I don’t have any formal resolutions for 2006, though I have quite a few goals. Obviously, finishing my book is not only a goal, it’s a responsibility since I am under contract. I’d like to work to get my back repaired. I’d like to increase my material wealth by adding the following possessions: new computer, new monitor, new TV, new snowboard helmet, and if things fall into place, a new vehicle. I’d like to get some of my dental debts paid, even though the hospital debts I am incurring seem to be piling up. I may find a less expensive apartment in the spring.

My other big goal was to steal Marc and David’s wooden California raisin and take it on adventures throughout the state of Colorado. For those not in the know, the raisin is a cheesy lawn ornament they rescued from the neighbors then-empty house. The raisin remained proudly displayed in their backyard. I had the perfect set-up to pilfer the raisin and smuggle him to Colorado: heavy snow was falling (easily covering up my footsteps) and I had a great excuse to sneak outside (warm up the car). I actually got the raisin into the car before realizing that it’s a bit bigger than I thought, making transport difficult. Add to that, I didn’t have the heart to leave their yard bereft of the dancing prune (he most resembled Styles, who was the saxophone playing raisin). So, with a pang of good-will, I simply replanted the raisin in the front yard, hopefully much to the bafflement of the denizens of the house.

Posted by James Dziezynski @ 12:47 PM