While I am thinking about it, I need to blog about this year being an intentional time of grief for myself, but also for many others who are interconnected to me and to our generation. It was thirty years ago this month that I was conceived, so I want to begin reflecting on those particular thoughts and feelings through October (30th birthday). I was 22 when President GWBush was elected. My own confrontation with the immense losses of the past eight years have certainly added up to an overall loss of my own innocence and/or ignorance. So I will soon be 30, and GWB will soon be out of office - so I also want to look ahead to something hopeful, something hopeful that I can fully participate in. Without much intention, development has begun in regards to both praxis and theory under the umbrella of Conflict Resolution within Community Development. I am excited about the possibilities, but I know it will be a great challenge. Anyway...