Well hello once again, wherever you may be. Recovery sessions are in progress after Planet Earth welcomed in 2010. Fireworks, alcohol and party atmosphere have filled the month of January. Birthday celebrations, farewell parties and other meaningful (less) shindigs were attended and had. And they were good. Yes, they were spectacular.
Life is good in the summertime; I continue to relish the long days and outdoor activity that the summer provides. Thanks for the barbeques, beer and memories. I attended the summer flicker-fest at Bondi Beach and it was satisfying to see the up and coming talent of Australian short films. Producers, actors and consumers flocked to the coastal suburb as they enjoyed the atmosphere and ambience that Bondi has to offer.
Terror continues to disrupt life as the Togo national soccer team came under fire as they were en route to the Africa Cup of Nations. Such is life in the diamond district of Africa. Civil wars rage dictators’ rule and destitution increases.
Total and utter destruction struck Haiti just after the New Year as a major earthquake shook the Caribbean country. As looters took to the streets to pilfer, international rescue teams started the grim task of recovery. Miracles were found amongst the natural disaster, as a Haitian was pulled from the rubble 15 days after the initial quake. With death tolls rising upwards of 300, 000 and conditions deteriorating the clean up continues. Many pledges were made, with some of the big banks making donations. Tiger Woods contributed as well, and I am certain if Michael Jackson were still breathing, a nice donation would have been in order. It was pleasant to see the world ‘hold hands’ and assist the poor and impoverished people of Haiti.
Apple added the iPad to its arsenal and time will tell as to how this little new piece of technological art will fare. I give it the thumbs up (iLike). Technology is just moving in the most superb ways.
During the month I began to read the literary account of Menachem Begin and the ‘revolt’ he and others undertook to retake ‘ the land of our fathers’. In the early 40’s Begin was exiled into the depths of Russia but was later released as he held Polish citizenship. The description of the incidents and happenings were exceptional, heartfelt and encouraging. Begin had dreams, and he fulfilled them. In the same vein, as Begin ‘returned’, may we all merit to ‘return’ to the holy land very soon.
February awaits and it contains the festive holiday of Purim. I wish you all a happy Purim and may you obliterate the name of the wicked and drink merrily to the name of good.
The Golden Globes came and went and Avatar picked up best picture, hence James Cameron celebrated. So did I. Birthday celebrations were held, and friends and family wished, drank and sent me off into ‘my new year’. I thank all my family and friends for the lovely, meaningful and thoughtful wishes. I thank all those who consumed a whisky, vodka, beer or three in my honour. You truly made my day that extra special. And to those who missed out, fear not, as I continue to accept birthday wishes, well after the 19th of January.
What can I say; my life is girt by the most fantastic family and friends.
For me, January never ends.
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