Suzy -- I've decided you're going to be my write in vote for president this November, because I like your writing, and I have a rule that I don't vote for lunatics or morons.
I have two New Year's resolutions. One is relatively unimportant. Namely, at age 87, I will have increased my golf club swing speed from 80 to 85 mph; thus increasing the distance of my drives from 200-215 to 220-235 yards. ... The second resolution is HUGELY important! It is as follows: I will do everything in my power to expose the moral rot that is D.E.I.. This will begin with the corruption that is now central to my faith community; the Episcopal Church that lives here in the Episcopal Diocese of Connecticut.
I'm with Nellie and Margi: less news, more books. Before 2016 I read at least 50 books a year - mostly novels - and had accumulated 40,000 words toward my own novel. Trump's election interrupted the pattern: I've since written next to nothing and most of my reading attention is directed to non-fiction: some books, but largely news and opinion. I want to rediscover the magic.
A note for Kiran, I recall the columnist Bob Greene writing about taking the SAT in his 30's, like you, to see if he was getting smarter or dumber. It was a fun read, I think in Esquire magazine. The big takeaway I recall was Bob's surprise showing up with a bunch of high schoolers at eight o'clock on a Saturday morning. They didn't flinch at his age but were surprised by another observation: Why, they wanted to know, was he wearing a coat and tie.
I plan to do nothing. Meaning stillness. I am always multitasking (even while watching tv). So my resolution is to be still. I plan on starting tomorrow for a couple of minutes and to build from there. Good luck everyone!
Suzy -- I've decided you're going to be my write in vote for president this November, because I like your writing, and I have a rule that I don't vote for lunatics or morons.
go into labor spontaneously (it helps that im 39 weeks pregnant)
I have two New Year's resolutions. One is relatively unimportant. Namely, at age 87, I will have increased my golf club swing speed from 80 to 85 mph; thus increasing the distance of my drives from 200-215 to 220-235 yards. ... The second resolution is HUGELY important! It is as follows: I will do everything in my power to expose the moral rot that is D.E.I.. This will begin with the corruption that is now central to my faith community; the Episcopal Church that lives here in the Episcopal Diocese of Connecticut.
Good luck dunking a basketball Oliver . You can do it.
I'm with Nellie and Margi: less news, more books. Before 2016 I read at least 50 books a year - mostly novels - and had accumulated 40,000 words toward my own novel. Trump's election interrupted the pattern: I've since written next to nothing and most of my reading attention is directed to non-fiction: some books, but largely news and opinion. I want to rediscover the magic.
It is time to get absolutely huge
Trying to bench 225. Simple. Attainable (I'm at 195).
BTW I'm 35 and 6'6", very active, and I haven't been able to dunk since college. :(
To keep close to my heart that the voice I use to speak to my children will become the voice they use to speak to themselves.
To only eat Doritos with chopsticks.
To continue to bear witness.
"Devil's rectangle". yes, yes it is.
Finally attempt to understand music theory.
Practice guitar more often and with scheduled sessions without disturbances.
Listen to music daily especially when doing dreary chores like housekeeping.
Bring a slice of joy to everyone I meet, even the grouchy whole foods checkout clerk.
Time for meditation and being offline.
Give more to others especially those in need.
Read during the day and not feel guilty about using time to do so.
Coby - Have you tried oil pulling for your gums? It has worked wonders for me. (Don't tell your dad.)
A note for Kiran, I recall the columnist Bob Greene writing about taking the SAT in his 30's, like you, to see if he was getting smarter or dumber. It was a fun read, I think in Esquire magazine. The big takeaway I recall was Bob's surprise showing up with a bunch of high schoolers at eight o'clock on a Saturday morning. They didn't flinch at his age but were surprised by another observation: Why, they wanted to know, was he wearing a coat and tie.
I worked on this one last year and it was a winner so I am keepin' on on this one:
don't lie.
Focus.
Should I write a book or be a potter?
My son is about the same age as Oliver and he was able to dunk this year.He swears by knees over toes exercises.
I plan to do nothing. Meaning stillness. I am always multitasking (even while watching tv). So my resolution is to be still. I plan on starting tomorrow for a couple of minutes and to build from there. Good luck everyone!