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ost of all, I hope you and your loved ones are safe and in good health. This, our Spring Issue, is a Special Edition of Better Living & Marketplace.

“The COVID-19 pandemic is causing massive disruption to the health and safety of communities around the world.”

I myself have swayed back, forth and in-between from nervous, worried, stressed, aloof, calm, cool and hopeful. As I write to you, I am following instructions and guidelines of our local and federal agencies. Truly, I have everything I need. Probably most of us do. In this day and age, there are many ways we can get our needs met. Family, friends and neighbors are a beautiful thing. If you need something, ask. If you can help someone, ask. We will get through this!

It is put on my heart to be a bridge between our local businesses and you, our readers.

I couldn’t agree more with our President that small business is the engine of our country.

These next few paragraphs are from an email I received. This hit me so strongly that I had to share it.

‘People everywhere are concerned for their local small businesses, and uncertain of how to help. Supporting local businesses in your community right now is imperative. “Due to COVID-19, businesses will shut down, some are adapting, and others will be less impacted.”

Each of us has the power to act, but sometimes we just don’t know what to do. Small acts can make a big impact and may seem insignificant on the surface. Proposal: Buy gift cards if available. Or, if you are a local business under duress, reach out to your clients and make it easy for them to purchase in advance from you today. Think of local restaurants, physical trainers or massage

Of course this will not fix everything, but small acts will go a long way.’

– Mike McDerment, FreshBooks

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As a wise old owl told me many times, “Everything will be okay… no matter what.” Things may not look how we want them to, or how we think things should be, but really, it is just simple. Whenever I stray, I will bring myself back, and keep my eyes on the prize, Jesus!

I believe in silver linings. I believe in the excitement of the wrapped present. I will shift my focus to all the things that I never seem to get to. I am looking forward to a thorough Spring Cleaning. Perhaps read a book.

Create something new. I will do my best to limit my time on the computer and instead, listen to the birds sing. I hear them now.

Isn’t the way to the other side to go through it? “…the old things are passed away, behold all things are made new.”

Corinthians 5:17 have included some resources and information from local and government agencies.

Happy Easter, Happy Passover, Happy Mother’s Day and Happy Memorial Day!

the publisher therapists. Many of our restaurants have expanded their delivery area and are using curbside pick up. Can you pre-purchase five lunches today? Or three sessions?* How about the businesses that you can order from online, or services that you can keep the appropriate social distance?

Many of us are experiencing such financial difficulty that we are not in a position to give.

But for those of you who are, and who want to help and don’t know how, I would say, support the owners you believe in.

If you have the ability to pre-purchase from even one owner, please go ahead and do that.

Better still, after you pre-purchase, share your act with others in hopes of inspiring them to do the same. More than anything right now, owners need to feel your support. Aside from all else, let them know they matter to you.

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Be well and see you soon!

Kindest regards,

“Cynics might say, “what if the owner just pockets the money and doesn’t honor the gift down the road?” To that I say, I believe in owners. 99.999% of owners will do the right thing. Why? Because they love their businesses, feel a duty to their customers, are concerned for their employees and respect their communities. Again, I believe in owners.”

– Mike McDerment, FreshBooks

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If you are involved in a community program that is making a positive difference, please contact me @ Valerie@blmmag.com. You just might be the next story.

“The Lord gave the word; Great was the company of those who published it” Please remember to support your local small businesses.

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The Bug Guys, Business Spotlight

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The Bug Guys From left to right: Owner Jim Pond, GM Robin, Owner Ken Stanley

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The View by Dr. Lynne Erbe

10 Holistic Health by Joanne Augusto 15 Pastor Mike’s Corner

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In this world, we will have struggles, but we still have God’s wonderful promises. One of the greatest promises is the one of eternal life… Which is the greatest protection against fear we know.

Finally, as Christians, we’re here to make a difference for others. We are called to be the hands and feet of Jesus.

We are called to show love to those who suffer, to bring peace and comfort, and to seek opportunities to share the Gospel of God’s Grace. t Christian FM, sharing hope, encouragement, good news, and peace is how we plan to help in the days ahead. People are going to need hope! They need peace!

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The cone photoreceptors detect only three primary colors, red, green and blue.

Color can be suggestive and perceived differently among individuals. This is because the brain can mix these Your eyes can stream information primary colors up to 7 million hues. True much faster than most computers. color blindness is very rare while color It takes only 13 milliseconds for the deficiency is more common and due to a information from the eye to the brain to be faulty X chromosome. Males get an X from processed. the mom and a Y from the dad, so the X The eye is the original camera. deficiency comes through. Females get two The human eye takes a picture X’s, so dads intact X can mask the problem. by processing light into a signal.

