Keith - Happy Holidays to you. Your painting "View from Rist Canyon" is inspiring. Your message of deep appreciation for your life and your family brought tears. So many times through the year we feel less than thankful for family members and family problems. Christmas and it's meaning has a way of dissolving all the problems and bringing family together. I have lost two of my three children over the years and have strong attachments to my surviving daughter and her family. Christmas should be less about presents and feasting and more about loving and forgiving and thanking God for the greatest gift ever - his son Jesus. I thank God every day for my family and the gift of life. Happy New Year and keep up the inspiring messages. Love your work.