Remembering the Past Year and Looking Toward the New Year

I love the time between Christmas and New Years, My son claims it is the most relaxed he sees me. This year’s down time was just great, some nights in Boston at a Ritz Carlton suite and then several more at a family compound in Canaan Maine. No schedules or major moves, lots of family style eating and afternoon movies with walks around the 65 acre property. Tonight it is back to Cottekill NY and my sister’s house for a quiet dinner with just a few to celebrate her partner John’s birthday and New Years Eve. Happy Birthday also to my nephew and best buddy, Drew far away in San Francisco.

I also had plenty of time to reflect on the past years travels, new counties such as Norway, Tahiti, Morocco and Croatia. Returns to old favorites like France, Jordan and Brazil and new experiences in them also fill my thoughts. Times with old friends such as Max, Cindy, Dennis, Denise and the Dills replayed also fill the peaceful days. I also think about those who have passed on such as my old friend Billy (Mapps) Madden. I usually feel renewed and this year I am ready to assist full steam with Max’s plans for GoNOMAD. May 2007 be everyone’s best year ever.