endings. . .

Surfs UP In Kauai, Hawaii

The Aurora Borealis in Norway

Here is the newest arrival in the Asay household.  Great Grandfather Charles is crowing, and well he might.  How lucky he is to be able share time and love with this little guy.    Happy New Year to each and everyone of you.    Thanks for sharing all the pictures...keep up the good work

Art work....what to do with coins when you have nothing to do.     Someone has great hands, a good sense of balance.  We will have to try and see what we can do....just don't hold your breath as I never can get my coins stacked and steady at the same time.

The count down is about ready, here it is December 30th, one more day to our year and then off to celebrate a brand new one.    It is going to be more than interesting to find out what this new year will bring.   The list of the old timers has gotten longer this year as we have lost some of the entertainers who made us laugh and cry.   We have lost some near and dear to us and know that our hearts will never be the same.    We will honor them with loving thoughts and take up the challenge of getting on with life and pray for the courage to do so.    Each year we live is filled with joys and sorrows and each year we pray for the courage to accept the things we cannot change.   Not an easy task but one that is given to us.  So today and tomorrow, as the old year ends, sit quietly and think back on the old year and think of what you want to change to make this coming new year , a banner year, one that you will make bright and beautiful for not only yourself but for all those you hold near and dear.

I hope you have loved ones nearby to help you celebrate the New Year in.    I hope you gather family and friends together and toast in the New Year knowing that you have your work cut out for you in this brand new year......a new beginning.....a new start.....a heart filled with hope....with the need and want to make life worth while as only you can.     Renew the commandments;  make a list of 'to-do' and renew your commitment to make life better for those you like and love.    Bend the knee and pray for a year that will be one of your best yet.     Be good, be kind, be gentle.  Go about your day, every day, as if it were your very last day on earth.    Think good deeds.   Think of what you can do to make life worth living and do it.     Hugs to all.