the last one written. In the process of developing the issue, talking with advertisers, meeting with the businesses, people and organizations that make up our community, I'm constantly learning. New revelations and new viewpoints change the picture I have when I Connect the Dots. The character of Harford County continues to evolve and it's exciting to be a participant as well as an observer of that evolution. perspective on their community as well. Our new essential to the home-town character of Harford County. For this issue, we're looking at how our served by a network of businesses and services, featured in our Senior Section. In this issue, we continue the dialogue on the Difficult Choices that families often face. planning our landscaping. We have some tips from a local nursery to Mind Your Mulch and to Go Native. Other choices include recipes for eating seasonal and eating local, supporting our local farmers' markets and farms. women in Harford County who juggle nurturing their families with nurturing their businesses. In particular, we celebrate two special moms who have turned personal tragedy into community outreach. And we have a couple of suggestions to give Mom a special experience. Treat yourself, too, to some retail therapy at local consignment stores and plan to attend local events hosted by community groups. Blues Fest, the 5K Run for Sunshine's Angels, Outdoor Movies in Bel Air, and events in the historic Delta/Cardiff/Whiteford community. our partnership with and business owners, activities that support local organizations and give back to the community for services, entertainment and shopping events, and more ways to Keep it Local while Living Local. Enjoy the spring! o o a y t o o c o n o |