It's too early to tell how 2017 is shaping up, but, I can already tell it's going to be an interesting year. January has already proven to be eventful with all the hoopla leading up to 'Trump Day.' 2017 is indeed a year of new beginnings politically, with a new president, several new members of Congress, new governors, mayors, judges and what promises to be a change of direction for our nation. 2016 was a year of dissension and separation, of violence, distrust and bitter disappointment but 2017 promises to be full of surprises, challenges and changes, especially for me, but, one thing is