Each morning I get a wonderful email from Audri and Jim Lanford which gives me significant happenings in history on each day of the year, along with an inspirational quote. I thought today's was worth sharing with you.

I was born in Norwood, Mass., learned to canoe and ice skate on Lake Hiawatha in Bellinham, Mass., attended Assumption Catholic School (uniform and all) for two years, and had my first taste of lobster at age four. I now live in Texas, but even though I'm not seeing the Charles River everyday, I think fondly of the architecture, food, people, and history that make Boston so special.

Happy New Year.  This post from Linda Rutherford  will be our last new post until January 5.  However, we will still be moderating and posting your comments, so keep 'em coming.

I've talked before about my role on the Board of National Safe Place. I recently had the pleasure of hosting the first HEROES Awards ceremony in Louisville, Ky. This was an event to celebrate heroes who have worked tirelessly to make this world a better, safer place for children.

It's a great place to work that will allow you to share your talents in the community with nonprofit organizations that help make things better.