Hi Everyone!

I'm sitting here looking out the window and see an exceptionally beautiful day. Yet the newspaper is laying next to me with pictures of devastation from the recent rains. It's amazing how in the blink of an eye our fragile world can be turned upside down.

Our country is in turmoil with a growing racial divide, shootings every day, poverty, food and medicine recalls, fires and flooding (and so much more).

We each have our problems and issues to deal with, but don't forget others. The very least we can do is be kind; ignore rudeness and thoughtlessness. A smile is so simple, and easier than a frown or anger. We have no idea what someone else is going through.

Smile when you are happy, smile when you are sad......smiles are contagious.

See you soon, Laura Hogan, Consistory VP