Style Magazine September 2020
I never realized just how essential grandparents are until becoming a parent. Growing up, both sets of mine lived a long car ride away, so visits were reserved for holidays or summer vacations. Even still, my grandma (who turned 100 last month!) taught me valuable life lessons, like the importance of travel, letter writing, and doing something active every day. She’s also the reason I indulge in dessert daily (after finishing my dinner, of course). I can only imagine how much more wisdom I would’ve gained had we resided closer. Luckily, my daughter has four grandparents she gets to see—and be spoiled by—on a weekly basis. But besides buying her cute clothes and giving her sweet treats, they provide a love that goes deeper than any daycares ever could. Her relationships with “Oma,” “Papa,” “Amah,” and “Kong Kong”—though all vastly different—are uniquely special. In honor of National Grandparents’ Day on September 13, we decided to shine the spotlight on a handful of our area’s finest gramps and grannies. Turn to page 16 to read about why they love the role, how the pandemic has changed things, and the lessons they hope to pass on to their littles. It’s a feel-good story that tugs at all the heartstrings. What else do we (literally) have cooking this month? Our feature story, “Veggie Delights” (page 71), highlights 33 plant-based plates that are so good even meat-eaters might find their mouths watering. From dishes that are packed with produce to others that boast mock meat, it’s a colorful introduction to just how delicious and nutritious a vegetarian diet can be. We also share our favorite farms that offer u-pick produce, online ordering, or weekly veg boxes; meat-free alternatives that go beyond beans; and easy ways vegetarians can still get their vitamins. With the onset of autumn (September 22), we figured it would be a prime time to toast to the season with refreshing hard ciders that are made, and loved, locally. Flip to “An Apple a Day…” (page 88) to read about five of our favorites and learn some fun facts about the places where they’re produced. Enjoy the issue, and—as grandmother Ramona Nelson from Placerville says on page 16—may you “know that family and friends are more important than money; always be true to yourself; and never judge yourself by how others see you but only by how you see yourself.” Cheers! — Megan // megan@stylemg.com @meggoeggowaffle
I never realized just how essential grandparents are until becoming a parent. Growing up, both sets of mine lived a long car ride away, so visits were reserved for holidays or summer vacations. Even still, my grandma (who turned 100 last month!) taught me valuable life lessons, like the importance of travel, letter writing, and doing something active every day. She’s also the reason I indulge in dessert daily (after finishing my dinner, of course). I can only imagine how much more wisdom I would’ve gained had we resided closer.
Luckily, my daughter has four grandparents she gets to see—and be spoiled by—on a weekly basis. But besides buying her cute clothes and giving her sweet treats, they provide a love that goes deeper than any daycares ever could. Her relationships with “Oma,” “Papa,” “Amah,” and “Kong Kong”—though all vastly different—are uniquely special.
In honor of National Grandparents’ Day on September 13, we decided to shine the spotlight on a handful of our area’s finest gramps and grannies. Turn to page 16 to read about why they love the role, how the pandemic has changed things, and the lessons they hope to pass on to their littles. It’s a feel-good story that tugs at all the heartstrings.
What else do we (literally) have cooking this month? Our feature story, “Veggie Delights” (page 71), highlights 33 plant-based plates that are so good even meat-eaters might find their mouths watering. From dishes that are packed with produce to others that boast mock meat, it’s a colorful introduction to just how delicious and nutritious a vegetarian diet can be. We also share our favorite farms that offer u-pick produce, online ordering, or weekly veg boxes; meat-free alternatives that go beyond beans; and easy ways vegetarians can still get their vitamins.
With the onset of autumn (September 22), we figured it would be a prime time to toast to the season with refreshing hard ciders that are made, and loved, locally. Flip to “An Apple a Day…” (page 88) to read about five of our favorites and learn some fun facts about the places where they’re produced.
Enjoy the issue, and—as grandmother Ramona Nelson from Placerville says on page 16—may you “know that family and friends are more important than money; always be true to yourself; and never judge yourself by how others see you but only by how you see yourself.” Cheers!
— Megan // megan@stylemg.com
@meggoeggowaffle
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FOUNDATION NEWS<br />
I Give Because…<br />
By Andrea Howard, Marshall Foundation for Community Health Board President<br />
When I think about giving,<br />
I share Coretta Scott<br />
King’s philosophy. She<br />
so eloquently stated, “the<br />
greatness of a community<br />
is most accurately<br />
measured by the<br />
compassionate actions of<br />
its members.” In the last ten years or so, I have taken these<br />
words to heart and have come to understand that calling<br />
El Dorado Hills and El Dorado County my home means far<br />
more than just an address on an envelope. It inspires me<br />
to dig deeper to understand and invest in my community’s<br />
culture - what it cares about and its vision for the future. It<br />
goes beyond a feeling of empathy or concern. It requires<br />
compassion, the very essence of which means getting<br />
involved and taking action.<br />
SPECIAL AD SECTION<br />
Choosing community health as an area of my focus is a<br />
logical choice because I believe in the power of living a healthy<br />
lifestyle. Growing up, my mom always made sure our family<br />
ate healthy and balanced meals. She encouraged me to find<br />
activities outside, despite my pleas to stay inside to watch TV<br />
or play video games. As an adult, I monitor what I eat, keep a<br />
close eye on my weight, and visit my doctor as recommended<br />
for preventive screenings. I feel my best when my body is in<br />
motion - working in the garden, hiking with friends and our<br />
four-legged fur children, or playing a round of golf with my<br />
husband. I am drawn to community health because I feel a<br />
personal responsibility to take care of my mind and body to<br />
alleviate chronic health conditions and do my part to lessen the<br />
economic strain on our healthcare system.<br />
I choose to devote my time to the Marshall Foundation for<br />
Community Health because it works in<br />
collaboration with community partners<br />
and philanthropists to improve the<br />
wellness of our residents. Could I possibly<br />
have the power to be a philanthropist?<br />
Whole-heartedly, I believe the answer is<br />
YES! Each and every one of us can be a<br />
philanthropist if we show goodwill to those<br />
around us by making gifts of our time,<br />
talent, or treasures. What I was surprised to discover is that<br />
philanthropy doesn’t just help the recipients - it provides<br />
tremendous fulfillment to the giver as<br />
well. It offers a sense of happiness and a<br />
meaningful connection to my community<br />
that would not be possible otherwise.<br />
Making a difference in someone’s life today<br />
makes an extraordinary difference in mine.<br />
To find out how you can make a difference<br />
in our local community’s health, call (530)<br />
642-9984 or visit marshallfound.org<br />
6 | FOR YOUR HEALTH | www.marshallmedical.org
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