2009 ~ we've turned a corner.  The year in my mind goes left to right from January to May, then down to about October, then curves around to December - sort of a right angle but not really.  January is definitely up and and the front.    

We spent the afternoon putting up some lattice on the back yard fence to help us pretend that we're invisible on our highly visible corner lot. Hoppin' John, hoecakes and greens for lunch should ensure a properous year for us.  It was 50º today and will be warmer tomorrow.  Hope everybody remembers to hope and dream and make the dreams come true this year.