New Year's Resolutions

Number 1 - I will eat healthy, natural foods. I'll avoid processed foods. If my grandmother didn't eat it, I won't either. Thank God Grandma liked brownies. And Twinkies.

Number 2 - I will exercise more. This will not be hard to do. If I exercise at all, that's more.

I will also get rid of stuff. I have too much stuff. George Carlin understood this. I'd buy one of his old comedy albums but that would only give me more stuff.

I will clean out files and organize paperwork. Something tells me that keeping papers in plastic grocery bags in my closets is not the most efficient method. Do I really need my Mom's electric bills from 2001? No. What I do need is a shredder.

I'll buy a shredder. A big one. Oh sure, it's more stuff, but it will help me get rid of stuff.

I will fix my front step, replace my basement windows, paint the bathroom, pull out those two dead shrubs and clean the awnings.

I will play the lottery more, so maybe I can win enough money to pay someone to fix my front step, replace my basement windows, paint the bathroom, pull out those two dead shrubs and clean the awnings.

I will spend less time playing Scrabble against computer robots and more time playing cards and games with real people. And not computer strangers either. Real people, like my friends. I have friends, you know.

I will try to make some friends.

I will try to be more productive and less lazy. I will try to be more proactive and less complacent. I will try to get out, have fun, be kind, take care of myself and take care of you if you need it. I will try to make 2010 amount to something.

I'm not optimistic, but I'll try.

New Year Musings (or God, I'm Old)

Seems like Y2K
was yesterday
but then I think again
and knit my brow
and wonder how
it’s almost 20-10

Ten years have passed -
they went so fast -
I know I seem perplexed
But this is it,
the year I quit
writing 19 on my checks

Ode to Book Group

I love my book group, every one
They make Christmas so much fun
With thoughtful gifts
And caring hearts
The season gets a festive start

In fact, each season of the year
Is met each month with book group cheer
And even though
I’m getting sappy
Book group always makes me happy

(Don’t think that we’re all sweet and nice
We’re short on sugar, long on spice
If trouble ever
Comes to pass
My book group girls will kick your ass)