I love the new year. Not just this one, but all of them. Maybe it's the blessing of a fresh start. No matter what happened yesteryear or even yesterday, each new day allows for another chance to try again. I don't really make New Year's resolutions anymore. But in general, I do intend to be a more kind, more compassionate and more generous human being. Maybe I could just consolidate those aspirations into one. I aim to be present...not return to wallow in "what I should have

If you've read my book, Written in the Stars: Poems and Pictures or if you know me personally, you already know that I often turn to...