Spring is in the air
Letter from the editor
The sights, the smells, the sounds of spring have arrived. The birds have been chirping, the familiar tune of the ice cream truck is playing through the streets, and the smell of budding flowers are beginning to fill our senses. Spring has arrived!
Everything seems better in spring. The days are longer, the sun shines brighter, and the perennial flowers push upward, bursting through the soil. One of the first to bloom into full color are the forsythias, rich in yellow color that are sure to bring a smile to my face every year.
My birthday happens to be in early April, the same week the forsythia blooms each year. When I was a child , I mistook forsythia to mean “For Cynthia” (my real name). Since it bloomed on my birthday, it made perfect sense in my young mind that it was therefore, my flower. I suppose my friends Lily, Rose, Ivy, Daisy, Willow, and my daughter, Holly may have similar feelings about their namesake.
Spring brings life and a refreshed energy to all of us who patiently wait through the dreaded winter to shed some layers of clothing and step outside into the sunlight. We all seem to bloom along with the flowers and put a little more pep in our steps each day.
With summer around the corner, Shore Local and our fellow local businesses are in full preparation. We all know that in just a few short weeks the crowds will flock to our shores by the hundreds of thousands. The ripple effect economically is felt everywhere. Contractors, suppliers, landscapers and so many more are in demand preparing for the summer of 2019.
Many annual community events are being planned in the upcoming weeks. Ocean City’s Girls Weekend is April 5th- 7th. If you are looking for an opportunity to reconnect with your girls, this is for you. Read about all the fantastic events and opportunities to have fun with your girls in Ocean City.
This issue of Shore Local Newsmagazine marks our 3rd anniversary. As Bob and I reflect back on where we started, we are truly humbled and thankful for the support of our readers, advertisers, contributors and the entire community. We look forward to continuing to share with you features that highlight the best that South Jersey Shore has to offer.
Peace & Love,
Cindy
