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PLANS Continued from page 2 ers Pantry. They have many choices for easy-to-rehydrate
meals, including several nonmeat recipes, which is our prefer-
acres. One of the problems with this, besides the overall con- ence. One meal ended up having what we thought was an over-
cept of a subdivision in this agricultural/ranch corridor, is the cooked/burnt taste. The company apologized profusely and
manner proposed for the conservation itself. Rather than place promptly offered any of their products as a replacement – even
the open space in a formal long term or life conservation dedi- one that was more expensive. They have some amazing recipes
cation monitored by the Conservation District, the open space – these are NOT your military rations. Rehydrating their meals
would be controlled by Wiens entities that could alter the clas- makes you feel like you’ve enjoyed a gourmet recipe. We loved
sification for further development at a later date.
Pad Thai, Katmandu Curry, Louisiana Red Beans and Rice, and
Three Sisters Stew. The Cuban Coconut Rice and Black Beans
Though the initial plan was approved and is still effective, sur- sounds amazing too! Give this Colorado company a try! You
rounding ranch and homeowners are greatly concerned about may just want to have a meal or two on your shelf for a last-
the new proposal for a number of reasons and have formed the minute dinner idea or for that college student who doesn’t have
“West Plum Creek Alliance” with both legal and planner as- time to cook!
sistance in an effort to participate in the final result of this sub-
division exemption request. The WPCA President is Christine Garbanzo’s restaurant, Pita Pit, Vitamin Cottage, and King
Hashimoto – Chashimo2@gmail.com.
Soopers have all shown great customer service for us in the
past few months. We also give five stars to local Palmer Lake
An amendment does not require a public forum! If you have restaurant La Rosa and Arlene’s Beans – a fun spot that makes
an opinion to express, for or against, it should be addressed you feel welcome while serving their homemade New Mexico
to Douglas County Commissioner Roger Partridge @ mailto: style meals either to take-out or for enjoying in their small eat-
bocc@douglas.co.us.
ery.
GRATITUDES ARE HEALTHY Businesses with great customer service give you that satisfying
Terry Brownfield...
sense of gratitude and pleasure.
This article began with “picks” in the manner of the former And guess what? Science is showing “gratitude” can physi-
“Picks and Pans” Sentinel articles.
cally change your brain and increase your levels of optimism,
lasting for many weeks. Give it a try – for a tricky relationship
I’ve had great customer service from multiple businesses re- you’d love to improve or a job or health situation you wish was
cently, and I wanted to share their names in case you might better...for each of 21 days, write down three things you are
want to enjoy their “thumbs up” products and services or pass grateful for – preferably related to what you hope to improve.
these recommendations on to friends.
You’ll be pleasantly surprised!! Here are a few links to the sci-
ence of gratitude:
Most significant to our family was the incredible talent by pho-
tographer Cija of Three Wishes Photography. We had not https://www.inc.com/jessica-stillman/the-amazing-way-
done professional family pictures for years. My hubby had the gratitude-rewires-your-brain-for-happiness.html
great insight and did his research – Cija is phenomenal in her
ability to capture light, color, and expression in beautiful out- https://www.huffingtonpost.com/dr-marcia-hootman/grati-
door settings for the perfect photograph memories. A key to her tude-practice_b_4170267.html
philosophy is that she provides the rights to the digital picture
files – so you don’t just have printed pictures – you have your
digital images to be able to make as many different copies as you PET TALK WITH PILAR
want. Our adult kids also did individual shoots with Cija – and Pilar Starman, DVM...
she created sensational casual and professional photos for them.
Visit Cija’s blog at http://3wishesphotography.blogspot.com/ Every Season ‘Tis the Season
and you will see her innate eye for perfect portraits!
for Appropriate Preventive Care
ThunderWorks is a company that started with their amaz- Preventive Care is critical to
ing ThunderShirt product to help calm dogs and cats (it really keep our furry family members
works!). This company gets top marks for customer service. healthy. This care includes vac-
Their “no pull” ThunderLeash dog leash works wonders on cinations. As many pets are boarded during the holidays, and
dogs that tend to pull when being walked. We had one of their there are certain vaccines that those boarding facilities require,
leashes that had an unusual material failure on the outside sur- I thought I would take this opportunity to provide information
face. They gladly replaced the leash.
about what vaccines are important for your cats and dogs. The
specific vaccine recommendations for your pet will depend on
This summer we did a few family backpacking trips, which their lifestyle. If you will be boarding your pet, please make
means enjoying lightweight dehydrated and pre-packaged
meals. We have had good luck in the past with Backpack- Continued on page 5
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