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Posted on January 1, 2024 by beth

welcome 2024, c’mon in!

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“and now we welcome the new year. full of things that have never been.”

-rainer maria rilke

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Ann Arbor-ite writes about enjoying life with all of its ironies and surprises.

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Darlene on January 1, 2024 at 5:12 am said:

Feliz Año!

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- beth on January 1, 2024 at 5:35 am said:
  
  gracias!
  
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ivor20 on January 1, 2024 at 5:18 am said:

I wonder, and I wonder … when will the wise warlock weave his wizardry

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- beth on January 1, 2024 at 5:35 am said:
  
  <3
  
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Ihagh G. T. on January 1, 2024 at 5:52 am said:

What a way to welcome the new year! The posture of the cats makes it seem like the bigger picture is dancing with gifts and positivity into the house, into the new year. Thanks for sharing

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- beth on January 1, 2024 at 6:21 am said:
  
  I so agree!
  
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valenciartist on January 1, 2024 at 5:55 am said:

Happy New Year 🥳

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- beth on January 1, 2024 at 6:21 am said:
  
  thanks!
  
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beetleypete on January 1, 2024 at 6:10 am said:

Have a great year, Beth. You can look forward to retiring in the summer! :)
Best wishes, Pete.

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- beth on January 1, 2024 at 6:20 am said:
  
  yes!
  
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Sadje on January 1, 2024 at 6:11 am said:

Happy new year 🎆

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- beth on January 1, 2024 at 6:21 am said:
  
  you too
  
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  - Sadje on January 1, 2024 at 6:25 am said:
    
    💜
    
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- beth on January 1, 2024 at 7:00 am said:
  
  And to you!
  
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  - Sadje on January 1, 2024 at 7:19 am said:
    
    🙏🏼💕🙏🏼
    
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Newbloggycat on January 1, 2024 at 6:38 am said:

Cute! 🎉😻

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- beth on January 1, 2024 at 6:59 am said:
  
  🎊
  
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Goff James on January 1, 2024 at 7:02 am said:

Happy New Year Beth.

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Jennie on January 1, 2024 at 7:14 am said:

A lovely welcome!

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- beth on January 1, 2024 at 10:00 am said:
  
  <3
  
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Steve Schwartzman on January 1, 2024 at 8:33 am said:

You’ve already had French and Spanish, so here’s “Feliz ano novo” (Portuguese), “Felice anno nuovo” (Italian) and “Feliç any nou” (Catalan) to add to the Romance.

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- beth on January 1, 2024 at 10:01 am said:
  
  ty so much!
  
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Anonymous on January 1, 2024 at 8:46 am said:

Happy New Year!!!!

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- beth on January 1, 2024 at 10:01 am said:
  
  <3
  
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stevieslaw on January 1, 2024 at 9:08 am said:

Happy new year

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- beth on January 1, 2024 at 10:01 am said:
  
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mtaggartwriter on January 1, 2024 at 9:40 am said:

Happy New Year!

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- beth on January 1, 2024 at 10:02 am said:
  
  ty!
  
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Jim Stewart on January 1, 2024 at 9:58 am said:

Welcome, indeed! We’re here! But peace won’t come unless WE bring it.

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- beth on January 1, 2024 at 10:03 am said:
  
  that’s right
  
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markbialczak on January 1, 2024 at 9:59 am said:

Yes, Beth, welcome to the new vibrations of 2024.

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- beth on January 1, 2024 at 10:03 am said:
  
  here they come…
  
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Sexton on January 1, 2024 at 10:01 am said:

Happy new year!

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- beth on January 1, 2024 at 10:03 am said:
  
  you too!!
  
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cindy knoke on January 1, 2024 at 10:27 am said:

⁺˚*•̩̩͙✩•̩̩͙✨ ꔠᗅPPY Ⲛⴹ⨈ YⴹᗅɌ 🥂

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Mark Petruska on January 1, 2024 at 10:49 am said:

Hau’oli makahiki hou, as they say in Hawaii!

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- beth on January 1, 2024 at 11:26 am said:
  
  Aloha!
  
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Nine Cent Girl on January 1, 2024 at 10:52 am said:

Looking forward to the open doors in ’24! Happy New Year!

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- beth on January 1, 2024 at 11:26 am said:
  
  Me too
  
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christinalfrutiger on January 1, 2024 at 11:36 am said:

Happy New Year Beth! (Please let it be one) :)

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- beth on January 1, 2024 at 12:38 pm said:
  
  Right!
  
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petespringerauthor on January 1, 2024 at 12:02 pm said:

Here’s to new experiences that bring us happiness.

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- beth on January 1, 2024 at 12:38 pm said:
  
  Yes!❤️
  
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100 Country Trek on January 1, 2024 at 12:18 pm said:

Happy New Year. Cheers 👏 🥂

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- beth on January 1, 2024 at 12:38 pm said:
  
  ❤️
  
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utesmile on January 1, 2024 at 12:27 pm said:

Welcome to 2024, yes we love to come! :-)

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- beth on January 1, 2024 at 12:37 pm said:
  
  ❤️
  
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Keith's Ramblings on January 1, 2024 at 12:46 pm said:

I’m in! Happy New Year!

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- beth on January 1, 2024 at 3:23 pm said:
  
  Yay!
  
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quiall on January 1, 2024 at 1:38 pm said:

Peace to us all.

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- beth on January 1, 2024 at 3:22 pm said:
  
  Please
  
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GP on January 1, 2024 at 2:59 pm said:

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- beth on January 1, 2024 at 3:21 pm said:
  
  I 🪅
  
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Martha Kennedy on January 1, 2024 at 3:14 pm said:

My advice is to hope for the best. 😀❤️

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- beth on January 1, 2024 at 3:21 pm said:
  
  I agree
  
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Dale on January 1, 2024 at 6:12 pm said:

New possibilities just ahead!

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- beth on January 1, 2024 at 8:40 pm said:
  
  That’s right
  
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  - Dale on January 1, 2024 at 8:48 pm said:
    
    :)
    
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hitandrun1964 on January 1, 2024 at 8:01 pm said:

Hope for the best and Happy 2024.

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- beth on January 1, 2024 at 8:39 pm said:
  
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johnlmalone on January 1, 2024 at 8:40 pm said:

cheers for ’24 !!

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- beth on January 1, 2024 at 8:50 pm said:
  
  Yes!
  
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Miriam Hurdle on January 1, 2024 at 9:17 pm said:

Indeed! Welcome a whole year of possibilities, Beth!

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- beth on January 1, 2024 at 9:25 pm said:
  
  <3
  
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Emaistace on January 7, 2024 at 7:03 am said:

One week later, i say thank you Beth for welcoming us in. I got in very well. I hope you did too.
I love the quote

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- beth on January 7, 2024 at 9:38 am said:
  
  yes, I did too and I’m glad you enjoyed the quote as well
  
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