Welcome back

…to the same old places you’ve talked about and the sweet dreams that you might have had to put on hold.

While it still might feel a little tenuous for some, it’s safe to say that we’re all ready for life to start snapping back to what it was. We’re hoping the wait is finally over. Yes, it’s time to re-visit familiar haunts, celebrate special occasions with extended family and have a proper catch up with friends and associates. And a good laugh or two!

Sure, nothing’s going to be quite “same old, same old.” We’ll never forget the uncertainty, challenges or losses as we cautiously venture out. But what fun we’ll have as we discover changes and new things, dip our feet into social activities and jump back into browsing retail shops and showrooms. And, what a treat it’ll be to dine out or head off to an evening sporting event. Air travel and holidaying promise to be rebounding too as each of us embraces what we’ve all been craving after being grounded for so long…. time away.

Clouds can’t hide the sun forever! There’s so much joy in welcoming the people we like and love back into our day-to-day lives.

Whether you’re going to dip in slowly or dive right in—there’s not a right or wrong pace. Come freely, go safely and be sure to leave something of the happiness you’re feeling along the way.

Caroline Tapp-McDougall,
Editor-in-Chief
caroline@bcsgroup.com

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