Overall, 2024 was a pretty good year. There were sad parts, like when we had to say goodbye to our beloved 14-year-old cat, Ula, or when my depression stormed in and stayed a while.

There were also a lot of happy parts. We got a new kitten, Aramis, and he and Ruby are the best of siblings. I started a journey to lose weight and my health has improved. I spent a lot of time with friends and family, grew spiritually, and I finished the draft of my novel THE LAST FALL OF FAVOR TINCH. And of course I read many, many books.

But now it is time to say goodbye to 2024 and hello to the new year. I decided to pick a word for 2025, and my word is THRIVE. I have plans for this year and I want them to succeed. My main goals are to polish my draft of TLFOFT, keep my activity up by walking and working out, and continue to grow in my spiritual practice. And read a lot of books, per usual.

I can’t know what 2025 will have in store for me, but I can control what I do and what I bring to the table, so here’s to a great year of accomplishing goals and thriving.