A Note from Brian

Every December, I find myself thinking less about gifts and things and more about grace and friendship, along with the small kindnesses that make a long winter feel a little warmer. A neighbor who clears someone else’s sidewalk. A meal shared. A stranger who lets another driver merge. A friend who picks up the phone, just to check in.

It’s been a complicated few years for all of us, and it’s easy to forget that most people, deep down, want the same things — peace in their homes, laughter with people they love, and a sense that we’re all in this together.

So here’s to a season of goodwill that doesn’t require agreement on everything, just a little more patience, empathy, and curiosity. Here’s to warm light in cold months, and to the belief that we can still make things a little better, one small act at a time.

Wishing you peace, good company, and a moment to breathe.

— Brian