Girlish's blog: "CHRISTMAS"

The bells have already tolled... At the sound of the tolling midnight bell A brand new year will begin. Let's raise our hopes in a confident toast To the promise it ushers in. May your battles be few, your pleasures many, Your wishes and dreams fulfilled. May your confidence stand in the face of loss And give you the strength to rebuild. May peace of heart fill all your days, May serenity grace your soul. May tranquil moments bless your life And keep your spirits whole. ~ REMEMBER ~ LOVE IS HOMEMADE Recipe For A Happy New Year Take 12 fine, full-grown months; see that these are thoroughly cleansed from all old memories of bitterness, hate, and jealousy. Cut these months into 30 or 31 equal parts. This batch will keep for one year. Do not attempt to make more than one batch at a time-many people spoil the entire lot in this way. Prepare one day at a time as follows: Into each day, put twelve parts of faith, eleven of patience, ten of courage, nine of work (some people omit this ingredient and spoil the flavor of the rest), eight of hope, seven of fidelity, six of open-mindedness, five of kindness, four of rest ( leaving this out is like leaving the oil out of the salad-don't do it ), three of prayer, two of meditation, and one of well-selected resolution. If you have no conscientious scruples, add a teaspoonful of good spirits, a dash of fun, a pinch of folly, a sprinkling of play, and a heaping cupful of good humor. Pour love liberally into the whole, and mix with strength. Cook thoroughly in a warming heat. Garnish with a few smiles and a sprig of joy; then serve with quietness, unselfishness, and cheerfulness. .. and a Happy New Year is a certainty. ~ Wishing everyone a happy and healthy New Year of 2008 to be the best ever!!!