A new year

Well, not only have we moved into a new year, but apparently a new decade as well. Looking back at the past decade, there have been a lot of changes for me and my family.

Where and who I worked for changed a number of times. My standing on a number of issues (to include some in religion) has changed, most dramatically in this past year. Friends have come and gone, some have gone either by moving or choosing not to be friends anymore, and at least one is gone from this world. Those who have come in have been welcome additions to this journey of life we're on.

Looking back like this can sometimes be depressing, it always puts me in a somber mood. But truly it is a beneficial exercise. If we do not look back at where we've been, then we're not really going to know or understand where we are going. It's best not to go in circles, and the only time we're not moving (either forward or backward) is when we're dead.

Take a look back at the last decade and look at where you've come from. It really doesn't matter whether you've gone a long way or not.

It's a roundabout way to say, 'happy new year and hope you have a joyous and prosperous 2010!'