Letter from the Editor

A Letter from the EDITOR

follow along on instagram: @thebrickmagazine find us on Facebook: The Brick Magazine Ann Arbor I have this classic black leather jacket. I bought it at a local consignment shop and I know that as time passes, it will still look as good as it did the day it was made. It’s timeless—a classic that is unchanged by the passing of time. Like everything timeless, it is as good or true as it was the day it was created.

TIMELESS

In this month’s issue, we are celebrating the value of timelessness. On page 28, Christy Howden explains the fastest-growing sport in the country: pickleball. With its easy-to-learn rules and speed of play, pickleball is sure to be a timeless sport for all ages and abilities to pick up. I enjoy the fact that I can play with my parents or my teenager. It is an ageless sport as well.

Speaking of pickles, Stephanie Overla shares her family’s Sun Pickle recipe on page 30. Stephanie says she has shared this family recipe time and time again and it has never failed to impress and delight! And now is the perfect season to pick up some pickling cucumbers at one of our local farmers markets.

In contrast to timelessness, we can’t forget the value of aging. On page 10, Julie Deppner, CEO of Silver Maples, reminds us of the beauty that can be found in celebrating the aging process. Only with aging can one gather wisdom, priceless experiences, and countless memories.

So, how do you define “timeless?” Maybe it is your favorite sweater, or a piece of artwork in your home? Or maybe it’s the eternal love that you have for someone in your life. I hope you take the time to read the stories in our August issue and reflect on what “timeless” means to you.

Marji Wisniewski, Managing Editor