When I was young, back in the latter part of the -ties, I have always thought that in the year 2000 we would be in slick space suits with holograms to do much of the work, flying cars & pills for much of everything essential for survival. And here we are, an hour after 2010, we have built a society as much the same as 20 years ago except there's more stress, we've put a hole on our earth, we have awakened, not as much discovered, more diseases that can apparently wipe out a quarter of a population. So much for space travelling. Our dinner table while taking it slowBut like any habit, tradition is likewise hard to break. Even if we still don't have the moon as a vacation spot, just being away from home & a different way to celebrate the holidays, it doesn't mean that the New Year shouldn't be spent with wine & food. This year, into the next, is for me more about gratitude than hoping to another year of resolutions, change or aspirations. I guess if we're more thankful of what our lives have offered, the future couldn't be any worse.
our scallops with leeks gratin for entrée &
roasted guinea-fowl with chanterelle mushrooms for the main course
roasted guinea-fowl with chanterelle mushrooms for the main course
Especially when you know that you are where you're supposed to be, no matter what the odds are. The New Years are more celebrated in my heart. It used to be closing a year & hoping for a better one. This year, it's all about what this year has made me become & embracing the future. Whatever it may bring. So much to celebrate for. Cheers to the New Year!
