Journalist and music critic Paul Williams wrote in his poem “Common Sense” about how to prevent world catastrophe:

“1) Admit that it could happen. 

2) Decide that it will not happen. 

3) Commit your vision and energy to number two 

without ever forgetting number one. 

To choose to build a bridge 

is the essential act of love.”

We will explore how we keep hope alive while we work for the survival and thriving of our people and our planet as we begin this New Year.