As I was trying to come up with my first blog post of 2019, I reviewed what I wrote on this date in 2018, and you know — nothing has changed. I continue to resolve “no resolutions” for 2019 (that I can’t keep.) The only resolution that I will keep is to ignore the unhinged egomaniac in the White House as best I can.
Repeating from last year about my outlook for 2019…
At the start of a new year, one hears a lot about making New Years Resolutions. I do not give credence to making statements on future goals and self-promises that frequently do not get fulfilled.
However, I have faithful and steady self-promises that I will continue to do, “resolutions” notwithstanding….
In 2019, I resolve to continue…
- to love and care for my one-and-only Spouse. To honor him and keep him; to stand by his side in times of triumph and of pain; to be loyal and worthy of his trust; and to love and support him until we part at death.
- to be an honest man of integrity in all actions and deeds.
- to love and support my family near and far, young and old, conservative or less so, observant of religion or not. Blood is blood and family is family.
- to contribute to the welfare of my community through service; share knowledge and experience; do what’s right; correct injustice; and lead the way toward equal recognition of everyone regardless of race, creed, sex, religion, sexual orientation, and so forth. People are people and my neighbors are my neighbors.
- to strive to have a “work-life” balance by not bringing work home. Leave work at work. (One major reason I do not have a smartphone so I am not tethered to the office.)
- to remain vigilant and keep the egomaniac asswipe in the White House and his destructive cronies at bay (and out of my view; there are much more positive things to think about!)
- to laugh, love, and share smiles with perfect strangers (who may see me as the only sunshine that day!)
I am sure there is more; there is always more. However, this should be sufficient and is reflective of the man I am. I don’t need to make promises that I won’t keep. I am happy being just plain old “me.”
Life is short: resolve to be the best person you ARE.
May you, your hubby and your readers have a prosperous, healthier and happier 2019.
Happy New Year to us all!
Thank you, Bill. I appreciate that you are one of my most loyal followers of this blog. I wish you well for 2019!
Thank you. I have a feeling we will all need as much goodwill, good luck and good judgment as is possible. As one of our most distinguished forefathers said, “These are the times that try men’s souls….” The coming months and year will show how tough we Americans truly are.