I know Thanksgiving has already been and gone, but I always think the better time to give thanks is the winter holiday season. It’s a time to reflect on the year as it draws to a close and be grateful for the many gifts in our lives.
Starting with…
You! Our readers. We wouldn’t be here without you. And it’s not just that you’re reading Leaside Life, but you are active readers of this publication, often commenting on articles and contributing your own stories. Lately, we’ve been the happy recipients of beautiful local poetry, after the introduction last year of Poetry Corner featuring Leaside High School’s budding poets.
Our writers. Perhaps it will sound corny and clichéd, but Leaside Life’s contributors over the years have become more than just writers for hire. We’re a family now, not only meeting for editorial lineups but also spending “outside-of-work” time together in various settings. And here’s another cliché: Leaside Life, thanks to the writers, is greater than the sum of its parts.
Leaside, Bennington and “Leaside-adjacent.” Leaside Life thrives on the wealth and diversity of story topics in one of the most vibrant, growing neighbourhoods in Toronto. We are never at a loss for intriguing, interesting, often heart-warming ideas, thanks to you.
Happy holidays to all – and see you on the other side of 2025!
