Some Exciting News

In March, I shared with you that my son, Zachary, and his wife, Jordan, are having another baby.

I'm super excited to be a "Grangie" again for this precious new addition to our family, and I wanted to tell you the gender first: It's a boy! Benjamin Collins Dailey (isn't that such a good, strong name?) will be here around the first of October. I can't wait to meet him.

In This Issue

Our feature this month is 12-year-old musical composer Ada Lynn Key. Ada Lynn is already a two-time winner of the statewide Carroll Symphony Orchestra’s Young Composers Competition: the 2021 Elementary School Division and the 2022 Middle School Division. Very impressive for a young lady who is just finishing up 6th grade.

On page 10, learn more about this talented Bremen Middle School student and her incredible mind for music.

Do you have several good friends, or just acquaintances? Do you wish your friendships were stronger and longlasting? On page 21, learn about different types of friendships and the power friends have on your mental and emotional wellbeing.

Forget about giving your dad boring ties on Father's Day. On page 29, Sandy Bolan shares unique gifts for the number one man in your life.

While we're on the subject of Father's Day, I'd like to give a shout-out to my surrogate father, Dr. Fred Richards. His love and compassion extend far beyond the role of a father, and I am so grateful he is such an important part of my life, and my children's lives.

Fred has been a solid foundation, friend and mentor for me for many years. He's been there for me during the ups and downs of my business (if you own a business, you know how difficult it is!), through tragedy, fear and great joy. As you can see in the photo above, he was there when I published our very first magazine issue in Nov. 2015. That photo remains as the WGW magazine profile photo on Facebook almost eight years later.

I love you Fred. Thank you for being the amazing human being you are, and thank you for loving me unconditionally.

Are you a perfectionist? I have to admit that I struggle with perfectionism. On page 33, learn the difference between being a high achiever and a perfectionist, and how you can shift your mindset from thinking everything has to be perfect to just enjoying the process.

Thank you for reading! There's so much more inside!

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I'd also like to wish all you remarkable dads out there a very happy Father's Day.

See you next month!