Reflecting on 2024 and Embracing 2025

The Past is the Present

As we bid farewell to 2024, it is a time for reflection, gratitude, and anticipation. The past year has been a tapestry of experiences, challenges, and triumphs that have shaped us profoundly. As we stand on the threshold of a new year, it is essential to look back on the lessons learned and the moments cherished while also setting our sights on the opportunities and possibilities that 2025 holds. read more

If You Are Reading This, You Survived 2020, Hooray, Blow A Sigh of Relief and Re-gird Your Loins

I tried all month to write an end of 2020 piece. The words did not flow from my brain to my fingertips with ease as in past writing sessions. I never actually got to my keyboard to put words on the computer screen until now, about 24 hours before the year expires. I am not sure if I will get through this piece this time; the words are hard to find, which expresses my emotions about the last 12 months; at least, I have begun putting words into the computer. read more