From the Heart

The Annual Party Planning issue is here. The stories cover different kinds of parties including weddings. Our "Time Out for Families" column features birthday party ideas for your 'tween.

"Kids in the Kitchen" provides party themed foods that are fun to make and eat. Mindy S Giem tells us about her adventures when making the special birthday cakes her kids would love in her "Life, Love & Laughter" column. Susan Gibbons wrote a story about two party performers who have creative talent. Twister Joe sculpts balloons into fun and colorful hats and Jill Justin is an area caricaturist who can draw black and white caricatures within three minutes. She dashed off this editorial sketch of me. See their story on page 13. If you are planning a party be sure and check out the advertising in this issue for ideas.

On a personal note, my parents just celebrated their Fiftieth Anniversary. My brothers, sisters and I worked together and hosted an afternoon open house for them in Northport. The community they live in was there to surround them with kudos and support and that was what made the party so beautiful. Parties are for the people you love the most.

Happy Valentines Day and Happy St. Patrick's Day!