I was going to prattle on today, but perhaps a more subdued tone is more appropriate. The truth is I'm kind of numb to everything, and I'm a little ashamed about that. My cynicism towards our government is running higher now than at any point this side of my high school everything-is-fascist days. I believe almost nothing they say. And I believe last year's tragic events are being used to promote other agendas.

But this should not be a day for finger pointing. Stay safe today. Grieve in your own way. And let those that lost so much at least serve as a reminder to be thankful for what we have.