In How Nicholas Became Santa Clause, Father Time taught Nicholas to maintain a strong faith, keep a positive attitude, think before acting, and to learn from every situation. This weekend we begin the Year 2013 and we have already survived the end of the world. I say that was a good indication that this year's not going to be too bad. So let's all resolve to treat each other with respect and kindness, keep a smile on our face and a helping good hand extended to our neighbor. Let us also remember to be courteous and gracious when we accept a helping hand.

     The learning process for life as frustrating as it may seem is the same you have to practice until you get it right. We interact with the people around us daily, how we do so, becomes the foundation of our character, the face we present to the world.