The older I get the more realistic and sober I become, as a consequence this year’s Top Ten list will more than ever reflect my practical side.

To being with, ten life-changing resolutions are too many, this year I have shortened my list to my Top Five New Year’s Resolutions:

DOWNSIZE

Less is more. A life burdened with too my possessions, too many relationships, and too many obligations is impractical, unsustainable and untenable in the post-pandemic world.

LOOK FOR AT LEAST ONE VIRTUE TO APPRECIATE IN EVERYBODY

I’m a misanthrope and complaining about other people comes naturally to me, but next year I will make a concerted effort to find one good thing about even the rottenest person.

SPEAK TRUTH TO POWER

In the era of Trump incivility, vindictiveness, racism, misogyny, homophobia and all sorts of evil is rampant. I am determined to speak truth to power via my humble blog.

BE MORE CONCERED ABOUT MY HEALTH

As I grow older, and my body falls apart the more health conscious I am. We only get one body, be good to your body, mind and soul. No need to elaborate, ya’ll know what I’m talking about.

READ MORE BOOKS

As a writer it’s incumbent upon me to encourage everyone to read more books. Less screen time, more time reading books and newspaper articles.