It’s very cold I think, both physically and psychologically. There is a stress I feel inside a store or restaurant. People seem to be more guarded, more anxious in their movements or eye contact. Have you noticed? Maybe it is me, because rather than embracing the year 2013 with vigor and excitement about sharing the traditions and values I was raised to promote, I feel like I am in a strange country.It truly seems to me we do not have to look any further than our elected officials to view deceptive dazzle, bullying, corruption, crony politics and a whole lot …

