toward a new year

I want to say something hopeful to anyone who may read this post.  I want to wish them a measure of joy and peace during the holidays, however they celebrate or get through.  I know it's crucial that we see what is around us while taking the best care of ourselves and others that we can.  I hope you have time to rest and reflect, relax and recuperate from 2016.  I trust that 2017 will give us many chances to apply ourselves again in work and love.