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From the Publisher Art is: Better than therapy and cheaper An outlet for creative people An investment in your local community Brings joy to those who appreciate it Can be both functional and a treasure Ageless and priceless Everywhere! We truly love art at the Laurel, for two decades we have been promoting, displaying and appreciating artists and their work. It is on the cover of every issue and included in our pages. We see it everywhere, there has never been a more accomplished artist than our Creator. From the details in a single dandelion to the way the river flows, it is a gift to us daily. I bet you know an artist or have art in your home. You may have the artwork of your child or grandchild on your fridge held by a single magnet or a framed fine art piece hanging over your sofa. Perhaps you love pottery and have pieces by local potter and artist Ester Lipscomb or love the furniture crafted and designed by Dwayne Thompson. Whatever speaks to you is what you should fill your home with. Art is a gift from the heart of the giver. This issue is dedicated in honor of our local and regional artists. You’ll still find the recipes (food art from Lorie Thompson’s kitchen), the outdoors (photography from Peter McIntosh), stories from Mark and Liz (word art), a featured home from Harry Norman Realtors (architectural art), are you following me? Art is in the eye of the beholder! Now Pablo Picasso might not see my art the same as his, but he would probably encourage me to keep painting. So we encourage you to pursue what makes your heart sing whatever that looks like. We all have something wonderful to bring to this world. Find it. Spring has arrived, there are art festivals coming (see page 16) and the outdoors beg for us to explore them, (see Adventure Out). We were thrilled to share a local young lady’s explorations around the world and some local history from Dick Cinquina for the Rabun County Historical Society. We are thankful for you and hope you enjoy this issue. Hugs from here, Tracy