LOCALadk Magazine
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ere are so many things in life that we either have very little control over or, in some cases, no control over. Taxes: We have to pay our taxes or face legal penalties. Weather: Aside from working to lessen the effects of climate change, we really have no control over the weather. Blackflies in spring: Again, very little control; they arrive whether we like it or not. is fall I learned of something else I have no control over: getting cancer. In December I was diagnosed with breast cancer. It does not matter that I am healthy, exercise, and eat right. Cancer does not discriminate or care about who you are; it only cares about itself. For so many cancer patients, the disease is out of their control. It hijacks your life as you knew it and almost everything starts revolving around beating it. It becomes your focus, your new job. Cancer—more specifically, beating cancer—is the reason I decided not to publish a spring issue. I needed my strength and energy to fight the disease. I carefully thought about which things in my life I could put on hold, knowing they would survive. I am still fighting cancer, but I'm stronger now and feeling really grateful for being able to help create and share this summer issue. e support I have received has been overwhelming and has helped immensely in my battle. I don't really have control over people showing support for me, and for that, I am very blessed. We are excited to bring you a summer issue full of great stories and photos. As always, we try to bring variety, education, adventure, interest, and fun to the magazine. is time around you will read about brook trout, lean- tos, young mountain bikers, a relaxing retreat, great chefs, volunteer work in Nepal, alpine plants, a CATS challenge, and delicious smoothie bowls. anks as always for reading and sharing LOCALadk. We don't really have control over your choosing to read us, but we're glad so many of you do. We appreciate you, as do our loyal advertisers. A M E S S A G E F R O M A N N E LOCALadk LOCALadk 9 Enjoy Summer, Anne Owner/Editor