Welcome to 2005

New Year's Eve for me was spent in Canmore, Alberta. We spent the evening with family friends and played scategories and then watched fireworks. It was a nice time and great to be with family and friends.

Unfortunately, my pleasant and safe evening was a complete contrast to the New Year's experienced by the people of South-East Asia. I hope 2005 will bring recovery, reflection and relief for the people suffering in Asia. Unfortunately, the tragedy is likely to continue for some time and the death toll will never be known.

May 2005 be a better year for everybody.