Happy New Year

I don't make new year's resolutions. I used to, but not anymore. January 1 is just a date chosen centuries ago as the beginning of the year. So in reality, I figure every day is the beginning of a new year. That being the case, it makes more sense if I look at every day as a chance to resolve to be a better person and not just make promises for the year.

So, my new year's wishes for everyone, every day:

Live.
Love.
Be good to yourself and others.

Peace,
and Happy New Year!

Comments

Anonymous said…
I like that philosophy. I tend to think more of my birthday as my own new year and go from there. Thanks for those wonderful wishes. Happy New Year to you, too, arbitrarily and traditionally. :-)
January 02, 2006 10:25 am
Anonymous said…
Happy New Year Ell,
I always liked reading your posts and missed you from TBF days so I hope you don't mind that I trcked you down when I saw you linked on another blog :)
January 03, 2006 12:54 pm
Anonymous said…
Hey Ronny,

Happy New Year!

Glad to see you here - though you may see a different side of me here than on TBF. ;)
January 03, 2006 7:35 pm
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