LOOKING FORWARD TO ANOTHER WONDERFUL YEAR

The following came from our Council woman, Mary Knight.

I found this quote by William Ellery Channing a poet that lived 1808-1901. I think this is a great way to think about 2008 and my wish to all of you.
Mary Knight

William Ellery Channing
I will seek elegance rather than luxury, refinement rather than fashion. I will seek to be worthy more than respectable, wealthy and not rich. I will study hard, think quietly, talk gently, and act frankly. I will listen to stars and birds, babes and sages, with an open heart. I will bear all things cheerfully, do all things bravely await occasions and hurry never. In a word I will let the spiritual, unbidden and unconscious grow up through the common.

Perhaps we should all paste it on our bathroom mirror and recite the words upon waking.

A very Happy New Year to you.

Vera