Well, another year has passed and The Ancient One is delighted to be sending out greetings and wishes for a wonderful 2009. Our family holiday letter this year, penned by Donna, ended with, "We wish you all a year of joy and fulfillment, health and peace of mind, and for all of us a new start, a renewed spirit, and the love and affection of friends and family."
While I generally avoid political statements in these meanderings, I do feel that we are coming to the end of an 8 year national nightmare. While I have no illusions about the economy turning around immediately after January 20, I am hopeful that we are entering a new era that will gradually bring peace, prosperity and respect for what this country stands for. I am looking forward to a national leadership that listens to people and other nations and does not simply try to impose a narrow view of what is right and wrong on the rest of the world.
So, to all of you who pass this way, have a Happy New Year. I look forward to hearing about your thoughts and the events in your lives as they unfold in the coming year.
Life is good! Let us all enjoy what we have and strive to make it better.
7 comments:
Peace to you and your family. Happy New Year!
Jules
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A nice post Leon and beautiful sentiments. I can but great you with your own words from my heart, for I could not say it any better my friend.
To you and yours we wish you a very Happy New Year filled with good health, peace and happiness.. :
At least there is some hope for a turn around. Unlike the past 7 years.
happy new year, sugar! 2009 WILL be better! xoxox
JULES - Thanks for stopping by and offering New Year's greetings. I hope you continue to visit in the new year.
ERIC - Thank you for your kind words , my friend. I look forward to our continuing friendship in this new year.
CHARLES - Yes, I have much more hope than I have had in quite some time.
SAVANNAH - Back atcha! Yes, 2009 will be better starting on January 20. :~D
Happy New Year and may peace come to the World.
Happy New Year to you and your family too.
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