tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3529128955266044151.post8992578366259472023..comments2023-10-31T10:59:03.023-04:00Comments on INKSPOT Crime Fiction Blog | A Place for Mystery, Mayhem, Writing and Life: Happy New YearLinda O. Johnstonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01512430135042480450noreply@blogger.comBlogger11125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3529128955266044151.post-45633482622789422862010-01-03T12:34:45.021-05:002010-01-03T12:34:45.021-05:00An impressive list indeed, Alan. Congrats on your ...An impressive list indeed, Alan. Congrats on your great year! <br /><br />Go for the fennel.Cricket McRaehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12786996969148417569noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3529128955266044151.post-66780696842247141152010-01-02T20:29:08.559-05:002010-01-02T20:29:08.559-05:00Sue Ann - Those are some good suggestions. I think...Sue Ann - Those are some good suggestions. I think I may have to try turning off the Internet, too. Hopefully, I won't suffer from withdrawal symptoms.<br /><br />As for cheese, I believe the scientific term for my malady is "cheese-phobia."<br /><br />Keith - If I had a boss hand back my memos with checks (the negotiable instrument kind), I'd still be in the corporate world, writing five - ten memos per day! Happy New Year!Alan Orloffhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03695574442723430347noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3529128955266044151.post-275610590678279632010-01-02T18:49:50.091-05:002010-01-02T18:49:50.091-05:00Alan, I had a boss in DC who would return my memos...Alan, I had a boss in DC who would return my memos with checks, doodles, etc on them. That was his way of letting me know he'd read them. Happy new year. [checks] [doodles]Keith Raffelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02926077627965529183noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3529128955266044151.post-49502466246776580632010-01-02T14:14:37.279-05:002010-01-02T14:14:37.279-05:00I love edamame and brussel sprouts. And what's...I love edamame and brussel sprouts. And what's the thing about cheese, Alan? Do you like it or loathe it?<br /><br />I don't have a cluttered filing cabinet, but I do have a huge closet that's been on my New Year's list for 2 years running. It made the short list again this year.<br /><br />For me - exercise and eat better, which are already in the negative column; read more; focus on becoming debt free by June; and I think I'm going to adopt Michelle's internet resolution. So, see ya!Sue Ann Jaffarianhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09984054116933714621noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3529128955266044151.post-67903338781493410222010-01-01T20:41:24.581-05:002010-01-01T20:41:24.581-05:00Elizabeth - Summer resolutions. A good idea, and a...Elizabeth - Summer resolutions. A good idea, and a good title for a book!<br /><br />Gin - It helps if you put the overflowing file cabinets in the basement (along with all the other junk that you can't quite get around to). That way you only see it when the water heater ruptures.<br /><br />Michele - Turn OFF the Internet? Are you mad, woman?<br /><br />Julia - Thanks! But I think the purpose of resolutions is to make you guilty somehow. Hmm. Hope 2010 is a great one for you, too!<br /><br />Carolina - Thanks. I love your "Make more noise!" Have you been talking to my kids?<br /><br />Beth - Well, you make a compelling case, but...I'm not sure I'm swayed. I still think they should send all those mini-cabbage thingys back to Belgium!Alan Orloffhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03695574442723430347noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3529128955266044151.post-74104324881099715992010-01-01T19:34:16.891-05:002010-01-01T19:34:16.891-05:00Now I love Brussels sprouts! The reason most peopl...Now I love Brussels sprouts! The reason most people don't like them is they're overcooked until they're mushy and foul-tasting. Instead, clean them, remove dead outer leaves, cut off the stem ends and cut them in half. Add a splash of water, dot with butter and sprinkle with walnut pieces. Microwave just until they're bright green and tender-crisp, no more than 5 minutes. Yummy and healthy!Beth Groundwaterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13999372882748655834noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3529128955266044151.post-9614314484649109862010-01-01T16:13:54.471-05:002010-01-01T16:13:54.471-05:00Great resolutions! and congrats on a great year. A...Great resolutions! and congrats on a great year. As for unusual resolutions...well, I'd say my last one is kind of weird: "Make more noise." <br /><br />At any rate, best wishes for a prosperous 2010!Carolina M. Valdez Schneiderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11589934533051907801noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3529128955266044151.post-41112354175972628272010-01-01T12:20:38.049-05:002010-01-01T12:20:38.049-05:00Good resolutions, Alan! I hope that you're ab...Good resolutions, Alan! I hope that you're able to use them all to increase your happiness in 2010.<br /><br />Happy New Year.Julia Buckleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10270211923343731659noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3529128955266044151.post-14178093423772465902010-01-01T10:54:41.522-05:002010-01-01T10:54:41.522-05:00Unusual resolutions? Hmmm...I resolve to turn my I...Unusual resolutions? Hmmm...I resolve to turn my Internet off while I write! Really more practical than unusual, but I've already tried fennel.<br /><br />MicheleJournoMichhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11170364981958685438noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3529128955266044151.post-59563293813963478992010-01-01T08:43:53.419-05:002010-01-01T08:43:53.419-05:00You had to mention those overflowing filing cabine...You had to mention those overflowing filing cabinets, didn't you? I had forgotten that I need to tackle mine. Interesting that entire magazines are devoted to reducing clutter, thus adding to the clutter in my house.<br /><br />Wishing everyone a new year full of blessings.G.M. Malliethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13805971625496094303noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3529128955266044151.post-2920489698371205902010-01-01T08:16:58.393-05:002010-01-01T08:16:58.393-05:00I like yours! And you've had an awesome year....I like yours! And you've had an awesome year...congratulations!<br /><br />I'm still working on the resolutions I made last summer. (Yes, I have to be odd and make July resolutions.) <br /><br />Some of those are to say "no" more (I'm an overloaded pushover) and to stay on top of my tax receipts (which, so far, I've passed with flying colors.)<br /><br />ElizabethElizabeth Spann Craighttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15625595247828274405noreply@blogger.com