[petek]

Thank you, Joseph, for reminding us of what this FIRST thing is all about. This is a perfect time for this reminder - just before kickoff and the beginning of three months of "the hardest fun you can have(TM)".

I'm sure everyone will agree that keeping a positive attitude not only makes things more fun, it also makes it possible to achieve the impossible. As we go to the kickoff and the ensuing brainstorming, I hope to keep an open mind and, when we discuss ideas, instead of thinking about how someone's idea won't work-has been tried before-is too difficult, I will think about how to make it work.

How's that for a New Year's resolution?

Pete