Sarah Too

It's that time of year again -- when we look back at where we went, and look ahead to where we think we will go. Despite calling 2012 "The Year of Nothing," in which I set no goals other than "maintain the status quo" because of all the changes that came during 2011, this year managed to sneak in some new achievements.

Last week horribly and inexplicably, a tragedy befell innocents in a community in Connecticut. I, as well as others in my community in Iowa, felt shocked, saddened, angered, and mystified. Almost as soon as the news broke, statements concerning gun control and the societal breakdown of values, ethics, and morals in the age of technology and instant gratification emerged from every corner of the U.S.