The Music of Love Writer

Dear Readers, Friends, Fans,

Hello! It's that time of year when people in the streets meet your eyes and offer you a cheery hello and a warm smile. Merry Christmas and Happy Hannukah! Families and couples stroll the streets beaming love as they carry their bags of gifts, scurrying off to trim their tree. Families gather together to share a meal as they light the menorah or watch who stands under the mistletoe. Your heart's swell with a sense of love and joy! Feel good movies air and joyful carols play, filling our homes and retail centers. People reach in their pockets to give, wanting needy families to feel a sense of joy. Happy New Year! 2012, a fresh start for all of us.

I just pray that in 2012, somehow this sense of joy and giving can continue on. There will be needy people needing assitance after Christmas. There will be hungry children who'll need food and clothing after Christmas. Orphan children who are aching to be loved, to be adopted in good homes, children who live right here in the good old USA.

So as you enjoy your holidays, share your smiles with strangers, have your romantic evenings, just remember to try and carry that sense of joy, love and giving into 2012 everyday. Merry Christmas, Happy Hannukah, and Happy New Year!

With much love and hopeful peace,

Claire