For this year, I decided to write something at the beginning of each month for the last month — to capture the essence of the month. A small pause to look back, to notice the moments that mattered, to focus on the blessings, not the burdens. January brought its mix of endings and beginnings, sunshine and cold, quiet and laughter. Old comforts: Sunlight streaming into my condo, especially when it is minus 20 outside. I benefit it each and every time: doing laundry or taking a