What Makes Cheri Alive?

On Exeter's streets, conversations with passersby often capture how deeply nature's rhythms and changing seasons affect our spirits. In this feature, we speak with Cheri about what truly brings vitality to her days.

For Cheri, feeling alive is closely tied to the natural world and the beauty of seasonal transitions:

"Being able to see the weather change... now it's springtime & everything just blooms. It's just so pretty... seeing the season change is what makes me feel alive."

Reflecting on personal challenges, Cheri opens up about navigating burnout and heartbreak after first moving to the area:

"Getting out of bed! I was really burnt out during my job when I first moved here, I went through a very, very terrible heartbreak... Well, now I'm good & spring is here, everything's nice & good, the weather just makes everything better."

Closing our conversation, Cheri shares a simple yet vital message for the world:

"Always be kind."