Storms, doorways, magical connections, unexpected friendships, chance encounters, butternut squash soup…

Those are a few of my favourite things – well actually I mean what I appreciate about 2008.

How about you?

Forget crunchy credit and all that doom and gloom. Have a look at that wonderful Marion Ryan's latest inspiration Appreciate 2008

She's waiting for the first stranger to contribute – I'd love that to be one of you.