The Dawn of This Day

Here, it's a ways off still.

Meanwhile, my French grandchildren are enjoying jokes: "Oh my, I haven't eaten since last year!"

Transitions matter, as do traditions. I love the tradition of New Year's Resolutions, though I've never tried it.

Who can't love the pre-dawn darkness? There's something palpable about to happen. And we've made it through another night. Whatever helps you do that may be okay when you are young but the time you're my age, "whatever" is reduced to a short list.

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