And so it is that we find ourselves once again near that junction where today meets tomorrow, and yesterday marks the difference of a year (this is all assuming that one follows the Gregorian calendar). It is customary about this time of year for people to gather around and swap stories; be it a story about a humble birth, the miracle of an oil container, heritage of one's people or even a random anecdote. The very act of sharing a story draws us closer to whom we share it with. It is a continuation of a memory, a legacy, a heritage, a tradition and a culture. The miracle resides not only in how a story unites us, but how it also enriches us. Every one has a different story to tell, and ways to interpret it, and each listener walks away taking something different from the next.
So, it is in this spirit that I pray each of you will have the chance to gather around loved ones near a blazing fire, over a hearty meal, copious wine and swap stories during this holiday season. May you all have the chance to experience the joys, the laughter and the warmth of reliving wonderful memories. May your lives be made richer for with each story shared, another's memory becomes yours too. May the coming year be filled with wonderful anecdotes worth regaling with gusto for years to come. May your personal story continue to grow so that it is worthy to be woven into the rich tapestry of humanity that exists above the realms of the written word, beyond the confinement of a generation.
Finally, be easily amuse, not to the point of ignoranc, but such that life is a never ending source of amusement.
Sincerely,
Andy
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