Here in Carrboro, NC, everyone is aghast at the events of the past week. We are all walking in a daze. If we give in to the terrorists, we'll continue walking in a daze. But on Saturday, we had a town meeting to plan what our town would be like in 20 years, and about 200 people showed up. We talked about how we want our town to be good for our kids and grandkids, and how we want art and song to fill our town. Like good Americans, really like good people all around the world, we believe in a better future. The terrorists seem to want little else than to stop that optimism, but I hope, after the pain and sadness, we all start to find that spark of optimism, hope, love, and peace, again. Good wishes to all, in New York, DC, and Kabul. I refuse to let hatred divide us.