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CapeWomenOnline
Where Cape women shine!

Publisher:
Nicola Burnell

Editor:
Katie O'Sullivan

Holiday 2012 Contributors:

"Bringing Balance to Numbers"

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Welcome to the Holiday issue of CapeWomenOnline, the only magazine for the Women of Cape Cod.

In this issue we highlight the importance of community. Not just because this is the Holiday season, when we are traditionally more conscious of others, but because we have come to the end of a tumultuous year that has left so many people feeling vulnerable.

Our mission for this magazine has always been to inspire you, encourage you to work through challenges and share your stories. This issue contains articles of hope that reflect the strength and courage of Cape Women.

One of my favorite memories from last year was when I attended the Special Memorial Service for Cape Cod's homeless who died in 2011. This year we have already lost 15 people. Hannah Depin, a DY Junior, has written an inspiring article about the Homeless Not Hopeless program that may motivate you to attend this year's Memorial Service on December 21st.

Jitka Borowick, owner of Cleangreen, is living her dream after she moved from the Czech Republic to Cape Cod. Our Working Women section celebrates the importance of this kind of entrepreneurial spirit.

Check out our Holiday Happenings page to see how you can show your support for your local businesses while enjoying their hospitality. The Holiday Strolls are not just about shopping; they are about talking to neighbors over hot chocolate and cookies.

We hope you enjoy our wonderful Life Stories section, filled with humor and compassion, as well as Marlene Bell's nostalgic fiction, Christmas Eve, 1953.

In the New Year we will launch a series of themes for future issues. The new Submission Guidelines will be online soon. We invite you to review them and submit your stories.

Thank you to our contributing writers, artists and advertisers, who make this magazine possible. Your support means everything to us.

Wishing you a Peaceful and Happy Holidays!

Nicola, Katie and Jane

Letters From Our Readers

Literary Women

• In her book The Christmas Village, Melissa Ann Goodwin is Weaving Tales with Childhood Memories
• Katie O'Sullivan discusses The Ubiquitous Holiday Letter in her column The Write Way
• Christmas Eve, 1953 is a nostalgic tale of childhood anticipation, by Marlene Bell
• Do you like to dance? Diane Brinker's Poem ponders the perfect partner

• Support your local authors on the CWO Bookshelf!

Creative Women

• Gail Tilton introduces us to her creative group of Crafty Chics
• Ready for Creative Christmas Cookies? Teagan O'Sullivan shares her favorite family recipes
• Jennifer Stratton facilitates a Journey into Expressive Arts: Self Discovery through Creativity
• Meet Artist Dr. Edith A. Tonelli at Barnstable Town Hall as part of The Artwork on Loan program

Environment

• Living the Dream: Cleangreen owner Jitka Borowick on her journey From the Czech Republic to Cape Cod
• Looking for Eco-friendly Stocking Stuffers for Under $20? Katie O'Sullivan has some fun ideas
• Not all produce is created equal – check out The "Dirty Dozen" from the Environmental Working Group guidelines
• Jika Borowick offers Solutions for all-natural cleaning

Working Women

• New Column! Sherri Mahoney-Battles examines The Rebirth of an Entrepreneurial Nation
• How do you respond to the "Hi. What do you do?" interrogation? Nicola Burnell has a few suggestions…
• In Goddess Festival Celebrates the Wise Women of Cape Cod Pandora Peoples reflects on the Feminine Divine
• Feeling the pressure of the Holidays? Masjah Center has classes to help you calm your nerves and dance off stress

Holistic Health

• In her Living Whole column, Life Coach Maggie French learns why acceptance is The Way of Gratitude
• Constance Wilkinson treats us to a Holiday Edition of The Department of Meditation
• In her Message from Sprit, Lynne Delaney encourages us to embrace our Beacon of Light
• Cancer Q&A - Kathleen O'Keefe Kanavos on your concerns about cancer

Life Stories

• Saralee Perel's The Best Christmas Present of My Life reveals why some gifts just cannot be wrapped
• In A Christmas Tradition, K.S. Mueller reflects on a family classic
• Debbie McNaughton discovers treasures from Christmas' Past in The Last List
• In Life Changes, Debbie McNaughton shares the joys of returning a surprise gift

Community Action

• Don't miss the 7th Annual Holiday Cookie Stroll in Historic Bass River
• DY Junior Hannah Depin speaks up for the Homeless Not Hopeless in our community
• Check out our annual CWO Roundup of Holiday Happenings around Cape Cod
• The true spirit of the season can be found at the 23rd Annual National Homeless Persons' Memorial Day

SOLUTIONS FOR ALL-NATURAL CLEANING

To make an appointment email info@cleangreencapecod.com
Or call 508-939-1300
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