<html><head><meta http-equiv="content-type" content="text/html; charset=utf-8"></head><body dir="auto"><div>As we celebrate Spring and the regenerative powers of our Earth, remember that we are </div><blockquote type="cite"><span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">stewards of this planet that is our home.</span></blockquote><blockquote type="cite"><font color="#000000"><span style="caret-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><br></span></font></blockquote><blockquote type="cite"><font color="#000000"><span style="caret-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">* Notice the trees beginning to bud, listen for the birds talking to one another, and reflect on the wonder of Spring.</span></font></blockquote><blockquote type="cite"><font color="#000000"><span style="caret-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><br></span></font></blockquote><blockquote type="cite"><font color="#000000"><span style="caret-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">* Focus on your breath. Breathe deeply in and out for a minute or two.</span></font></blockquote><blockquote type="cite"><font color="#000000"><span style="caret-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">Be grateful that you are alive! <br></span></font></blockquote><blockquote type="cite"><font color="#000000"><span style="caret-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><br></span></font></blockquote><blockquote type="cite"><font color="#000000"><span style="caret-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">* Enjoy a healthy meal with lots of vegetables and fruit! </span></font></blockquote><blockquote type="cite"><span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">Be grateful for the Earth’s bounty, and make a commitment to be more supportive of sustainable agriculture and living practices, in your community and in your own backyard!</span></blockquote><div><br></div>Many thanks to Anita Peters, who sent a similar message to HFFC members, for the suggestion of being mindful on this day.<div><br></div><div>Gayle<br><br><div dir="ltr">Gayle Walter<div>51 Linden Street</div><div>New Haven, CT 06511-2526 </div><div>203-640-3694</div></div></div></body></html>