PUBLISHER’S NOTE
The Gifts of a New Year
A NEW CALENDAR, last year’s plans packed away, and January is standing at the door like an old friend — crisp, clear-eyed, ready to make something of itself. But this isn’t about empty resolutions or hitting the ground running. It’s about the chance to look at what worked and what didn’t and decide where we’re going with purpose and intention. This month is all about defining what we’re bringing with us into the new year and, more importantly, what we’re leaving behind. Holiday leftovers are gone, and now it’s time to focus on stripping down to essentials. Harvard Health suggests that small, focused steps work best when we want lasting change. Rather than tackling everything at once, it’s about building on simple, achievable shifts. Improving one percent per day will have compounding effects, and after a year, those improvements can be life changing. The January issue is packed with inspiration, but not just for personal growth. This month, we are thrilled to meet with the Scotto Family; Mike & Kathleen and their four grown children Michael, Thomas, John, and Kathryn
(KK). For many years, Mike has been documenting and preserving images of Spring Lake through his own daily walks throughout town. He regularly spotlights the people, places and businesses that define Spring Lake — the characters and mainstays that make our community more than just a collection of streets. His pictures remind us of the value of getting back to basics and making real connections with those around us. Here’s to a fresh start that feels natural, maybe even unrushed. We’re grateful to have you with us in 2025, sharing your time, your
attention and your energy. Thank you for being part of what makes Stroll Spring Lake so meaningful — every read, every thought and every connection counts. Let’s make this a year to remember.
All the best, Ronnie & Katie Schrader
8 January 2025
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