Eight years of news, laughs, growth — my farewell to The Reminder
Typing away at my keyboard, I write a few words — hit backspace. Try again — delete more. I question myself. How do I begin writing about the end?
Typing away at my keyboard, I write a few words — hit backspace. Try again — delete more. I question myself. How do I begin writing about the end?
As January 2024 approached, I wrote a column candidly sharing that I did not know what made me happy anymore. At the time, I was dealing with a big loss. My grandfather John, who was more of a best friend than a typical grandpa — had passed away a few months earlier. I was starting a new year — a year without him — and I felt as though everything I knew and was comfortable with had changed.
A few years ago, I wrote a column titled, “The most valuable gift can be the gift of time.” Those words have stayed with me, and as the Thanksgiving season reminds us to reflect on gratitude, they feel more relevant than ever.
WESTFIELD — According to unofficial results, 19,821 voters — representing 66.69% of registered voters — cast their ballots in Westfield on Nov. 5.
With only a few short weeks left until the Big E begins, The Reminder staff went out and celebrated our favorite day of the year: the Big E Media Taste.