Drawing to a Close

I heard a comedian a few nights ago (I think it was Lewis Black) talking about how there's no such thing as a "New Year" -- that it's the same thing, probably not any better and possibly a whole lot worse. But we continue to hope. We dream. I like to be a little more optimistic than the funny guy (now I'm sure it was Lewis Black), and as much as he makes me laugh, I know that in some lives, things do get better. I think the world can, as well.

So as this year is drawing to a close, rather than think about what I intend to make better in the coming year, I think I'd like to muse awhile on what has improved, moved forward, even (*ah!*) transcended.

Till later....