Lake City, Florida readies for the big drop at midnight.

The new year is here. And we must strive to make 2009 a better year than 2008.

In that spirit, I’m offering my resolutions for the new year:

• do a better job of helping out around the house
• be tolerant of other people’s point of view
• stop repeating myself
• drive the speed limit at all times
• not throw rocks at the neighbors’ dogs
• give the new president a chance
• stop repeating myself
• stop making fun of rednecks
• stop making fun of yankees
• stop making fun of liberals
• be a role model for children
• pay attention when others are talking
• stop repeating myself
• compliment others
• become a serious blogger
• sprout wings and fly

Offhand, I’d say they will all be equally fulfilled.