The rod photoreceptors are Today’s phone cameras work with pixels extremely sensitive. to create a digital image. Despite the Assuming complete darkness and a difference in the way images are captured, straight line of sight, the human eye can today’s best cameras can only provide 20 detect a flickering candle flame up to 30 megapixels. The human eye can process miles away. Stargazing in remote places 576 megapixels. can detect the Andromeda Galaxy some 10 All blue-eyed people are genetically related to one person.

10,000 years ago, someone living near the Black Sea developed a genetic mutation turning brown eyes to blue. Before that all eyes were brown.

trillion miles away with the naked eye.

Your eyelids blink at an astonishing rate.

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would result in less information coming in. The average blink lasts one tenth of a second. In an average day the eye blinks 20 thousand times per day.

Your eyes produce tears to keep them healthy.

Although eyelids wipe dirt away, everyone knows wipers don’t work without fluid!

The eyelids produce natural tears on their own to work together in harmony. On a daily basis, this fluid drains out through tiny little holes at the inner corners of your eyelids down into your nose and the back of your throat. If the eyelids fail to protect, there is another gland that kicks into overdrive to rinse and flush the eye. This is why your nose runs when your eyes overwater because the system is overloaded. Despite this natural process, scientists still don’t know why tears are produced for emotional reasons.

In addition, tears also contain natural antibodies to fight infections.

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Port St. Lucie Parks & Recreation strongly urges park visitors to practice social distancing, in alignment with guidelines from the CDC and the Health Department. These St. Lucie County’s Emergency Management staff has efforts include avoiding mass gatherings over 10 people, opened the Public Information Hotline to help residents avoiding contact with individuals who are sick or exhibit answer general questions about local government efforts any symptoms, and self-isolating when you are sick. relating to COVID-19 (also known as Coronavirus. That All-City TV programming, including City Council meetings, number is 772-460-HELP (4357). may be streamed live for free online at www.CityofPSL. com/TV. Both Live Streaming and Video on Demand may be accessed from computers, laptops, or mobile devices The City’s COVID-19 webpage https://www.cityofpsl.com/ (e.g., iPad, smartphone, or tablet). Viewers may also covid19 is accessible with all relevant information. The watch City TV via Facebook Live @cityofpsl or by tuning City’s Facebook page @CityofPSL and the City’s Twitter in to AT&T UVerse Channel 99, Comcast Channel 20, and page, @CityPortStLucie and NextDoor App page also will Blue Stream Fiber Channel 20. The City of Port St. Lucie is have up-to-the-minute information. committed to promoting transparency and engaging the public in all crucial City decisions.

Website and Social Media:

Supply List:

To assist residents looking for supplies, staff members from the City’s Neighborhood Services Department are contacting local retailers daily to see what supplies they have in stock. That list can be accessed at www.cityofpsl. com/covid19 under the drop-down menu “Supply List.” It will be updated on the webpage daily after 4 p.m.

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Drivers, you are merging wrong: Experts say that being polite is causing traffic jams.

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The zipper method, where drivers merge later, is similar to that of a zipper’s “teeth.” Just as a zipper smoothly comes together, a zipper merge keeps traffic flowing in both lanes and organizing the merging process. “The zipper merge has shown to keep traffic moving more smoothly, compared to a less structured approach,” the AAA has said. A zipper merge is recommended because leaving a lane unoccupied as a result of early merging is inefficient. It only makes traffic heavier, most proponents say.

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hese are some “CRAZY” time we are in. This Corona virus has us making changes that we could never imagine.

It’s times like these that I need to really stop and review what is really going on in my life and where am I putting my efforts and thoughts. It is in times like these I need to remind myself that God is bigger than any challenge that I might be going through. One of the biggest tools at my disposal is the “Serenity Prayer”. It is a prayer that has been one of many foundational tools in most recovery programs around the world.

“God grant me the serenity to accept the thing I cannot control. The courage to change the things I can, and the wisdom to know the difference”. There’s more to this prayer, but these first three parts “It is in times like are used throughout the world in the rooms of recovery. these I need to We find ourselves frustrated beremind myself cause we cannot control this virus. It robs us of our serenity. I ask God to that God is grant me the serenity to accept whatever is coming down the pike. There bigger than any are some things that I have control challenge that I of during times like these, and this is where I need the courage, the discimight be going pline and commitment to make necessary changes. I need to have a teachthrough.” able spirit and listen to the advice from those who know more than I do.

I need to implement those changes into my life. And lastly I need to know the difference between what I can and cannot change.

Too many times we try to do or be what we cannot. This is when I need to let go and let God. He knows how this is going to play out and we don’t. I need to be obedient and seek Godly wisdom during times like these. My prayer is that we all will do “due diligence” and heed the instructions of our leaders, draw closer to God and know that He is our refuge and our strength in times of challenge.

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