From the Heart

Happy New Year and welcome 2020! Buckle up and hang on. With the impending election, I’m sure it will be a wild ride. I have to say, I really detest the whole Democrat and Republican thing. I detest the mud-slinging and grouping folks into a certain category. I see good things on both sides and don’t 100% agree with either typically. Why can’t we just focus on the best person for the job? In the end, I think we have more in common than we think. I recently saw an interview with Michelle Obama and when asked about spending time with the former President Bush at various occasions, this was her response. “Our values are pretty much the same. We may disagree on policy but we don’t disagree on humanity. We don’t disagree about love and compassion. I think that’s true for all of us. We get lost in our fears of what’s different.” I thought that was such a wonderful comment! I urge folks to look for the common ground and be respectful of differing views and opinions. After all, we are all humans first and foremost.

To say my December was a whirlwind would be quite the understatement! Our family enjoyed a fabulous trip to Disney World to celebrate Morgan’s graduation one weekend and the next we were in Greenville watching her walk across the stage. Then it was time to turn in the January issue to the printer with Christmas just a little over a week away! Whew! I’m ready for life to slow down just a bit! I may just hibernate for January!

This month’s cover features Forsyth Country Day School. If you’re looking for a school, be sure to check them out. They have a beautiful campus and a top-notch staff! January brings the US Figure Skating Championships back to the Greensboro Coliseum as well as Monster Jam and Jurassic World Live.

I wish you all a Happy New Year!

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Robin Bralley

Forsyth Family publisher/owner from 2007-2022. She turned over the reins to the very capable Brooke Eagle in 2023 and remains a part of the team as an Account Executive. You’ll also most likely see her stocking magazine racks around town. Robin grew up in Clemmons and has called it home all her life. She has a degree from High Point University and after finding herself downsized from her marketing position in corporate America, Robin joined forces with Forsyth Woman publisher and friend, Keela Johnson to launch Forsyth Family.

She and her husband, Tim, have been married for almost 35 years and share two grown daughters, Briana and Morgan, as well as a son-in-laws, Briana’s husband, Jonathan and Morgan’s husband, Deep! She welcomed her first grandchild in May 2023. Being Mimi to Collins is one of her greatest joys in her semi-retirement. Robin and her family are avid music fans and enjoy going to concerts and movies. She loves traveling, watching birds on her many backyard feeders and flower gardening. She is an active member of New Day Community Church and feels closest to God on her daily walks at Tanglewood Park with husband Tim.

Regarding her favorite thing about Forsyth Magazines, Robin said, “It’s hard to narrow it down to one specific thing, but meeting all of the wonderful people I come in contact with and being a small part of local businesses’ success is top of the list!”

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