Not sure how you feel about it, but I’m not sorry to see ‘09 end...have great hopes for ‘10...its symmetrical and promising.  Guess any year above ground is a good one, but this one has been especially challenging for everyone I know.  Its amazing how we imbue inanimate objects or even theoretical constructs with personality, intent, values, etc.  That's part of the fun of being human.  Speaking of which, hopefully, we can all take a deep breath, put a smile on our face and embrace one another regardless of.... Well regardless of anything that divides us... Hugs to one and all.