GOOD VIBES FROM AROUND THE COMMUNITY EMBRACING THE POSITIVE Over the past few months, for obvious reasons, there has been much concern in our community and in the country as a whole. People are worried about their health, jobs, ways of life, and loved ones. But despite the uncertainty and worry surrounding the pandemic, a lot of good things have come out of it. This month, we thought we could share a few things that have brought smiles to our faces. Recently, our son needed a new tire for his bike. We went to the store to find a replacement. To our surprise, the bike aisle was cleaned out! While it was inconvenient that they didn’t have what we needed, there was something delightful about it too. People have been excited to get outdoors and to run, hike, and bike. Kids and adults alike seem to be out riding bikes, enjoying the fresh air, and having a good time. With people having a little more time at home, a lot of people are getting family pets! A few local dog breeders (who are also patients at Mission PT) have sold their litters with no problem. And many animal shelters are seeing empty kennels for the first time. This has happened all over the country! For people who live alone, a dog can be a great companion, and for families, dogs are a great way to entertain the kids! People seem to be communicating more, too. With apps like Zoom or FaceTime, it’s easy to get online and video chat with family and friends. Our family has a standing Zoom call scheduled with extended family every Sunday afternoon. This pandemic has helped us see how important it is that we spend time with the people we care about, and when we’ve been unable to get together in person, technology has been able to keep us close. We’ve also been so pleased to see the camaraderie among our patients and staff. We’ve had people come in asking if anyone needs any essentials like toilet paper, paper towels, sanitizing wipes, and even chicken! So many of our clients and our staff are more than happy to buy a little extra to give to those who may not be able to get to the store or were unable to find everything they needed. There have been a lot of stories about humanity and compassion in our community these past few months, and you probably have examples of your own. In times of challenge, it’s always important to look for the positive. Think about what brings you joy in your life and embrace it!
SUDOKU
Fig Caprese Salad It’s sweet. It’s savory. It’s the embodiment of summer!
INGREDIENTS
• 8 oz buffalo mozzarella or fresh mozzarella • 8 oz ripe fresh figs, quartered lengthwise • Handful of basil leaves, roughly chopped
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Flaked sea salt, to taste
• Coarse ground black pepper, to taste • Olive oil, to taste
DIRECTIONS
1. Tear mozzarella into bite-size pieces. Arrange on a platter.
2. Place quartered figs, flesh up, around mozzarella.
3. Sprinkle basil leaves over top.
4. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
5. Drizzle with olive oil.
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