Happy New Year!  As I look back on 2017, it seems to me that: “It was the best of times, it was the worst of times.”  

Notwithstanding numerous references, however, The Muppets have yet to do an adaptation of A Tale of Two Cities, but we can acknowledge Mr. Dickens with another scene from Muppet Christmas Carol:

I would be remiss to post this video and not say a “thank you” or two…  

Thank you to my readers, particularly those who have taken the step to “follow” my blog.  I never imagined that I would be able to say that I have “followers,” as though I were John the Baptist or something.  It’s a little bit weird and I’m still having trouble wrapping my brain around it; nevertheless, I’m grateful for your investment of time and attention in reading and offering feedback.

And an extra-special “thank you” to Steve Whitmire, for being a constant inspiration to me. 

It means the world to me to have my writing be read and appreciated.  Even though I’ve never met any of you in person, I do make a loving guarantee that I will always hold each of you close in a thankful heart.