A very happy new year to all of those individuals who help to support Hanaeleh and the horses. Over the holiday, I was listening to the song My Dear Acquaintance by Regina Spektor, and was struck by the line, “Happy new year to all that is living.” Although we may not see it everyday, we live in a society that accepts violence against both humans and animals alike. What should be considered the sanctity of life is quantified, giving greater precedence to groups or to classes of living beings. Here is to the promise that one day we will live to see a year in which all life is considered precious.