Monday, December 31, 2012
New year’s resolution are unpopular this year, but residents are making positive changes.
The majority of people we spoke to over the last few days don’t plan to make new year’s resolutions. “My resolution is to not make resolutions,” Brighton resident Katie Cavasin said. Similarly, Trish Kilbane told us on the Brighton Patch Facebook Page that she has learned that “resolutions are a recipe for failure.” Cavasin’s and Kilbane’s perspective were echoed by Andrew Pope, a Drexel University junior home for the holidays. “They fail more often than not,” he said. “But I guess they are a good jumping off point for some people.” Pope was quick to point out, however, that he believes in personal growth. “I’m always working on something. Right now, I’m focused on time management,” he said. When asked if there’s anything that helps keep …
Saturday, December 29, 2012
If your New Year's resolution is to live a greener lifestyle, check out these 20 tips to help you stick to your plan.
If you want to be kinder to the planet and save some money at the same time, here are 20 ways to go green in 2013. TELL US: Do you think you could stick to a green New Year's resolution? Share your thoughts and suggestions in the comments sections below.
Wednesday, December 26, 2012
If you could make a New Year's resolution for Brighton, what would it be?
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Wednesday, December 26, 2012
More than 45 percent of Americans make a resolution every year, according to statisticbrain.com. Some people vow to live a healthier lifestyle, others promise to spend more time with family, and many say they will try to save money. As millions of Americans make resolutions to improve their lives, what could we do right here in Brighton to make it an even better place to live? The City of Brighton has been working on a Mill Pond Master Plan update to improve Mill Pond Park and is also working with SELCRA to install a splash plan during summer 2013. What is on your Brighton wish list? What is one thing you would improve in 2013? Tell us in the comment section below or add a note in our Local Voices section about why you love living here!
