It's been some time since I've written on our blog.  Sometimes I wonder what I should say; so many people love to hear themselves think or speak.  I guess I'm not one of them.  Well, today is Thursday, December 17th.  We're in the back stretch of Chanukah (7th night), eight more days until Christmas, and 14 more days until the New Year, 2010. 

Things start to slow down a bit all around.  It's usually a good time to connect with some old friends that you've been out of touch with for some time.  It's also a time of reflection for me, when I realize how fortunate I am.  Other than a couple of bouts with kidney stones, I have my health.  Though if I don't start exercising and losing some weight, that will surely change.  I have a great staff at work that puts up with my mood that changes hourly.  And best of all, I cherish my family; my wife and 3 wonderful girls. 

Life moves by quickly when you have children.  Probably because time is measured in periods of your life.  The baby years; the elementary school years; the high school years; the college years; the empty nest year.  Empty nest!!!  My parents are empty nesters!!!   Slow down; it's moving too fast!!

I'm 52 years old now and I'm on the back end of raising my kids.  I guess my wife and I have done something good together because we have great kids.  They're still a big part of our life so I'm happy about that.  I haven't felt that loss when your daughter stops needing you because she's found the love of her life. 

Well, before I go off on some meaningless tangent, let me focus in on what I wanted to say.  Stop; look around; and have a very happy holiday season.  May you and your family enjoy the times you share together.  And always remember to smile and laugh each day.  Don't worry, it won't hurt. 

Happy Holidays.