2009? Already?

Well, this was going to be a screed on how sports can be better than the best reality TV or soap opera. This past football weekend saw jaw-dropping surprise, heartbreak, amazing accidents, collapse, triumph and revenge in staggering amounts. This past weekend is why I watch sports. That old cliche is annoying but true: that's why they play the game.

Instead, I want to wish everyone a wonderful 2009! I am leaving for Phoenix in a while and am looking forward to a week with my sweetie in "neutral territory". I tend to take New Years somewhat seriously. I usually go out of town by myself, have a good meal and contemplate the past 365 days. I also like to "clean up my side of the street" in my relationships during Fall/Winter. (I think I was Jewish in my last life.) Looking back on 2008, it has been a huge learning and growing experience for me. There were points that seemed endlessly painful and some that were unexpectedly joyous. I was often surprised at myself. I was definitely pleasantly surprised with the United States! I thought I had seen or heard it all, but I continue to be shown new things/ideas/horizons. It has been a good year for me. I hope it was for you.

May 2009 be beautiful, amazing, loving and expanding for all!