From The Editor

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Sitting here almost buried in a huge stack of mail, I have a sudden and overwhelming sense of national pride. While our country might not be perfect, as I look upon the mail-in ballot in front of me, I cannot help but feel grateful for the freedom we have in choosing our representatives, and the opportunity to express our opinion through freedom of speech. I do not ever like hateful rhetoric, but just have to take a step back in looking at just how lucky we are.

The timing is perfect then for the 100th anniversary of women’s right to vote. That is not a typo; it has only been the last 100 years. My grandmothers lived in a time when they did not have that inalienable right. A century later, we celebrate this milestone with “Women take the vote” on page 22, where we look back on the struggle and reflect on the importance of equality.

Please join me in celebrating this magnificent milestone by turning out to vote in the primary to be held this year on March 3. This is the first year that California’s primary is in March, rather than June, and if women turn out at a higher rate than our men, as they’ve done since 1980, the results will be influenced by women.

Inside, you will find all of Lifestyle Magazine’s regular features, and we are sure you will delight in every one of them. From our home tour, to our culinary feature, to what is happening in the arts community, each article is a reflection of what is the very best of our community.

We appreciate all of our readers, contributors and advertisers, and look forward to seeing you at the polls on March 3.

KAREN TELLALIAN EXECUTIVE EDITOR