]> http://www.projectopus.com/blog/michael-c-ryan en http://www.projectopus.com/node/50265 <!-- google_ad_section_start --> <p>Personally, my optimism is rooted in my naivety.<br /> Being raised in this part of the world shelters one from much of the harsher realities that affect our brothers and sisters in all regions of the globe. I am lucky, I know that. Even more so, I feel more thankful that I take NONE of it for granted.<br /> We all have some kind of experience to relate to others. Some of us are lucky enough to have the ability to communicate through music. </p> <!-- google_ad_section_end --> Tue, 01 Apr 2008 13:04:03 -0700