A New Year's Toast

While traveling the fruited plain this December I enjoyed an article in the Life&Style section of The State. They asked readers to submit toasts to ring in the new year. I liked this one very much:

Here's to lying, cheating, stealing and drinking.
If you lie, may it be to protect the honor of a friend; if you cheat, may if be the angel of death; if you steal, may it be the heart of the one you love. Ane if you drink, may it be in the company of friends like this!

--submitted by Sheryl Mehaffey of Blythewood

Here's to the children and youth who inspire the talented and gifted writers and artists who produce books I enjoy ever so much!