My how fall is flying by. The leaves finally fell from the trees in the typical late October windiness. The temperature ups and downs we experienced so far have fluctuated greatly from below freezing to the 70s as we enter November. In a comparable way, many of us are experiencing the ups and downs of aging. Some things are expected while other aspects are surprises—at least for some of us! How can we age gracefully and gratefully?

We address that question in one of our features about learning wisdom as we age, nature’s lessons and the importance of self-care. Another article centers on finding gratitude even when experiencing hardships while our Healthy Kids section delves into teaching appreciation to our younger generation. I am particularly excited about our Conscious Eating section this month with its focus on healthy soups that fortify us, including apple parsnip cream with chorizo sausage, Brazilian black bean stew and mellow sweet potato soup. (What shall I make first?)

With November 11, we express gratitude to our military veterans and thank them for their service. But what about the rest of the year? How can we support them here in Connecticut? We focus on several organizations you can contribute to with your time and financial support that are giving back to and supporting veterans of all ages and abilities.

Don’t forget to read our article on Thanksgiving décor and handcrafted ways to make the holiday special for your family. Make sure to tag our Facebook and Instagram pages if you share your creations on social media! Also, we have some great things happening in our community so please check out the news briefs and calendars!