Here in the Chicago area there are only a few hours left in the year 2007. Seems odd. How can it already be 2008? Where did the year go?
The view out my window reveals that it’s snowing…again. No surprise really. The Saturday Tribune said we’ve officially had 13.67 inches of snow (I think that’s low for most parts of the Chicago area). According to the Tribune, we’ve had twice the normal December snowfall. Let’s hope that trend does not continue in January, February, or March! A little snow goes a long way! 
Best wishes to each of you in 2008! Happy New Year!