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By Alyce Wilson


January 1, 2009 - Renewed Purpose

I'm approaching resolutions in a new way this year. Instead of setting huge, often insurmountable goals, I will set smaller, more achievable goals designed to get me closer to achieving long-term goals. As I achieve those smaller goals, I will set new short-term goals. That way I hope to stay focused without feeling overwhelmed.

Long-term Goal #1: Complete and Publish My Wedding Book

  • Short-term Goal: Complete rough draft of section one.

Long-term Goal #2: Publish My Second Poetry Book

  • Short-term Goal: Check out the publishers recommended to me by fellow poet Peter Krok.

Long-term Goal #3: Archive My Old Radio Shows and Photos

  • Short-term Goal: Take The Gryphon up on his offer to install a burnable DVD drive in my computer.

Long-term Goal #4: Reorganize My Home Office

  • Short-term Goal: Find a storage solution for my multiple extension cords, chargers and cables.

Long-term Goal #5: Achieve and Maintain Fitness

  • Short-term Goal: Lose five pounds (towards an ultimate goal of 15).

Earlier this week, I promised to share some artistic photos taken with my new camera while walking my doggie, Una, through my hometown after Christmas. I meant to share them yesterday, but I got too busy getting ready for the NYE party at The White Rabbit's (more on that tomorrow). Anyway, here they are.

Icicles on Bush (Click to enlarge)

These icicles hung from a bush in my hometown.
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Hanging Decoration (Click to enlarge)

These decorative plastic verries hung from a post in someone's yard.
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Industrial Abstract (Click to enlarge)

These colored warehouse windows created
a colorful abstract reminiscent of Mark Rothko.
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Morning Haze (Click to enlarge)

The morning sun appears through haze above an empty lot.
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Ice and Leaves (Click to enlarge)

Some dried leaves caught in ice: frozen art.
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Holly Berries (Click to enlarge)

All the holly bushes in my hometown were in full berry mode.
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Berries on Fence (Click to enlarge)

Walking through the industrial section of my hometown, I came across these brilliant red berries, growing on a chainlink fence.
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Moral:
Goals are less imposing when they're smaller.

Copyright 2009 by Alyce Wilson

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