As we step into a new year, it’s tempting to dwell, if only for a moment, on the past. Sometimes it can be painful or cringe-worthy (hence the ridiculous amounts of alcohol we drink on New Year’s Eve perhaps?), but here at the Advocate, we like to focus on the inspiring things — at least when you are watching!

In that spirit, please visit our Facebook page and have a look at our photography editor’s compilation of photos from stories past. It’s definitely worth a brief dwell. And it is an ever-growing gallery, so check back throughout the year for additional fascinating images. While you’re there, you could help us out with one of our year-end goals, which is to have 1,000 Facebook fans by the time the ball drops!

Happy New Year neighborhood! (Sure, I’m overusing the exclamation point. And no one can stop me!)