Olive branches

There aren't enough olive trees on this planet to fix all the battles going on, but there may be enough that I can start to heal my little part of the world. As the master of understatement, that I am, there has been some shit going down. I have been part of it.

This post is not about that. This post is to those who have suffered from the collateral damage.

This group is really close. Like a family - the craziest, most dysfunctional, but also the most beautiful family I know. I love all you guys. I love your company, I love your caring, I love your thoughts and ideas and opinions. I am concerned, though, that in all of your caring, you guys have been dragged into something that you shouldn't be involved in. I don't want you guys having to take sides, or even playing the U.N. I don't want this shit to stick to you. Let the "combatants" sort this out, so there will be no recriminations in the family later on. I'm not trying to tell you all "butt out, this is none of your business!", because we're family, it is. But I'm handing out the olive branch and asking you guys to cease fire. Please don't be offended by this post, I'm just worried about the family - because this is the family I choose to have.

I hope you guys understand what I mean.

Respect to you all,
J