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Letter from the
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May I take a moment to admit that writing our look at the 2008 Shoprite/Checkers Woman of
an editor’s letter is my least favourite part of the Year competition.
compiling a magazine. It is also the very last thing I Of course elite is all about variety, and you can
do in the process. While I do relish the opportunity therefore look forward to our usual great mix of
to speak to you, elite magazine’s loyal readership, news, diary and sport shorts, general property
after a whole month’s worth of planning, writing, features, beautiful (and accessible) travel
editing, picking and choosing images and late destinations, and great profiles of the young and
nights spent in the endeavour of creating another the talented. (Or the dashing and daring, as is
edition, my brain is quite fried at the end of it all, the case with our international celebrity profile,
and even the action of writing a simple letter can Leonardo di Caprio!)
seem quite daunting. The point is, ultimately, that I hope that issue
But this month, however, things were different, five of elite magazine gives you the same boost
although I cannot quite determine why. The only in reading it as I and my team had from creating
explanation I have is that perhaps, and I stress, it for you! As always, please feel free to send your
just perhaps, with the coming of the month of comments and suggestions, as I promise to reply to
August, the end of winter is finally in sight. While we as many as possible in person.
haven’t had a particularly cold chilly season this Please enjoy the read and take care this
year, it has been cold enough to keep me, and women’s month!
I trust many of you too, indoors enough to be at Bernie
least a little tired of the weather. Just one month bernie@emagsa.co.za
and spring is in the air!
Another reason for my excitement this month
could be that I really enjoyed compiling this
month’s edition where the spotlight falls, as you
are no doubt aware, on women’s issues. Hence
we take a look at some helpful hints and tips for
the ladies. In this vein I really hope you enjoy our
budget wedding tips, ways to deal with stress, and
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