I rang in the New Year on my couch, in my pajamas, with my husband. We watched the ball drop on our television screen. And even though I know, I know that nothing instantly changes when we move into another 365-day calendar, I still get pulled in by the possibilities every time. I make New Year’s resolutions with the best of intentions. Then a few days (or weeks if I’m doing exceptionally well) I’m the one dropping the ball. Old habits creep...

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