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The positive emphasis in Ode magazine is what hooked me. I read my first issue in a hospital waiting room the evening my nephew was born. After getting to be one of the first to welcome baby John into the world, my brother-in-law bought me my subscription as a thank-you gift. I believe very much in the idea that everyone can evolve and grow toward a better future just as plants lean toward sunlight - this magazine confirms that many times over and gives a fresh perspective on issues that are important to me. Thanks ODE! I am a mother of 2 (Lily is 5 and Jack will be 2 soon), a sister of 2, a happy wife, and I work as a secondary mathematics teacher. While it is often hard to find quiet time, I am learning to sit quietly every day, even if just for a few minutes... I love to cook, read, travel, and hike. I hope to fit more and more yoga in as my kids get a little older and I am looking forward to accepting my family's piano in my home so that I can return to taking piano lessons after a 30 year hiatus.