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Talk about what brings you happiness these days.
It is the spontaneous little moments of beauty or relaxation or connection that make me happy these days. Taking my daughter to the lake and watching her play in the sand, finding a beautiful snail, seeing my 1 year old's smile when I give her macaroni. It is also the brief little vacations from my life that give me joy. Watching TV after the kids are all in bed. Going on a drive. Reading an article. Scrolling through social media and getting a peak into other people's lives. I am like a parched desert, soaking up every drop of happiness that I can find and trying to make it last.
September 3, 2020
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What was the biggest news story this past week -- either in your community, nationally, or globally?
Due to the ongoing pandemic, our small community has been forced to cancel its annual festival for the second year in a row. Each spring for 34 years, this two-day event has attracted thousands to our town and brings much need money to the coffers of area businesses. For residents and town officials alike, the festival is a much anticipated social highlight, as well as an opportunity to accentuate the municipality’s positive points. Disgruntlement prevails now, but there is no doubt that this decision--however disappointing--was the wisest course of action.
February 27, 2021