New Year's Resolutions Absolutions

In the spirit of RJ from the comic strip Over the Hedge, I have decided to offer my own absolutions for resolutions that have not been kept over the last year.



First, to President Obama, for failing to get bipartisan legislation passed during the first eleven and a half months of the year: you're absolved.  Frankly, I don't think there was much to be done to get Nancy Pelosi to go along with that.

To Congress, for not working together to get things done: sorry, but you're not absolved.  I know I'm not the only one who is tired of the blatant hypocrisy and partisan bickering.  Even if the Republicans are willing to sell themselves out to big business rather than actually lower the deficit, I am hoping that at least having the Executive and Legislative branches controlled by different parties will help.

To the Dallas Cowboys for not making it to the Super Bowl (or even the playoffs for that matter), and to the San Francisco 49ers for not winning your division: you're absolved.  I guess we should have all gotten used to big-mouthed team owners making impossible promises by now.  Now take your foot out of your mouth and get back to playing football.

To the University of Utah football team for losing the conference championship to TCU: you're absolved.  Despite the embarrassing play against the Horned Frogs, the Fighting Irish, and the Broncos, I will always be found rooting for the Utes.

To Lisa, my dearest wife and the creative genius behind this blog: no absolution necessary.  You've accomplished so much this year and are in a position to have another very productive year.  Here's to your success.

To me, for not writing more on the blog: you're absolved.  Another year means a fresh start and another chance to develop my literary skills.