Oy, What A Year

Not soon enough we say shalom to 2017, an endless stream of bad news, political insanity and deep global concern. What with the hurricanes, the fires, the shootings, the harassment, the overall unraveling of security, we end the year exhausted and more than a little afraid of what comes next. All we can do is cling to the happy stuff, the gratitude and joy for the wonderful things we kvell over daily in our personal lives: Family, friends, pets, and God willing, good health, and maybe a little mazel now and then. That's all we need. That, and a roof over our heads. Come to think of it, there's still plenty to feel good about, we just have to look a little a harder to find it.