In this life of no guarantees – of too much hatred and violence – of 24-hour news headlines, fear, and double-speak. In these days of winter showing up everywhere in unusual ways while night follows day follows night, and decisions have come to seem more baffling than ever. Under this one sky, sharing this water, ground and air, love is what we have for certain.

This is so. But, whatever you do, do not believe me (and if you reject the suggestion outright, do not believe that either). Check for yourself. And do that now.