My theme for today is gratitude and appreciation. Today I am the wealthiest and luckiest person in the world. I have everything I need today. I have love, a home I love, work I love, food to eat, a sturdy Carhatt winter jacket. I am making good and true friends, taking my photos, writing my books, living my life. I am healthy and busy, making my own decisions, walking my wonderful dogs, communing with my mystical donkeys, standing in my truth, making my good stand in the world. Is there more than that for today? If that does not make me happy, then I am a greedy and shallow man.

My best moments of 2012?

Moving to my new farm.

Every day with Maria.

Publishing my first short story collection “Dancing Dogs.”

Publishing my first e-book original, “The Story Of Rose.”

Getting Red.

Learning to wallpaper, paint and polish wood.

Retrieving my soul.

Seeing my daughter happy and successful and in love.

Understanding my fear.

Writing to my blog.

Walking the dogs.

Teaching my writing workshop.

Speaking my truth.

More later.

Happy New Year to you.