I love beginnings. Most of us love a good beginning, even if it is humble and requires a little hard work. Unlike a good percentage of the population, I also have an unusual affection for endings. Through the years we have said “good-bye” to some wonderful people. We have concluded rich

December may very well be my favorite time of the year. I certainly love the awakening of beauty after the dormant rest of Winter. I crave the vitality, energy, and life of the summer months. As the breeze cools and the hue of foliage slowly takes on the beauty of Fall, my soul feels refreshed. Yet there