Transparency, is defined by Merriam-Webster as, "free from pretense or deceit." Transparency was my self-claimed word of 2016, but as 2017 has begun, I'm starting to believe I need to claim it a little longer. In a recent conversation, this word resurfaced, causing me to truly reflect on my dealings and the way I've handled things. Have I been transparent? Was effort made to be transparent? In an effort to be "characterized by visibility," I wanted to address a few things. Wh