In a message dated 12/29/08 11:06:08 AM Pacific Standard Time, edwinx@xxxxxxxxxxxxx writes: ......I always make em and break em.....but this year will be different!...I only have two. For the past ten years, I have made but one New Year's Resolution. So far I have kept every one. I always resolve to live another year. Every New Years Eve, after I close the office and send home the staff, I turn off all the lights, sit back at my desk, put my feet up on the desk, lean back, and marvel that I survived another year. So many of my friends and family are gone, people who meant much to me and others, no longer here. I remember those who I never got to call that one more time, and those who I called, but never said what I should have said. I reflect on what I have done to make it to the end of another year without failure or worse, health issues, and lived to be able to reflect one more time. I marvel that some people asked me for help, and some listened to my advice, and a few even paid me, so I could support my staff and their families. I think of the dogs that loved me, and that I miss every minute of every day. I think of Destiny, Lethel Wepon, Ben, The Kid, Subpoena, Chimes, Paper Chase, Tracy, Dragonslayer, Cap, Tequila Sunrise, Loki, and so many more. I hope all of those who read this realize that they will be part of my reflections this year, and even if I never say it, I appreciate that you have helped me to make it to 2009. I resolve to live another year. I will work as if I didn't need the money, dance as if no one can see me, and sing as if no one can hear. If that works, I might even make it to another national. Thanks, and there is nothing wrong with that. Evan Ginsburg Asgard German Shepherds http://www.asgardgsd.com/ Where Type Movement and Temperament come together **************One site keeps you connected to all your email: AOL Mail, Gmail, and Yahoo Mail. Try it now. (http://www.aol.com/?optin=new-dp&icid=aolcom40vanity&ncid=emlcntaolcom00000025) ============================================================================ POST is Copyrighted 2008. All material remains the property of the original author and of GSD Communication, Inc. NO REPRODUCTIONS or FORWARDS of any kind are permitted without prior permission of the original author AND of the Showgsd-l Management. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. ALL PERSONS ARE ON NOTICE THAT THE FORWARDING, REPRODUCTION OR USE IN ANY MANNER OF ANY MATERIAL WHICH APPEARS ON SHOWGSD-L WITHOUT THE EXPRESS PERMISSION OF ALL PARTIES TO THE POST AND THE LIST MANAGEMENT IS EXPRESSLY FORBIDDEN, AND IS A VIOLATION OF LAW. VIOLATORS OF THIS PROHIBITION WILL BE PROSECUTED. For assistance, please contact the List Management at admin@xxxxxxxxxxxx VISIT OUR WEBSITE - http://showgsd.org NATIONAL BLOG - http://gsdnational.blogspot.com/ ============================================================================