Dear friend,
I am not one for New Year’s resolutions per se (although believe me, I want to lose weight, be more grateful, and make new friends, as much as the next person). But I do like to have a New Year’sWord – kind of like a guiding theme for the year. Last year, this was my word. And I think I did a pretty good job. But it’s time for me to move on and try a new word for 2017.
So my word this year is....
Dear 2016,
What a ride you have taken me on.
I am still upset with you for the outcome of the US election -- you pulled a fast one there. You also did a lousy job internationally: refugees, random terrorist attacks, Syria.
But you taught me a few things, too, big and small, practical and theoretical. So I will forgive you.
Here's what I learned:
In the wake of sadness in Instanbul, Dhaka and Baghdad a little tribute to our world. The world that is still inspiring, still fascinating, still hopeful. Beauty is everywhere, the beams of light still shine brightly.....
