Dear followers, I am going to share a different type of Jesse Tree thought this year. These will not be for children. They are intended to be a bit hard hitting–a commentary on the state of the nation and world. I want us to wake up, get involved, and work to protect our democracy and planet. If I offend some of you, I am sorry, but I feel that I am being called to speak out. I hope you will make this Advent journey to Christmas with me following a different path than usual.