Hi guys. I was just about to post a new version of one of my own songs, but that will have to wait. After all of the crazy politics, racism, and hate that has been going on in our country, I wish we could all just take time to realize that we are all human, we are all the same and equally beautiful and important, and we never know when our time will be up…or what will happen tomorrow (or later today). The floods in Houston and surrounding areas have been–and continue to be–truly horrible and devastating, and I cannot imagine what it would feel like to live through something like that and have your entire world transformed (literally) overnight. But one thing that has truly amazed me is the ability of people to come together and work real-life miracles through human kindness, compassion, and unrelenting determination. It is the most amazing thing to see all of those volunteers and search and rescue personnel out there with their boats, big and small, helping to save so many lives. In a surreal and sometimes cruel world, it is amazing and inspiring to see these tremendous acts of kindness and courage that make me feel like there might be hope yet for humanity :-)

And just in case it might help someone else, here is a song that has helped me a lot in times of trouble:

 

Take care and please stay safe,

Tara