By Lori Wayne - July 21, 2026
A Quiet Pause Before the Year Gets Away from Us
The calendar has a way of moving faster than we expect.
One moment we're welcoming a new year with plans and possibilities.
The next, we're wondering how July arrived so quickly.
Mid-year has always felt different to me.
It's neither the excitement of a new beginning nor the reflection that often comes with year's end.
Instead, it sits quietly