April 2017

From the Editor

Fabulous Florals

By Margaret Clay

There is nothing quite like vibrant flowers to brighten any room. In college, a friend suggested that instead of celebrating grade victories with sweet treats, we should buy just a few fresh flowers from the grocery store each week and arrange a colorful display for our dreary dorm room. We enjoyed this perk far longer than the momentary indulgent piece of chocolate … and it helped curb the “freshman 15!” According to Abigail Thielke, who penned an excellent article on the subject in this issue, flower arranging is a 5,000-year-old art that reflects cultures around the world. I have always…

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Fabulous Florals

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