It’s interesting how life’s changes can seem to happen in the blink of an eye. As we begin the celebration of our oldest child’s 21st birthday. The universe has put so many reminders in this day, a celebration of a coming of age, a right of passage. My child hearing the news of a peer losing his life to substance abuse, and the run in with an old nemesis who has gone from the ugly duckling to the beautiful swan. The universe will show you signs of inevitable change, it will remind you that you and you alone have control over yourself and your choices. Make the choices count! So as we cheer the swan on, and mourn the life cut too short, and celebrate this right of passage may we always…
Sing like no one is listening.

Love like you’ve never been hurt.

Dance like nobody’s watching,

and live like it’s heaven on earth.