For 4,000 years folks have been celebrating the new year making New Year's the oldest holiday on the books.

And since 153 BC, people have been making resolutions...breaking them since then too I reckon.

I read somewhere returning farm tools was a biggie back in 153. Hmmmm. Wonder what kind of farm tools that would have been?

In 2008, I don't have to tell you what is the most common resolution because you know. Losing weight is followed by:

* Quit smoking

* Stick to a budget

* Spend more time with family and friends

* Find a better job

* Exercise more

* Be a better person

Some think resolutions are silly. I think they are optimistic.

Regardless whether you've made a bunch of them or are perfectly content...

I wish you a happy, healthy and prosperous New Year!

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