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September is when autumn arrives and
we bid summer good-bye. To me, fall
is apple-picking time, full of fresh baked
pies and sweet apple cider – all fond
memories of growing up on my grand-
mother’s apple orchard here in West-
chester. It’s a perfect time to connect
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with nature as the sun is warm, the air
is crisp, and local trails are beckoning
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Marilee us to walk, hike and bike. I feel lucky to
live here, in a region of our country that
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enjoys the full glory and wonder of the
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seasons.
Marilee Burrell
Have you noticed that with the change of seasons comes change in our lives?
I look for it, embrace it, and acknowledge the possibilities that each season offers.
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Our focus this month is Creative Expression, and one might think about the
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abundance of arts here in Westchester/Putnam. But this month’s article “Make Your
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Life a Work of Art” will inspire you to nurture our own creative expression, “ob-
serve your inner and outer landscapes,” step outside the box, and go for it. That’s
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what happened to me when I decided to publish Natural Awakenings Magazine.
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And there is more to come. I just need to find and tap all those creative juices
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waiting to be discovered.
This month’s healing ways article,”Drumming Circles a Hit,” shares the heal-
Sales and Marketing Director ing powers of rhythm. The whole universe revolves in rhythm. This includes every-
Dana Boulanger thing from the changing of the seasons to the vibration of atoms. I can relate, as I
am sure you can, to the phrase “The Beat of New York.”
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Dining in the Hudson Valley is truly a rich and mouth watering experience.
Westchester/Putnam Counties:
We are blessed to have so many local farms delivering fresh produce to area
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restaurants and chefs who offer sumptuous specialties that are both nutritious and
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delicious. This month, we focus on a group of diners who search for a different
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fare, and learn about how local restaurants here in Westchester/Putnam are sup-
Phone: 914.617.8750 porting their special diets. Read more about the Gluten Free Restaurant Awareness
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September is Yoga Month, and we join this national awareness campaign to
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inspire healthy and informed lifestyles with the introduction of our Yoga/Pilates Di-
rectory. Help us welcome the studios and instructors who have joined us, and try a
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There are some great events happening this month, including numerous walk-
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be obtained in writing. athons and other local fund-raising events. Give a few hours of your time and do
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your body and spirit some good – these organizations depend on volunteers and
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donations. In fact, I invite you to join our walk team “Sally’s Heart” next month at
in selected stores, health and education centers, healing
centers, public libraries and wherever free publications are
the 14
th
annual Support Connection walkathon. Until then, maybe I will see you
generally seen. Please call for a location near you or if you
at a local Farmers’ Market, on a hiking trail, or dining at a Gluten Free restaurant.
would like copies placed at your business.
We do not necessarily endorse the views expressed in
Feel free to send me your kudos and thoughts.
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for the products and services advertised. We welcome
your ideas, articles and feedback.
Change is in the air!
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