Sorry for the late publication—tax season took over my life.
It seems like every year, I spend November and December preparing for it. We update procedures, revise workflows, set up templates—anything we can do to make the process smoother.
Then January hits, and my focus narrows dramatically. I put off anything non-essential: no dentist or doctor appointments, no unnecessary errands, no travel. I go into full work hibernation mode. Every day, I reassess my priorities: What can I get done? What can I delegate?
But then, April 16 arrives. The pressure lifts, emails slow down, the phone goes quiet—and I emerge from hibernation!
Best of all, spring finds its way to Green Bay. A season of renewal begins. The weather warms up, the snow melts, robins return, rabbits hop through the yard, and the lawn turns green again. Neighbors reappear, and every day my garden offers new signs of life—transforming from a desolate patch into a lush green canvas dotted with the first colorful blooms of spring.
I also get my life back. Our office is closed on Fridays, so I finally have time for park walks and home projects. The race is over—and now, it’s time to savor life again.
Happy Spring!
Mary Guldan-Lindstrom, CPA
