It’s the first day of my new year.  Another way of thinking about Birthdays.  I am nearly 75, 3/4 of a century.  I say nearly, because I was born at 5pm and it’s only 3pm at the moment. 

It’s hard to believe.  Most days, I don’t feel it.  I feel, basically, the same as I did at 45, except for a few minor aches in my shoulders and hips.  I know that’s because I have gotten lazy this past year.  I haven’t been getting nearly enough exercise lately.  

So, thinking of today as the first day of MY year, here are my resolutions:  

1. Walk, at least, 1 mile every other day.
2. Do Yoga, pilates or some other type of stretching and strengthening exercise on the alternate days.
3. Write, at least, 500 words on some topic every day. Even if I never publish it, I need it to keep my mind active.
4. Be more patient with unruly children, not more permissive, just less impatient.
5. Spend more time reading than playing games.  Both help with cognitive health, but reading has other beneficial features.
6. Concentrate on getting my budget under control.
7. And the last thing on my list, as usual, clean the house more often.

I plan to make that 100 mark with physical strength and mental alertness intact.  My children already have grown children, I have great grandchildren who will be reaching for their 30s by then.  I expect to hold the next generation in my arms before I leave here.