Ok guys, it’s your turn. As promised, this is the month we honor men for all the work being done to make our world a better place. We know men can be incredible innovators. (Not meant to be gender exclusive ladies.) I envy you your math and science smarts, your ability to fix, build and create. We often ask you to get in touch with your feminine side, but since it is your masculine side we are focusing on in this issue, I thought it would be better if I stepped into your arena.

 This month, I found my inspiration for the editor’s note under the hood of a car. I was helping my husband replace the alternator and thread a serpentine belt on my daughter’s 2000 Chevy Cavalier. I drive a newer car, but we also have a 1990 and 1995 vehicle in our family, so I have found myself under the hood often. (Note: Citrus morning facial scrub works wonders at getting the grease off your hands, and it smells nice.) We do this for the financial savings and also the bragging rights. It feels good to fix things. But we also are able to keep our beloved destined-to-be classic vehicles from the scrap heap. According to the mechanical experts in this issue, that is a very good thing.

For those of you who have vehicles from this decade, especially hybrid and electric, the mechanics offer some maintenance advice for you. For those who already have classics, you’ll love the unique storage facilities we’ve discovered of your fellow collectors. We set out to find some sustainable man caves. You know, the room you go to when you are trying to get away from us—a place to hang out with the guys, kick back and open a cold one. We have a story that puts man caves in a whole new category. In the examples we have found, you are left to believe every man’s garage is his castle.

For some of you, escaping to the man cave might be a way to blow off some steam. If you’re stressed, we have a physician who can offer some advice to alleviate stress and stop those greys from multiplying. Did you get into trouble? I know you don’t want to admit it, but it happens. You may like to know that Dr. John Demartini, best-selling author and expert in human behavior, will be in Scottsdale this month and he has a sure-fire plan to eliminate that guilt you are feeling. He will not only teach you how to make it go away, but he’ll show you how the very thing you are feeling guilty about actually has many positive outcomes that you can feel good about. The bonus: once you eliminate the guilt that has been stifling your acceleration to happiness and prosperity, there are no limits to what you can do. With your success underway, you may want some guidance about how to manage it. We have an article about that too.

More good reads include stories about biomimicry, pet safety, summer gardening and a sustainability pioneer.

So with your stress level down and success level up, there’s only one thing left to do: kick back and open a cold one.

Whip up some delicious and healthy snacks created by former NFL players (we have the recipes for you), grab your copy of Green Living and retreat to your man cave. If your buds aren’t around, you can always invite your significant other to come with you—but I wouldn’t mention anything about getting under the hood.

Cheryl Hurd
Editor-in-Chief