The opportunities presented by the dawn of each new day are myriad and exciting.  I find that each new day offers not just hopes, but expectations too.  Take today for instance.  Today, I get to pick up my new bike.  I had fears that I might never ride again, but it looks as though those fears were/are unfounded. I think that although I couldn't decide the other day, I do want a rack for the back.  Call me fickle, but I decided it made sense to have one for hauling small things.  I used to think that life was endless, but I know that life is both finite and precious.  You gain a different perspective when you face life altering and perhaps life ending medical conditions.  Still, I will be wearing a helmet when I ride, because I know that they are a simple way to prolong your life in case of an accident, kind of like seat belts and air bags in cars.  Passive, but effective.  Wow, I like that phrase, I think I"ll keep it.  Maybe I can incorporate it into my novel.  Special shout out to Stephany, my daughter in law, and really, the daughter I never had.  Love your outlook on life, always forward looking and never looking back.  As the immortal Pogo used to say, "Don't look back, something might be gaining on you." Adam, you too, remember inside of every cloud there really is a silver lining.   Rarely is life as bad as it seems at first, believe me.  So, in spite of the dire outlook most of the GOP would have us take, I think life offers more new chances for success everyday.  I intend to take mine.  Tea time.