To quote the late Pat Conroy "it is important to stand for something of great value in a society that has debased itself with the fury of its own worst instincts." Now more than ever it is critical that people stand behind the courage of their convictions. "What ever happened to peace, love and understanding?" I'd like to know Elvis Costello I really would. "What ever happened to peace, love and understanding?" I'd like to know Elvis Costello I really would. #PatConroy #Elvi

I don't know what to tell the mother in the school pick up line who asks me innocently "how was your summer?" How deep should I get in 30 seconds I wonder? "Fine, how was yours?" is the safe answer. But I often balk at the safety dance so I say instead, "Well Betsy, it was a shit shower. My beloved father-in-law passed away. My kids have been to 3 funerals in 4 months. The ceiling in my bedroom decided to cave in and I lost half my money in a bad investment. But the silver li