I Enjoy the Heck Out of 2009

So, a new year. Which is terrific, because I love it when the year is an even number. I've always preferred even numbers over odd. So I feel pretty good about it being 2010. I have no explanation for that.
2009 was the best year of my life, so far; I think it's sort of wonderful that you can reach a milestone like 40 and your best years are not behind you. Hmm, I read over that last sentence and it sounds like I live in a rocking chair and have an enormous ear horn people can shout...