Happy New Year! I have done what I do each year at this time — choose an intention on which to focus for the coming year. I guess I’ve made it a habit, and I’m delighted at that.

Last year my guiding words of intention were Choose Life. Of course I forgot the phrase about halfway through the year, but when I look back, I see that I did indeed choose life. I traveled and camped–found a new campground I adore and cultivated new friendships with fellow campers. I accomplished repairs on my hous...