L'chaim

To life. Wishing you good health and well-being.

This word became part of pop culture in the 1960s because of the song from Fiddler on the Roof. The tune and the words were one of my last thoughts Saturday night after seeing the Light Opera Work’s delightful production. Sunday morning I started musing about toasts.  We clink glasses on New Year’s Eve and listen as the best man honors the bride and groom. We say ‘slainte’ or ‘cheers’ at other celebrations to share more than just the drink, so, I thought, why not a virtual toast on a Monday morning with our coffee or tea? Here’s to my friend(s) who:

• Celebrate their 50^th anniversary this week – may the best of your yesterdays be the worst of your tomorrows.
• Accepted a new job – you go, girl!
• Struggle with aging – do not resist growing old, many are denied the privilege.
• Face a major decision – sleep on it, then go with your gut and ignore everything else.
• Grieve – to live in hearts we leave behind is not to die.
• Are disappointed or need encouragement – may an unexpected window open soon.
• Feel alone or lonely – become a rainbow in someone else’s cloud.
• If nothing above speaks to you then lift your mug in a salute that will set your day off with a smile. 

Finally, according to Wikipedia, the members of the British Royal Navy toast something very specific each day at their Noon meal. Their Monday toast is for ships at sea, quite fitting for my family since my brother served in the Navy. To all those deployed around the world – fair winds and following seas, and, for today, l’chaim!

Marilyn