Great Conjunction has us looking up -- for a change

It’s been a difficult year for us all.

I know that’s an understatement. But methinks I shouldn’t have to go into many details to explain why. Unfortunately, those reasons are still all around us.

It’s said hard times bring out the best and worst in people. I’ve come to see the truth in that first-hand, and — put mildly — it’s disheartening.

I’ve seen people come together as a community to support each other, and I’ve seen people who talk about the need for community support refusing to do so by undertaking the simplest of tasks. There are people who walk the talk, and those who talk, but when...