EDITOR’S NOTE

From the Editor BACK TO From the Editor KEEP CALM AND CARRY ON BUSINESS

In a lot of ways, it seems like nothing has really changed. For the most part, we are back to business at the Lake and things appear to T o put it mildly, it sure has been an interesting couple of weeks… Just like everyone else, we be running as usual. It looks like life in have had to adjust the way we do busiquarantine is officially behind us. ness and it hasn’t been easy. Rescheduling

It certainly presented its challenges as appointments, canceling photo shoots, a community, as a businesses and in our writing stories and transitioning to personal lives. There wasn’t one person in working from home has had its share of the world who wasn’t impacted in some hiccups. But, at the end of the day, we’ve way. met our deadlines, put out another great

I hope that we all remember some of issue of Lake Lifestyles magazine and are the lessons we’ve learned in the past few planning the next edition. Life goes on! months. Be patient and kind, slow down Behind the scenes at Lake Media it takes and to take care of ourselves (and each a lot of people to produce and distribute other). each of our publications — from a daily

If there’s one thing I’ve been striving for newspaper, weekly newspaper, online in life recently is to simplify. For me, a few website, a host of magazines and social months in self isolation has only validated media platforms — keeping everyone my belief that we waste too much time and informed and connected is our main goal. energy on things that don’t make us truly We’ve really had to work together the last happy. Our overcomplicated lives have couple of weeks to get it done. Our online cpatires@lakemediaonline.com cpatires@lakemediaonline.com made us a stressful bunch! platforms and digital publications have

I’d like to get back to the basics and seen a spike in visitors — no surprise there

I have a feeling I’m not the only one…so, our feature story does just that. It is since everyone is staying put. intended to inspire you to take it easy and enjoy the simpler things in life. We were just starting the production of this issue of Lake Lifestyles magazine when

Of course we have had to adjust to some new ways of living, and some people are COVID hit our community. We decided to proceed “business as usual.” We’ve made still choosing to stay at home. Keeping that in mind, we tried to adjust our content every effort to keep our content up-to-date as of press time, but we encourage you so that no matter your situation, there are lots of ways for you to have a safe and to call ahead to confirm events and make sure businesses have reopened. Things are enjoyable summer. changing daily and we are all looking forward to getting back to regular business hours.

Whether you plan to attend a crowded pool party at your favorite waterfront Until then, that means you may have to put off that day trip with the kids or wait to restaurant or to keep your distance, summer is upon us! Lake life truly is the best dine-in at one of the restaurants we featured. At the very least, we hope to have inspired and we are lucky to be here. you for future adventures.

Hope your summer is filled with health, happiness, and most of all, fun! One of the other things we’ve had to reschedule is our annual Best of the Lake survey. Normally it would have appeared in this issue, as it has for the past 10 years.

We decided to postpone it until the September/October issue to give everyone time to take advantage of the summer season and return to normal (whatever that means!). The nominating process for the survey has been completed and final voting is scheduled to resume May 21st. So check www.lakenewsonline.com/lake-lifestyles-magazine or stay connected with us on Facebook for updates and a link to the survey. On my end, I’ve been doing what I can to help out our small local businesses. Ordering takeout, buying gift cards for services to be used at a later date, and even booking private workout sessions with a trainer on Zoom. Lots of my favorite boutiques around the Lake have been doing virtual shopping events through Facebook live. It’s been fun to do some shopping at home on the couch. 4 LAKE LIFESTYLES // JULY/AUGUST 2020 The good news is gas prices are down (both on and off the water) so I’m looking forward to a few road trips within driving distance and taking the boat out more often in the days ahead. We all have a lot of making up to do! EDITORIAL DIRECTOR

Joyce L. Miller

jmiller@lakesunonline.com

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