Letter from the editor
New Year’s Day is the time when many of us make resolutions, planning to take steps to shape ourselves into living the life we desire.
But for many of us, it may be tempting to think that no matter what happens in the new year, it will never compare to the “good old days.” Whether it’s because you’ve lost a loved one, or for other personal reasons, you believe tomorrow will never be as good as yesterday was.
I fall into this trap a lot. With my children grown and one no longer with us, I reminisce about holidays of yesteryear. What happened to the magic of Santa? How could we have grown out of our holiday pajamas?
In reality though, those days too had their fair share of frustrations and challenges. We tend to look at the past with rose colored glasses.
I remember one Christmas, my daughters were angels in a children’s performance at church. I got the stomach virus and made the big mistake of trying to ignore it and go ahead with our plans. The girls were on stage seeing Mommy push through the crowds to make a mad dash to the restroom.
Things only got worse from there as it spread to our entire family within hours. Nothing like spending Christmas Eve lying on the couch moaning, trying to muster the strength to take care of your little ones who haven’t mastered the art of getting to the bathroom in time!
The truth is, every season of life holds its own treasures, and every new year brings fresh opportunities to grow, connect and create moments worth remembering. The past may have shaped us, but it’s the choices we make today that define who we are becoming.
Embracing the future requires courage—a willingness to release the familiar glow of yesterday and step into the unknown light of tomorrow. The world continues to turn, and with each sunrise, we’re given a chance to rewrite our story, pursue forgotten dreams or even discover new ones.
The new year is not a deadline; it’s an invitation. An invitation to hope, to try again, to love deeper and to welcome change with open arms. Let us honor the past, but not be chained to it. Instead, let’s carry its lessons with gratitude as we step boldly into the year ahead, ready to make it one of our best chapters yet.
Each day is an opportunity waiting to be filled with achievements, memorable moments and new connections.
If you’re looking for ways to enhance your health, meet new people or simply experience more of what our community has to offer, Shore Local is your guide.
Check out all the events happening in the area and start filling this new chapter with gratitude and joy.
In 2025, Shore Local promises to celebrate the past, embrace the future and cover the present with a cheerful heart and positive lens. Cheers to a new year!
Peace & Love,
Cindy
