At the stroke of midnight I poured a sip of “champagne” for everyone. The bottle was Costco’s Kirkland brand and cost $20. It was the thought that counted, since no one in the household drinks except for me (for medicinal reasons, of course). Nevertheless, the sparkling liquid was surprisingly crisp and light.
In a couple of days we’ll be heading north, college graduate in tow, to a year of new pathways, discoveries, and uncertainties. He and we will be leaving behind some old possessions, a sofa bed, a TV (a 22-year-old Toshiba, the best we’ve ever owned because it never required repair), some chairs, and a table. They are destined for people who can make better use of these things south of the border.
How little in fact is different from January 1, 2007. The post from one year ago:
It has been another good year. A few mild infirmities are nagging for attention, but as of today we have no unmanageable health worries.© 2008 Stephen Yuen
We bade farewell to some dear friends, again reminding ourselves that life is short and that we should make the most of the time we have.
We earned more than we spent; still, we’re a long way from being free of monetary worries.
Our children are progressing fitfully toward the day they will be self-sufficient, although the precise day and time no man can know.
From one year ago :
We have our home, our health, each other, and hope for the future. That’s a lot to be grateful for.
Happy New Year!
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