2005 is coming to a close. it has been an extremely difficult year for me personally. i was without a vehicle for most of the year and had to get myself and my daughter where we needed to be when we needed to be there. i think we both learned so very useful lessons from this experience. i now have a vehicle, but no money to get insurance or pay for registration. i am going into the new year with my health and wits, hopefully it will be a better year. i do have a roof over my head and a job for which i am thankful. as i think on all that has happened here and abroad over this past year, i am saddened; but, at the same time i am glad that so many were spared the heartache, loss, and devastation experienced by so many. may all have a blessed and wonderful 2006.