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So long, 2013
I have always disliked goodbyes, even when the farewell is to the old year. Don't get me wrong--I look forward to 2014. Nevertheless, a sense of loss lingers with me on this last day of 2013.
As with every year, this one had some wonderful events along with its share of sadness. In the latter category, my uncle passed from this life. Leon always had time for his nieces and nephews, ready with a corny joke, a piece of candy, or a silly story. He was always in a good mood, one of those people for whom the term “young at heart” was coined. I’ll miss you, dear, sweet, nutty Leon. Now that you’re gone, no one calls me Tolly any more.
Our family saw another happy marriage, and a bitter divorce. I don’t understand why we have to age so much before we get relationships right, but that seems to be our practice. I can only hope the early mistakes prepare us for a mellow middle age.
On the literary front, I published two more books. Number five is under contract for release in 2014. I’m plodding along on number six, hoping to have it ready to submit in the spring.
Obviously, the Mayans had it wrong. Or maybe the error lies with the interpreters of their calendar. Funny how all the apocalyptic talk died down after the deadlines passed. Isn’t it odd how we can be skeptical of obvious truths yet fall for a foolish gimmick? Must be part of what my husband calls “life’s rich pageant.” And on it goes.
Carlene Havel
http://goo.gl/ugcII
As with every year, this one had some wonderful events along with its share of sadness. In the latter category, my uncle passed from this life. Leon always had time for his nieces and nephews, ready with a corny joke, a piece of candy, or a silly story. He was always in a good mood, one of those people for whom the term “young at heart” was coined. I’ll miss you, dear, sweet, nutty Leon. Now that you’re gone, no one calls me Tolly any more.
Our family saw another happy marriage, and a bitter divorce. I don’t understand why we have to age so much before we get relationships right, but that seems to be our practice. I can only hope the early mistakes prepare us for a mellow middle age.
On the literary front, I published two more books. Number five is under contract for release in 2014. I’m plodding along on number six, hoping to have it ready to submit in the spring.
Obviously, the Mayans had it wrong. Or maybe the error lies with the interpreters of their calendar. Funny how all the apocalyptic talk died down after the deadlines passed. Isn’t it odd how we can be skeptical of obvious truths yet fall for a foolish gimmick? Must be part of what my husband calls “life’s rich pageant.” And on it goes.
Carlene Havel
http://goo.gl/ugcII
