TO OUR READERS

New Year’s resolutions, something that many people begin thinking about as the New Year approaches. This year, I imagine many resolutions will be different from past years. As I reflect on the past year, I think about what life has been like … days where I felt a little trapped and wished so badly that I could do things I no longer can due to quarantine.

As fall set in, I soon realized this new way of life was not going away any time soon. Time to reset that attitude and look at all the wonderful things that we can do and experience new adventures! We really do live in a winter wonderland here, if you haven’t had a chance to try hiking in the woods — find yourself a pair of snowshoes to either borrow or purchase and experience the beauty of nature that surrounds us. It is such a refreshing experience — the crisp and cool air, the trees, beautiful white snow. Embrace where we live.

If hiking isn’t your thing, there are plenty of options to still get out safely. My husband and I used to go on a date night at least once a month to a local restaurant. So many changes have happened to our restaurant industry, but we can still support them. We recently picked up dinner to go at a local restaurant — drove down to the lake and had a dinner date in our car watching the waves on beautiful Lake Superior. It was refreshing and fun! So rather than waiting and counting the days until this will all be over, embrace the moments we have now — find new things to enjoy and get creative by making new memories.

In this issue of The Woman Today, we cover a variety of topics that are all centered around exciting activities that can be done right here in the Northland, either virtually or in nature. They include surfing Lake Superior and hitting the trails on fat tire bikes, snowmobiles, snowshoes and skis. There are also some wonderful virtual options out there; you will read about ballroom dance to running marathons. And one other really fun addition to this issue, The Bride Today will be featuring many brides who decided to tie the knot this year!

May you find inspiration, creativity and happiness every day of this upcoming year. Get out of your comfort zone and take on this New Year with a little grit!

Happy New Year to you all and thank you to our loyal advertisers who continue to support The Woman Today. Enjoy the first issue of 2021!

ON THE COVER:

Jenny Schwietz has traveled to southern California, Florida and the Dominican Republic to surf. When she travels, folks are surprised she learned to surf in Minnesota. Photo courtesy of Randy Carlson

Megan Keller Advertising Director