Given a text, write a compressed version of it in a single sentence.
One example is below.
Q: Except for this small vocal minority, we have just not gotten a lot of groundswell against this from members, " says APA president Philip G. Zimbardo of Stanford University.
A: "Except for this small vocal minority, we have not gotten a lot of groundswell against this," says APA president Zimbardo.
Rationale: Both texts convey the same meaning that they have not gotten much groundswell against this except for small minority.
Q: This is the time of year when our thoughts turn to ways to do things differently, things that will make our lives better and improve the quality of our life.
A:
This time of year our thoughts turn to ways to do things differently, things that will make our lives better.