Here's to 2014!

[boston bean]

In March or April of 2012 this group was formed. It's been a long slog but moving into 2014 we find that we are one of the most active groups for posting here on DU. That's no small feat considering the backlash we've felt. Through it all, each one of us has stood tall, supported one another and made a home for ourselves here. Congratulations!

It's been a great experience getting to know each and every single one of you throughout 2013. All of you had made this little corner of DU so special to me. I've learned, I've grown, I've become stronger. I've laughed with each of you, I've shared frustration with each of you, I've shared my feelings with each of you. You have laughed with me, you've shared frustration with me and you've shared your feelings with me!

The people. The kindness you show. The knowledge ready to be shared by all. The support for one another. This is what we feel in our real lives with our family and friends and is what I feel here in the group with all of you as well. It's been quite rewarding, and that is what gives me great hope for 2014. It might be a wild ride, but we'll be here for each other!

[Kath1]

1. Thank you.

Here's to an excellent 2014!

[boston bean]

2. Happy New Year Kath!! May the New Year bring you much happiness!

[Kath1]

3. Thank you so much!

All good things to you in 2014!

Peace.

[redqueen]

4. Thanks bb, and back atcha!

It's been such a pleasure to learn from all the women here, and to be so inspired from you all as well.

[boston bean]

5. Merry 2014, RQ

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For last years words belong to last years language. And next years words await another voice. And to make an end is to make a beginning. Happy New Year!

-author unknown found another source, possibly TS Eliot

[Rowdyboy]

6. You guys have my serious admiration....both for how you stand up for yourselves

and how restrained you can be when pushed beyond all reason.

[boston bean]

7. Hi Rowdy! Happy New Year!

New Year’s Resolution: To tolerate fools more gladly, provided this does not encourage them to take up more of my time,” – James Agate, British critic and diarist

[Squinch]

11. Rowdy my dear! May 2014 make all your fondest dreams come true!

[Rowdyboy]

17. Its off to a damn fine start! A loaded omelet, English muffins, hot coffee....

and Season 1, Episode 1 of BBCAmerica's The Tudors. Don't know how long I'll watch but its on for the next 20 hours and I plan to watch a lot of it. I know the history is a bit rocky, but the story is a good one, the costumes are stunning and the actors are beautiful (probably far more attractive than they were in real life but who cares?)

Happy New Year!

[redqueen]

18. Hey Rowdy!

Glad to hear your new year is starting off right.

I'm watching the Arsenal game and starting to get annoyed about it.

[seabeyond]

8. see ya on the flip side. everyone, luv you all. happy new years. a new beginning.

[redqueen]

9. Happy new year!

[boston bean]

10. Happy New Year sea!

Every time we liberate a woman, we liberate a man. - author Margaret Mead

[Squinch]

12. Happy New Year to all of you who have taught me so much!

Thank you for creating a place to discuss these issues I hold so dear!

[redqueen]

19. I'll second that.

I'm very thankful for this group. My favorite group of feminists on the net.

[boston bean]

25. Hi Squinch! Happy New Year!

Never give up, for that is just the place and time that the tide will turn. - Harriet Beecher Stowe

[Squinch]

28. You too. May we all have great happiness in 2014.

[sufrommich]

13. Happy New Year to the best DU group eva!

Long may we prosper and multiply.

[boston bean]

14. Hey sufrommich! Happy New Year!

"The truth will set you free. But first, it will piss you off." - Gloria Steinem

[sufrommich]

15. You too, boston bean. You do a

wonderful job hosting HOF and I thank you for that.

[boston bean]

16. Thank you for the kind words.

I do try to keep it as safe a place as possible. But without you guys, the place would be a shell! So, thank you!

[redqueen]

20. Hear hear!

[Tuesday Afternoon]

21. Thanks, ALL

[boston bean]

23. Happy New Year Tuesday!

I'm not afraid of storms, for I'm learning to sail my ship. - Louisa May Alcott

[xulamaude]

22. Well said, back atchya and thanks to all of you! nt

[boston bean]

24. Merry 2014, xulamaude!

When we speak we are afraid our words will not be heard or welcomed. But when we are silent, we are still afraid. So it is better to speak. - Audre Lorde

[MuseRider]

26. To you and all the rest of the group

thank you. I barely participate, am not ever here for long anymore anyway but I read what you write and I read how you fight and you are the most amazing group of women I know.

Thank you from the bottom of my soul for doing the fighting I can no longer do.

I hope you all have a wonderful year ahead.

[boston bean]

27. Happy New Year MuseRider!!

Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful committed citizens can change the world. Indeed, it is the only thing that ever has. - Margaret Mead

[hlthe2b]

29. Pretty amazing trajectory for this group!

Challenges are many, but I like that BB has given us a chance to see the path and successes along the way.

to all and thank you for making HOF what it is. Happy 2014!