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December 30, 2010

Resolution # 55

This New Year’s Eve, if you’re making resolutions
Try to make ones that aren’t huge revolutions

Don’t think about the things you’re starting or stopping
Try some moderation, not just things that need dropping

Try to find a gentle way to someplace in the middle
Resolutions aren’t too hard if you change just a little






Happy New Year to G-Man
and all my fellow 55-ers!


"You say you want a resolution, well you know, we all want to change the world"  (Apologies to The Beatles) 

25 comments:

  1. moondustwriterDecember 30, 2010 at 9:10 PM

    I like that Eric. If you over shoot you never meet the resolution.

    Happy New Year - it's been great getting to know excellent writers like you

    Moonie Smiles

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  2. SheilaDecember 30, 2010 at 9:22 PM

    great advice!

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  3. G-ManDecember 30, 2010 at 10:00 PM

    I think we can live with that advice Eric...
    Thank You for your awesome support. And have a Kick Ass 2011.....G

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  4. Maude LynnDecember 30, 2010 at 10:09 PM

    Excellent advice!

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  5. TeresaDecember 30, 2010 at 10:09 PM

    Great advice! Hope you have a great new year!

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  6. Linda Bob Grifins Korbetis HallDecember 30, 2010 at 10:13 PM

    great 55.

    you are correct in many ways,
    beautiful 55.

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  7. Yvonne OsborneDecember 30, 2010 at 10:20 PM

    I think I stopped making resolutions about the same time I stopped reading my horoscope. Wish I wasn't too tired to start a revolution! Happy New Year!

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  8. UnknownDecember 30, 2010 at 10:25 PM

    Excellent advice Eric :) Happy New Year!

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  9. hedgewitchDecember 30, 2010 at 10:31 PM

    We've all heard Revolution # 9--what happened to numbers 1-8? The CIA had something to do with it, I'm sure.

    You're spot on on the moderation route. Change is most lasting when it's incremental. Thanks for all your visits and kind words, Eric. Have a Happy New Year.

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  10. Brian MillerDecember 30, 2010 at 10:40 PM

    some nice wisdom there eric...we can shoot for the moon and fall hard or just try to get in orbit and go from there...

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  11. Alice AudreyDecember 30, 2010 at 10:56 PM

    Good advice. Maybe I'll try it, a little.

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  12. quillyDecember 31, 2010 at 1:23 AM

    In 1996 I made the only New Year's resolution I have never broken -- not to make New Year's Resolutions!

    Happy New Year!

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  13. KayDecember 31, 2010 at 2:18 AM

    clever, clever... that you are!

    Happy New Year!

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  14. anthonynorthDecember 31, 2010 at 3:46 AM

    Great advice. I made a resolution years ago that I've stuck to - not to make resolutions.

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  15. Hootin AnniDecember 31, 2010 at 5:23 AM

    Very rhythmic!! And well stated.

    Mine's posted, if you'd care to come visit. Happy New Year to you.

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  16. CadDecember 31, 2010 at 5:49 AM

    Good thinking!

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  17. CherylDecember 31, 2010 at 6:39 AM

    I used to want a revolution. Today, living well will do. Thanks for a subtle reminder.

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  18. izzyDecember 31, 2010 at 7:20 AM

    Yes, small steps, good reminder- Thanks!

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  19. MeDecember 31, 2010 at 7:25 AM

    True words, Eric. But sometimes you just *have* to shoot for the moon... :)
    -C

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  20. ClaudiaDecember 31, 2010 at 11:26 AM

    finding the golden way in the middle - not always easy...
    happy new year eric

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  21. ShadowDecember 31, 2010 at 12:06 PM

    now this one i LOOOOOVE! moderation. way to go!!! and a very happy new year to you too, eric!

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  22. Monkey ManDecember 31, 2010 at 2:10 PM

    Wise notions. Happy New Year to you, too, Eric.

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  23. jozienDecember 31, 2010 at 4:01 PM

    Thanks, the way i am these days i am happy i remembered that it is new years eve today, never mind resolutions.
    let me think....
    a little...
    more kissing
    on the lips
    x

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  24. eyeographyDecember 31, 2010 at 11:39 PM

    Nice 55..
    very thoughtful :)

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  25. AkelamaluJanuary 2, 2011 at 1:04 PM

    Moderation - great advice! :)

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