Thank YOU, Caren, for all your great takes. There is a ton of research, awareness, and construction in your work that I thoroughly enjoy and look forward to reading. That you engage with your readers is invaluable.

2022 was an extraordinary year for the reasons you offer.

I add:

A little comedian in a country many knew little about provided a lesson in leadership for America and the West. Volodymyr Zelensky raised heads and stiffened the spine of democracy. Without his courage and resolve, we would likely be dealing with a puppet government in Kyiv and Putin sharpening knives for his next assault.

Very best for 2023.