Besides parties, fireworks, and countdowns to midnight, the term “brand-new” conjures up all kinds of hopes and dreams. Although a new year brings excitement about what lies ahead, it may also bring uneasiness about what’s expected of us. Or, what we expect of ourselves. Then, we make grandiose resolutions and plans and dream bigger and bigger with each passing year trying to top the previous one. But I never make resolutions. There’s too much burden in making, keeping, measuring, and Continue Reading