Happy Holidays

Happy holidays to everybody. Regardless of what holiday you celebrate, I hope it was an enjoyable one and good for you. It is a time of year to really enjoy spending time with friends and family. Personally, I was very fortunate to be able to spend time with my Mom, who came in from New York and spent 5 days here in Atlanta. It is this time of year that makes you reflect on the past year and life in general. Some things come to mind for me. I am extremely fortunate to have my Mom, sister, and an amazing group of friends. Some old friends, some who I have just met this year. But all great. So to all of you who mean so much to me, thank you for all you do. Also, I am very fortunate to have my health. Because without your health, much in life isn't possible. There is so much more to be appreciative and many times on my trip, I said to myself "Damn. I am one fortunate person."

Last, I have to say that these times also bring to me many thoughts of my father. My father is unfortunately no longer with us. But, I look back and think of all the good times I had to share with him and while I wish there was more time to spend together, I value the time I did have. My dad is always with me in my thoughts and always will be. There isn't a day that goes by that I don't think about him. But even more so during this time of year.

Again, HAPPY HOLIDAYS to all of you and all of your loved ones.