2012 ??

As 2012 is just around the corner, I can’t help but wonder what we’ll say a year from now when we look back. Will the world end on 12-12-12 ? Going out on a limb, I’ll say probably not. Here’s my hope…. that 2012 will be a watershed year – for Gladney as we celebrate our 125th anniversary, for the field of adoption as we confront a myriad of challenges and opportunities, and for our country as we face a critical election in November. When I look back over my lifetime at what I consider watershed years for American society as a whole, I think of 1968, 1980 and 2000. All were election years and all were Olympic years. As is 2012. Is another watershed year in store for us ? For ourselves and for Gladney, we can make it so.

Christmas in Colorado with the Family

Christmas Carols

Just about everyone has their list of favorites, so here’s my top 10 list:

 

10. Here Comes Santa Claus

9. Little Drummer Boy (Bing Crosby and David Bowie)

8. Santa Claus Is Coming to Town (Bruce Springsteen version)

7. I’m Dreaming of a White Christmas

6. I’ll Be Home for Christmas

5. O Come All Ye Faithful

4. Joy to the World

3. Silent Night

2. O Holy Night

1. Hark the Herald Angels Sing

Over-rated are:

In Excelsis Deo

The First Noel

It Came Upon a Midnight Clear

Deck the Halls

We Wish You a Merry Christmas

Jingle Bells

Do you share my opinion or have I ticked you off with my over-rated list ?