FROM THE EDITOR: The Give Issue

Things wear. They tear. They grow old, outgrown or simply lost amongst thechaos. That is of course, the nature of things. Yet we continue to collect them.So as the pumpkin patches become Christmas tree lots, and giving thankstransforms into giving gifts, check your list twice. Because you’ve got to findout if there’s enough thought and spice. The fact is, few of us actually needmore things. For the rest of 2010, why not make it about something more.Every gift is an opportunity to connect with someone else. Take advantage ofit. Give a gift that will last forever, whether it’s knowledge, friendship, love orappreciation. Challenge yourself to give meaning to the adage “it’s the thoughtthat counts.” This holiday, GIVE yourself!