Wisdom for the (Secular) New Year

1. (After the New Year's balloon my wife bought flew off into the sky, we again realized :) We cannot control the year ahead. We can only be mindful as we respond to whatever life brings our way.

2. As you plan your party (or your life), anything can happen. So plan in enough flexibility for the unexpected:

   1. When guests don't show up on time

   2. When you lack certain ingredients to spice up your dish

   3. When the cork breaks leaving half still in the bottle.

3. Guitar Hero 3 makes any gathering a happening party!

4. Leftovers can be beautiful… or at least, will be beautiful for days to come.