Happy Monday, and for some of you, I hope you are enjoying some relaxation on this President’s Day holiday. Or, shall I say it’s Black Panther day, considering.

There’s no surprise that the opioid crisis hits home for many families. What’s more surprising, however, is how companies and investors are taking advantage of what’s happening in our every day lives.

What a week! If you haven’t done so already, I hope that you are the cusp of shutting work down for the holidays. And guess what? It's my turn to give you all THREE of my gifts – make sure you read to the bottom to get them all. Instead of spending time talking about the tax bill (sad face), l will focus you on something I know you’ll love…..(drum roll). Check these out:

My heart still hurts for the victims, families, and friends of Sutherland Springs, Texas. Before you read the topic for this week, I ask that you join me in a moment of silence to remember the fallen, and to think about how we can stop these tragic events going forward.  

So, it’s World Series time and the baseball analogy is appropriate. If you hate baseball, keep reading – this story is more than baseball and there’s something for you. The Dodgers have a 1-0 series lead on the Astros because the Dodgers’ star hitter, Justin Turner, took a big swing and hit a fastball out of the ballpark last night. Since there was another man on base, Justin’s homerun gave the Dodgers the game lead and contributed to their victory.