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From Resolution to Restoration: Flipping the Script January 2023

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My rigorous and carefully orchestrated yearly rituals of early holiday season prep, meticulous holiday season planning, and intensive organizational routines tend to reward me with extra rest, peace and blessed slowness, from about mid-December through the new year (albeit a few holiday, work, and life balance details here and there, but not a huge deal). Surprises? Changes? Emergencies? Sure, they happen, but all and all, my routine has worked well for me for years. It’s glorious. Nap under a cozy blanket? Don’t mind if I do! Curl up with a book and a piping hot cup of tea? Yes, please!

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May The New Year Shine All Year

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I’ve been executive director for BEST through good times and difficult times. And as each year passes I am one year prouder of all that we do for our neurodiverse community. Be it brain injury, stroke, Autism, or, now, COVID we continue to embrace and support those who have shared their story, their time, their hopes, and their dreams with us. 2022 was a challenging yet rewarding year for BEST. We made new friends. strengthened bonds with friends we’ve held dear over the years. Our transition to online and remote connections with hundreds of individuals and families has proven a

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5 Tips For Your BEST Holiday Health

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Let’s start by saying that I know you’ve seen these tips before and they’re meant to help you protect yourself and those you love from one of the most virulent seasons in decades. The holiday season is in full swing. After three years of caution, masks, and social distancing, thousands are traveling to celebrate with family. Many are traveling without masks and without regard for social distancing. Why? Admittedly, this is the most difficult for me to understand. Even if we don’t care about anyone else, I’d think we’d be selfish enough to take measures to protect ourselves from COVID,

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How to be a Gift Detective (in More Ways than One)!

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I am the parent of two young adults. When it comes to gifts for them, there’s no detective work. I simply ask what they want. If the item(s), appropriately meet my budget and my ability to get them (which fortunately has never been an issue), then I proceed with getting the gifts. Done! For those who like to give (and receive) surprises, this probably isn’t much fun. I look at it this way: it’s fun to see the item(s) being used and the happiness it brings, even if it’s not a surprise. Not all my gift-giving for the holidays (or

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