I am pleased to commend Michael S. Blake, a popular local educator of acclaim and accomplishment, on the release of his second literary work, 'Musings and Reflections 2 (Prose)'. This follows soon - mere months - of the success of his first publication. I find the articles contained in this piece to be rather interesting, stimulating, thought-provoking, soul searching, and, in one or two cases even controversial. It is, however, for me, a very positive development to note that this citizen of our federation has joined the not-long-enough list of our very own grassroots writers and authors with the presentation of this book. I am certain that more of the same will follow. I readily recommend possession and perusal of this book, and urge action on its call for active response. May it serve the noble purpose for which it was penned.