Wow, the year is really over!

It seemed like just yesterday that I was headed to New Year’s parties, making resolutions, and planning for 2006. Suddenly, less than 60 hours stand between 2007 and us.

Over the past year, I have gone through significant personal and professional changes. In the last 12 months, I have been fortunate enough to develop an award-winning website, become a regular commentator on national radio and television, and make significant strides in my book publishing ventures. Seemingly overnight, my life has become different than anything I ever imagined.

As always, the victories have been accompanied by significant losses as well. Unexpected deaths, fractured friendships, uncompleted projects, and relentless haters have tested my patience, my faith, and my confidence. Through it all, however, I have done my best to remember the reason why I do what I do. Quite simply, I want to leave the world better than I found it.

With the help of my friends, colleagues, and family, I have managed to stay the course and continue pursuing my dreams of a better world. For that, I am sincerely and eternally grateful.

In terms of the Barbershop Notebooks, 2007 will be a very important year. Beginning in January, the site will feature regular columns from a talented and diverse group of writers from all around the world. In addition to giving me more free time, the growth will make the Barbershop even more interesting, engaging, and responsive to the interests of our expanding readership.

I hope that all of you have a fun, relaxing, and rewarding New Year’s Eve. More important, I wish all of you a prosperous and happy 2007. I can’t wait to see you on the other side!!!

Much Love,

MLH