As readers will note, I have rarely used this medium to communicate with family and friends but have decided that now is a propitious moment to relaunch myself.  My intention is to post older and more current Facebook and other media materials I have written.  I intend to be respectful of the privacy of those with whom I’ve exchanged opinions and information.  I hope this forum and format will enable those who are interested in my thoughts to reflect on and to object to them.  For your reading delectation, I submit: