[wetibbe]

Closing out the year. 11:00 AM EST December 31, 2013.

Speaking for myself, I had a reasonably good year. Health wise I got very good reports from my Doctor. No afflictions of any serious consequence. I feel good. And I am not on medications.

Financially I'm doing OK so far, no bills, no debts and a small surplus of funds at the end of the year.

My investments reported some gains and housing values are reported up 14%.

Family are all healthy and all but one grandson are in good, solid circumstances.

I'm eating well and preparing some really gourmet meals.

Didn't lose any family members.

Politically we elected a Republican county executive who is determined to fix our problems.

On the down side I didn't win the Mega-millions lottery so I told my son to not quit his day job.

Inflation is creeping in big time. Horrendous increases in taxes and health care.

Your friends on the East Coast wish their friends on the West Coast a happy, healthy and prosperous New Year 2014.