The February 2025 issue of Surry Living Magazine embraces the theme of love and connection. This edition features Love Is, a heartfelt article reflecting on the many forms of love in our lives. Readers can also enjoy Hometown Heroes, a delicious Pink Cherry Cake recipe, and Gardening and Love: A Growing Connection. Regular favorites like Blake’s Take and By Gosh! By Josh return, making this issue a warm and inspiring read.
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Featured
Love Is…
Sabrina L. Baker Author/Photographer Love—a word so simple yet so profound. It transcends cultures, languages, and time, serving as the thread that binds humanity together. But what does love truly mean? At its core, love is not merely a fleeting emotion or a romantic gesture. It is a steadfast, enduring commitment to care for, support,…
Lifestyle
A How-to Guide to Love in the ‘80s
Eddie Lowe Just A Thought My young heart raced as the glass soda bottle spun on the old plywood. The tip of the bottle went from boy to girl, boy to girl, each of us seated as such (these were the rules). The pop bottle slowed and stopped on a giggly girl. An innocent peck…
Beyond Love
Sheri Wren Haymore Author Over Christmas, we watched the movie, “Love, Actually” (again). And I wondered, what is it about a love story that we find so compelling? If the success of the Hallmark Channel is any indication, happy endings are a big industry. All that yearning, heartbreak, attraction, more heartbreak, followed by the big…
Home, Farm, & Garden
True Valentine
Larry VanHouse This Little Light of Mine When I think of Valentine’s Day, I confess I get a bit uncomfortable, “squirmish” even. While I don’t want to come off as a curmudgeon or shy away from spoiling my wife on Valentine’s Day, I believe there’s more to this holiday than just chocolates, flowers, heartfelt notes,…
Navigating Life with a Horse, Faith, and Common Sense
Derina Pyles Horse Sense “Whoa Traveler! Slow down!” I pushed my feet hard into the stirrups to brace myself and encourage him to stop. He ignored me for a few more strides before coming to a screeching halt. I hollered, “Can you please quit watching John Wayne Westerns the night before our trail ride? The…
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Gardening and Love: A Growing Connection
Joanna RadfordHome, Farm, & Garden When we think of love, we often picture relationships, heartwarming gestures, and moments of deep emotional connection. But love can also be found in the soil, in the gentle care we give to plants, and in the growth that happens when we nurture the earth around us. Gardening, at its…
Southern Taste
A Floral Delight: Pink Cherry Cake
Rynn Hennings The Sweet and Savory Life The delightful three-layered pink confection is a feast for the eyes and the palate, featuring a luscious almond cherry-flavored cake that perfectly complements its sweet frosting. The captivating pink hue is derived from Maraschino cherries, giving the dessert a charmingly vibrant appearance. The design, decorated with piped flowers…
Calling All Pizza Lovers
Carmen LongSimply Delicious February is the month of love. When we think about foods we love, different things come to mind for each of us. My family harbors a deep love for pizza. One year for Valentine’s Day, my husband had a special heart-shaped pizza made for our family at a local pizza restaurant. It…
Departments
Between Rounds with Kevin Pyles
Kevin Pyles, PT Between Rounds Love Conquers All: The Foundation of Success and Happiness In a world that often seems divided, one powerful truth remains steadfast: love conquers all. This universal sentiment serves as the bedrock for success, happiness, and fulfillment in life. When we prioritize love in its many forms, we cultivate a…
Blake’s Take
Dear Blake,I have developed a bad habit of comparing myself to others, especially on social media. I’ve noticed it often leaves me feeling inadequate and unhappy about my life. How do I stop this cycle and begin to appreciate my own journey?Sincerely,Socially Sad Blake JohnsonBlake’s Take Dear Socially Sad, Thank you for sharing this habit…
By Gosh By Josh
Josh SnowAuthor The Great Wagon Road: A Path Through History By gosh, did you know that the Great Wagon Road was one of the most significant migration routes in Colonial America? This historic trail stretched over 700 miles, connecting Pennsylvania to Georgia, and played a pivotal role in shaping the cultural and economic landscape of…
Hometown Heroes
HEROES DON’T ALWAYS WEAR CAPES. THEY COME IN ALL SHAPES AND SIZES. Submit your hometown hero’s photo along with 1-2 paragraph on why he or she is a hero and we may use it here. Email: Info@surryliving.comSubject Line: Hometown Hero
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‘Fur’ever Friends
THANKFUL FOR OUR PETS Send us a photo of your pet and we may use it here. Email: info@surryliving.comSubject Line: Furever Friends
