Resolutions Kaput?

I couldn't help but notice today that a lot of people were doing things they traditionally resolve to quit doing at New Year's. Lotsa people smoking today. And the dessert counter in the Bookstore Cafe was wiped out of cheesecake and other yummies-but-baddies. Is it the moon? Is it because congress is back in session? Whatever it is, I hope it's just a temporary slip for most folks. It's a long time until 2008.

It's A Brand New Year

I'd hoped to make this some sort of all-musical doin's blog, but I'm not musically doin' much right now, save for a little dreaming. But I do want to so some thought-posting. So, inspired by blogs by people like Bob Mould and Dennis Cooper, I thought I'd plant myself here at Bloggerdotcom and reactivate this semi-comatose monster.

To start, I'd like to wish everyone a Super Happy New Year. I had a good time here in DC with pals Randy and John, bouncing from place to place in search of football scores, good beer, and general New Year's fun. Unfortunately, I don't remember the names of the first few stops - that's from not paying attention rather than excessive intoxication - but come midnight we were enjoying the atmosphere at Harry's, located in the Hotel Harrington. There was free champagne, lots of noisemakers, and televisions tuned into Times Square. Our evening had to be cut short after that as both Randy and I had to work the next day. Oh well, it's a fun job.

Currently reading Ian McEwan's The Innocent and am enjoying it very much. The description of the first intimacy found between pages 66-70 is one of the most beautifully written passages I've ever had the pleasure of reading. I'm only a third of the way into the book; don't spoil it for me.

Nothing much planned over the next few days, except to buy a daybed. My current living situation doesn't afford me much room, nor do I have anything comfortable to sit on, nor do I have a sleeping partner right now, so this looks like a good solution.

Until next time...