Nothing lasts forever — not summer, not ice cream. All we can do is hold onto the memories.
elizabeth hudson
July 2018 Welcome Letter: Summer Sounds Like This
They’re different for everyone, but there are certain sounds — deeply impressed in the soul — that tell us the seasons are changing and warmer weather is here.
A Look Back
It’s not easy to select “favorite” stories from the nine years that I’ve been editor in chief, having overseen, to date, 112 issues. But here are 10 stories that stand out in my memory as timeless.
June 2018 Welcome Letter: And Many More
Our State celebrates its 85th birthday this year, but for its employees, it feels like Year One.
May 2018 Welcome Letter: Things You Find When You Aren’t Looking
An unexpected gift conjures up memories of happy, bygone days, as well as excitement for the future.
March 2018 Welcome Letter: Pie, Plain & Simple
The Blue Gable had cobbler and banana pudding, but it was the pie that people remembered: lemon meringue, coconut cream, strawberry, apple. Just the basics. Nothing fancy.
Love, Everlasting
Sometimes, a card has just the words to express feelings of love and gratitude. But every so often, words just aren't enough.
December 2017 Welcome Letter: This is Christmas
As Christmas approaches, our editor in chief reflects on the moments and memories that welcome the holiday.
Bowls Full
Our editor in chief remembers the generosity of her grandmother on Thanksgiving.
