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Gratitude on New Year’s Day
Happy New Year!
I woke up this morning and checked the headlines. This is what I saw:
Fireworks, prayers as revelers around the world ring in 2018
The Latest: Times Square New Year ‘a beautiful experience’
Incredible New Year’s Celebrations Around The World
Thousands turn out across UK for spectacular new year celebrations
In city after city around the world, people celebrated the new year in peace.
That didn’t happen by accident. Imagine the amount of work that went into ensuring that when we woke up, we saw only happy headlines.
The headlines we didn’t see were the real story. The real story: Around the world, hundreds of thousands of overworked, exhausted, and often unappreciated security officials — cops, soldiers, intelligence officials — did their jobs and did them tirelessly.
I reckon today would be a good day to thank all the men and women who kept the world safe last night.
(And the dogs, too.)
Congratulations. Well done. Thank you. And a very Happy New Year to each and every one of you.
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And to you Claire.
Happy New Year to you Claire.
I’m grateful it passed peacefully for all.
Sadly it was only a few years ago that bollards, dump trucks roof snipers and “Safe zones for Women” (Berlin) weren’t even dreamed of.
What’s changed?
I did exactly the same thing; I was so relieved when the ball dropped in Times Square with no incident; then I couldn’t wait to check the headlines this AM.
(Of course, today is still a holiday; save some champagne for midnight tonight..)
Once again the murderous jihadis have been proven impotent.
But as you say: at what cost?
Democrats must be especially relieved, since they pronounced the End Of The World and the Death of Millions on at least a dozen occasions last year. And yet, here they still are. I wonder if they’ll notice.
Happy New Year to all.
Happy New Year Claire and to all at Ricochet.
A very Happy New Year to you Claire and to all of our compatriots on Ricochet.
Glad to wake up to this lovely story – the US is in the grips of a polar vortex – all the police, firefighters and others met the challenges and the weather – very very thankful no issues. God bless Claire for 2018, for our country, troops and all of you.
At the Wall Street Journal this should be the top New Years Day headline but only manages to be #2:
Two More Dead as Iran Protests Appear Set to Continue: Country’s most widespread demonstrations in almost a decade
Happy New Year, everyone.
Speaking of cold, cops and good news; our youngest called this morning on her way home from working the night shift (festivities somewhat muted by the below-zero temps) to tell us that the sunrise was so beautiful, it moved her to tears.
Since Maine gets the sunrise first, at least in America, this means our American day began with gold-tinged seasmoke rising to a pink sky. Bless you all!
Thank you for telling us about the headlines, Claire. I’m so accustomed to the negative stuff (and of course, the Orlando Sentinel had its own, which is one reason we’re cancelling our subscription). We have much to celebrate, including the people worldwide who look out for us. To you and everyone else, have a happy, blessed New Year!
Happy new year to Claire, and everyone at Ricochet.
P.S. Claire, how’s the book coming ?
Hey, what’s up with the quote function? Why can’t I quote anyone in response to a comment anymore? Is it just me?
I just highlighted your comment and responded in this comment. Is that what you mean?
Yes, but when I do it, the highlighting doesn’t result in the quoted text showing up here.
You’re not in an Islamic state, are you?
Oooohhh. It might be aliens….. you are highlighting and then pressing the quote key, right?
And (stupid question) you did click the quote button, not the comment button? That’s a mistake I’ve made too often is why I ask.
Claire,
An old scene, an old movie, still works.
Regards,
Jim
With thanks – to Claire and all – for a focus on all things bright and beautiful: Happy New Year!
Thanks, Jim. It brought tears to my eyes.
It’s Trump’s fault! Millions will die!
Dr. K, this has become necessary as you and your kind have failed to enthusiastically embrace the conversion or dhimmitude you have been so generously offered.
Welcoming a new, opportunity-filled 2018 to all, in this, the greatest nation-experiment in the world. Will listen again to one of my favorite illuminations of America’s founding.
The LORD bless you and keep you!
The LORD let his face shine upon
you, and be gracious to you!
The LORD look upon you kindly and
give you peace!
Happy New Year, Ricochetti!
God bless you, and send you a happy New Year!
Lovely post, nice to read, and a happy, healthy and prosperous New Year to all.
And until we meet again may He hold you in the palm of His hand.
Claire, you might like my quote of the day over on the Member Feed.
Happy New Year to you.
Sorry, that would be Hippo Gnu Year!
That is a great sentiment! Happy New Year!
Yep, I’m highlighting and pressing the quote key, but it’s just not working the way it usually does. No one else has this problem, right?