isn't she lovely?

when i think about how much privacy we've given up over the years. we practically undress at the airport. but the release of our personal rights is not exclusive to travel post-9/11. in our everyday lives, we take pride in sharing personal information about ourselves. we post our innermost and sincere thoughts on facebook and she share up-to-the-minute details about our lives on twitter. and we peak into the lives of others as well. we are always connected but rarely connecting with others. there's a breadth of communication tools but a lack of depth in content. 

we need to start really talking to each other other. we need to start taking notice. we need to start communicating again. and if we notice that something doesn't seem right or make sense, we should go with our gut. ask questions, speak up, call the authorities - as often as needed. 

i am thankful for the stories of hope we find in miss berry, miss dejesus, miss knight, miss dugard, miss smart, mr. hornbeck, mr. stayner and others. i wish all children were safe with their parents. but until that happens, i implore you to open your eyes, get to know your neighbors and co-workers. help bring home those who are still missing like miss coldon. 

hope is a good thing. let's also be active as a community outside of social media.

communicate. one love.

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