So, how have you all been? I know that in the 2020's I am grateful for a lot of the beautiful art and literature here and elsewhere. I am grateful for any beauty I can find in this climate. A while back I got pretty self conscious and doubting about my poetry. I was just scared and I am still, maybe we ALL are at the end of the day, but a famous quote goes "bravery isn't the absence of fear, but the triumph over it." I am not quite as naive as I once was, of course who is, but....I think we should really, as much as we can, not forget to love and be loved. I think we can all stand to be a little nicer, a little kinder than we have to be, and any kindness goes a long way, a smile, a kind word, a helping hand, and I know that may not be the easiest thing to do for some of you, but it is possible and it will really matter, kindness always does. So, props to all you guys out there for remaining strong in these times. I hope you stay strong and keep going!!