwith sea salt and then baking for ten minutes.

Did you know that some of your favorite foods are dangerousto pets? It is especially important to realize that what humanseat and enjoy may be toxic to pets. Grapes, chocolate, raisins,avocados and other seemingly harmless foods can be harmfulor even fatal.Pet owners should also talk to their veterinarian aboutenvironmental hazards in their area and how to properly useflea control products.Ensure that your pets don’t have access to any medications.Some human medications are poisonous to pets. This includescommon, over the counter and prescription medicine,including aspirin, vitamins and sleeping pills.Common seasonal pet poisons include plants such as lilies,Rhododendrons, nightshade and Japanese yews; chemicals suchas fertilizer, rat poisons, swimming pool treatment supplies, pestcontrol products and antifreeze; and animals such as toads orspiders. An extensive list of poisons can be found atwww.avma.org.

YOUR PET’S HEALTH...TOXIC FOODS & PLANTS




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One should eat to live,not live to eat

New Year....New YouAt Dr. Houston’s office they don’t believe skin care is “one size fits all.” They offerfree skin consultations so we can personalize a skin care routine to fit your specificneeds and budget. Their skin care specialists will send you home with samples,instructions and recommendations for procedures and pricing so you can think thingsover and “try before you buy.”

One simple routine that will improve everyone’s skin is:Use sunscreen every day • Use an antioxidant in the morning • Wash your face!Use a retinol or Retin A at night • Save more than your face by applying anyexcess product to you neck, chest and the backs of your hands.

Bring this ad and save 25% on any skin care product or spa procedure.Join us on Facebook to keep up to date on news and any specials we are offering.

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january 11Illustration Friday

Free! Live model &Still life providedAll levels welcomeAt GRC, 5:30-7:30pm

january 15Dogfish HeadBeer Dinner

Liam’s—229-226-9944

january 17***Townie is attending!***Whet Your Palette $25Painting Dogwood

Blossoms 6:30-8:30pm229-226-0588

january 19Diner a la Troupe

FundraiserA Big Time,

Big Top EventDinner + performances$100 pp, (229) 403-7770

january 20Sundays at Four Concert

FREE!The Boys’ Choirof Tallahassee229-227-6964,

Center for the Arts

january 21Martin Luther King, Jr.

Day of ServiceHOTC, various locations

Sign up here: [email protected]

january 22Taste of France:Pays de la Loire3-course dinner

with beverages. $45 ppLiam’s, 6:30 pm,229-226-9944

january 26***Townie is attending!***HOTC Mardi GrasParty & FundraiserN’awlins style fun atThe Uno Hill Barn

at Pebble Hill$60 pp, 229-226-5200

FEBRUARY 1JSL Bargain Bazaar

Preview PartyFairgrounds, 5:30-9:30pm

$15 includes dinner,229-403-7783

january 25Fridays at Noon - FREE!

Christopher Atzinger, Piano.Thomasville First UnitedMethodist Church ChapelFor more information:www.thomasu.edu/actu

— Benjamin Franklin

Being healthy means more than simply being physically active. It’s aboutmaintaining a balanced spirit, mind and body. The Thomasville YMCA is a placewhere you can find that balance. You can challenge yourself to try something new,foster connections with friends through lifelong learning programs, or bring yourloved ones closer together through family-centered activities. At the Y, it’s not aboutthe activity you choose as much as it is the benefits of living healthier on the insideas well as the outside. Helping you and your family get healthy is our goal, helpingyou live a better life is our passion. Learn more: www.ymca-thomasville.org

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South Georgia MedicalWeight Loss Center has the tools to help you change your life!Our weight loss plan has been designed for the patient who has developed a subconscious foodobsession and who has been unsuccessful at achieving and maintaining an ideal body weight.Mostimportantly, it’s not just a prescription therapy program but a synergistic program that treats thepatient as a whole person and includes three vital components:• Counseling, the underlying success factor • Mild Exercise• Prescription therapy (HCG and an Appetite Suppressant)

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The Paleo Diet. Real Food. Real Good.The Paleo Diet, also popularly referred to as the caveman diet, is based upon eating whole-some, contemporary foods from the food groups our hunter-gatherer ancestors would havethrived on during the Paleolithic era. Centered on commonly available modern foods, the“contemporary” Paleolithic diet consists mainly of fish, grass-fed pasture raised meats,vegetables, fruit, fungi, roots, and nuts, and EXCLUDES grains, legumes, dairy products,potatoes, refined salt, refined sugar, and processed oils.

