As one year ends and a new year begins, I want to take the time to express to those of you who faithfully read my column each week--thank you. I also want to express how excited I get when you make suggestions for future columns. 

A few of you are faithful about sending me materials that you come across as you read or asking questions. I greatly appreciate your efforts. You, the reader, is what makes the tedious effort of writing worthwhile.

Every writer hopes that someone is reading and that she is supplying her readers with food for thought. I deeply appreciate those who interact with me concerning the column as well as those who are out there reading.