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Sometimes, it’s hard to be organic
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Isle of Man Premier Magazine | no. 76 | July 2018 | the [ORGANIC] issue
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unny isn’t it? The whole point of living organically is that it’s supposed to represent simplicity; a more natural way of eating, living, being; and yet, it seems to require a tremendous amount of effort and energy to achieve it. Eating organic “plant powered” food is expensive; those misshapen peppers and mucky potatoes cost a pretty penny! Trying to let relationships evolve naturally and organically is practically impossible with all the over-thinking, over-analysing and overcompensating, that we all enjoy so much. Parents who are brave enough to try unconventional parenting in a “go with the flow, let kids be kids, wear strange clothes and make their own mistakes” kind of way, are ridiculed for actively enforcing a sense of difference which can lead to their offspring being labelled as “oddballs” wrapped in organic cotton. Yes, life is hard in the organic pesticide-free lane but no good fight was ever easily won! If, on the other hand you prefer your food thoroughly processed and steeped in chemicals, your clothes made from the finest polyester and all your opinions covered in conformity and moulded by social media, then that’s fine too. Here at Gallery, we love all you weirdos in equal measures, organically responsible or alarmingly apathetic. We operate a fully inclusive policy and the truth is, we really don’t care what you think on the broader issues, ethical concerns or political persuasions, as long as you still enjoy flicking through our sustainably wonderful magazine, then we can all be friends. So grab a glass of organic ginger flavoured kombucha (See! No judgement here) or a filthy glass of fully sugared up coke and drink-in our July edition. Enjoy your summer plans, whether you’re planning an eco-friendly retreat, a club Med special, a day out at the Douglas Carnival or an afternoon smelling the roses at the Isle of Man Flower Festival, just sit back, relax and enjoy the global warming. Come on, everyone needs a day off from worrying about the big stuff, right? SR
COVER CREDIT
Hairstyling: Abbie Hunt Model: Rachel Gregson
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Makeup: Heather Maddrell Photography: Shan Fisher
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