First, I watched the Rose Parade, this morning, as usual. Seriously. Why can't I remember, from year to year, on which station we receive the KTLA commercial-free broadcast? Stephanie was back (good!), but I'm so ready to lose Eubanks. Raul Rodriguez wowed me again and again. And I loved the colors on the Bollywood Float (Sierra Madre self built)! I watched it a couple of times, like most years. And I have it taped. Did you forget that I used to decorate them when I was a teenager (like just about every other kid in SoCal did at one time or another)?I just looked at my entry from last year and realize that I haven't made much progress on my M&M's Peanut addiction. Still no meaningful control over myself when they're around. But perhaps I think of them less when there aren't any nearby. Self-improvement is so difficult to measure, really. So I don't try to often.
Our whole family, the four of us, is working toward changes/improvements in our primary work lives, this year. For me, it will be taking the great spaces we created for me, last year, and intensifying the level of focus and output in a planned way. Beyond that, I would like to have a regular involvement in a local helping-type organization in place by the end of this year. I have a few candidates in mind.
I want to spend more time looking at the night sky and have a great garden, this year. I also want to make some paths around the property. And learn to tap dance.
I want to do better at keeping in touch. This blog helps, but I don't use the phone much. A life-long issue. And I will throw away a lot of junk, starting with most of the magazines I kept (and moved!) all these years. Don't ask.
I'm looking forward to a very interesting year and I know Tom is, too. High hopes. But we're in for some bumps and obstacles, too. This is a weird and wonderful time. I just don't want to waste it. One good sign: I've got the Christmas tree undecorated, already! Happy New Year!!!
