Recent Comments:

• Lutz Strodt: Hallo Marc, wieder ein nettes Video zum Start in das neue Jahr! Vielen Dank dafür und ich wünsche Dir, dass das Jahr 09 viel Erfreuliches für Dich und Deine Lieben bereit hält. (January 14, 2009)



• Vivian: Marc, I enjoyed the photos of your adorable niece and you. You are a loving uncle. Happy New Year and blessings for you and your family in 2009. Vivian (January 12, 2009)



• Jen Humke: Marc, That is possibly the cutest New Year greeting I have received yet. Thanks for sharing and Happy New Year! (January 7, 2009)



• Debbie Aguiar: And all the best to you as well! Ida is adorable. (January 6, 2009)



• Anne: What a blessing sweet children like Ida are! Thanks for sharing and Happy New Year to you and Ida! (January 5, 2009)



• Belinda: Marc, she is quite charming. Thanks for sharing this wish for a Happy New Year. With every good wish to you and your family, Belinda. (January 5, 2009)



• Beverly: Marc, many happy returns to you and your family, especially your adorable niece. Best wishes! (January 5, 2009)



• Jenne: Marc, She is adorable! Happy New Year to you and your family. Lots of great things in '09!!! (January 5, 2009)



• Anonymous: Just adorable! Wishing you and your family a blessed 2009. Rachael and Fabian too! (January 5, 2009)



• Lourdes Alvarez: Marc, all the best to you and family in 2009! Nice to start the year with such a pleasant video, Lourdes (January 5, 2009)



• André Kraft: Lieber Marc, auch Dir und Euch ein Jahr voller Glück und Freude und ... beste Grüße aus einem genauso verschneitem wie sonnigem Berlin von André (January 5, 2009)



• MArio Garcia: Marc, this one is adorable! If they every do the German version of ANNIE the musical, your niece can get the starting role! And she even has the dog! Many good wishes to you, too. Big hug, and see you soon, I hope, Mario (January 5, 2009)



• cathy leff: all best you, marc, for a happy and productive 2009! Cathy (January 5, 2009)



• Global X: Great message! I hope Chancellor Ida and Présidente Globale (http://flickr.com/photos/glob alx/2667029440/) get together soon to improve EU relations. --X-- (January 4, 2009)



• John Dorschner: And Happy New Year to you, too ... (January 4, 2009)



• Heber Siqueiros: Happy New Year Marc! Best wishes. Heber (January 3, 2009)



• Bruce Trachtenberg: Hi Marc, Very, very sweet New Year's greeting. Thanks for the nice wishes. Same to you. Bruce (January 3, 2009)



• Sarahmaria Gomez: Your niece is just beautiful. Here's to a happy and prosperous New Year. (January 3, 2009)



• Olaf and family: Dear Marc - we remember our nice visit to Miami last year as if it were yesterday and Svenja has still a truckload of new questions waiting for you. So we might be back soon. All the best for 09 - und bis bald! Ute, Svenja, Hendrik und Olaf Wiesbaden/Germany (January 3, 2009)



• JD: Too cute!! Happy new year, Marc, and best to the family. (January 3, 2009)



• Kirk Thpmpson: Marc, as I strap myself in for to fly through the night, I was disapponted to not be able to view the video on my iPhone :( I assume flash. Given the rave review on replies, I am certain to be on for a treat once we land in Buenos Aires ;) I was glad to hear your holidays were filled with love, laughter, joy and family! Wishes for more of the nest to you and yours my friend! I would love to get together once again to share our discoveries of the ever growing... (January 2, 2009)



• Joyce Barnathan: Marc, thank you for this lovely New Year's greeting. Your niece is so adorable. What a wonderful way to start the year. Wishing you and your family a happy, healthy 2009. Best regards, Joyce (January 2, 2009)



• Jim Crutchfield: Marc, I wish you and Future Chancellor Ida a Happy New Year as well. Thanks for sharing. (January 2, 2009)



• Celeste Wroblewski: What a sweet greeting. Happy New Year to you! (January 2, 2009)



