Anticipation

The new year is here. With it might come some level of anxiety or excitement as we anticipate the 365 days before us.

If you are of my generation, the word anticipation might evoke this classic ketchup commercial.

The commercial draws its inspiration from this Carly Simon song.

Politically or personally you may have reason to anticipate the future with concern or fear. The world can be a scary place and the future is of course largely unknown.…


Grateful?

On Thanksgiving, many shared thoughts of people, experiences or things that they are grateful for this year. It is perhaps the best thing about the holiday. The ability to pause from our busy lives, reflect on what we’re thankful for and reach out to share our gratitude with others. A practice by the way, that is best exercised every day, especially during difficult times. As Michael J.…