Today marks the beginning of the holiday season. From now thru Hanukkah and Xmas & thru New Year's Day, we have the opportunity to fortify ourselves for a year ahead that promises to be, no matter how it goes, one of the most important in US history. Playing small not an option.

I was a Catholic nun years ago-post Vatican II. I still maintain close contact with the community. This year, they are asking themselves, How can we live BOLDLY?" Mind you, these are women who are mostly in their 70's, 80's, & 90's!!