So then. Another year, another decade. It’s tempting to drop into review mode, sip a couple of glasses of the lovely bottle of vintage port I bought myself for Christmas but have yet to open, and attempt to write something insightful to celebrate the passage of time. Tempting, but not really close to the true banana.
I survived. Most of the people I love survived. That’s enough for me.
If there’s anything I’d like to burn in the ten-year bonfire of vanities some folks speak of it is my own sloth and laziness. I’m the laziest man I know and I fear that even my laziness is not as thorough and honest as it might be.
I’m a drifter. Always have been, always will be. I don’t honestly care even if I do sometimes feel that I ought.
To hell with it. I’ll keep on being lazy, drifting along without a care in the world. It suits me, it does.
I wish us all a Happy New Year, with few aches, fewer pains, and a lot more laughs than we’ve seen in the past ten years. Here’s to the next one.
John, wishing you a happy, healthy, brand spanking new year. Those wishes extend to Graham and Dolly of course.
“I survived. Most of the people I love survived.”
I’ll give a thought to those who didn’t and move on.
Best wishes for a good 2010, John, Graham, Dolly and fellow readers.
Oh Happy New Year! BTW the TV fits perfectly and looks lovely in its spot.
We have a bit of the old sloth here in the Colonies. I myself do my best to nurture it. Happy New Year indeed and a toast to an old comrade who once said: “any day I can get up and tie my own shoes is a good day in my book”.
I hear that and feel like wishing everyone a peaceful New Year.
Happy New Year to you, Graham and Dolly.
I’m lazy too…..
“Most of the people I love survived…” except, for me, the most important one didn’t. Life goes on. May the two of you have a happy and healthy new year. *Hugs*
John, wishing a happy New Year to you and your loved ones…especially Dolly
The best to both of you and Dolly too!
And a wonderful 2010 to everyone else who reads here!
Hugs, scritchy-scratches and warm good wishes to all of you — and the attached furkids.
peaceful new year to you John
Happy New Year to you too, John & Family. There is still about 2 1/2 more hours to go here before the clock turns 12, but I’ll see it only in my dreams… that is, if the fireworks don’t keep me awake ’til then.
See you next year!
First wishing you a Happy New Year of peace and contentment in your writing. Second, a word based on experience – as you get older, you have less energy. It seems to seep away. In 2010, I’ll be 80 so I speak with a little experience.
But do keep on writing – it’s so pleasant to lok forward to your comments day by day.
Blessings and joys! May they be heaped up and running over in 2010!!! Health and happiness are worth more than gold!!
Hugs all around and Lots of Love in the Little House in Wales, ~ Sil
Happy New Year!
I’ll drink to that.Happy New Year !
John, my fond hopes that you and the big kilted fella and the little furry lady enjoy 2010 to the utmost. I hear dire warnings about hard times ahead, but as you so rightly remind us, just being here, staying alive, is the main hurdle crossed. Brandy, what a good idea! That particular spirit is very medicinal, I always say. It even smells therapeutic. I think I’ll join you in a bit of therapy.
Happy New Year to you John! Happy New Year to Graham and Dolly! And Happy New Year to everyone else who’s reading here!!!