Welcome to the end of another year. 2008 was great,

thanks to the many friends from Coesfeld and Germany that came to visit California and stay at the Cote d'Azur and the Villa d'Oro. We welcome the world to our doorstep, you never know when you are entertaining angels, but in Los Angeles it is a daily occurrence.

This year is kicking off with the Tournament of Roses and we hope to keep our beaches clean and point the way for the children to grow into what they want to be, helping others, saving lives and not taking them. Local motion, global promotion. Walk among us and follow me on my blog through 2009 as my generation of 69ers turn 40.

May 22nd I'll be picnicking at the Korean Bell in San Pedro, a symbol of friendship, and then looking to enjoy the Usual Suspects at a theater and the Reservoir Dogs to make it a double feature. Perhaps there will be some music, but we have all summer to partayke in celebrating 40 years of living among us.

Have a safe slide into the new year, don't drink and drive, watch out for others and reach out to help.