As I head into the new year I've decided to take the advice I have often shared with people when life becomes a little too hectic.  This past fall, I accepted a full-time position as a news anchor in the Washington, D.C. area which is taking up much of the time I had previously devoted to writing for this blog.  In this case, simplification means taking a break from blogging.  Thank you for reading my posts and I hope you will stay connected with me on Twitter and watch me on the morning news 5 a.m. to 9 a.m. Monday through Friday on NewsChannel 8 (www.news8.net).  Have a happy and healthy new year!!!