Personally, this year hasn’t been great for me, particularly because I lost my Dad last February.  

Business has been fairly stable….not good …not bad… BUT….as bad as times get, I am and always will be the eternal optimist!!!  

Macy’s Christmas theme for the past few years has been “Believe”. While certainly the first thing that would come to mind is to believe in Santa…the magic of Christmas….the giving season and so on….  

Here’s my take…. It’s my favorite word….It keeps me focused…motivated…why? Because…  

I BELIEVE in my family & my faith & my country  

I BELIEVE in my friends  

I BELIEVE in my co-workers  

I BELIEVE in me  

And, yes, I do BELIEVE in Santa.  

So, in spite of year filled with sorrow and some disappointment… I BELIEVE that we will have a great 2012!  

To all…..please have a wonderful and safe Holiday season. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year. Most of all…………BELIEVE!