“What we call the beginning is often the end. And to make an end is to make a beginning. The end is where we start from.”
– T.S. Eliot
As we reflect on another trip around the sun, let’s take stock of the all of the surprises and joys 2012 had to offer:
– Felix Baumgartner leaps from the edge of space and lands safely just a few minutes later.
– The Royal Shakespeare Company collaborated with international troupes for the World Shakespeare Festival featuring 37 productions, either of or inspired by the Bard’s plays, in 37 different languages.
– People show immense compassion and prove the generosity of the human spirit post-Hurricane Sandy.
– Announcement made for a musicalisation of Pan’s Labyrinth coming to Broadway ASAP.
– Films break out into riskier territory and push the envelope with titles such as Cloud Atlas, Beasts of the Southern Wild, Looper, Les Miserables, and more
– The future is now. From DARPA’s cheetah robot which can run faster than any human, to Google View glasses hitting beta testing, to a woman being able to control a robotic arm merely using brain signals, we’re living in some incredibly fascinating times.
– Maryland, Maine, and Washington join the ranks of those states that have made equality a priority.
– No apocalypse! While many clamored on about the end times, my guess was that the Mayans were onto to something…just not what many feared. Sounds like rebirth is a rumblin’. Let’s hope 2013 allows for more awakening and understanding from all of us.
What do you hope to see in the new year? Wishing you all a beautiful new beginning.
What a TRUE quote!!! Jay
Wishing you the best for 2013 Jay! Thank for making this past year brighter with your thoughtful comments and support.
Happy New Year!
To you as well Sheila!