Turning the page to a new year has always been more satisfying than opening a gift at Christmas. A new year conveys a fresh start and infinite possibilities. 2018 brought an unexpected ending to a long chapter. Many thanks and gratitude to the supporters who provided sage counsel and new opportunities.

My word for 2018 was awake, which can also mean aware. Last year, I became aware of more than I could have imagined. My word for 2019 is discovery. I hope to uncover my potential and invent a thing or two. I’m bound to veer off course at some point. A post-it note with this word hangs from a shelf at my desk to remind me. I’ve selected a word of the year for almost a decade now. I enjoy looking back every December to reflect upon how accurate (or inaccurate) my choice was. We can’t predict the future.