Caregiving for small children has provided me with the most beautiful moments of my life, but it’s also brought me to the point beyond exhaustion—a point where I can barely remember my name, let alone figure out what I want to eat for lunch. I’ve always wanted to be a mother, and I’m so grateful that my dream became a reality, yet sometimes I just need a minute to myself to remember who I am separate from the young people my
life is currently built around. This was my inspiration as I wrote about some of my favorite places in the area for the Editor’s Picks in our first annual Best of Cities South issue. While it was fun to write that feature, it was really enlightening to see the results of our first Best of Cities South Readers’ Choice Poll. I don’t want to spoil the results—you’ll find them on but you’ve given me an entire list of places I need to try. In fact, as I put this issue together, I realized it’s been too long since I’ve been to Caponi Art for free outdoor concerts in Apple Valley Park. I.
