Stillwater Living Magazine February 2014 | Page 5

editorial Ok, I swear… I got a flu shot. I washed my hands like a crazy woman. We’ve gone through three boxes of tissues and two cans of Lysol and antibacterial wipes. I thought I was prepared for this year’s cold and flu season. Boy was I WRONG! We’ve been battling everything here from a nasty upper respiratory virus that I still can’t quite shake to a 24-hour stomach virus, to rampant allergies, and our extended family and staff have been fighting RSV, Strep, and the FLU! I know we’re not the only ones fighting the illness cycle. We’ve heard from a number of our advertisers, clients and readers that have been battling it too. Luckily, in my house, we’ve avoided the influenza, but I know a few stubborn people who refuse the shot that did get it this year. I know there are a lot of strong feelings about whether or not to get immunized, but for me, it’s the choice we make for our family and after this year’s devastating toll that the influenza virus is taking on many people, several that we know personally, we are believers in the vaccine. This week I got to do a really fantastic interview with a captivating gentleman, Dr. Doug Aichele. Dr. Aichele and his dogs, Good Boy Gumbie and Vulcan, are creating a unique experience for some local second graders in the next month leading up to the Iditarod Race in Alaska. Dr. Aichele’s connection to sled dogs and sled dog racing is a fantastic and unique experience that he’s using to inspire a new generation of dog lovers. I hope you enjoy the story about Gumbie and his family, I found it hard to be concise, because this interesting man has some life experiences that stretch far and wide and I found myself wanting to talk to him for hours! Valentine’s Day is just around the corner. This year, whether you buy a gift, a dinner, share a hug or just a few simple words- make sure you share how you feel with your loved ones. You never know how much time we have together on planet Earth. Here at SLM, we LOVE our readers and advertisers. We know we aren’t your only choice for local news, and we are thrilled that you chose to read Stillwater Living, and that does my heart good! Happy Valentine’s Day! Stillwater Living Magazine P.O. Box 2264 Stillwater, OK 74076 405-533-1500 www.stillwaterliving.com EDITORIAL STAFF Sarah Little | Editor Matthew Jack | Graphic Design Victoria Holt | Contributing Writer ADVERTISING SALE S DIRECTOR Kelly Boyer 405-714-8903 PHOTOGRAPHY Victoria Holt | Apple of My Eye Portraits Produced by White Peacock Productions, Inc.; Stillwater Living Magazine is a copyright publication of White Peacock Productions, Inc., and is locally owned by White Peacock Productions, Inc. The opinions expressed by our contributing writers are not necessarily the opinion of the management of Stillwater Living Magazine. Medical articles are not meant to substitute consultation with your personal physician. FOR ADVERTISING INQUIRIE S, please call Kelly Boyer at 405-714-8903. To submit story ideas, comments, questions, or for information call 405-533-1500; or e-mail [email protected] Stillwater Living Magazine Produced by White Peacock Productions, Inc. Mail: P.O. Box 2264 Stillwater, OK 74076. Stillwater Living Magazine © 2014 by White Peacock Productions, Inc. 405 - 533 -1500 W W W. STILLWATERLIVING.COM Want to subscribe? Visit www.stillwaterliving.com/pages/subscribe to get 12 issues of SLM delivered to your home or office for just $24! or by snail mail: Mail this form to P.O. Box 2264, Stilwater, OK 74076 Name: Address: City|State|Zip: Email: Phone: Connect With Us! Facebook Stillwater Living Magazine Twitter StwLivingMag Or on our website at www.stillwaterliving.com