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Reflections on the year 2006

As I look back over the past year, not a lot has seemed to happen of any consequence, at least not a lot good, and it certainly was not how I perceived it occurring when I was reflecting on 2005.

The biggest disappointment was Edie's diagnosis of Multiple Myeloma. And as if that wasn't bad enough, it looks like it is progressing at a fast enough pace, treatment is imminent. (Here I was diagnosed almost 5 years ago with lymphoma, and I still haven't needed treatment, nor see any in the near future.)

I know, no one ever said life was fair, but some things just shouldn't be.

On a good note, I have managed to stay accident free on the bike. (Knock on wood, I haven't spoken too soon since there is still one more day, and one more ride left in the year.)

We did managed to get to Italy in 2006, which we had been wanting to do for years, but were a little disappointed in the whole experience. I had heard so much about Italy, I think I set my expectations too high. I also did too much planning, which I think took some of the spontaneity out of the experience.

At least we got it out of our system, and from here on out, we plan on concentrating our travels within the US. Besides the fact that the monetary exchange rate is less than favorable, just the hassle of traveling between airports has just made air travel no fun anymore.

Other than that there isn't much more to reflect on. Edie's myeloma and my lymphoma, seem to have occupied just about every other aspect of our lives, and I don't think I need to bore you with all those details. Besides, if you're a regular reader of this blog, you already know most of them.

Oh yeah, I almost forgot. One good thing, worth mentioning again, did happen.  After 12 years of Republican control of Congress, the Democrats finally managed to win back control. Hopefully, and I don't want to alienate any of my loyal readers by getting too political and stating,
maybe now the US can get back on track, concentrating it's efforts on helping the citizens of the US, and not squandering our precious resources, on some crusade to spread democracy throughout the world, while ignoring the plight, and the security of American citizens at home.

So here's looking for better things in 2007.

And let's hope the weather starts turning a little warmer here in southern California, like Al Gore keeps claiming it's supposed to be.

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