Handling the ups and down of life is a significant challenge. It's easy to forget to appreciate each other. Sadly, sometimes we look for the negatives and don't truly see the warmth and sincerely you find in most people if you just look hard enough.

Some of my best friends here are diametrically apposed to me on most levels....musically...philosophically....religiously... politically...morally...and yet, we agree to disagree and enjoy plenty of common interests and attitudes.

I'm making a renewed commitment to appreciate acquaintances and let them know what they mean to me before it's too late.

To anyone I unintentionally offended here, I sincerely apologize.

The best to everyone this holiday,

Russ