“Write it on your heart that every day is the best day in the year.”
Happy New Year!!!
I’m sorry about yesterday. I woke up nearly at noon as I had gone to bed when it was already light then I had to pick up my dinner at Ring’s and after that it was time to leave for the concert. This last concert of the year was superb, and I do not use that term lightly. We had the largest crowd we’ve ever had, and they stayed and they clapped and they sang along. I even had friends in the audience. It was also my first concert back after the mighty fall and the plague.
Today started mostly cloudy but the blue has broken through. It is a cold, still day, in the 30’s. I have nothing planned the whole week. We even have a uke break. I’m thinking cozies for the whole week. I’m also thinking maybe cleaning a little each day. That would make cleaning a bit more palatable, sort of like a Mad Hatter’s Tea Party for cleaning.
Every New Year’s Day now seems just like any other day. Today for example: I slept late, again, had life saving coffee and read the paper. That could be tomorrow or the next day or any other day. The only difference between them is the date, the change in year.
When I was younger, I used to get excited for New Year’s Eve. My friends and I would get together for a little party, play some games and drink toasts to Auld Lang Syne and to the new year. Last night I watched another year go by. I am going to be a year older, a year deeper into my 70’s. I will celebrate being retired for twenty years. I will celebrate for the sake of celebration. I’ve earned it.
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January 1, 2024 at 6:31 pm
Happy New Year
with music, books, concerts, fun, coziness and more!
I’m out of town again, a small town without much fireworks last night. I like the lights but not the awful noise so it’s better here than at home.
It’s still rainy, another flood warning at home but no problem for us. The flooded river looks impressive and I will check again when I’m back home.
January 1, 2024 at 11:52 pm
Happy New Year!
This new year was partly cloudy and a bit chilly with a high of 48°.
This year just as we did last year we did a staycation at the Embassy Suites Hotel. My daughter got to go swimming in their indoor pool. At the Embassy Suites they have a manager’s cocktail party and a full cooked to order breakfast. This year we barely stayed up until midnight. Here in the central time zone we get to watch the time ball drop in Times Square.
My Dallas Cowboys beat the Lions and backed their way into the NFC title, thanks to the Eagles loss to Arizona, if they can figure out how to win one on the road next Sunday.
January 2, 2024 at 9:08 pm
Happy New Year!!
I just stayed home, but I did turn the channel and watched the ball in Times Square. I love that they still play Guy Lombardo’s Auld Lang Syne at midnight.
Going out and doing something special is a great tradition for welcoming the New Year.
January 2, 2024 at 9:10 pm
Happy New Year, Birgit!
The rain has finally stopped here. It rained 3 out of 4 of the last few days. Now the cold is making an appearance.
I’m perfectly content being home.