Thomasville resident Olivia Adams started her adventures with the Paleo Diet about two monthsago, and it has been a great experience and learning opportunity for her. Her business is smartlynamed LivPaleo. Since she was a child, Olivia has always enjoyed cooking, and when her olderbrother started doing CrossFit he introduced her to the world of the Paleo. Her goal is “to helppeople eat real food and have a healthy and happier life.” Hermenus change weekly, some of herfavorite creations include BBQ pork fried rice, paprika chicken with roasted broccoli and carrots,turkey quiche, spaghetti andmeatballs, scotch eggs, fresh fish with roasted Brussels sprouts andmuch more.

The Townie is always up for trying new things, and so we decided to try out LivPaleo meals forourselves this week. We signed up for five dinners. On Monday, Olivia notified me via e-mail thatour meals were ready for pick-up at the UPS Store, and I went right over to pick them up. Themeals were packaged in simple reusable containers with clear lids, and looked very appetizing.Each one was clearly marked with the name of the entreé, and which day it was to be eaten.Monday was Moroccan Meatballs with a cauliflower rice and sauteéd spinach. The portions weregenerous and tasted delicious. Tuesday was Grilled Balsamic Rosemary Chicken with roastedasparagus, and it had lots of flavor andwas filling. Wednesday was Baked Tilapia with tomato andcucumber relish. The fish was wonderful, flaky and perfectly cooked. Thursday we will have PadThai, and Friday is a Sweet Potato Cottage Pie with venison. We will keep you posted, but I alreadysuspect they are going to be fabulous!

Olivia specializes in the Paleo Diet meals, but she can also create healthful non-Paleo meals byrequest. The weekly Paleo meal program consists of 9 meals, 4 lunches and 5 dinners. Cost is$110 and $100 for cross fit members. TO ORDER YOUR PALEO MEALS: [email protected]

Don’t eat anything

—Michael Pollan

your great-grandmother wouldn’trecognize as FOOD.

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Not Feeling So Hot?When you’re not well, there are people who can help!

If you don’t have insurance, or even if you do, Doctor’s Care will treat you right. Several people haverecommended Dr. Fritzche to me, and the hubbs has seen him and was very pleased. His office is locatedin the Belk Shopping Center by Bank of America. It’s easy to get in to see him and he is very compassionate.South Georgia Spine and Joint Center has a doctor on staff who specializes in Pain Management.Archbold Integrative Medicine has practitioners of acupuncture, traditional Chinese medicine andmassage therapy, along with other treatments. Everybody can use a massage!Patsy Stephens at The Medicine Man always has good recommendations for natural health remedies foreverything from hormone replacement to fatigue. New Genesis specializes in relief from chronic diseasesas detox and digestive health. Townie Leslie B. highly recommends Earl Folsom and his associates atThomasville Physical Therapy; she’s in fine shape after breaking a shoulder last year! Her advice is: don’twait until you are in excruciating pain to address an ache or pain. Be proactive. And Dr. Vinson at VinsonChiropractic helped me with neck and shoulder pain - no drugs, no needles, nothing scary! If you’re notfeeling your best, talk to a friend or your doctor, but seek help and don’t give up. Everyone deserves to livea healthy and happy life!

We at Servpro of Thomas, Colquitt and Grady Counties offer a range of cleanup andrestoration services to fit your needs and make your home healthier. Breathe easywith our quality air duct cleaning service that is recommended to reduce the riskof mold growth and allergies. Our Portable Ventilation and Air Duct CleaningSystem is used to examine ductwork and make a clean sweep, removing years ofdust and grime. At Servpro, we also offer several residential and commercialcarpet cleaning methods. Don’t forget, our 24 hour emergency services includingwater removal and dehumidification, mold mitigation, fire restoration, andvarious other services. CALL US AT 229-236-1902.

Road TripGuilt-free Getaway to Tally

Tallahassee is full of great spots to get awayand get fit! Load up and spend the day!

• Hit the mountain bike trail in North Tally, or the sevenother trails available. Check out http://www.dep.state.fl.us/gwt/for more information.

