I wanted to write a note and wish everyone season’s greetings but I was stopped short thinking of all the challenges and trials that we were greeted with this year, that none of us would wish upon anyone.

So, I ended up with more than just a well wish for the season as this year is coming to its end.

I wish, that as sure as the seconds of the days will pass, an optimism for what is possible will spring forth and proclaim its eternal nature personally to each one of us.

I wish that we each find great value and joy in the small, amazing things and interactions that wait for us around every corner that we were too distracted to see in the past.

I wish each one greater confidence, in our innate ability to understand, simplify and be steady when facing confusing problems that seemingly have blocked our way forward.

And I wish for each and every one of us a connected feeling that we are not alone during troubled times.

These are my wishes for our wonderful co-op community of friends, whether known or yet-to-be known.

We are together and we are strong.

We are the co-ops of this land.

Next year? Bring it on!