To be a different bird—that’s what I love. I’ve always been the one they didn’t want to hand the microphone to, the one with a little too much spirit for the crowd. Looking back many moons ago, here’s a true story: when I worked at the aluminum plant on the last day of my ninety-day probation, they gave me the worst puller they had—numb

where blame often flies faster than understanding, it’s time to take a step back and reconsider our perspectives. We frequently see individuals blaming others for the actions of a few, perpetuating a cycle of negativity that affects our happiness and our communities. Whether in personal relationships or societal views, generalizing based on the