As I round out my first year as editor of Indiana Connection, I’m feeling pretty thankful. When you take a new job, there are a lot of adjustments, especially if you have been in your last position for over a decade. I have to admit that I don’t adapt quickly to change. However, the transition to Indiana Connection was easy, and my team had a lot to do with that. Our team, who works on the magazine each month and handles communications for Indiana Electric Cooperatives, is intelligent, talented, and, most of all, understanding. I am thankful for their patience as I got my feet under me.

This holiday season, I’m thankful for my family and friends. However, this season will look a little different for my family as we lost my beloved grandmother in August. There will be fewer baked goods on the table and a little less joy around it. It will still be a good time to visit with family I don’t get to see all the time and spend a little extra time with my daughter.

I’m also thankful for our loyal readers. Thank you for your letters, recipe submissions, and restaurant suggestions. It’s great to have so much reader interaction, and it makes us want to create the best possible magazine for you. Your feedback helps guide the direction of the magazine as we move forward.

As we look toward 2025, I’m excited about what we have in store for the new year. We have put together a solid editorial calendar for you, and I look forward to showcasing more of what Indiana has to offer.

From all of us at Indiana Connection, we wish you a happy holiday season and a fruitful 2025!