Happy 2025

 The decorations are boxed up for another year, and the Christmas radio is switched back to classic rock. A trail of fallen branches leads to the street, where dozens of others line up, waiting to be taken to the landfill. If only they could speak of the memories shared in homes filled with holiday magic just once more.

Now, one week later, the noise makers and fireworks are brought out of the garage, and inside many homes, the celebration of a new year is in full swing. We wonder how many will be awake to hear the bells toll at midnight.

Conversations are those of New Year's promises to lose weight and to stop smoking, be more understanding, and show kindness to everyone, known or unknown.

As the new year countdown reaches one, hugs and kisses are shared, a good excuse to kiss that girl from the coffee shop who you thought never knew your existence. She kisses you back and says she was hoping you'd find her.

Nobody knows what the new year will offer, but we can hope, dream, and, above all, welcome it with open arms, a loving heart, and a belief in ourselves to help make it a very happy new year.

HAPPY 2025!                                   

Mike