Worst things were the loss of my brother and my wife's mom. I've no doubt they're now in a better place, but still, their loss was difficult.

Best? Gosh, there were so many "bests." The trips to our daughter's homes in Indianapolis and Cincinnati; the times with family and friends here at home; meeting a couple for the first time; spending the time here at Pixies; holiday picnics and the 4th of July fireworks; trips to the park and taking pictures around the area; ... it's almost like the other 363 days besides the two "worsts."

Guess I don't have much to complain about ... and for 2004 ... maybe more of the same.