b'Matters On a sunny April day at Maple-woods Memorial Park, photogra-pher Julia Maloof Verderosa found dozens of turtles of all sizes sunning themselves. This sweet individual stood alone, as if waiting for his portrait to be taken with the back-ground of the sky-reflecting pond.MAGAZINE TheMagazineofMaplewoodandSouthOrangecontentsVol. 34 Issue 3 Spring 2023in every issue in this issueHeart of the Matter8 12A Mom for All Seasonshome improvement novelist eliza minot celebrates motheringEvents that Matter10 16A Chance Encounter Leads to a around the townsStunning Musical CollaborationShopping Matters23 this duo had maplewood in commonspring picks 20Head of School ProfilesBook Report29 leaders describe their schools philosophiesexplore our story topics with these books 24Local Nonprofits CelebrateMilestonesFood Matters30 we applaud their important worka weeknight vegetarian dinner25A Childrens Book Takes FlightFinding Home37 a south orange resident brings his inspiration to lifea couple becomes homeowners and parents 26Comedic Powerhouse and SouthOrange Native Comes Home to SlayResource Guide44 jessica kirsons brand of edgy comedylocal sources 32Meet the MerchantFinal Matters46 a word for each businesssalutations from your friendly neighborhood chatbot 38Local Artist, New Caperbringing italian cooks secret ingredient home to americas kitchens.12 16 26 42Summer Camp Guidetime to sign up your campersTake Matters Magazine with you. Read us online.'