photo by Laura Tabacchi The start of this new year, for me, is a time of thought. It’s a time for reflecting on the past and dreaming about the future. I haven’t made any resolutions. I’m still considering my goals for this year. It might be simpler if I jumped into 2012 with a list of projects to complete or a new weight loss plan to begin. I do need to lose weight, and I have a number of projects in mind. But first, I need to think. Before I jump into a flurry of activity and try to do too much, resulting in exhaustion, I’m considering my priorities. I am evaluating my resources, especially time and energy. I’m factoring in my need for rest each day. Last year was busy. Bryan started college and Fred started working on an MBA. We adopted a rambunctious kitten , who is seen here under the file cabinet keeping the world safe from dust bunnies. I pushed helped Laura to finish the classes she needed to get her high sc...
