Resolutions

I just reviewed the list of resolutions I made last year.  Good stuff, and some of those things were accomplished. I could still probably just resurrect that same list for this year.  But a new year deserves a list of its own.  So, here goes...

In 2012, I expect myself to:

• Set aside time for large projects and stick to the plan
• Make time work for me...instead of the other way around
• Sacrifice more to others through time, money and other contributions
• Listen to, and validate, the feelings of others
• Take pictures
• Make better use of having a good memory (what more could I be learning?)
• Maintain an emergency fund
• And of course....eat vegetables, get more sleep, exercise daily

”I will mourn the loss of thousands of precious lives, but I will not rejoice in the death of one, not even an enemy. Returning hate for hate multiplies hate, adding deeper darkness to a night already devoid of stars. Darkness cannot drive out darkness: only light can do that. Hate cannot drive out hate, only love can do that.”

- Martin Luther King Jr.

Amazing Grace

The following words were found written in the clothing of a child executed at Ravensbruck concentration camp:

“O Lord, remember not only the men and women of good will, but also those of ill will.  But do not remember all of the suffering they have inflicted upon us.  Instead remember the fruits we have borne because of this suffering:  our fellowship, our loyalty to one another, our humility, our courage, our generosity, the greatness of heart that has grown from this trouble. When our persecutors come to be judged by you, let all of these fruits that we have borne be their forgiveness.”   

Wow.  Impressive.  

More, please

My New Year’s Resolutions aren’t about what I intend to give up, but about all I want more of…

• more time with friends I don’t see frequently enough
• more time with family, immediate and extended
• more goals accomplished at work
• more reading
• more hours of sleep each night
• more drinking my 8 glasses of water a day
• more vegetables
• more days in which I don’t skip my walk
• more attending live music events
• more new music explored
• more thinking of the needs of others

Hoping to acccomplish the above…and more…in 2011.  Happy New Year!

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Rock of Ages

Last weekend I saw the Rock of Ages show in Chicago. It seriously rocked.  My friend, Mike, and his wife, Laura, are among the producers of the show.  It's been a huge success on Broadway (5 Tony nominations) for over a year and is now touring.  The show is full of 80's rock performed by a top-notch band and fantastic singers and dancers.  The songs are cool, the talent and bodies are hot and the jokes are funny.  I thoroughly enjoyed every minute of it.    

Twitter beginnings

Well...I've been using Twitter for a few months now.  I find it interesting reading the tweets of those I follow (all 31 of them).  So far not many are interested in following me, though (9 followers).  Maybe I'm doing it wrong...maybe I need to be more patient...or maybe this is one way to find out I'm just not that interesting!  Oh well.  It doesn't bother me because I have my tweets set to automatically post to facebook...where friends comment, joke and otherwise show an interest.  Conclusion:  Facebook is for affirmation and sense of community...Twitter is for following interesting people (and pretending I'm one of them).