To a healthy 2007!
My paternal grandmother, Martha Fest, used to say: “Alle Wuensche werden klein gegen den gesund zu sein.” That’s German and, very literally translated, it means: “All wishes become small against the one to be healthy.” (In German it rhymes.) So, may you 
stay healthy (or become healthy again) in 2007, and have a wonderful and happy New Year!
PS: Here’s a photo of the plaque my grandmother had hanging on her kitchen wall.
January 1st, 2007 at 11:15 am
Marc: Wishing you all the best in the New Year…you just keep getting better looking! David
January 1st, 2007 at 11:21 am
Dear Marc,
I propose a New Year’s toast to you and Grandma Martha Fest,
Richard
January 1st, 2007 at 11:28 am
The best to you, Marc. I don’t get a chance to be with you very often but, sheesh, so many years have slipped away. I suppose we’re the survivors, eh what? Are you and David still entwined? I’ve rented a home on Julia beginning Feb. 1. Come by when you’re in Cayo Hueso! The best, J.
January 1st, 2007 at 12:06 pm
Thanks Marc and HAPPY NEW YEAR to you too! I’ll have to remember that German saying for our next show from Germany. Health & Happiness … “Into Tomorrow”
January 1st, 2007 at 12:39 pm
Thanks for your good wishes, Mark, and a Happy New Year to you as well.
Jeff Donnelly and Nancy Wolcott
January 1st, 2007 at 1:36 pm
Happy New Year to you too from the west coast! I’ll be going to Abu Dhabi end of January. So whenever you happen to be in the Middle East, you”ll have a friend right there.
Cheers, Dirk
January 1st, 2007 at 1:44 pm
Marc I totally agree with gradma Health and Feliz Ano from Lima Peru
A BIG hug Marco
January 1st, 2007 at 4:13 pm
Happy New Year to you too. All the best, Heather.
January 1st, 2007 at 4:53 pm
Dear Mark, Thank you for thinking of me at the start of the year and for sharing your grandmother’s rhyme. The holidays bring great reflection on those we loved or have loved and I appreciate how you made me reflect on my own grandmother with such a short phrase. All the best! Chad
January 1st, 2007 at 7:03 pm
Marc, your grandma was right. Health comes first.
Then peace of mind. After that, it is all “dessert”.
Enjoy your family and see you soon. Big kiss, Mario and Frank
January 1st, 2007 at 8:08 pm
Hi Marc,
Your grandmother is exactly right!
A Happy and Healthy New Year to you too!
Mark, Samantha and Joshua
January 2nd, 2007 at 7:22 am
Marc, such a sweet and caring saying. Thank you ever so much for thinking of us all during the start of the new year. It’s a special year for me, found my true soul mate and have taken in two foster kids to raise as well as my own….so good health is mucho necessary! Thanks again and good health and wishes to you as well.
January 2nd, 2007 at 7:59 am
Wishing you health and happiness and all good things for the coming year as well.
Mina
January 2nd, 2007 at 8:01 am
Marc, your grandma was right.Thank you very much for thinking of us and for your good wishes.
Feliz año nuevo!!!!!!!!
Radel Dupeiron
January 2nd, 2007 at 8:55 am
Thank you for the New Year wishes through those pearls of wisdom passed along by your Grandmother. What a wonderful gift! To you and yours, I send warm wishes for many blessings in 2007! Happy New Year, Marc!
January 2nd, 2007 at 9:11 am
Happy New Year back at YOU!!
Cheers!!
George
January 2nd, 2007 at 9:12 am
Happy New Year! Thanks for the wishes, right back ‘atcha…
January 2nd, 2007 at 9:22 am
happy new year 2 u Herr.M. xox
January 2nd, 2007 at 10:25 am
Our life experiences in recent years make the wisdon of your grandmother’s words ring true to us. To you and all, health and peace.
January 2nd, 2007 at 10:26 am
Dear Marc,
Thank you so much for your wishes and for thinking of us. Markus and I wish you a fantastic 2007.
Love your grandmas words, thak tyou for sharing.
January 2nd, 2007 at 10:56 am
Wise words for 2007. Thanks for sharing!
January 2nd, 2007 at 11:17 am
For a 2007 full of miracles, as we say in Spanish when you toast…¡Salud!
January 2nd, 2007 at 3:44 pm
same to you and wishing you a happy and healthy one
January 2nd, 2007 at 5:27 pm
Same to you Marc. Have a great year and stay in touch!
January 3rd, 2007 at 6:44 am
Lieber Marcus, vielen Dank für Deine lieben Neujahrswünsche. Das war ja eine gute Idee, einen der vielen Sprüche von Mutter Fest zu nehmen. Auch Dir alles Gute für 2007. Anita und Karl-Heinz
January 3rd, 2007 at 4:15 pm
mille fois merci ! i hope this new year continues to bring you another year of great health and great happiness.
big, big hug… gregory
January 4th, 2007 at 11:01 am
Happy new year to you Marc. Hope all went well for you and yours throughout the holidays.
Ed
January 4th, 2007 at 4:33 pm
Ola Marc!
Feliz Año Nuevo desde Buenos Aires. A very saludable (healthy) 2007 to you. I love your german humor.
Elina
January 24th, 2007 at 12:31 pm
Happy New Year to you, Marc,
Thanks for taking the time for lunch the other day.
The festival’s website is
www.thefloridaroom.org
I’m doing my best for it not to die…
Here’s to a great 2007. With health above all.
Cheers.
Juan Carlos