SET IN STONE A word from the publisher
It’s already May—can you believe it? Summer is so close that we can already feel the warm coastal breeze on our faces and smell the BBQ smoke wafting through the air at local parks, backyards, and beaches throughout our city. With COVID restrictions loosening up, the timing couldn’t be better, either. We’ve all been locked down for quite some time now, but this summer we’re free to get out and get back to doing what we love most. That means spending time with friends and family out in the wild at our leisure. It’s funny how when the simple things get taken away, it makes them so much better when given back. The point here is to take nothing for granted and seize every moment you can to appreciate the little things in life. For all of the harsh situations this pandemic has caused, it’s also made us realize just how important spending quality time with friends and family is. It makes you realize how meaningful simple things like watching your child hit their first homerun or score their first goal have become. Barbequing with friends is even better now because we missed it so badly. That’s what happens when people haven’t been able to celebrate together freely for such a long period of time. But now, thankfully, we’re back in action and everyone’s chomping at the bit to get out and have some fun. So get your sports gear ready, send out the invites, and get that grill smoking—it’s finally summertime in Oceanside again. Cheers,
Jamey Stone
ZACH CORDNER
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