New Year's resolutions. Winter is the time to think, to reflect on what has been and what needs changing. Time to slow down, take a deep breath. What do I need to do differently? Who exactly is it I want to see in that mirror? Maybe this is the time? Maybe this is the year? 2008.
* The start of the new millennium has been anything but comforting. It would be hard to put into words how disappointed I have been with the government, the war, Bush being appointed President, the economic despair we are headed for. I'll do anything I can to help change our course. There is no alternative. A revolutionary force for good. This one should be on everyone's list.
* This year I'm going to start calling myself a writer. I've never thought of myself as a writer, mainly cause I'm not very good at it. But it's about time I started peeving you off by doing so. Just don't look for any major improvements. My adverbs, adjectives, and advice are all pretty shaky.
* A New Year happening I'm not gong to be able to get around is turning 60. Having almost died 8 years ago, I, unlike many Baby Boomers, love birthdays. In particular, my sixtieth. My next goal is 62, so I can start collecting social security. Every year is a bonus. Age 65, Medicare. I'm assuming my right-wing Boomer friends will not participate in these Socialist programs that they so famously despise. That should keep them solvent until I celebrate, say, my 85th, or so.
* On a more practical note, I'm going to join a band this year. Of course, I can't sing a note or play any instrument, short of, maybe, a tambourine. For hire: Mr. Tambourine Man.
* Exercise. Eat healthier. These two always show up on my list. I have mixed emotions about both. I don't get anything out of exercise but tired, and just about anything healthy to eat is not worth the effort. My destiny seems to be sitting on my butt and eating fried chicken.
* Speaking of destiny. Where do you go looking for your destiny? In books? Find a guru? Down the road at the temple? Most of us look everywhere but right in front of us. A careful enough turning inward, and you'll find your destiny right there, waiting for you to discover it, in your heart.
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