Archives for 2023

On January 5, 1933, construction commenced on the Golden Gate Bridge as workers began excavating 3.25 million cubic feet of dirt for the structure’s huge anchorages.

But was that its birthday?  Is this the day we should be celebrating this great architectural achievement?  Or should it be when it is opened to the world?  The actual opening date was May 27, 1937.  We celebrate the moment a child comes into the world, not the moment of conception even though it may well have been the result of a celebration, perhaps including alcohol.   

For those who may think this may be a thinly-veiled metaphor for a moral discussion on abortion, you are wrong.  The absolute last thing I would want to do is impose my values on others or interfere with a woman’s, or anyone’s, right to choose what they do with their own body.

We are still in America, right?

The end of the winter holiday season often brings the “January Blues” — most notably in chilly climates, as January and February tend to be the coldest months of the year in the Northern Hemisphere. Even if you are still feeling a little holiday buzz due to celebrations and perhaps some new gifts, it’s not a bad idea to prepare for the sadness that can accompany short days and cool temperatures. Last year Vogue, a publication on everyone’s nightstand I’m sure, published a list of 20 ways to beat the blues that included some mind-blowing outside-the-box ideas. Here’s just a few of them:

• Breathe in Joy
• Be still (can you do both at the same time?)
• Relax
• Read 
• Reward Yourself
• Blah, blah, blah.

Two of their ideas did make a lot of sense to me: Stop Worrying and Exercise.  I think I can help.  If you feel like you are sinking into self-wallowing listen up:
“Quit your whining you self-absorbed narcissist and get with the program!  You got a lot going for you and no reason to dine alone at the “Pity Party, table for one!”  Get out of bed, drop and give me twenty, run 10 laps around the track and get on with your life!”

If that doesn’t work use another of their suggestions: Seek Professional Help.  And by that I mean, “Call me.”

I wonder if Henry would have felt the same if what he had was the Shingles?

I have made the irrevocable decision today, actually yesterday, to make 2023 a year of action!  By that I mean I am going to “Go for it!”  From now on when I get an idea I will immediately take action.  If I want something I’ll get it!  If there is something I want to do, I will do it without overthinking or making a pros and cons list.  I am going to just do it, take the bull by the horns, get down and not be afraid to get my hands dirty…maybe? 

It sounds like a plan I can get behind…perhaps.

I have resolved to have no New Year’s Resolutions this year so there will be none to fail at.
But now that I think about it that is a resolution, so I do have one and I will not look back.  Not looking backward is a resolution in itself so I guess I am up to two but you know where I’m coming from.  Oops, no more ending a sentence with a preposition…and thinking about it I do need to drop a few (or 100) pounds, get more exercise and stay in closer contact with friends and family.
Too much!  I am going back to one resolution only: All of the above! 

It ain’t easy bein’ me.