1.  Tom and I went to “First Night” in Akron — a downtown extravaganza of fun and celebration!

2.  We saw Hal Walker, one of my favorite musicians — energetic and cheerful!

3.  There were art galleries open . . .

4.  And a tribute band dedicated to Bruce Springsteen.

5.  Then we saw Alex Bevan — I’ve been following him for years.

6.  And ice sculptures in the making — oh yes!

7.  A Beatles tribute band that had the place rocking!

8.  A solid 5 hours of merriment!

9.  Home in time to watch Times Square (it will never be the same without Dick Clark)

10.  Then out the door with a spoon and a pan in a noisy greeting to our neighbors!

Thank you, God, for this past year, and each second, minute, hour, day, week, and month of this new 2013!