Late arrival

It finally arrived. I've been a bit anxious since one of my cousins failed to send a Christmas card. Had something dire happened to her? I had decided to phone tomorrow. Then yesterday the card arrived. I was utterly bemused to see the note enclosed was dated Nov 14. Yes that is NOVEMBER, not December. I know weather's been bad down south. Snow has caused much delay in postal services but that's a bit ridiculous. But at least my mind is at rest now. No need to worry about her. 

Meanwhile my thoughts are going to you, my readers. I wish you all a

HAPPY NEW YEAR.

May it be filled with joy. I'm sure there will be the inevitable ups & downs in the course of it, but may the ups outweigh the downs.

   HAPPY 2011.