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# Letter: Wishing readers a peaceful and happy New Year
- URL: https://www.smdp.com/010307-story-20070103/
- Published: 2007-01-03T16:00:00.000Z
- Updated: 2026-10-23T23:35:07.000Z
- Author: Guest Author
- Tags: Opinion, Santa Monica, #archive-import

*By Dan Coplan Santa Monica*

The year to come Editor: As we see the chimes at midnight, I pray you walk in awe and wonder as you tread lightly upon the earth; and, whatever is beautiful, whatever is meaningful, whatever brings you happiness, may it be yours in the coming year.

Happy New Year.

*Originally published in the Santa Monica Daily Press print edition on January 3, 2007.* [Read the original PDF.](https://s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com/smdp%5Fbackissues/010307.pdf?ref=smdp.com)