2010, the year of the tiger, mauled, clawed, dragged me between places of discomfort and places of pain.

2011 marks the arrival of the far gentler rabbit, whose amicable demeanor I most welcome. A painless bone marrow biopsy brought the comforting news of my leukemia being in remission. The surgical removal of the port implanted in my chest, refreshingly uneventful. Perhaps a warmer, softer, more docile year is to come.

May the cottony little creature treat you all very well. Happy Chinese New Year!