HOPPY GNU EAR TO ALL OUR READERS
AND THIS IS
THE FINAL FRONT EAR
Let us welcome 2026 - may it be better than last year and may all our readers be blessed.
Traditionally this is the time to make new resolutions for the year ahead. Ideally, these should be targeted, achievable, and measurable.
Targeted - because they address a particular cause or issue you wish to address.
Achievable - because there's no point in having a resolution you cannot keep. Like, by the end of the year I'll be an astronaut. Forget it ... it won't happen!
Measurable - because you can tell how you're progressing and to ensure you don't give up.
For this year, my New Year's resolution is to carry a potato or two in my pockets at all time.
Targeted - Because potatoes have eyes but they cannot see. Those little white buds from a potato are the beginning of new growth. They are called eyes. But they don't look at you and judge you and reprimand you when you do wrong. They are a reminder that we too should not judge others. In a potato the eyes are the beginning of new shoots/roots - new growth. Another reminder that we too should grow everyday in wisdom as well as in humour.
Achievable - Easy, potatoes are cheap and fit well in one's trouser pockets.
Measurable - The potatoes are either there or not!
My Resolution last year (2025) was to learn to play the harmonica ...
... just for YOU.
A SUGGESTED RESOLUTION FOR YOU
...and a HOPPY GNU EAR to you, Victor.
ReplyDeleteThank you for the harmonica solo. I loved it! And thank you for the insight (sermonette?) on potatoes. My husband is from Idaho, which is known for its potatoes. We plan to have baked potatoes with our steak on New Year's Day. I'll think about what you've said about the tater's eyes.
ReplyDeleteHappy New Year, Victor! It's fun having you for a friend!
Oh dear, for a moment I thought I woke up back at the Big Corporation where they used buzz words like Targeted, Achievable and Measurable. Better we take a lesson from the humble potato.
ReplyDeleteLove the harmonica solo!
Happy New Year, Victor. The harmonica solo is rather special, thanks.
ReplyDeleteBut, I really wanted to be an astronaut. You burst my bubble, lol. Happy New Year to you.
ReplyDeleteLove Rudolph! I don't make resolutions anymore.
ReplyDeleteHappy New Year! Sandie
I love Rudolph as well! I don't make resolutions on New Year because I try to be better every day.
ReplyDeleteGod bless you, Victor. Happy New Year to you.
Happy New Year, Victor and thank you for entertaining us with smiles as well as educating us. Lord knows, we need both! Now on to, 2026.
ReplyDeleteLove you my friend and wish you the best in the coming year. I do appreciate the smiles and wise words. Love and Thanks from the next coast over...
ReplyDeleteHappy New Year Wishes.
ReplyDeleteAll the best Jan
I pray you have a blessed and beautiful 2026.
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