I thought I would report back in and let you guys know I am safe - sound - and without burns
We had a great celebration.
Have fun on the West Coast you still have a little time to party.
On a little more serious note......
I hope this New Year brings peace and resolution for our world.
(Insert the name of your higher power here) bless those who stand in our defense and offer their lives that we all might live and prosper in a free society.
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Then, as it was, then again it will be
Though the course may change,
rivers will always reach the sea.
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