And we have a new message from Dana, part of it makes me very very happy and I’ll do my very best to try to see her later this month.

Happy New Year to the IHOP!

I’ve never been a huge fan of the holiday; it seems made for amateurish bad behavior. But I am a believer in ritual and marking of time. And I do love a heartfelt celebration. So I would like to take this time to say how constantly amazed and grateful I am for all of you.

I so enjoy reading your comments from around the world. This forum is a wonderful testament to the possible kindness of people. We read so much negativity online and yet somehow, thanks to Reg and you, we have created a community that spans the globe. I think it shows how we are all connected as human beings. Despite cultural differences there is a common thread of sincerity and care. It makes me especially happy that some of you have managed to get in touch away from the forum and actually visited each other!

In keeping with that, for the first time in network television(I think) Body of Proof will premiere overseas before it runs in the US! I am traveling to Madrid and London at the end of January to promote the show. It will then premiere in the states March 29 after Dancing with the Stars. So all of our European IHOP will have a BOP head start!

I am happy to be home after 6 months in Providence. But I grew to really love that city. My sister is with me for the holiday. We are going to Geoffrey Arend’s house for a party tonight. He is on BOP and very funny. And then I am taking myself to Hawaii for a week of doing NOTHING. I look forward to sleeping in and reading with the tropical breezes wafting. And maybe a little scuba diving with the dolphins if I’m lucky.

I wish you all a peaceful 2011. Dare to be who you really are. After having had the privilege of witnessing 4 autopsies now, I am once again reminded that this life we have been given is a gift. It’s up to us to live it with respect and authenticity.

Thank you Reg. Thank you people.

Dana