heading toward 2026
on the frozen lake
on the last day of the year
on a very cold and swirly windy day
“what the new year brings to you
will depend a great deal on what you bring to the new year.”
-vern mclellan
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Hi Beth, I have been wanting to let you know that I quote you and cite your blog in my most recent book The Taste of Your Name, specifically your post on notation knives. Happy New Year,
Jadi
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thank you so much, jadi –
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Happy New Year, Beth!!
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you too!
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Goodnight world, hello 2026 …
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right! bring it
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Happy New Year, Beth. I love the quote. It’s so true.
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It so is –
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Vern McClellan has a good point! here’s wishing you a happy and healthy New Year
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yes, I so agree with him
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😊
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Happy New Year, Beth!
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and to you-
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I’m shivering 🥶
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lots of very warm clothes on )
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😅😅😅
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That photo makes me feel cold just looking at it. We have ‘light snow’ forecast for Fri/Sat and I am dreading it!
Best wishes, Pete.
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it was pretty cold and a winter storm came on overnight, but we had very warm clothes on so didn’t feel cold
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A very good quote!
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and I agree with him
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Time well spent.
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couldn’t agree more
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Happy New Year ♥
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BBbbrrrrrr! Happy New Year Beth 🎉
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yes, very cold weather, but very warm clothing ! so all good
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Happy New Year!
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<3
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Happy new year Beth 🎉🎉🎊🎊🌟🌟
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<3
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Wonderful!
And a very happy, healthy, filled with wow moments New Year to you, Beth!
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thanks so much, dale and back to you
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Thank you!
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Happy New Year, chirps and peeps, and may it be a good one.
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you too!
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Vern’s quote pretty much sets the foundation for the New Year. We have to do our part first and foremost towards making it a good one!
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it really does and we sure do –
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Hi Beth,
I love that quote!
Wishing you a blessed 2026! ❤️
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me too and have a great 2026!
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bringing ALL of me to this year!
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same!
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The perfect quote as we move forward into the unknown.
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<3
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Heading into 2026 braced for the very cold and swirly windy, but hoping for warmth and minimal wind. And I’m not talking weather.
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yes, same
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Happy New Year, my friend!
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thank you, Pete! and thank you for this beautiful song, he had such a lovely voice
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I like this quote. It’s like having skin in the game. Happy New Year and all the best to you in 2026!
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Exactly!
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That’s a great quote! Thank you for sharing along with your wintery scene. ❄️
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❤️
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Bring all the good stuff, that’s what I’d say! Cheer to you in 2026
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Right!
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that looks like a day for staying inside :)
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We stayed inside for a long time after that!)
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👍
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Thank you for the profound quote, Beth! Happy New Year. :-)
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You too!
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Brrr… love the quote!
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❤️❄️
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That was a lovely and peaceful way to close off your 2025, Beth. And you’re absolutely right, we get why we put into the year. Happy new year and wishing you the best in 2026!
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So true, Happy New Year, Beth.
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❤️
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Happy New Year, Beth!
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Happy 2026 to you and yours. 🤓🥂
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thank you!
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What am I bringing to the new year? Oh boy, it better be productive joy. How about you Beth?
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hope.
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What a great quote. Let’s all bring in what we want to see come to be. Amen. Thanks, Beth.
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yes, let’s
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So you ended the year by learning to walk on water. That’s quite an accomplishment! :P
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What a happy way to welcome 2026. Happy New Year to you and yours, Beth!
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Same to you!
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