The passing of the nian beast

I find the chinese calendar to be rather confusing... so even though I believe the actual first day of the new year is february 18? let me say, happy chinese new year. The year of the boar is upon us. open your windows at midnight to let out the old year. This is a time for renewal. Recently an extended family member tried to commit suicide. A Friends grandmother is dying. The world is filled with pain and suffering. We need to forget all the bullshit and focus on what is important. Let us remember family and friends at this time of rebirth. Live and love and share a smile.