• bob macleod: Dear Uncle Marc....another Oscar worthy production. happy New Year !!! xox (January 2, 2009)



• Cecilia Prokos: Dear Marc, What a charming video. I know you are the proud Uncle! Ida is very sweet and Irma my personal favorite for dogs -- terriers -- which is what I own and has been a tradition in my family since before I was born. Thank you for sharing and I also wish for you a Bright 2009! Most congenially, Cecilia (January 2, 2009)



• Brett O'Bourke: Marc, thanks for the new year's wishes. Right back at you. Just be careful this video doesn't get too far out onto the internets or the talent will start demanding residuals. B (January 2, 2009)



• Leo Ostreicher: After noticing how much of a delicate touch your niece has, (notice her hand on the dog) she might find being the German chancellor beneath her! Thank you for sharing your special moments with me. I wish your family and the world a peaceful 2009 (January 2, 2009)



• Ariel Roman-Harris: Dear Marc! Thanks again for your New Year's wishes! May you too have a happy, love-filled and healthful 2009! I can see both Ida and Irma are becoming household names. Hugs, Ariel (January 2, 2009)



• Torsten Schaefers: Hallo Mark, vielen Dank für die netten Wünsche, die ich hiermit erwidern möchte. Die Kamin DVD habe ich übrigens auch. Hatte Dir auch schon eine email geschrieben, bekam aber leider eine umfangreiche Antwort Deines Spam Filters. Alles Gute für 2008 (January 8, 2008)



• ulrike döpfner: Lieber Marc, danke für die guten Wünsche. Schön, Dich und Deine Nichte vor diesem gemütlichen Kaminfeuer zu sehen. Hoffe, wir sehen uns in 2008, auch Dir für dieses Jahr Glück, Gesundheit, Erfolg und überhaupt alles Gute! (January 7, 2008)



• Debbie Aguiar: Marc-Best wishes to you too! Hope you have a wonderful 2008! Debbie (January 7, 2008)



• Elina: Marcos: Muy Feliz Año Nuevo para ti! It´s a beautiful film, thank you. Buenos Aires sizzled at 38 degrees celsius... ufff... nearly melted, but we cheered and danced in the parks under the fireworks. Much health and happiness to you. Hasta pronto. (January 6, 2008)



• wendy unger: happy new year! this is cute; hope you had a great trip if you're back in town, please try to join us wednesday at the chamber at 8:30 am for breakfast (January 5, 2008)



• James Wightman: That's gr8 Marc. Thanks for the New Years wishes (January 4, 2008)



• Steve Frazier: HAPPY NEW YEAR, Marc! Thanks to you & Ida for the warm & genuine wishes. Please remain in touch! Big hug, Steve :) (January 4, 2008)



• Stefan Engel: Hallo Marcus, schön, Dich mal wieder gesehen zu haben- wenn auch nur auf Video... Ich wünsche Dir / Euch alles Liebe und Gute für das neue Jahr 2008! In der Hoffnung, dass es auch einmal ein Wiedersehen gibt, liebe Grüsse aus Hamburg von STEFAN (January 4, 2008)



• Michael Cesarano: Marc, Wonderful way to spread the joy of a New Year. Have a great one. (January 3, 2008)



• Lutz Strodt: Hallo Marc, ich wünsche Dir für 2008 auch nur das Beste! Wenn ich in Deinem netten Video alles richtig mitbekommen habe, warst Du ja auf Besuch in Deutschland. Schade, daß wir uns nicht getroffen haben - vielleicht wieder im nächsten Jahr. Bis dann. (January 3, 2008)



• JD Lasica: Happy new year, Marc, Ida and Irma. Love the fireplace! (January 3, 2008)



• Joh Dorschner: Great technical integration of website.... I'm impressed. (January 2, 2008)



• Franco: You have such a beautiful family. Thanks for sharing. Happy New Year and all the best in 2008. (January 2, 2008)



• Sarahmaria: What a darling niece you have! Best in 2008 from Sarahmaria and Alex. (January 2, 2008)



