So we meet again. Isn’t that wonderful? We begin a new day together and thank God for this opportunity. February is moving along and though I surely felt the frigid temps this morning, Spring is daring to show his/her head in intermittent glimpses. Letting us know it is right around the corner. The Season is changing. Life moves on in such a wonderful way. We move along with it. I marvel still at the experience of this journey. Recognizing everyday and at multiple times that blessings abound. So many are a part of every day that I’ve been home. Here in State College. I am grateful for them all. As I am grateful for the blessings that you bring just by being you. By being a part of this journey. There are many things shaping and forming themselves that address issues of interest and concern to me: Restorative Justice; ReEntry; Criminal Justice Reform; Safe Streets; Community Development; Legislative Accountability; Gun Violence; Parole for Lifers; Combatting Systemic Racism and other issues. I know I can be of assistance and value in working with people who address some of these issues. I know that those of you with like minds and passions feel the same. I hope we can begin conversations that will lead us to better understandings of what we could be doing. We we should be doing to bring about the Beloved Community that many of us seek. For now I say: Welcome. Welcome to this Grand Rising. Let’s go make some miracles happen!