Friday, December 31, 2010

Happy New Year

T'is the season of giving and receiving. After wracking my brain, I can't think of many greater gifts than the trust of a child or animal. Then, of course, the trick is maintaining our worthiness of such a precious gift.

And the New Year is traditionally a time of hope. Our hope, as always, rests with our young. As I approach my 60th New Year, I realize that with a greater sense of import than ever.

Be good to yourself and others in 2011. (Amazingly, the latter usually accomplishes the former.)

Happy New Year.


Photo by Hilary.
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21 comments:

  1. Leah J. Utas6:18 PM

    Happy New Year, Frank.

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  2. Hilary6:25 PM

    That tiny hand is over a year old now.

    Happy New Year, Frank. I wish you everything you wish for yourself.. and probably more.

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  3. Lisa6:55 PM

    Happy New Year biggest bro.

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  4. Tabor6:54 AM

    Lovely New Years thoughts.

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  5. June8:06 AM

    Be good to yourself and others in 2011. (Amazingly, the latter usually accomplishes the former.)
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    Man! Aren't those two sentences so true!
    And vice versa as well.

    I hope your 2011 is a Good Year.

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  6. Pauline8:49 AM

    Kids and animals are good barometers :) Happy New Year - may all the good things you wish for others come back to you a hundredfold.

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  7. Charlie10:55 AM

    Happy Nude Rear to you too, Frank. And to everyone else. :)

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  8. Reb12:40 PM

    Happy New Year to you and yours Frank.

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  9. Frank Baron5:59 PM

    Happy New Yeah, Leah!

    Thanks, Hil. :)

    Happy New Year, babiest sis. ;)

    Thank you, Tabor.

    Thanks, June. Right back atcha'.

    I like that one, Pauline. Consider it stolen. :)

    Thanks, Charlie. Same to you, Sue and your nearest and dearest.

    Thanks, Reb. And to you and yours.

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  10. Pat7:10 PM

    Happy New Year, Frank! Thanks for the thoughts and laughs you're given me over the years. All are much appreciated.

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  11. Anonymous1:25 AM

    What a precious photo! And you're so right - being kind to others helps us too.

    Here's wishing you a spectacular year!

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  12. Ray Veen9:27 AM

    Sage words, Frank. Have an outstanding year as well.

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  13. Frank Baron1:21 AM

    Well, thank you Pat. You're very kind. :)

    Thanks, ladyfi. And the same to you and yours.

    Thanks, Ray. Back at you and your lovely family.

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  14. Skunkfeathers11:53 AM

    Happy 60th New Year, Frank. I'm six years behind, but workin' ta catch up.

    Should I be workin too hard to do that?

    ;-)

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  15. Dianne1:18 PM

    I am lucky enough to have the trust of Hope
    and lots and lots of furry ones
    and I'm grateful

    beautiful post Frank

    I so adore tiny hands :)

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  16. Frank Baron5:57 PM

    Thanks, Skunky. And no, you should relax and not worry. Enjoy the trip. You'll catch up in due time. ;)

    You are indeed blessed, Dianne. Thanks for the visit and kind words. :)

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  17. Kappa no He6:40 AM

    That is indeed one of my goals for the New Year: to be a better person to others.

    I hope you and yours have an amazing year. Sixty is a very special birthday in Japan (kanreki). Big celebrations!

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  18. Barbara Martin3:19 PM

    A belated Happy New Year, Frank. May it bring you health and enjoyable times.

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  19. Frank Baron1:05 AM

    Thanks, Terrie. I hope it's a good year for all.

    Thank you, Barbara - same to you and yours.

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  21. Frank Baron1:11 PM

    Gee Harman. I'm afraid I'm going to play hard to get. You'll have to visit me a couple more times first, so I can be sure you aren't just toying with my affections.

    :)

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