I had a great response to the first edition of Closing Notes, so I think I’ll keep this going. This is a special weekend for our family as my oldest son is getting married, so I’ll keep this intro short and get back to the celebrations. Here are a few things that stood out to me this week. What were some of your favorite finds?

I’ve been planning to get a little more active here on Substack. To kick things off, I’m starting a weekly post called Closing Notes to share what caught my eye, ear, or other senses during the week that I thought was worth sharing with you. These will come out every Friday after today, and I hope you’ll find something in them to enjoy or find useful. Let me know what you think!

It’s hard to believe we’re already over a month into 2025! One month down, eleven to go—so what’s the plan? I hope everyone is finding a little peace during these dark days of winter, whether it’s through a good book, music, writing, meditation, Watching tonights Super Bowl or maybe a mix of all of the above. The start of a new year is always a perfect time to take stock of where you are and how you’re feeling. What do you need right now?