To the editor:

Now that the election is over, it’s time to focus on what truly matters.

On Wednesday morning, I woke up to a new day and drove to my favorite coffee spot. Along the way, I saw the familiar sights: kids walking to school and waiting at bus stops, neighbors leaving for work, and early morning walkers and joggers going about their routines. This made me reflect on what is truly important and where our focus should be as Americans.

The elections are behind us, and people have cast their votes. It’s time to remember what truly matters in our lives: our family, friends, neighbors, and the communities we belong to.

We need to move past our mixed emotions and work towards coming together as one nation. It’s essential to learn how to move on and not allow politics to dominate our days, nights, and lives. As we look ahead, we should hold our elected politicians accountable for their promises without resorting to arguments or verbal disputes. It’s crucial that we communicate with our family, friends, and neighbors, regardless of who they voted for.

Let’s take a moment to consider what we might be sacrificing by getting caught up in things that are beyond our control. Instead, we should focus on getting back to family, friends and American values that made our country successful.

Sincerely,

Dennis Golas

South Hadley