A TOAST TO BETTER TIMES

              A TOAST TO BETTER TIMES

This past year has been a curse,                                                                                                            Adding up the fears so many,                                                                                                          There’s a lot that is best forgotten.                                                                                                      Let’s all raise a glass to better times.

Bush is gone; sub-prime are in the past, as well as                                                                        Madoff’s crimes New York storms,                                                                                                 Libya, Syria, and Siberia.                                                                                                                   Let’s all raise a glass to better times.

Congress may vote to raise our taxes,                                                                                                   Don't hold your breath for tax reform,                                                                                                  The Democrats have lost some seats,                                                                                                Despite their legislative feats.

Possibly along the way they,                                                                                                                       May acquire more vertebrae,                                                                                                                       Can Obama restrict the filibuster often                                                                                                          Used in fights to save the South and Civil rights?

       

The Republican empire lies in shards,                                                                                                        Who knows what's hidden in the cards?                                                                                                            The losing candidates expect respect                                                                                                               Let’s raise a glass to better times

Attention wavered with the tragic new of Whitney                                                                               Huston’s accidental drowning in a bath before she                                                                                performed at the Grammy Awards                                                                                                                Let’s all raise a glass to better times.

Do not bet for any reason                                                                                                                      On a stellar football season.                                                                                                                    The NFL once again wants                                                                                                                Bigger salaries for its big shoes men.

Football should be fun next season,                         

Utah fans are expecting their quarter back                                                                                                To be back next year, Utah State and BYU too.                                                                                    Let’s all raise a glass to better times

The clock turned back at Weber State                                                                                                  When Ron McBride retired after three seasons.                                                                                          Jody Sears was fired two weeks ago after two seasons                                                                         Let’s all raise a glass to better times      

        

Weber State is now looking for its fourth head Football

Coach  since 2008   In 2012 their record was 2-10                                                                                         The Wildcats went 2-9 in 2013                                                                                                                     Let’s all raise a glass to better times.     

        

Baseball will bring Weber State a lot of glory.                                                                                       The players can bat, they hustle too.                                                                                                  Coach Sounders' should heady thanks to Kasey and Stacy.                                                                    Let’s all raise a glass to better times.

The girls wrestling teams in all the schools will have                                                                              A record-breaking year when they wrestled in their                                                                                Shorts. It’s a sign of the spirit of the times.                                                                                                  Let’s all raise a glass to better times.

DR. KARL WALLACE D.D.S.

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