Editor's Note - June 2024

The Buzz recently lost its biggest fan – my mom. Blanche Abramson passed away peacefully on April 24. Over the years, I have written about her hilarious sense of humor, her charm and gregarious personality, her entrepreneurial spirit, and, of course, her flawless skin. Since she was a teen, her nightly ritual included Albolene cream. She begged me to use it. “If anyone needs it, it’s Joni,” she recently told my cousin. Ouch. She was a legendary storyteller and loved reading The Buzz cover to cover every month. I would often hold my breath waiting for her feedback because, even though she loved the magazine, she was a tough critic. She always jumped to the back to check our page count, noticing every advertiser and who might have skipped a month. She especially enjoyed our annual “Where Are They Headed?” feature spotlighting high school graduates and where they are heading next. She often knew many of the students’ grandparents or even great-grandparents. Maybe I did not inherit her beauty regimen, but no doubt my role at The Buzz is a direct result of being Blanche’s daughter.  [email protected]