This is Barney, post-op (the dog whose eye was clawed out by an emu). He's such a sweety and didn't deserve it. Also, forgive my face. I didn't get to see the first sunrise of the new year due to rain, sad day. But, maybe Barney's face can symbolize the new year in a good bit, the start of something new and even if bad cards are dealt to you, make the best of it.
Also, to explain the awkward-ness of the photo, he's about to lick me and he's blinking. His right eye is fine and he doesn't have a tongue problem.