Dear readers,

To say the last two years have been hard is an understatement. The situation has forced our society to revamp and reevaluate the way we live. We have lived through one of the worst global pandemics, forcing us into an international shut down while facing an increasingly polarized political environment that has further divided our country.

Through all of the hardships we often find ourselves asking: what does it truly mean to be alive? While for some it might mean living everyday to the fullest and striving to become an elevated version of themselves, for others it means doing what has to be done to make it through to the following day.

This year, the Curb team will take the “Pulse” of Wisconsin. We will dig into what drives the heart that beats and propels us forward. In this issue we will explore the passions, hardships and discoveries that have shaped the people of Wisconsin.

We will traverse the state through stories of how both people and businesses have fought to survive these difficult years, what they have done to continue to thrive and how they strive for greatness, bettering themselves and the surrounding community. It’s only up from here.

All the best,
Brooke Messaye