Pulse 2020 in Review

From the Editor,

What a year. It has been marked by things future generations will surely ponder. From toilet paper shortages, not being able to be near one another, the dawning of mask in public and an obsession with disinfecting, my how has this year changed so many things . Events and gatherings were postponed, if not canceled, or all together ruined. But the old adage the more things change, the more things remain the same, has been proven this year.

Though students were sent home this spring, educators worried over their pupils. Though procedures for healthcare and hospitals tightened, providers continued to nurse their charges and care for those we love. Families were forced to spend time with each other, bringing us back to what really matters. Our humanity is not defined by being able to be physically social. However, it could be perceived that our culture is defined by how we treat each other - at home, at work, in public- and how we react to the challenges presented to us.

Each of us has a role to play - whether that is making the call to cancel an event, creating a community outreach or volunteering, protesting rights being taken away by consciously not wearing a mask, or working diligently to meet the new mandates in healthcare or public service, it is each of us, in our own way, that will herald in the New Year together. If 2020 has taught us anything, let it be respect, thankfulness, and love.

This year Pulse Multi Media went through a series of changes. I was welcomed in July. Ashley Smith began her duties as General Manager in October. Tori Stockton was promoted to Production Manager. We added Brooke Rose to the sales team, while Jackye Pruitt was promoted to Senior Account Executive. Trey Youngdahl came on as a photographer and digital producer. And Curt Teasdale, ever faithful, is still programming on KENA. Oh, don’t forget Ellie. She started being a regular at the office a few months ago. Like our community and each of our families, each of us here at the Pulse brings creativity and talent that make the sum of us greater than the parts.

So here is to 2021, at home, at work, in the community and throughout our nation - let’s start seeing the added value we each have to offer.

Your Community Partner,

Jeri - Pulse Editor