"We will open the book. Its pages are blank. We are going to put words on them ourselves. The book is called Opportunity and its first chapter is New Year's Day." ~ Edith Lovejoy Pierce Tourtière This has been an amazing year connecting with my blogging/FB friends (have met dear ones in person and goal to meet more). Reaching out has filled my ♥ with appreciation/love, knowing our 'cyber souls' must shine ... My 'Home Baked' sign is a gift from dear Liz Watkin ... we are 'kindred souls from across the sea' ... how touched to receive this thoughtful gift! And I could go on ... In gratitude for remarkable/inspiring people in my life ... I am indeed a 'rich' woman! Let the 'New Year' spark us all to reach out ... a gift that fills our hearts with riches that $$ can't buy.