For inspiration, I went to my daily newspaper's advice column. Dear Abby suggested I adopt the Al-Anon credo. These steps are common to what many religions and self-help groups use as a path to enlightenment.
Me being me, I took the steps and put my own little spin on them to create my list of resolutions. Let me know what you think.
Just for today...
...I will live through this day only. Any sarcastic comments I may or may not have made about a certain person or persons are in the past, and I will not say they really shouldn't dress themselves like they are in their 20s because those days are long, long gone.
...I will be happy. Sunshine on my shoulder makes me happy. John Denver sang that song. But he's dead. Well, that didn't go to happy place. I'll try that one again tomorrow.
...I will accept what is, fix what I can and leave the rest alone. I can't fix the fact that I'm getting old and creaky. But I can do something about being overweight. There's a donut over there with my name on it. I can fix this. Let's be friends, Mr. Cruller!
...I will improve my mind. By watching news programs on TV. I can trust them to deliver current events to my living room in a fair and balanced way. I know this because they say so. And they would never lie. Over and over again.
...I will be agreeable. This one is easy. There's not a snarky bone in my body. Ask anyone. Well, okay, don't ask her. Or him. Or that guy over there...
...I will take responsibility for my own actions. Especially when I do something good. I want to be sure everybody knows about it.
There, now. That wasn't so bad. Re-reading my list, I think I've covered everything. Oops, I need to add one more of my own.
Just for today...I will be totally serious.
There, that should do it. Happy New Year, everyone!
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