Women's Focus - February 2008 - (Page 7)

letter from the E D I T O R Love is in the air. My friend Lori hates Valentine’s Day. Like many people she considers it to be a holiday invented by the greeting card companies, and a general pain in the neck. Her husband is off the hook. He doesn’t have to buy her a gift, and he certainly doesn’t have one coming. For them it’s just another day. I, however, like Valentine’s Day. I think in our hectic lives – when we’re working long hours, rushing from place to place and dropping in a chair at the end of the day, it’s nice to take some time just to appreciate the people we love. A simple card, a quiet dinner and some kind words are all we really need. Gifts are great, don’t get me wrong, but that isn’t what it’s all about. The important thing is to not take the people closest to us for granted, and be thankful we have someone to love, whether it’s our spouse, our children, our parents or even our pets. Spend a little time decorating a valentine, baking cupcakes for the class party, or putting a trinket on the desk of a co-worker. Brightening someone’s day, and bringing a smile to their face, will bring a smile to your own. You can do it with a small gesture or a huge production; you choose. Just show someone that you care. As we were going to press with this issue, an opportunity for the women in our community to make a difference in someone else’s life; to show that we care, presented itself. Habitat for Humanity is organizing their 5th Women Build. This is something I have always wanted to do, and when I mentioned it to my writers, I discovered it was something close to their hearts as well. And we want you to join us. If you are interested in being a part of the WomensFocus Women Build team, please contact me as soon as possible and I will be able to tell you the day(s) we will be building. You don’t have to work a full day, half days are okay, and the folks at Habitat will supply the tools and the training. For more information, check out the article on page 13. You may even decide that you, along with your friends, family or coworkers, will want to form your own Women Build team. Either way, I have the feeling, when the home is completed, our hearts will be so full, Valentine’s Day will pale in comparison. Photo by Darren Decker. M ak e up b yW ilbo rn Sa lo n . i n d u l g e y o u r s e l f • Wo m e n s F o c u s . c o m • F E B R U A RY 2 0 0 8 ©2008 by FocusOn, L.L.C. All rights reserved. Reproduction, in whole or in part, without written permission is prohibited. The opinions and advice contained herein are those expressed exclusively by the authors, and not representative of the publishing company as a whole, its members or partners. With any health related article or feature published in WomensFocus, our aim is not to replace your medical caregiver, but to help you achieve a healthy lifestyle. Please contact your physician prior to beginning any new diet or exercise program. Any correspondence to us becomes the property of FocusOn, L.L.C. and may be used in our publication. We reserve the right to edit. 7 http://www.womensfocus.com

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Women's Focus - February 2008 Contents Ask Dick & Jane Romance Versus Reality Valentine’s Day—A Single Girl’s Survival Guide Habitat For Humanity—Women Build 2008 Body Beautiful Knightley Reading 12 Months of Shoes Sierra’s Stars City Culture Day Tripping: Hesston, Kansas In Her Shoes—Dr. David Rosen Tokens of Affection for Him & Her Making a Difference in the Community Forget-Me-Not—Sara Paretsky For the Love of Dance—Miss Diane Gann Wichita’s Next Top Model Contest Love Gardening? Join the Club! Indulge Yourself Yoga for Two Workout Journals When “No” Means NO! Something to Smile About A Romantic Valentine’s Dinner for Four Crafts: Bee Mine Valentine Social Circle Save the Date

Women's Focus - February 2008

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