2007 - A Year of Change

Happy New Year!

It is 2007, officially, as of about 12 hours ago. My daughter and I celebrated at a friend's house with a bunch of other guys who were on their own. Several of us were in that position because our wives were out of town visiting mutual friends. We touched base with our spouses a few times - just before and just after midnight. It was a good time, with lots of darts and food, and a couple of beers to boot. As usual, my friend Jeff and I won at darts -- we are very good as teammates at anything we do. He is normally better at most "sporty things" than I am, but I can pull my own and often surprise myself.

Today it is warm and raining. For the past three years, we have played tennis for a few hours early on New Year's Day -- but not this year. We play outside, so don't have the luxury of either heat or play in inclement weather. We were sure of the weather last night, so knew we weren't playing today. So, we drank more than if we were playing, and stayed up way too late. I'm paying for both today, so hope to get in a nap later. We are heading across the street for the annual brunch that our neighbors throw. Good food and many friends will be there - always a great way to bring in the new year.

Here's to a wonderful, prosperous new year!