As a planner, there are some things that I am responsible for and some things that I know I have little or no control over. Many times the things that I wish I could affect are beyond my influence.
So what is really important to you?
I have some friends and acquaintances who are going through some very difficult life problems right now. Friends with significant health problems, friends with children and parents and other family with significant health problems, friends with job and livelihood concerns, friends with all kinds of concerns and problems. They make my own problems look like nothing. Nothing.
The point is that there are some things that each of us must do to get through each day. Sometimes we make a difference in the world, and sometimes we just make it with our heads above water. In school we were taught that we would be able to make a large impact on the world. I feel like I am doing that. But at the end of the day it is very nice to go home to my family and remind myself what is really important.
I have stated before that cities must care for families and their needs - both the traditional families and those who have different needs. This can be done in many ways, and all of them are important. I hope I measure up to my responsibility.
The sky is so beautiful today.
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