At the close of another year, we gratefully pause and give thanks for the good fortune of working with you. These troublesome economic times affect all of us. Let's be the start of many miracles of connection, making our world a smaller, more familiar place.  I encourage you to consider "green giving" this year as you shop for holiday gifts. For me, the phrase "green giving" means giving gifts that strengthen ties to the global village. Gifts that can bring dignity and renewal of faith in mankind. Two organizations that I use when celebrating birthdays, anniversaries and other special occasions are: Heifer Project International and Kiva.  And always, your local food banks and animal shelters are great places to give. An adage often repeated to me is "what goes around, comes around". To "pass on the gift" is a good thing.

Let me know your favorite charities and I will add them to our website list, A Gift of Giving.

Wishing you every happiness and prosperity in the New Year.