For this issue of Foothills Magazine, we asked,“What usually happens at this time of year?” For many of us, it’s the time when we lose steam on resolutions or get so caught up in the daily hubbub that we missout on the “big picture.”So we sought out Dr. Albert Karnig of Cal State San Bernardino for his perspective on higher education and the local economy. For more personal matters, we reached out to folks in the community for their suggestions onhappiness, fitness, relationships, finances and, yes, good eats. We hope their insights will help keep your year on track as we enjoy life in our Southern California foothills.