On February 26, 2020, I celebrated my 60th birthday by inviting my closest friends and associates to join me for an evening filled with laughter, optimism, and hope. An amazing poetry writer spoke privately with all guests and wrote each a personalized poem. It was my gift to my friends. A gift that was meant to be personal and lasting. In spending time with my friends, they all shared their hopes and visions of the future. Everyone was bright-eyed and excited about the amazi