Every New Year’s Eve, before I put on my party shoes and hit the bowling alley, I retreat to a quiet spot under my bed, summon my will (on loan from God), and come up with a resolution. I write down this resolution and promise myself to abide by it throughout the upcoming year – no ifs, ands, or…well…no ifs or ands. Over the years, I have kept a fairly accurate record of my New Year’s resolutions. Recently I compiled a list of these resolutions from birth to the present. Here they are: (more…)