Lest We Lose Sight

Last year on this day, the United States of America celebrated a highly momentous occasion--a day that, regardless of how you feel about the year that has transpired since, ushered in a new and progressive era for our great nation.

Unfortunately, while our attention was fixated (perhaps rightfully so) on the inauguration of our first black President, we lost sight of another incredibly important occasion. An annual festival that, like last year's inauguration, is about black and white, but also about so much more.

This year, it may be easy to slip into the routine again. To be divisive and disagree over progress or a lack thereof. But let's not lose sight of those we overlooked one year ago.

I encourage you all, my dear readers, to take time to celebrate today and give credit to those things that we tend to look at adoringly all winter long but never quite give their proper due.

With that in mind, let me be what I hope is one of many to wish you all a very joyous, safe, and happy National Penguin Awareness Day.

And if you see Danny DeVito today, give him a hug. Old penguins need love too.