Just because the holidays are supposed to be so happy, so filled with family and close loved-ones, these days are particularly hard for those of us who feel alone. How sharply we feel the loss of our beloved ones who have left us. How important it is now to reach out and connect to everyone we can, in love and gratitude. How important it is now to embrace the gorgeous nature of the living world. And to embrace the beauty of our vibrant memories, as well, however much they may