Rocky Mountain High!

A very nice lady from Australia took this picture of me last summer. I was hanging off the back of a Rocky Mountaineer train meandering somewhere in the Canadian Rockies. I call these "curvy train" shots, because after the photo is cropped it doesn't look like the photographer is actually riding on the train in the picture. Plus, many times you can capture a mirrored reflection of the landscape on the side of the train itself. It is very cool when you get a reflection shot just right.

So much has happened in the last year that it's difficult for me to fathom all the changes. Rest assured, our community has always been in good hands. We have a dedicated village board and an excellent village staff that makes running Elburn a pleasurable experience. I appreciate everyone who has been patient with me as I have adjusted to my new life.

One constant remains. I love our town, and I still want to see it grow "Better and not just Bigger!" If you see something that needs fixin' in Elburn, let me know about it. We'll get right on it. Or, even better, get involved with the solution yourself. That's how we used to do it in the "old days," and that method still works today.

Typically, the mayor gets blamed for most anything anyone doesn't like about Elburn. That's OK with me. Just make sure our trustees and staff get credit for everything that's wonderful about our town. They deserve all the credit. Enjoy the rest of the summer, and see you all at Elburn Days.