1. Be intellectually mesmerizing. Hmm. This morning I did search through five dictionaries looking for the definition of a word (“restitution”) that I preferred above the others. That seems reasonably intellectual. Or insanely picayune. They’re so close! Point being: I may still have a chance at this one. So never mind.
2. Become aesthetically inspiring. I am, right now, wearing black crew socks, knee-length charcoal pajama-shorts, and a red plaid shirt. So. One down, for sure.
3. Become awesomely well read. So far today I’ve spent some time reading Dickens’ “A Christmas Carol,” Twain’s “Huck Finn,” and “The Philosophy of Andy Warhol,” by Andy Warhol. I’ve read each so many times I could recite them in my sleep. Throw in “A Confederacy of Dunces,” and you have about all I’ve read for the past 25 years. Two down.
4. Become physically astounding. So far today I’ve taken two naps. But I usually take four. Hope lives!
5. Write muy gooder. Pfffft. Enough said.
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Be intellectually mesmerizing. You know I can't think of anyone other than Richard Feynman who could do that.
Great list, I'm still laughing.
Take heart, Shari…..Oprah fell off the wagon too…
Happy 2009 to all you who adore John Shore…his nuttiness is almost inspiring at times! At 12:02am 2009, I turned 20…with 60 years of experience….go figure that one out!
HI, i START TO MAKE NEW YEARS RESOUTIONS, BUT NEVER KEEP THEM ANYWAY, BUT THE ONLY THING i DO IS JSUT TAKE ONE DAY AT A TIME THROUGHOUT THE YEAR. I'M STARTIGN ABCK ON MY DIET AGAIN, BUT I'M GOING TO TAKE THIS SERIOUSLY THIS TIEM AND SEE WHAT HAPPENS FROM THERE. WITH gOD'S HELP. i'LL BE SURE TO MAKE MYSELF SAY i CAN DO THIS.
Oh, and "A Confederacy of Dunces" is on my favorites list as well. Kind of a bummer that Toole only lived to write one book.
Oh my! If that's therapy-worthy, Anita, Wisconsin could be a scary and expensive place for you. Other than the fact that there's no apparel even AVAILABLE here that leaves exposed leg (frostbite hazard), well, pretty much everyone dresses as John described.
Judging by the number of artists living here, though, there must be something inspiring about the place. So, John, #2 might be salvageable, wardrobe and all, if you're sufficiently committed to relocate. (The roads should be passable by about Memorial Day!)
The mental image number 2 inspired has forced me to arrange an additional therapy session this week. Thank goodness she had a cancellation.