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LETTER FROM THE EDITOR LETTERS TO THE

EDITOR

Everyone in our house loved the
story about Padre’s pitcher Joe
Musgrove’s Mom, Diane. We
are huge Padre fans, and getting
insight into him and his fami-
ly made us love him even more.
The dedication his Mom showed
to help Joe achieve his dreams
was incredible, especially with the
Photo by Lisa K. Miller Welcome to our latest issue of San Diego Wom- his Dad became ill. It shows how
trauma they lived through when
Dear Readers,
important family is, and it is easy
to see how Joe grew up to be not
an Magazine. I know you have all been patiently
only a great pitcher but also a
waiting to see it. Unfortunately, I had three serious
hospitalizations and two serious operations, the
their story with us.
last one being lifesaving. So, as you can imagine, great person. Thanks for sharing
the past months have been hectic. I want to thank Andrea from San Diego
everyone for their kind thoughts and wishes. I am so happy to be back at the keyboard
writing to all of you and apologizing for our delay. We love that San Diego Wom-
The cover of this issue sports the latest new addition to Women’s Professional an Magazine is an all-inclusive
sports with our featured article about the amazing new Women’s Professional Volley- publication. It always presents
ball team, “The San Diego Mojo” They are one of the most amazing teams of outstand- amazing stories about people
ing professional players that I have ever seen. I had never attended a professional of all races, colors, genders, and
volleyball game until I was invited to witness them on the court. I was astounded at ethnicities. I love the feature on
the athleticism and determination of this team. It was one of the most exciting sport- the Latina Book Festival, bilingual
ing events I have ever attended, and trust me, I have been to hundreds of professional articles, and coverage of our Mil-
itary. It is a pleasure to pick up a
sporting events. Take some time to read this feature and visit their site to order season copy of each issue. It is a breath
tickets for their upcoming season. of fresh air!
For animal lovers out there, don’t miss our featured articles on Babs Fry, “The Pet
Detective,” who saved countless dogs with her expertise when they went missing. Also, Lisa Ann from La Mesa
The Animal Pad, another woman-owned and run animal rescue that, with the help of
the Mexican authorities, recently saved over 400 animals from a fake animal rescue Our family loves Diane Mus-
operating across our border. grove’s Coffee Stop in Alpine.
Are you an executive or management professional? Have you struggled to gain the Not only are the drinks amazing,
skills needed to be a more effective CEO or manager? Then you must read our feature but we always look forward to the
on Pamela Stambaugh, whose company, Accountability Pays Inc., has been helping to special Joe Musgrove cookies.
create outstanding leaders for the past 20 years. Our article will give you great insight Not only are they fun, but they are
into how to be the best you can be. After reading her feature, I am sure you will be also delish!
booking an appointment to learn how easy Pamela can make it to accomplish your Annie from Alpine
dreams.
Perhaps you are an aspiring writer? Our feature on Rhonda Hayes Curtis is a Your writer, C.F. Illingworth, is so
must-read for you. Rhonda is the go-to professional who can help you share your funny. We look forward to his
story with the world through her amazing seminars. She runs one-day seminars and a down-to-earth writing and his
weekend seminar held in October at Pauma Valley Country Club. I was thrilled to be great sense of humor. We want
part of her last event as an instructor and plan to return this year. It was truly an epic more!
event and I know this upcoming one will be even better, so check out her website and Lindy from San Marcos
sign up while spaces are still available. I would love to meet you all at this amazing
event.
With summer upon us, I know we are all looking forward to taking some vacation I love reading your travel arti-
time to relax and refuel. Have a wonderful summer and thank you for being loyal cles. The article on Montepulcia-
readers of San Diego Woman Magazine. Happy Tanning! no made it sound like a magical
place. I have added this locale to
Warm Regards, my bucket list and hope to visit it
soon.
Judith A. Habert
Frank from Del Mar