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As I look out at a landscape so pretty
That turns into night overlooking the city
I think about weather and whether it be
Another full year for both you and for me

And yes it be so, it be so yes indeed
That all this past year was two zero one three
And so much has happened is luck in its name?
Or maybe thirteen is just part of its game

Is it luck or just time that they're starting to build
As banks sell their stock and contracts are quilled
It wasn't the best year, but still it's been clear
That people are ready and waiting to cheer

Well maybe, just maybe there's hope up ahead
But maybe, just maybe does not make the bread
And folks are now seeing that change for a change
Is sometimes quite helpful, but sometimes deranged

So maybe, just maybe we oughta consider
How well we were doing before there was Twitter
Not that these tools cannot lend us a hand
It's just time to start working all over this land

And chores are a comin', they're coming its true
For one thing is surely not red or not blue
That sooner or later we'll figure it out
And that is what this year has been all about
Yeah two zero one three has been also benign
Where business is stable and growing in line
Nature's been quiet, some wind here and there
Good rain has been falling, and crops have been fair

LEED has been leading, sustaining the push
Trends have been trending like growing a bush
Those that are moving are moving along
And those that are cruising are choosing their song

So what can you say about two zero one three
Other than maybe we started to breathe
And started to focus and started to gather
And get the things done that really do matter

And while looking ahead is a path we must take
Please take the time, yes, time please do make
To think of the time that behind you remains
For those that we've lost, remember their names

Remember the things they taught you, yes think
The knowledge and wisdom, like water to drink
It's sad when we lose one, so don't let them go
Good soil and moisture, yes that's how we grow

So count up your blessings and put on your shoes
We ain't got time to be singing no blues
Cause soon as you know it, will come the new year
Yep, spring is a marchin' and soon will be here

And in the one four, there could be quite a roar
As builders start building and hanging those doors
So have a Great Christmas and Holiday Cheer
We'll see you quite soon, yes we'll see you next year!

God Bless . . .

George Schmok, Publisher