• catherine gray: loved it! so sweet! I want to see the video when she becomes chancellor! Have a Happy New Year and thanks for sharing your video. xoCatherine (January 2, 2008)



• Reuben: Thanks for your message Marc, I'm glad to be spending time with my family and loved ones too! Have a great 2008! (January 2, 2008)



• Robert Shults: Marc...have a great 2008 and thanks for sharing your famliy with us during the holiday's. Have a great visit in Germany! Robert (January 2, 2008)



• Raketenprinz: love the german ending. have a wonderful new year as well, my dear! it's great that we're keeping in touch after all these years. thanks. (January 2, 2008)



• Fernando Canale: Marc, thank you for including us in a wondefull way to express the New Year's wishes. Have an outstanding 2008!!! (January 2, 2008)



• Daniel Bibiano: Hi Marc, Happy New Year to you, my friend, and the best wishes in 2008!!!!! From the warmest Buenos Aires, Argentina (January 2, 2008)



• Gary Abramson: Marc, you're the one person I know who best demonstrates how the internet connects people across the globe (short of having a 24 hour web cam in every room of your house). Thanks for staying connected through the years. I hope you have a prosperous and fulfilling year ahead and that we can connect in person before this time next year! Prosit Neujahr to the future chancellor! (January 2, 2008)



• John Duran: Well OK Marc. But next year, I think you should do this without a shirt on a fake polar bear rug in front of the fireplace. Just a suggestion from West Hollywood......john (January 2, 2008)



• Bob Flanders & Walter Goodman: Enjoyed the wonderful U-Tube greetings from you, your dog (!) and the future chancellor of Germany. Happy New Year! (January 2, 2008)



• Jorge Valdes-Iga: Hey Marc! nice video. Happy New year! it has been awesome working with you. Take care! (January 2, 2008)



• Julio Hernandez: I was worried that the bookcase behind you was going to catch on fire. I was waiting for fireworks to shoot off the top of your head...jk. Seriously, your niece and your dog are adorable. Best wishes to you for an incredible year. XO (January 2, 2008)



• Jody Finver: Thanks Marc, What a lovely video. Back in Miami after working in San Francisco for a few months. I think I brought the cold weather back with me. All the best in 08!!!!!!! (January 2, 2008)



• Faye Munnings: Happy New Year Marc! Join me in taking risks this year creating new and exciting adventures that will impact our world.!!! (January 2, 2008)



• Leonardo Dávalos & Pedro Maal: Dear Marc, Thank you for this terrific message, it is a wonderful way to start New Year, wisdom of grandmothers words, lots of love from your family and friends. Pedro and I would like to wish Irma, Ida and everybody in your family and in this great circle of friends all the best for 2008!!! (January 2, 2008)



• Evelyn Goodman: What a beautiful way to wish a Happy New Year! My hopes for a year of peace and love and compassion for all those who need it----including ourselves! After all, we are all connected. With love, (January 2, 2008)



• Christer Ericsson & Jorge Molina: Happy New Year to you and your loved one from us in our new home, the beautiful Caribbean escape of Puerto Viejo, Costa Rica, were we spent the last month having a great time. All the best - (January 2, 2008)



• Paula Dare: Marc thanks so much for the New Year's greeting! I hope you had a great visit with your family. Cheers! Paula (January 2, 2008)



• Jenne: Thank you Marc, happy New Year to you as well! Looks like you're keeping warm and cozy in Germany. Look forward to seeing you back in Miami. (January 2, 2008)



• Ariel Roman-Harris: Marc, Great to hear and see you! As your late grandmother, Martha Fest, and mine, Lydia Riefkohl, used to say, may I too wish you and Ida good health...and lots of happiness!!! Cheers and hugs, Ariel (January 2, 2008)



• David Jarrett: Marc, happy New Year to you too. I am in SoBe now and will be visiting Thailand in February. I bet it's warmer here than in Deutschland. (January 2, 2008)



