As we all prepare to start a new year, it is time again to make those ever so important New Year's

Resolutions. Here is my list of recent years' resolutions and the revised ones for This year.

Resolution #1
Four years ago: I will try to be a better husband to Lisa.
Three years ago: I will not leave Lisa.
Two years ago: I will try for reconciliation with Lisa.
This year: I will try to be a better husband to Rachel.

Resolution #2
Four years ago: I will stop looking at other women.
Three years ago: I will not get involved with Rachel.
Two years ago: I will not let Rachel pressure me into another marriage.
This year: I will stop looking at other women.

Resolution #3
Four years ago: I will not let my boss push me around.
Three years ago: I will not let my sadistic boss drive me to the point of suicide.
Two years ago: I will stick up for my rights when my boss bullies me.
This year: I will tell Dr. Hodger and the group about my boss.

Resolution #4
Four years ago: I will read at least 20 good books a year.
Three years ago: I will read at least 10 books a year.
Two years ago: I will read 5 books a year.
This year: I will finish Space.

Resolution #5
Four years ago: I will not get upset when Bill and Roger make jokes about my baldness.
Three years ago: I will not get annoyed when Bill and Roger kid me about my toupee.
Two years ago: I will not lose my temper when they tell the guys I wear a girdle.
This year: I will not speak to Bill and Roger.

Resolution #6
Four years ago: I will get my weight down below 180.
Three years ago: I will watch my calories until I get below 190.
Two years ago: I will follow my new diet religiously until I get below 200.
This year: I will try to develop a realistic attitude about my weight.

Resolution #7
Four years ago: I will not take a drink before 5:00 p.m.
Three years ago: I will not touch the bottle before noon.
Two years ago: I will not become a "problem drinker".
This year: I will not miss any AA meetings.

Resolution #8
Four years ago: I will not spend my money frivolously.
Three years ago: I will pay off my bank loan promptly.
Two years ago: I will pay off my bank loans promptly.
This year: I will begin making a strong effort to be out of debt by 2008.

Resolution #9
Four years ago: I will see my dentist this year.
Three years ago: I will have my cavities filled this year.
Two years ago: I will have my root canal work done this year.
This year: I will get rid of my denture breath this year.

Resolution #10
Four years ago: I will go to church every Sunday.
Three years ago: I will go to church as often as possible.
Two years ago: I will set aside time each day for prayer and meditation.
This year: I will try to catch the late night sermonette on TV.