We imagine that this newsletter finds you well at the close of another decade. We imagine you filled with anticipation for the next ten years and wondering what the world will be in 2020. We imagine you logging the shifts, changes and transformations personally and collectively.

For those, like us, who have entered or are on the brink of their sixties, the tracking process might include one or more of the following: a reluctant acknowledgement of the increase of body-aches; unexpected spurts of energy; a glorious expansion of the heart; a deepening of spiritual practice; enthusiasm for brand new directions or projects; consistently inspired thinking or perhaps none of the above and only a disconcerting, slow wilting of the brain!

Whatever your age and whichever you identify as yours, you do know that you have loved in the past year and that there are people who love you, no matter what shape you are in!

And so to some news of people, places and events...

• Judy’s energy has been channelled into gender work and this past year saw me in facilitation training with the Satyana Institute whose gender-justice and healing processes really call me. I will share more in 2011 and, if you choose, there will be opportunities to participate in workshops with other men and women, willing to face the issues and wounds with compassionate listening, and experience the transformative nature of this process.

• In May, Valerie reached 60 and together with 16 family and friends celebrated in style on the Croatian Island of Hvar. The villa we lived in for a week stretched the outer limits of decor and design and added to the general fun and hilarity.

• Our Vision Quests seem to enjoy a renewed interest so our programmes are attracting larger numbers. Last August we were so stimulated and enriched by a week-long deep listening skills and facilitation programme. Eight  - old friends actually – moved in and we did some excellent work together. Valerie and I now have the benefit of their assistance on this summer’s VQ programmes. We feel extraordinarily fortunate to have so many quality people in our lives.
  
  Dates for the next two Vision quests are:
  January 27 – Feb 6
  March 17 – 27

• Rites of Passage, womens’ circles, learning circles, ritual and writing work continue in various ways and forms.

• Renaissance Solar has held its own in the first year of operations and seems destined to grow in strength in the market. Valerie still has a vision of solar hot water at the hand of many, many low income houses in the Cape. Knowing her as I do, this could come to pass!

• On a more personal note, a particular celebration is holding our attention. 2011 marks 25 years together for Valerie and me... that’s silver I believe....and after due deliberation we are happy to announce.... WE ARE GETTING MARRIED. February 18 is the day and we are having a lot of fun planning the event!  We would love to invite all of you but that is just not practical. But we hold you with us as we take this next step in our relationship and we invite you to do the same for us.

With love and good wishes for an excellent year,