4/17/2014
INSIDE BLOOM
Spring2014:
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Be the friend you hope to have Christina Kunkle offers three steps to forming lasting, positive relationships.
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20 From Hamilton to Harrisonburg
Eilidh Thompson brings her passion across the pond. your FITNESS The CrossFit craze
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your FASHION p. 5
your BEAUTY Sunshine safety
‘ENRICH’ing club.
Spring 2014
Hazards of high heels.
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your RELATIONSHIPS p. 9
your MONEY
Hello again, ladies! Spring 2014 is here, and with it comes the latest issue of Bloom. I’m sure you’re all as excited as I am to see life return to our now verdant Valley — the rains nourishing the plush green grass and urging the spring flowers to show their pastel petals. Yet, as the season sets the area bustling, our thoughts often turn to the summer months that follow. So, in this issue, we tackle everything from shedding those winter pounds with the latest fitness frenzy (“CrossFit Craze,” page 5) to protecting your skin from the sun’s rays (“Subtle side effects,” page 9). With tax season just behind us, consider using that refund from Uncle Sam to invest in the stock market, following the example of ENRICH club members (“Sorry, George,” page 13), instead of those new heels you’ve been eying, which local doctors say may present more pitfalls than positives (“High heel hazards,” page 17). For those of you who may be new to the Shenandoah Valley, the Bloom staff ’s most recent addition offers not only a heartfelt “Hello!” but also some advice for getting out and meeting new
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A life less ordinary
New in town?
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your HEALTH p. 13
Job-related injuries.
Nikki Fox, Daily News-Record photojournalist, shares her secret to happiness, along with her journey to finding it.
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people (“Finding your place,” page 19). Though she reluctantly admits to shedding a tear during the flight across the pond, Scottish-born Eilidh Thompson has found her place in the States. As she shares her love of soccer — or football, as it’s referred to in her motherland — Eilidh instills an appreciation for the sport in local youth. After hearing her story, it seems that whether she’s in Hamilton, Scotland, or Harrisonburg, Va., Eilidh’s true home is on the field (“Leading lass,” page 20). With the fun — and chaos — of summer just around the corner, don’t forget to drink in the beauty of springtime in the Valley. The staff here at Bloom hopes you take a moment not only to enjoy this issue, but to appreciate the vibrance that’s returning to our neck of the woods. Thanks for reading, and, as always, keep blooming! Kate Kersey Editor
Bloom Staff Kate Kersey, editor Candace Sipos, staff writer Katie King, staff writer Matt Gonzales, staff writer Sarah Stacy, staff writer Cat Elsby, freelance writer Kim Potter & Sara Schu, account executives
Alice Bridges & Penny Anderson, composing Bloom is a publication of Rockingham Publishing Co., Inc. Copyright © 2014 Rockingham Publishing Co., Inc. 231 S. Liberty St. Harrisonburg, VA 22801 For advertising information, contact Kim at 574-6224 or kpotter@dnronline.com or Sara at 574-6227 or sschu@dnronline.com.