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Karen Maleck-Whiteley: Practicing self-appreciation
“It is of practical value to learn to like yourself. Since you must spend so much time with yourself you might as well get some satisfaction out of the relationship.”

	At the core of OsteoPilates Most people are familiar with Pilates — a form of exercise that emphasizes the balanced development of the body through core strength, flexibility and awareness in order to support efficient, graceful movement. What most people aren’t familiar with is OsteoPilates, a form of exercise geared to help those suffering from osteoporosis in order to gain strength and minimize the chance of cracking or breaking bones.
	At market... zucchini blossoms The zucchini is a true champion of summer — an over-achiever and vigorous grower that is amazingly easy to start from a tiny seed, pushed down into a mound of soil as soon as it’s warm enough. Its savory fruits, yes fruits, we eat eagerly at first, hungry for a taste of the season.
	Karen Maleck-Whiteley: Two, four, six, eight, who do you appreciate? "Two, four, six, eight, who do we appreciate?" That phrase popped into my mind this last weekend as I stood looking into the eyes of someone I didn't know well, while we held hands and expressed how much we appreciated knowing each other.
	Bundles of joy in Baby Boot Camp Having a baby can be quite a workout, but now that Baby Boot Camp has come to the Santa Clarita Valley, there is a better way for mothers to stay in shape.
	Great workout balls of fire If your same old workout routine has got you bored to tears and singing the "I've hit a plateau" blues, then listen up. Stop doing those tired, boring squats and lunges that are no longer providing you results. What's the remedy? Add a stability ball to your "ho hum" workout routine and you'll soon be shouting: "Goodness gracious, great balls of fire!"
	Fresh food bountiful at SCV farmer's markets Yes, it's true, shelling peas can be found at area farmers' markets. I am always thrilled to watch the seasons unfold through produce, and am keenly aware of how much better food tastes when we truly long for it, when we fantasize about that first taste after so many months without. There is much truth to the old adage, absence makes the heart grow fonder. I am excited about the appearance of peas, because I ...