The New Year — 2021 — is here and it brought new snow! Thank goodness 2020 is behind us and we can look forward to a better year ahead. With COVID vaccines becoming more available to help us fight this deadly pandemic, we look forward to a healthier year. Last Saturday’s snowstorm gave us just enough snow to go skiing or snowshoeing again. Things are looking up!
Traditionally, a new year signals a “new beginning.” It’s a time to take stock, examine your life and plan for the future. What can you improve, look forward to and experience in the next year? What will your goals be in 2021?
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