2008 New Year's Resolutions

Happy New Year 2008! I saw the Waterford crystal ball drop in Times Square albeit on TV and after waking up from a food-induced nap. I must be getting old because I think I then went to bed at about 12:15 AM. No celebrating for me last night. The dinner of King Crab Legs and Steak that Linda and I made pretty much assured I wouldn't be light on my feet for dancing away the night. I have to ask, how good is clarified butter (OMG!)

This is the day for setting forth the resolutions that will guide me through the new year. Of course I want to make this year different, better, and more special than any previous year and supposedly that begins with resolutions to make some changes, to do things differently, and to improve certain things. No blaming problems on others for me.

The problem is, where do I begin? Maybe categories for resolutions is the right place to start. Making sure not to be overly ambitious would help promote success. How about the following resolution categories:

• family
• work
• personal
• community
• society

Of course each of these could break into other sub-categories but I will resist getting overly optimistic. After all, having a few resolutions that I accomplish would be better than having many that don't last through the month of January.

I'll start with this set of categories and create a few specific resolutions within each. More to follow but for now I need to go help with breakfast... (to be continued)