From the Wisdom of Charlie Brown

I strongly dislike New Year's resolutions. And lately I'm reminded of how many people try to make them and try to make me make them. Nothing gets me more irritated.
So, I look to the wisdom of Charlie Brown, who said, "You know how I always dread the whole year? Well, this year I will only dread one day at a time." And I think that's some good advice. Keep it simple, one day at a time. And, because "tomorrow has enough troubles of it's own," we can remember this as true wisdom.

Also, because I am often a nerd, I have posted below the lyrics to Robert Burns' "Auld Lange Syne," a song sung by people who don't understand the words at New Year's parties and a reference from When Harry Met Sally, the greatest movie of relational humor to bring in the new year. In light of all the preparations for failure New Year's resolution brings, this song is actually about remembering the good ole days and old friends over a pint. The newest translation reads,

Should old acquaintance be forgot,
and never brought to mind ?
Should old acquaintance be forgot,
and old times since ?

CHORUS:
For auld lang syne, my dear,
for auld lang syne,
we'll take a cup of kindness yet,
for auld lang syne.
And surely you’ll buy your pint cup !
And surely I’ll buy mine !
And we'll take a cup o’ kindness yet,
for auld lang syne.

CHORUS
We two have run about the slopes,
and picked the daisies fine ;
But we’ve wandered many a weary foot,
since auld lang syne.

CHORUS
We two have paddled in the stream,
from morning sun till dine† ;
But seas between us broad have roared
since auld lang syne.

CHORUS
And there’s a hand my trusty friend !
And give us a hand o’ thine !
And we’ll take a right good-will draught,
for auld lang syne.

CHORUS

Even if you didn't read that, please, be a friend and keep it simple this new year. I will take a moment to be a hypocrite and share my one resolution: to do at least one painting a month. Maybe I'll even post them-but don't get your hopes up.

Happy New Year.