This, Too, Shall Pass

There were two deaths by suicide of folks in the national news this past week, Donavan Metayer, the young student from the Parkland Florida school massacre, and the actor from The Wire, James Ransone. How many others that didn't we hear about?

This time of year is typically difficult for a lot of people. Living in a constant state of uncertainty, being subjected to daily and endless barrages of anger, bitterness, evilness, vitriolic spews of racism, xenophobia, acts of anti-Americanism, and pure hatred emanating from our government and it's chosen operatives, makes the holiday season this year especially difficult. 

A friend posted a reminder on Facebook this morning for us to check on our peeps. I couldn't agree more. At the same time, stop to take stock of your own pulse. How are you doing? Make sure you're OK, not masquerading for the sake of others. 

2025 has been hellish on so many unfathomable levels, but once again, we have survived. Give yourself a hand. 👏🏾👏🏾

2026 is unpredictable, do know, however, that, again, we will survive. No matter what the new year brings, it, too, shall pass... 

Merry Christmas Eve! 🎄