 Keeping
It Simple
Normally,
it’s at this time of year that we stop and take
a few minutes
to reflect on months gone by and thank the powers that
be for all of our
blessings. But this year has been anything but normal.
Starting with the
Tsunami in Southeast Asia, followed by Hurricane Katrina
and a grand
scale earthquake in Pakistan, we’ve witnessed
some of the world’s most devastating natural disasters.
As a result, we’ve had plenty of opportunities
to step back and humbly consider our own lives; to realize
that every day we get to spend with our loved ones is
a gift.
Of course, our animal companions already know this.
Why else would they come running to the door each and
every time we walk through it? Or curl up beside us
after we just shooed them off the counter? So this holiday,
more than ever before, I’m taking my cue from
the animals. I’m not going to sweat the small
stuff. I’m going to keep things simple and stay
focused on what’s important. I’m going to
make lists but I’m not going to freak out if I
don’t get everything crossed off in a single day.
I’m going to turn my holiday baking – including
the animal treats in this issue – into a family
event instead of cramming it in somewhere between midnight
and three in the morning. I’m going to hum Christmas
carols while I’m stuck in traffic rather than
bang the steering wheel and mutter “C’mon!”
under my breath, and I’m going to save myself
some time by shopping on-line.
 If
you’re looking to simplify your life this year,
I’d highly recommend all of the above. I’d
also like to point out that we’ve introduced a
new time-saving measure in Animal Wellness. Our new
logo, shown here, indicates at a glance articles related
to both dogs and cats. Look for it throughout the magazine
if your home includes one or both species.
And remember, Animal Wellness makes a wonderful gift
for someone in your life. At 50% off the cover price,
you can keep it simple and save money too.
No matter how you choose to reflect on and celebrate
the past year, we wish you a safe, peaceful holiday
season.
Blessings to you and yours,
Dana
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