• Haul a kayak or rent one at TNT Hideaway on the WakullaRiver. The Wakulla is a great spot to see the manatees!

• Rock climbing at Tallahassee Rock gym! {Located in the coolRailroad Square area} For more information, visit theirwebsite at: www.tallyrockgym.com They also offer kid’sclasses!

• Dine at Sweetpea Cafe or Soul Vegetarian, both got goodreviews! Their seasonal produce is from Full Earth Farm inQuincy, FL and Green Industries Institute in Monticello,FL. Try the Tempeh Reuben. Offering Weekend Brunch too.

Thomasville is an active and lively community filled with ideas andoptions. Here are some health-related local resources - justbecause we’re a small town doesn’t mean we don’t have the lat-est options in health and wellness!

• Crossfit, an intense workout, challenging for ALL levels—Thomasville Crossfit + Crossfit Unconquered

• Rolfing, like a mix between yoga and massage—Pamela vonDresseler

• Yoga, with lots of options from beginner to advanced. Classesoffered at Metta, YMCA, Thomasville Crossfit

• Homemade real-foodmeals on a weekly lunch or dinner plan—LivPaleo Meals {see article page 3}

• Nutrition counseling and weight loss help—The Shaw Center andSouth Georgia Spine + Joint Center

healthy resources

READYTO SPRING CLEANYOUR HOME?

WHAT WOULD MARTHA DO?With spring right around the corner, you may (or may not) be thinkingabout cleaning out a closet, a garage or even your entire house. Everwondered what Martha Stewart would be suggesting you clean? Here’sa sample list of her ideas for cleaning throughout the house. Cheers!

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The information on this checklist was excerpted from “Martha Stewart”sHomekeeping Handbook” (Clarkson Potter/Publishers; 2006).

• Rotate the bed and change blan-kets. Turn over your mattress todistribute the wear evenly.

• Clean pillows. Whether made ofnatural fibers (such as down) orsynthetic (often polyester), mostpillows can be machine-washed.This rids them of mold, bacteria,and odors.

• Discard expired cosmetics andbeauty products. Secure theseitems in a plastic trash bag, andkeep it out of reach of childrenand animals.

• Organize Files. Review yourinsurance policies, contracts, andhousehold inventories.

• Replace your cool-weather cloth-ing with warm weather clothing.Wash or dry-clean garmentsbefore storing them in a zipperedsweater or blanket bag.

• Wash outdoor furniture. Mostmaterials, including aluminum,plastic, wood, and wicker, canhandle a solution of mild dish-washing liquid and water and asoft-bristle brush.

WHERE DID ALL THESEFRIENDS COME FROM?

I’ll be fine and dandy...Lord it’s like a hard candy christmas...I'm barely getting through tomorrow,

But still I wont let sorrow bring me way down...—Dolly Parton

Last year, just days before Christmas, I had a fall from myhorse. Not a “dust-yourself-off-and-get-back-on” fall...moreof a splat. Apparently a splat that was heard ‘round the world.By the time I was driven to the hospital by my special partner-in-crime April, people were showing up.When you have a broken limb, it can be a real downer. Talkof surgery and missed ski trips were swirling around me inmy morphine haze. All I could really think about was myriding boots and how they were going to make it home. As ifout of a bizarre dream, in walks one of my more colorful andenthusiastic friends, Paul. How in the heck did he alreadyhear about this? He was Johnny On The Spot! It sure wasnice to see the smiling face and hear the laugh of anotherfriend. And they just kept coming!I stayed in the hospital for four days. The first day I was there,fifteen friends came to see me. It felt like a cocktail party.Well, at least for me it did...I was on the morphine drip. Theybrought well-wishes, flowers, pajamas and favorite foods.They smiled, laughed, and made me happy.When I left the hospital, the friends followed. With food,smiles, special coffees, and love. It sounds cliché, but yourealize just how important forming and nurturing yourfriendships are when you face bad times.So in good times, don’t take your friends for granted. Be therefor them, even if you “don’t have time.” Send a card whenthey “don’t want to talk about it.” At least they will know thatyou will be there, in good times and in bad.

the five keys to successpreparation. Be ready for his opportunity when it comes.work. Success is directly and proportionally linked to work.

remember the golden rule. Live by it.leadership. To be successful you must be a great leader.

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