I don't mind small parties with a few close friends to ring in the new year, but at the same time I usually enjoy my own moments of solidarity to reflect on the year and everything that occurred. I spend time thinking of the loved ones I lost, the successes I enjoyed and even the failures that may have occurred. I don't feel any particular need to celebrate with others. Rather I like sitting on my couch or in the recliner with my lap top on my lap and watching Dick Clark's New Years Rocking Eve Special with a panting dog at my feet scared from the fireworks being blown off in the neighborhood and over the football field.