Do you have any? New Year’s resolutions that is?   Something to do or not do in the coming year?  New Year’s resolutions date back 4000 years to Babylonian times.  The Babylonians celebrated a 12 day festival called “Akitu.” At this time, the people would affirm loyalty to the king for the new year and promise the pagan gods to repay debts and return borrowed objects. On January 1st (named for the two-faced god Janus), the Romans would look to the past year and promise good conduct for the coming year. Early Christians would look back on the mistakes of the past year and resolve to omit them from the New Year. Nearly one third of all people make some personal commitment for the new year.  However, a University of Bristol study showed that of the people who make New Year’s resolutions, 88% fail.   Mine will not.

One that crossed my mind is to play more golf. It occurred to me that if I work diligently every day on cardio, weights and golf – I could be on the PGA Tour in 10 or 15 years. That said, I would also like to read more, play my guitar more, volunteer/be a better person and eat healthier. Though I NEVER want to eat asparagus again . . . . . Best wishes to all for a wonderful, healthy and Happy New Year!!