New Year's Eve

A time for reflection, a time for hope… 1 year, 12 months, 52 weeks, 365 days, 8,760 hours, 525,600 minutes, 31,536,000 seconds… we all get the same amount of time…

My heart is breaking for the people of Asia. It’s un-comprehensible the amount of death and destruction they have witnessed. Let me put it into perspective. Halifax, the capital of Nova Scotia and my home and native land has a population of 277,000 and the municipality has a population of 360,000. The current death toll is 120,000. Can you imagine losing 43% of the people surrounding you today? It’s inconceivable.

I feel blessed to have spent the holidays surrounded by friends and family. It’s only been a few years, but we’ve already fallen into the steps of tradition. Even as I write this, our cousin’s are on route to spend new years with us… something they’ve done for the last three years. There is something about traditions that seem solid to me. I think we put extra effort into making them happen.

Sterling is doing well as a house bound cat. He gets a little cabin fever every now and then and takes to running circles around the house, but that’s normal… isn’t it? We bought a wicker chair and he uses the holes on the sides to jump into it. Every now and then he gets stuck… I’ve walked into the living room to see his head and front legs through the hole and his hind legs stretched out to the floor. I try to help but I think I scare him with my laughter!

My pick of the month is… a commercial! Gibson had a great commercial this year, where a father quizzes his daughter about famous guitar players in order to prep her to go shopping with her mother. I thought it was awesome!

Well, I hope Santa was good to everyone and that you’re all excited for the New Year! I wish you all many blessings…

“May I enjoy happiness and the root of happiness. May you enjoy happiness and the root of happiness. May each of us equally enjoy happiness and the root of happiness.”

Cheers!
Tami

Ross Report

Are we all ready for the holidays? Funny thing about it, is it will come whether I'm ready or not!

November proved to be a busy month. It was great to get home for a few days, even with the storm... Which I had nothing to do with! I'm sorry I didn't get to see everyone, but I'm thrilled I got to make snow angels and build a snowman with Carmen and Carlee. Something I'm sure I won't have another chance to do this year. "sound of me knocking on wood"

The weather has dropped here, which can only mean one thing. That's right, my furnace doesn't work. It's not so bad, the gas company plays Charlie Brown music while I'm on hold... Oh the joys of home ownership!

Sterling is mending well, and insists on proving it, by jumping on EVERY piece of furniture we own. I won't let him outside and he isn't taking that very well. He has learned to open up a window and just sits there watching the birds. I think he's mocking me.

Thanksgiving was great. I had a wonderful time with my mom visiting for the holidays. Not to mention Donna, Jaime and June who dropped in on the way to Florida. Driving down really puts the distance into perspective. Especially around the holidays. I'll be spending Christmas/Hanukkah in Atlanta this year. So to all of you close and dear to my heart, "I'll be home for Christmas, if only in my dreams... "

Wishing you all a wonderful holiday season. See you in the New Year!

Hugs Tami