Dear Sandra, This entire holiday season has been one of nurturing, planting tree seeds (particularly Juniper), and withdrawing from my usual public whirlwind of a life. For the past two years, my art, my poetry, my studies and research have deepened and some amazing work is emerging. I love your word Connection! It involves reaching and growing, much like new neurons reach and grow in our brains if we keep using them. Thank you so much for this reminder to set intention, plant, root and grow.