Good morning, Golden. It’s been a challenging week for many, especially for our local businesses navigating the fallout from the power outages. In between the holiday rush and Mines’ winter commencement—what should have been a bustling, joyful stretch—many restaurants and shops instead faced spoiled food, lost wages, and hard calls behind the scenes. If you’re able, consider showing a little extra love in the coming days: buy a gift card, grab a meal out, or do a bit of local shopping. Those small gestures ripple more than you might think.

This week’s newsletter is intentionally short and sweet. This goose is spending time with family and taking a quiet moment to reset before the new year. However you celebrate this season, I hope it brings you some rest, warmth, and connection.

Our attention is such a sacred thing, and knowing that so many of you spend a tiny slice of your week reading this little newsletter truly means a lot to me. I’m deeply grateful—for you, for this community, and for the way Golden shows up for its own.

Happy holidays dearest flock!

THANKS!

May your days be merry, your power reliable, and your hearts full.