Merry Christmas

Today is December 22 and Christmas Eve is near.

The Winter Solstice has passed and the days are finally getting longer. Wini and I always begin the countdown sometime in late November or early December. It depends on the weather. The colder and foggier it is, the earlier we begin counting.

Winter Solstice brings new hope, new promise and new life. The days once again begin to get longer and with that, they bring the promise of coming warmth.

Merry Christmas, Frohe Weihnachten, Feliz Navidad. May 2008 bring you success, love and happiness.

To those of you who brought me laughter and joy, thank you for making my 2007 such a wonderful year. To  those of you who brought me sadness and strife, thank you for helping me be strong and teaching me, yet again, to lift my head, square my shoulders and continue.

Happy Holidays to you all.