A Year in Review

I am old enough to know I don't have to reinvent the wheel so here is an article well worth the reading and chewing.

If you're willing perhaps you could post your answers as comments. I'll post mine a bit later. Hat tip to William Vanderbloemen for the link.

Peace,

Alan

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