So many people stress over their New Year’s resolutions then feel like total failures when they blow them a week later. I’ve figured out the secret to success. Just make your resolutions easier. I’ll share some of mine, in no particular order, to show you how it’s done.
1. Cook less.
ELBEE I don’t think that’s possible.
2. Stop eating chocolate. I’m kidding. 
3. Now that I’m back to regular gym workouts, go for Guiness Book of Records “Strongest Granny.”
ELBEE There is no such thing.
4.Bench press Henry before he can bench press me. It’s a long shot but I need some challenges.
5. Get Henry certified as a therapy dog so that he can share the love like Gus and Stanley.
6. Teach each dog a new trick.
7. Do a headstand once a week and touch my toes once a day. Notice, as in resolution 6, I’m keeping the numbers low.
8. Sing more.
ELBEE Hopefully not karaoke!
9. When struggling up a really steep trail, don’t take it as an age crack when someone says, “good job,” or “keep it up.”
10. Speaking of age, follow the advice of my late Grandma Lil who said, “Stand up straight and walk fast so no one will know your age.” She wore high heels at 80!
11. Be nicer to bikers who come barreling down single track trails with no bells, or at least don’t swear at them.
ELBEE She will never get past that issue no matter how many resolutions she makes. 
12. Climb Stunt Ridge. I haven’t done it in years and the challenge would do me good..
13. Figure out football.
14. And here’s a suggestion. Resolve not to make any New Year’s resolutions!
I am grateful to say that 2023 started on a positive note. My friend Donna and I took Gus and his buddies Tommy and Finley into UCLA to visit. Their wagging tails and loving demeanor brought a happy new year to everyone they met.
Wishing you all a wonderful, happy, healthy new year!
