Inspiration? Thank you, Mr. Swift.
Inspiration? Thank you, Mr. Swift.

The big stat showing up on New Year blog posts? “Only 8% of the population follows through on resolutions.” It’s ubiquitous, like blithe posts of Bland Business Beatitudes. BOR-ing. I’m sticking to basics. I can’t afford to hire the Merry Maids to dash through my house. No resolutions. Only modest proposals on this last day of Epiphany.

  • Scoop the cat box daily.
  • Scrub the bathtub (guest bathroom) faithfully.
  • Eat the Greek yogurt in my fridge—before the expiration date times out.
  • Hold a funeral for dead plants (toss them in the woods behind my house).

Will this list make me a perfect person? No. Cleanliness is next to godliness. I’m not up for sainthood, much less beatification (lapsed Methodist). I just don’t want my significant other to scold me (rightfully and gently) another year.

One more. An oldie but goodie.

“Be yourself; everyone else is already taken.” ― Oscar Wilde

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11 responses to “2015: Five Modest Proposals”

  1. potterwillam3 Avatar
    potterwillam3

    I loved this! How fun!

  2. Catherine Hamrick Avatar
    Catherine Hamrick

    I’m glad you like it, Mr. Bill. One more proposal: Lighten up ; )

  3. Dr Mustapha Tahir Avatar
    Dr Mustapha Tahir

    Agree! Can’t think of better New Year resolutions. But then I’ve never been one to make any.

  4. Catherine Hamrick Avatar
    Catherine Hamrick

    Yes. Perhaps I am a pleasantly pessimistic person. Or realistic. Thanks for dropping by, Dr. M.

  5. Burns the Fire Avatar
    Burns the Fire

    A refreshing take. Happy New Year!

  6. Catherine Hamrick Avatar
    Catherine Hamrick

    To you, too! I #goodreads of your posts this year.

  7. Silver in the Barn Avatar
    Silver in the Barn

    Hello, Catherine. Any New Year post that includes Oscar Wilde is a good one. No resolutions for me other than to continue to learn and grow as the spirit moves me.

  8. Catherine Hamrick Avatar
    Catherine Hamrick

    Glad you like the Wilde Man, Mme Silver. I’ve missed you. I lost some time in November and December due to house move and school.

  9. Dan Hise Avatar
    Dan Hise

    Most witty, Ms. Hamrick. And thank you for the Wilde quote, one I’ve never read or heard.

  10. Catherine Hamrickc Avatar
    Catherine Hamrickc

    Hi Dr. Dan. Thanks for the read. Great to hear from you.

  11. Catherine Hamrick Avatar
    Catherine Hamrick

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