Publisher's Letter

Whew! Congratulations—we made it to 2021! Happy New Year—hopefully!

BY KAREN DAY

As publisher of IdaHome Magazine, I am charged with deciding which stories best serve our community and readers. Balancing good news and bad is often complicated and always a responsibility since our words will float in print and digital ethers forever. Luckily, our staff of writers, photographers and designers overflows with the talent and determination to produce a beautiful and pertinent magazine every time. I am also eternally grateful to the brand clients that continue to support our efforts to offer stories that inspire you to smile, nod or shake your head in disagreement, disbelief or discovery—for free. In short, my job is to ensure what you read in IdaHome represents the best of Idaho.

This first 2021 issue celebrates new beginnings and IdaHome Magazine’s third year in print. The stories within reflect optimism, strength, courage and dare we say—fun! Our tech editor, Hailey Minton, digs deep into what makes Idaho startups rise from a pitch to success. The art of letterpress is laborious and gorgeous and our features editor, Heather Hamilton-Post delves into what propels one local publisher to create world-class literature in his garage. If America has learned anything in 2020, it’s that we’re a nation divided. Vice President-elect Kamala Harris leads Cherie Buckner-Webb to examine unique challenges they share as women of color in a white, male political landscape. Nancy Buffington shares ways to bring peace to our conversations and perhaps, with extended hands and heart, to our country. And as a special gift, we talked to Boise ski pioneer, Bob Greenwood, and found out what makes a life legendary.

Let’s lift a glass to 2021 and better times ahead. As always, thanks for reading IdaHome!