It's a New Year

And now that it's actually a new day in a new year, I realize I should say something about it.

2007 ended as it began: with me drunk on a couch. So that's a plus.

But there's no reason to dwell on 2007 when 2008 is spread out in front of us. Personally, I have a month of extreme business, followed by a weeklong work trip that combines pleasure and pain in such high doses that it's like I'm the cruise director on the S.S. Marquis de Sade. Or possibly Isaac the Bartender.

After this next bumpy month, I see smooth sailing ahead. I'm sure there'll be some changes -- there always are -- but I hope to navigate them with humor and optimism. I had a fairly rough month in the tail end of 2007, but have spent a week at home, and have enjoyed an almost complete recovery.

My hopes for 2008?

Getting some comic stories published.

Finishing up the guest room and moving on to the dining room. And finishing that.

Writing more.

Reading more.

Dropping another 30 pounds.

Electing a president I can be proud of.

Spending more time with my wife, and spending it better.

Learning to cook new things.

Meeting more strangers.

And, of course, health, happiness, and fun surprises.

Here's hopin'.

Rob