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A Word From The Editor

Driving down Highway 99 this time of year is a feast for the eyes. Mile after mile, the almond and peach orchards explode in white and pink blossoms. It's a display I look forward to every year. It's also a reminder of the hard work and dedication that growers put into farming these crops. I've been driving thinking a lot about these blooms, and how they mirror the blossoms happening in my own life.

As a father of young daughters, I'm constantly amazed by their growth. One day they're taking their first steps, the next they're asking about the stars. Being a parent is a whirlwind, a constant giving of self – time, energy, and certainly patience. There are days when I come home from a long day at work and I see that my wife has spent all day giving everything she has to these little souls. From breakfast to dinner and EVERYTHING in between we pour our lives out for our kids.

But then I see it. I see it in their smiles, in their laughter, in the way they look at me with the purest joy in their hearts. And I realize that all that pouring, all that giving, it's not depleting. It's actually filling us up. It's creating a bloom of its own in my life.

Just like the blossoms, our children are a testament to the power of nurture. They're a reminder that the most beautiful things in life often come after periods of hardship, after the rainy days. They're a reminder that when we invest in others, when we pour our love and support into them, we create something beautiful, something vibrant, something that even outlasts us. A legacy.

This month's issue, "Bloom," is all about that. It's about the blossoming of life in our community, in our relationships, and within ourselves. It's about recognizing the beauty that surrounds us, even in the most unexpected places. And it's about celebrating the growth, the resilience, and the vibrant colors that come when we nurture the things we care about most.

I hope you enjoy this issue, and that it inspires you to find the blooms in your own life.

SAM JUSTICECo-founder | Root Creative MarketingCreative Editor | Lifestyle Magazine