• John Van Zwieten: Nice to hear your voice and see some family. 2007 was nice, 2008 should be too. I leave tomorow for 3 months in Guatemala and will be stopping in Miami on the way back. Have a great year. (January 2, 2008)



• John McGuirk: Thanks for the well wishes, Marc. It's certainly a heart warming scene. Here's to all the best in 2008. (January 2, 2008)



• John Clarkson: Marc, Thanks for your wonderful message. All the best for you and those you love for 2008. John (January 2, 2008)



• Charlotte Libov: Happy New Year, with warm thanks and regards to Irma and the pup! (January 2, 2008)



• Steve Rothaus: Marc, Happy New Year to you and your family. All the best, Steve & Ric (January 2, 2008)



• mary browning: Marc, Thank you for including me in the charming greeting from you and your family members. Your niece is charming! Happy and Healthy New 2008 to you both and to Irma Dog, as well. (January 2, 2008)



• Bud: Irma made a big contribution. How about a Street Team using canine reporters? (January 2, 2008)



• Belinda: Marc, Happy 2008 to you and your family, too. I'm so pleased to have been introduced to the future Chancellor of Germany. She is beautiful. (January 2, 2008)



• Meredith: Marc: Thanks to you, Ida and Irma for the terrific New Year's greeting. What a nice way to kick-off 2008. I hope you're enjoying a wonderful visit in Germany. All the best. Meredith (January 2, 2008)



• fred: marc....happy new year and one day Irma should meet our dog, Erna! xo fred (January 2, 2008)



• Bruce Trachtenberg: Nice message, Marc. Happy New Year. Bruce (January 2, 2008)



• Laura Ann Sheridan: Loved it! Happy New Year to You! and your family. (January 2, 2008)



• mkh: A happy and healthy new year to you as well, Marc! (January 2, 2008)



• Juan Carlos Zaldivar: 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 (January 24, 2007)



• elina: Ola Marc! Feliz Año Nuevo desde Buenos Aires. A very saludable (healthy) 2007 to you. I love your german humor. Elina (January 4, 2007)



• Ed Bell: Happy new year to you Marc. Hope all went well for you and yours throughout the holidays. Ed (January 4, 2007)



• gregory: 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 3, 2007)



• Anita Schrader: 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 3, 2007)



• Rick Hirsch: Same to you Marc. Have a great year and stay in touch! (January 2, 2007)



• Robert Wennett: same to you and wishing you a happy and healthy one (January 2, 2007)



• Cristina and Enrique: For a 2007 full of miracles, as we say in Spanish when you toast...¡Salud! (January 2, 2007)



• Mario Cader-Frech: Wise words for 2007. Thanks for sharing! (January 2, 2007)



• peter garcia: 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 2, 2007)



• Gene and Judy: 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 2, 2007)



• bob & steve: happy new year 2 u Herr.M. xox (January 2, 2007)



• Marta: Happy New Year! Thanks for the wishes, right back 'atcha... (January 2, 2007)



• George Neary: Happy New Year back at YOU!! Cheers!! George (January 2, 2007)



• Steve Frazier: 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 2, 2007)



• Radel Dupeiron (UM): Marc, your grandma was right.Thank you very much for thinking of us and for your good wishes. Feliz año nuevo!!!!!!!! Radel Dupeiron (January 2, 2007)



• Mina Baisch: Wishing you health and happiness and all good things for the coming year as well. Mina (January 2, 2007)



• Cherie from the Herald: 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 2, 2007)



• Mark Bloom: Hi Marc, Your grandmother is exactly right! A Happy and Healthy New Year to you too! Mark, Samantha and Joshua (January 1, 2007)



• Mario Garcia: 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 1, 2007)



• Chad Richter: 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 1, 2007)



• Heather Radi: Happy New Year to you too. All the best, Heather. (January 1, 2007)



• Marco Testino: Marc I totally agree with gradma Health and Feliz Ano from Lima Peru A BIG hug Marco (January 1, 2007)



• Dirk Evenson: 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 1, 2007)