Families First Monthly

Families First Monthly put out the very first issue in May of 2000. With this April/May edition (publishing age) we are now 13. We continue to offer quality columns and stories.Mothers Day is coming soon. Check out our Mothers Day Gift Guide on pages 8 & 9. Susan Gibbons wrote about an artist who uses her memories from childhood to create folk art style watercolors. She is a native of Northport and her paintings include area landmarks. This artist includes family in all of her works. The story is special to me because this artist is my mother, Sharon Kalchik. My mom inspired me to try new things, to get in touch with my talents and to evolve (by staying young) as I get older. One of her paintings depicts a child following in their father’s footsteps. It reminds me now that I have had her footsteps to follow and they are a safe place to land in. She is one of the kindest, caring people I know. I think you will enjoy reading about her artist journey on page 5.

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