I am terrible at staying connected with friends and people who have made a difference in my life. A large number of subscribers to this newsletter are those people.  I apologize to you.

I have wondered to myself for nigh on three decades, or more, why I am that way. Why do I take a new path in life and don’t look back except for an occasional glance or two. There is likely a bit of hermit in my DNA (or, perhaps, a lot), but that is only a possible partial explanation, not an excuse. I’d like to think that among you who are my friends, former colleagues, partners in projects, etc., that you realize part of the reason that I have written this newsletter (through various channels) for 20 years is to reach out to you…to stay in contact. It may not feel that way, but there it is.  I am not a phone chatter, texter or socializer. Voltaire said, “The happiest of all lives is busy solitude.” I’m not 100% sure on that, but there is a lot of truth to it…for me, anyway.

All that to say…it is fair to ask yourself what the right way is for you to connect, express love and share joy. Be that way; be genuine; be authentic. But, find a way to share with others that you care. Hopefully, others will understand.

Love y’all.