And So, the Year Ahead

Yesterday, New Year’s Day, around 7:00 a.m., I gazed out the high window in our family room (as usual) and found a clear sky (not usual). It promised pink and blue later in the day but wasn’t there yet. I’d spent the week beforehand in an intensive at-home retreat, and I hadn’t noticed the unremitting gray skies that are more typical of our region. Still, the early morning clarity was a delightful surprise.

I’d like to cherish clarity and beauty, and wisdom, and delightful surprises as they come this year—and if they’re blogworthy, I’ll share them. They’ll likely mix with more difficult posts, because 2024 looks to be a difficult year for so many of us. Some topics will tread on sensitive ground, and I will do my best to handle with care. Some posts may seem political, but politics will (in most cases) not be the point; rather, I’ll use the political landscape to address a larger, more universal question.
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As I said a while back, I have no clue how often I’ll post here. One thing I do know: I’d love to have you join me on this journey. One person’s thoughts can only go so far. Many people’s thoughts can do much more. And if we get to enjoy some clarity and beauty along the way, so much the better.