A Year in Review & A Hug To Go With It!

Happy Holidays I assume is the appropriate thing to say at this point. The weather has been getting more and more crisp, the holiday decor has been creeping its way into every shopping mall, and every now and then, I can hear a holiday tune. Where has all the time gone, I ask myself. In a matter of a week we will celebrate Thanksgiving Day and shortly after that Christmas, and not to over embellish the captain obvious role Im taking- but yes- then we roll in the new year.


In 2009 the world has seen some amazing things like the first black President of the US take office, seen the first Hispanic Woman take seat on the Supreme Court and more importantly a shift in thought- globally. We are people on the verge of great and new things. This year has also brought us some unprecedented hard time and sorrow. We lost many iconic people in the music and entertainment industry like Michael Jackson, DJ AM, Farrah Fawcett- that list goes on and on. On top of that- All the horrible tragedies world wide that seem to consume the news every time I turn it on. Then there's  the meltdown of our economy, the recession and out country's struggle to survive. Oh and- Hello Swine Flu- the last great panic attack of the people and the more than likely the profit of the drug industry- somebody buy me some stock in hand sanitizer!!!


Our country needs the holiday... if anything to regroup- an sincerely be "thankful" - to be reminded of what we need to value most- our family. To love unconditionally because tomorrow is not guaranteed- to value each other, because at the end of the day, thats all we have. To give effort into reviving the common decency- as we support each other as Americans, as Human Beings everyday- no matter who we are, what we do and where we live. The return of the smile and hello as you pass each other on the sidewalk. We need the holiday cheer, we all need to smile and let a little happiness into our life. This year has been rough.


Maybe my pipe dream is getting the best of me but- I just think it will all do us some good. So, remember folks. In some way, shape, or form- we all have had a crazy 2009. So lets take a moment to be human for a moment, be kind, and be filled with love. Only good things can happen if we do.