But of course, Clay.

Your point is timely and valid; one can only hear and consider advice/criticism when s/he has his/her ears open.

Who has our ear more easily than our friends & loved ones?

As I was making my cheesy toast, the recent revelations of Kate Smith’s troubling catalog came to mind as Archie Bunker’s rendition of her hit song echoed in my head:

From good-luck charm to pariah: Kate Smith statue is removed by Flyers

Clear synchronicity in action.

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