New Isabella is one of the few people on 43 who have been to Coudersport. That’s actually how we first “met” each other here. She said some really flattering things about me here, but like a true Virgo she’ll understand that I don’t see the same things in me. Instead I see the strength and friendliness in her that have charmed me so much this past year that we’ve gotten to know each other. Here are my wishes for her for the coming year:

May she accept the things in her environment that she cannot change, and change (e.g. declutter) the things in her environment that she has control of (even if it means when in doubt, throw it out). May she refine her resume, write a spectacular cover letter, and send it to the right company so that she gets the job that is right for her. And may she help her family remember the positive memories of Scott and overcome the painful memories of his loss.