In this, the final week before Christmas, it is time to stop thinking about business for a few days.

Better to spend this special time of the year with friends and family with your mind cleared of a business focus.

While enjoying the Holiday season, take time to reflect on and be thankful for the good fortunes you've had in the past year, whether those fortunes be in friends, new relationships, new opportunities, continued good health or personal economic recovery.

Regardless of how 2009 played out for you, the coming new year brings with it new opportunities, new challenges, and new adventures.

We'll talk about those coming opportunities and adventures another time.

Right now, Sonya and I want to wish you and your family a Merry Christmas and a happy and safe Holiday Season.