The second half of the Academic Year is upon us. For some of us, it can be the second semester trudge, or the final semester before graduation or transfer. Normally, this is a time of year where I look forward to the Blossom Trail that begins here in our valley and the gradual return of sun and blue skies. I CAN DO HARD THINGS- has become our mantra this past week. I would like to pass on what my family and I are being reminded of each day. We are making ourselves stop and no