We Can Change

I had this not-exactly-monumental revelation just this morning while eating a very light and nutritious breakfast. Just a few years ago, before my metabolism began to change, I’d often gorge on a huge carb-heavy first meal of the day, believing that the more food I consumed for breakfast, the more energy I’d have throughout the morning. Now that sort of indulgence not only expands my waistline, but it requires a pre-noon nap. As accommodating as my publishers are and despite my pleading, mid-day siestas are still a no-no at the Frontiers office. As gay people, we are often harder on ourselves than others are on us and as we head into this new year, the pressure is on to be better and healthier. I bring up this breakfast analogy because I have decided to stop beating myself up so much. I have realized that compared to a few years ago, I am already making great strides without much effort.

Last year one of my resolutions was to read a classic work of literature each month. By mid-February, I returned a particularly dense translation of Flaubert to its place on my bookshelf and haven’t glanced at it since. This year I made the same resolution and joined a book discussion group as an incentive. There are many places and ways to find your own inspiration. For helpful tips, I suggest you read the article on page 69 in which Rich Carter has compiled ten tools for maintaining your goals this year.

I’m certain you will find something beneficial in this issue and as always, I welcome your feedback. Write in (to letters@frontierspublishing.com) to let us know what you think.

Yours,

Jeremy Kinser
Editor in Chief