As the holidays approach, I’m taking a moment to appreciate the big and little communities around me, like local librarians and the book clubs they run, staff and members of my coworking space, my run club, kind neighbors in my condo, colleagues from previous jobs and grad school, board members and staff at The Somerville Growing Center—all the people who make life more vibrant, rich, warm, curious, textured, and fun. There are people and places whom I don’t see super often who still make a big impact—the former co-workers and college pals I got to catch up with over a meal this year or ran into at a Turkey Trot…the evaluation buddies I’ve met through local and national professional networks….my AmeriCorps peeps. Last Friday, I met up with an excellent neighbor/former colleague at our neighborhood café for our first parallel play/work-side-by-side sesh. We got so much done while feeling cozy and supported. I appreciate you, dear reader too and wish you all the happiest of holidays. May 2025 bring you communities that you nurture and that nurture you, and I will love to hear from you.
