Our elders told us time, for them, zipped by. For us it seemed to stand still. 2011, while still moving at a manageable pace, definitely accelerated. We can tell ourselves that it is because we worked hard and completed many projects – and that is true. We can tell ourselves it is because we are bombarded with so much information every day that the world spins faster. And that may also be true. In any case, 2012 is almost upon us and we pause to give thanks for a successful year. Thank you to all of our clients. Thank you to all of our project partners. Thank you to our helpers (including the information services we rely on and the accounting firm that keeps us up to date and to all of the other vendors who back us up). And finally, thanks to the public agencies and elected officials we work with who, even in these very tough times, are moving forward and chalking up accomplishments none of us would have thought possible even one year ago. Building on the work of 2011, we see rich opportunities and options in the coming year and beyond. Thank you for your business. Happy Holidays to all.