Full Circle - Dear America

 Dear America,

It's been exactly one year since I started this blog and my letters to you. A lot's changed since that fateful day that I cobbled together my first letter and offered you to join me for that cup of coffee. It seems like we're finally bouncing back. We had a few false steps and more than a couple scrapes last year, but the wheel turns no matter what happens.

I wonder what the future has in store for us? Do you think the rest of the year will get better? They got those vaccines going around, but there's still a pandemic out there, and there's plenty of other badness just outside my window. I'm not going to be doom-and-gloom though.

I know it was going on even before some bug started going around making people sick, but this fascination with only the negative isn't healthy. If you ask me, it's time for some fresh air and a little optimism. Last year, I asked if you'd slow things down and just enjoy the moment. Now, I'm asking for you to look beyond the here-and-now and check out that sweet horizon. Do you see that sunrise? It's pretty damn good-looking, I think. How about we go check that out next? Just let me finish my coffee first, okay?



-Calhoun

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  1. JoeybknuckApril 9, 2021 at 8:42 AM

    Positive thoughts and tea!!!!

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    1. CalhounApril 9, 2021 at 6:01 PM

      I prefer coffee, but I won't say no to some sweet tea on a hot and humid morning!

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