The Sunshine Empire

2010 has been a difficult year as we near the mid-way point. Since the beginning of the year I’ve lost two uncles, and Monday sadly watched my grandfather pass away. The political climate has been one that defies reality and has me pessimistic for the future. In both Iceland and in the Gulf Of Mexico, disaster movie plots have become reality. Yet with all of that the gray hairs that have infiltrated my beard, they have also brought with them a bit better perspective. With all the loss of family members, during the course of this year I have met three of the most interesting people I have in years. I now count all three as good friends, and that’s valuable to have in times like these.