This last week going into the new year, I would like to say something uplifting, encouraging, hopeful, happy…

And if I limit myself to only personal statements that could be construed as positive, here is what I have to say:

• I am appreciative and grateful; my circumstance could certainly be worse.
• I enjoy family, food, music, books, walking and learning anywhere along the spectrum from comfort through surprise to exceeds expectations.
• I work hard.
• I have empathy.

Happy New Year.

Perhaps next week I will look at New Year's resolutions.