
" Today is the first day of 'The Year of the Snake' in the Chinese Calendar. In western eyes, the symbol of the snake carries negative overtones with it in either biblical or Freudian terms. Ancient Chinese wisdom however says that a snake in the house is a good omen because it means your family will not starve. The snake is seen as putting great value upon material wealth.The snake is keen and cunning, quite intelligent and wise. To all my Face-book contacts, I wish you, 'Kong Hay Fatt Choy.'" William Forde: February 10th, 2013.