As we stand on the very tip of 2009 many people are filled with the false hope that turning the page of the calendar will suddenly right the world’s wrongs. If enough people toast in the new year with good thoughts, they will materialize. Unfortunately, this is not going to be the case. Hamas are not going to suddenly stroll over to the border and wave over the Israeli’s for some hooch and merry making, Cheney will still be defending torture and millions will still go to bed hungry.

Make your resolutions, drink your drinks and laugh as loud as you can, I certainly will be. Kiss someone at midnight if you can and get home safely. When the sun comes up on January 1st just remember that nothing can change if we don’t all put a little bit of effort towards it. We aren’t alone–there are billions of us out there–and we all need. My mantra for 2009 is; “Do something kind for a stranger.”

Happy new year everyone.