Happy New Year, all few people who read my blog! 

Every year I'm reminded of Counting Crows' lyrics from A Long December. 

 "And it's been a long December, and there's reason to believe this year may be better than the last." 

 Not a statement, but a wish, since no one knows what awaits in the future. I'm shocked to find that the year has gone by so fast. I suppose what they say is true that the older you are, the faster the years go. This year especially I looked back to say where DID the year go? I'm holding hope for the new year, waiting for an upswing, and hoping that all goes well. This year's resolutions: stop smoking, and be more optimistic!