If you’re wondering why we haven’t been active on social media I should say that a week ago today my grandmother passed away. I cannot go see her. She lived in another country and it is impossible for me to go there.

One of the things I ask from my employees - as well as myself - is to always smile even when you’re crying on the inside. I realize this is extremely hard to do. While it takes a lot of energy to shield away the feelings of wanting to just hide from everything, there is some healing power in a smile, even if it is forced.

Unfortunately there is little emotional energy left over for posting positive vibes on social media and that is why we’ve been quiet.

Its also unfortunate that so unique is the love of a grandmother that once its gone its then you realize that the love she gave is gone. Imagine if we loved everything the way a grandmother loves her grandchild. The world would be so cool.

In any event, this isn’t the type of communication I’d like to have here, but at the same time I thought a quick explanation as to why we’ve been uncharacteristically quiet may be good to do.

Hug your grandmother, kiss your moms, and never stop telling people that you love how much you love them.

-mj