Dear Alex,

“As I have noted, this category has been about an ideal.

I chose this name to reference the concept of Alexander The Great because much like my emboldened spirit, he took his passion to the world and conquered – asserted his beliefs against societal resistances.

However, in a fashion, I am also a peace keeper.

And to maintain ‘greatness,’ one is often engaged in a war of attrition.

I do not need banners waving along a sea of conquests in the usual way.

I need them behind the scenes where love means everything and conquers fears in quieter, more enduring ways.

I want to share love with the world, not dominate.

I want love to rule because it’s the obvious choice and solution that people choose for their selves and for each other.”