"Gratitude unlocks the fullness of life. It turns what we have into enough, and more. It turns denial into acceptance, chaos into order, confusion into clarity... It turns problems into gifts, failures into success, the unexpected into perfect timing, and mistakes into important events. Gratitude makes sense of our past, brings peace for today and creates a vision for tomorrow." -–Melody Beattie
IN THIS ISSUE:
Making a Difference ................................................................................. 8
With May being National Mentoring Month, this feature chose Take Stock in Children, a program that provides mentors to student throughout Broward County, as its topic.
Person to Person ......................................................................................10
Check out what’s going on in the lives of several South Floridian movers and shakers.
Laura Miller debuts her financial advice column .............................15
In her first column, Miller focuses on women’s financial needs.
Gridiron Griller .......................................................................................19
John Offerdahl’s column focuses on another former Miami Dolphin, Mercury
Morris and his recipe for ‘Perfectville’ Baby Back Ribs, the perfect dish to prepare at an outdoor party as summer heat nears.
On The Cover: The American Lung Association is readying for its annual “Breathe Free Luncheon/Fashion Show.” Seen, from left, Michelle Radich, manager of Essentials Boutique, who is preparing the fashion show; Kathy Molinet, event co-chair; and Dr. Marietta Glazer, event co-chair. (See story above. Cover photo by Valerie Sands of V. Sands Photography.)