Happy New Year

The time flies now. Faster, ever faster. It's a blur, now.

Marriages crash and burn. Families divide against themselves. Hearts harden and break, other hearts heal. New families and tribes are forged. Mom is now a fully autonomous, weapons grade sea hag. I avoid her. Fresh scars heal over and are forgotten or ignored. Life goes on.

For me… it has been a mediocre year. I largely detour around the stupids, and pass on the drama, mayhem and chaos they offer. Mediocre is good! But the 'check engine' lights are coming on, and the realities of old age are setting in for me the way they settle on everyone else. To be honest I thought either Darwin or Murphy would have gotten me by now... but by the grace of God alone I am still here... and I must give thanks. For now my Maker still deems me to be “worth me room on this earth.”

From where I sit… 2026 can go either way. But we won’t find out which way it goes by looking backward. Saddle up boys! Got all your mags? Are they topped up? Keep ya pistols a little loose in the holsters, lads. What about your flask and cigars? Keep those flak jackets on! The holidays draw to a close, and real life beckons. Again.

Resolve to escape the madness this year, and let us face our other adversities together, with good cheer and stout hearts! And may the next year be the best that we can have.

😉👍

Happy New Year

Filthie