I have learned how to strike a balance – not by default, but out of necessity. We cannot stay strong and effectively take a stand for those who need us if we are continually consumed by grief. We cannot forge loving and positive connections with other people if we believe that people are heartless, cold and selfish. What we focus on and draw our attention to is what we manifest into our lives. We can be a stand for justice by becoming an exemplary ambassador of the human race.

If you share your life with another person, ideally sharing a home, whether married or romantically involved or not… this section is about sharing your life with another person, and the trials and tribulations of sacrificing enough to make it work, but not so much that you lose yourself – or it may be about how you are are still working this out.

Normally, when we meet in this space, time and relevance limit the discussion to only one topic per column, which is usually good enough. But for this month’s visit, I thought we’d do something a bit different. As a teaser, in the future we’d like to get the view of an expert for a baseball overview, but with so many things going on in the sports world, I thought it better to review a range of topics relevant by the time you read this note. So, here goes…

Every day unwanted pets are turned loose to fend for themselves. These former family members die from poison, getting hit by cars, or starvation. Survivors may sustain painful injuries from fights, wildlife or vehicles. Many are intact (not spayed/neutered) which results in more unwanted litters.

Owning a car offers us freedom and the ability to be very mobile. Along with owning that vehicle comes a responsibility for repairs and maintenance. In order to get those wheels turning on the road, one must purchase automotive insurance. What about auto repair insurance?.