One can't help but wonder as we look back on 2008 a year from now what will we say about it? Surely we will have a new president, with lots of hope for a good future, but will we be looking back and remembering the good news or the bad? We hope that looking back will be a moment of simple joy, an "aha" moment with a long, happy sigh of contentment - thinking, "Now that was a good year." We hope that 2007 was that kind of year for you, and that 2008 is even better.

This is not as simple as it sounds, as it is so easy to get caught up in our plans for the future that today is merely a blur towards that goal, but by forcing oneself to let go of the future and appreciate the moment, the day before you, is to slow time down. Embrace the challenges of the day, and connect to the people whose paths cross yours. Try to be more aware that the opportunities of today are lost if we are too focused on tomorrow. As we learn to live in the moment, the moments build wonderful memories and rather than time becoming a blur, it is a wonderful collection of times well spent and moments worth remembering. My New Year's resolution is to live more in the moment, and to let tomorrow take care of itself.

Also, order 50 pounds of Ground Beef for $219.00 and we will pay for the shipping - customers in UPS Ground (for delivery in 2 days) only - all others add $40.00. Local customers can call for an adjusted discount. Also stock up for the winter with Chuck Roasts at $4.49 per pound, a savings of $1.50 per pound. These specials are good through the end of January.

Lois & Allan