This morning I woke up remembering a dream I had overnight where I was at my brother in law Jeff’s office. I looked out the window in his office to see wild boars with squirrels riding on their backs. This dream was not a result of excessive drinking last night. Jeff is a psychologist – I might need to start seeing him on a professional basis…Really, WTH?

At least my nightmare was just a dream. Mariah Carey probably woke up this morning wishing last night’s performance was a bad dream. Poor thing. Such talent but it seems there’s always an issue. Remember that Christmas special where she sang so terribly off key? Guess that’s why they did the lip-syncing only to have that backfire as well. And then there’s Ronda Rousey and her botched comeback. I don’t get that “sport” she’s involved in at all – boxing with kicking allowed or something like that. Her 2017 isn’t starting off as she planned but there’s plenty of time to turn it around. Or better yet, find something different to do.

I’ve read a number of fantastic FB postings of people looking to make 2017 a good year. I’ve read a number of great resolutions or maybe better labeled, mottos for the year. I’m still deciding. I have one standing resolution: to see more people in person versus just on Facebook.  There really is nothing better than an in person get together. My stepson Matthew had a good one – make sure the items on your calendar are aligned with the things that mean the most to you. I think that’s an excellent way to frame how I am going to spend my time and efforts in 2017.  For those of you who know Matthew and now are really worried that I’m now taking his advice, I should say he heard that gem from his yoga teacher. Or, as I noted, I might need professional help. 🙂

New Year’s Day happens to be my dad’s birthday too. While I remember him often, today as I looked around my house and saw photos of him, some of the artwork from his house on my walls and of course, the plant he gave me with the instructions “Don’t kill this. Anna gave it to me”, I’m reminded he’s here all the time. And I haven’t killed the plant! He’s here in the under the eyebrow look Kathryn gives me and in the dry humor we share. His birthday is a good reminder to make a resolution to spend time with the ones you love because they aren’t here forever.

So, here’s to a great year. Whatever your resolution is, I wish you great success. I’m going to be checking my calendar to make sure my commitments are meaningful, seeing the people I love and remembering to try and see friends in person now and again. Oh, and maybe buying a book on dreams.