Lesson from Dolly on Valentine's Day

Silence is golden my friends. It's been my good and constant companion during troubled times. Though keeping my mouth shut on civic affairs seems like a sacred must-do right now, today calls for a little bit of love.

One of my all-time favorite love songs is this one written by Dolly Parton. It's that kind of plainspoken love written from a tired heart. Many folks I know are breaking up with family, old friends, and neighbors. I know folks gotta do what they gotta do. But all the noise of politics should not be the sole cause. But if it is, or if any other reason is the cause, leave 'em with some kindness before you go, just like this lady felt compelled to do.

Happy Valentine's day to all of you reading this.