Letter From The Publisher
April is here and everyone’s talking about the economy. But this year, it isn’t Tax Day they’re talking about. Current economic challenges trump any usual discussions of April 15th tax woes. If you’ve been dreaming about your own personal bailout pulling up in front of your apartment, with a Smart car full of cash, wake up and smell the trade-free coffee.
You might want to start dreaming about an economic possibility more rooted in practical sustainability…Welcome to the new Green Economy. It’s full of promise on many levels and looks to be an essential part of our future. Read about the many new job possibilities in Welcome to Green Collar America, on page 18.
Chef and Food Network star, Tyler Florence, is featured on our cover this month. Learn how Tyler insists on using organic and local-sourced foods to feed his own family (page 12).
Now that the weather is warming up, many of us will turn to getting back in shape after the long winter. Functional Fitness (page 14) promotes a new way of looking at exercise that enhances our everyday lives.
Natural Heroes, on page 26, profiles Scott Harrison, a New Yorker whose work in creating charity: water is bringing relief to water-challenged people around the world.
Also get a preview of the informative and entertaining exhibit, Climate Change, at the American Museum of Natural History (page 24).
This month Green Girl (page 17) adjusts to a new downsized but green life, taking a spring walk in Central Park that sends her directly to The Plaza for organic vodka. Emotional Fitness (page 16) is a personal journey that points to the winding tracks many of us travel in our emotional growth and development.
For those who have tired of spending quality time watching Animal Planet with your pets, check out Pets in the City, on page 8. This month features alternative activities you can do right along with your pets, including a yoga class for dogs and a “Barking Beauty Pageant.”
Local Greens, on page 28, introduces many of us to Community Shared Agriculture (CSA). It’s a great way to support local farmers and own a piece of the farm’s best summer crops, without having to pull any weeds or spread any manure.
All of which still sounds like more fun than talking about Tax Day. April marks the beginning of baseball season. This year, New Yorkers have two new stadiums to sample. I vote for the Mets. Their Citi Field is green!
Tom Citrano, Publisher
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