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LETTER FROM THE EDITOR
About eight months ago, I wrote something that,
upon reflection, seems pretty dumb.
With a sigh of relief, I congratulated readers
on making it through April. It was a month of
lockdown, and I thought that things soon would
get better.
Silly me.
Well, as they say, hope springs eternal. So, with
the calendar mercifully flipping to a new year, I'm
about to express the same sentiment.
Congratulations, Harrisburg, for making it
through 2020, however bruised and battered
we may be. I feel confident that we'll rebound
strongly in 2021, though the road back may be a
bumpy one.
Personally, I'm determined to take away a few
lessons from our year of pandemic, which will
serve as my New Year's resolutions this year.
First, I hope to more fully appreciate the small
things. Numerous people have said to me that
they don't really miss the "big" things, like taking a
major vacation. But they most miss simpler things
that they once took for granted—meeting up with
friends, enjoying a restaurant or bar, going to the
gym, seeing parents or grandparents, hanging out
at a favorite spot. And, importantly, not needing to
wear a mask to do these things.
Second, I would like to be less judgmental.
This is a tough one for a news editor, since
we're supposed to have opinions about almost
everything. Compared to other news outlets,
TheBurg already emphasizes reporting and facts
over opinion and commentary. So, I guess I have a
running start on this one.
Third, I'd like to be more empathetic. This goes a
step beyond my previous resolution, as it involves
trying to put myself in another person's place. Yes,
I have a life story and hopes and goals, but so does
everyone else. It's sometimes tough not to behave
like we're the only person on the planet.
Fourth, I'd like to add more humor to my life. This
past year has been so bleak.
So, those are four goals, which is enough for now,
since they're going to require plenty of work. The
toughest part will be simply keeping them in mind
because, as well intentioned as we may be, we
often return quickly to our old behavior patterns.
But maybe an entire year of pandemic will shake
me of that.
I wish all our readers, advertisers and supporters
a wonderful 2021. The past year has been
challenging for everyone and, like you, we look
forward to better times ahead. Joyous, joyous
New Year!!
LAWRANCE BINDA
Co-Publisher/Editor-in-Chief
lbinda@theburgnews.com
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CONTENTS
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NEWS
8. NEWS DIGEST
10. CITY VIEW
AROUND THE BURG
12. STREET CORNERS
14. AROUND THE BURG
16. CARING SPACES
18. CREATOR
BUSINESS
24. SHOP WINDOW
HEALTHY LIVING
22. HOME SWEET (ORGANIZED) HOME
24. SNOWBALL EFFECT
26. WELLBEING AT RISK
28. CAREFUL PLANNING
GOOD EATS
30. CHEF'S KITCHEN
32. HOME COOKING
HOME FRONT
34. PLAY TIME
CULTURE
36. BURG BOOKS
40. ARTIST IN FOCUS
HAPPENINGS, 42
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