Graduations and college move-in-days are upon us again, and many are busy attending ceremonies, listening to poignant speeches, and bestowing wishes of success and happiness to newly minted graduates.  Some have already started gathering supplies for upcoming college move-in day.  Others still are entering the workforce or the military. We read sentimental articles about children leaving home, and our eyes well up.  Our hearts and minds are heavy with a combination of sadness and jubilation as we reminisce all too much.  Some will become empty nesters, and others have more graduations to attend. Regardless, at one point or another in our lives, most of us have heard graduation speeches that fill us to the brim with anticipation.  I recall a speech wherein the valedictorian kept repeating the phrase, “It’s up to us.”  It’s a powerful pronouncement.  And being that we live in the greatest country on Earth, regardless of...(Read Full Post)