LETTERS
From Issue #20
Editor's Letter
I heard a great story the other day. Hear me out...
Young Frank lives on a block with musicians. Well, guys
who play the guitar, drums, bass, you know, cool
instruments. His family is not wealthy and can’t afford such
luxuries or the cost of lessons that go with it. But one
fateful day Frank’s dad announces that he will send Frank
to the Conservatory of Music for lessons — accordion
lessons. Yes, that’s right, that strange looking contraption
most associated with Polka music and monkey grinders of
the late 1800s. So, like any other kid who doesn’t want to
get beat up he devises a plan to get out of it. He decides
he’ll take three lessons, argue his case for giving it his best
effort, and sadly withdraw from the program, and everyone
will be happy. After the third lesson Frank walks into his
home ready to deliver his sad speech, and there it is, a
brand new, shiny, very expensive accordion. He looks into
his dad’s tired but hopeful eyes and everything is said
without a word. He can’t break his heart. For the next five
years Frank attends his lessons and plays at family
get-togethers. The End.
Call me a romantic if you will, but I think that’s a great
story. It’s what real family and friends are about (see The
Killers, page 22). This summer have fun. Enjoy every last
minute. But don’t forget that this is the time when
you’ve got some time. Time to spend thinking about
someone else.
When you’re picking out what great looking outfit you’re
gonna wear (see our style layout, page 28, for ideas), or
when you’re working out to get in shape (see Belly Dance
as a fitness option, page 40), what you’re really doing is
transforming yourself (see Makeovers, page 34). But that’s
outward. That’s the stuff people see. We all need to work
more on the stuff people feel. As corny as it sounds, a
genuine ‘thank-you’ goes a long way. How about getting a
card for your mom or dad or best friend for no other
reason than to say “I’m glad you’re in my life.” Maybe you
can put a bow on a chocolate bar and slip it into your
mom’s purse (as you know, chocolate has magical powers).
I’m slowly starting to learn that it’s those really tough
moments that offer you the opportunity to define who you
are. What do you do when the going gets tough? Do you
pack up and give in? Or do you dig in and move forward?
This summer make sure it’s a good one —
for everyone.
Good reading!
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