Happy New Year

Recession, destabilization, doom, gloom, blah, blah, blah...

I, for one, am looking forward to 2009, no matter how grim the outlook. 2008 was basically the hardest year of my life and I am thrilled to be kissing it goodbye tonight. I know it might not look like a great year up ahead, but I've got high hopes that it will at least be no worse than 2008, and possibly a lot better.

So to anyone who has had a similarly trying year ' and to all who have supported me through my dark times ' I wish you a very happy, healthy New Year, full of brighter days.

Whatever comes our way in 2009, here's something to keep in mind, from a sign that I see every day in the radiation clinic:

Bring on the New Year!