Peace, Love, Understanding...and Choices
* In the process of writing this blog entry a few things have happened that have shaken me to my core. At one point...I almost deleted the whole thing. However, I felt deleting it would only discredit who I am as a person and the authentic direction I wanted this blog to go. I write in real time as an observer to the raw and real world around me. I know I am as opinionated as they come and as honest as they get and I know that that pisses people off...but I also know that not publishing this piece would do a disservice to me, you, and the nature of this blog. However...before I go into this actual post I needed to take a minute to recognize those we/I have lost this past year...these deaths are not my story to tell but still, these souls deserve a dedication. So I am doing just that. Hattie, Elizabeth, Jack, and Romey and to all those whom have lost their lives due to Covid or from situations that ultimately came about because of this pandemic...this post is dedicated to you. I wil