I am a human being, a citizen, a mother, a friend, a volunteer, a Democrat, an optimist, and a realist.   The people in my life describe me as a striver, who thinks that they have to save the world.  I was like that for a long time.  People that came from my generation, in the 60’s, believed in getting involved and making a difference.   Today, I find that many generations have felt the very same way.  When I was young I thought that it was only my own age group that was enlightened, caring and free.  I am proud to be where I am, doing what I am doing, and hopefully, making my own imprint on this place and the people I care about.  I have learned all of these things about myself from the people who are in my life.  Recently, I have had time to listen to my own inner voice and take stock of what I have done, where I am, and finally, what I want to do in the future.  We all need to stop….just for a moment and ask ourselves, as you just did , “Who are YOU?