Yes, here it is again. My favorite cartoon ever. Which exactly describes Carlton’s traditional New Year’s celebration.
Strolled up to the grocery to top off the fridge this morning. I defrosted it yesterday. So, it needed a few things. Bet your grocery store wasn’t well stocked with mochi this morning?
They also have all the makings if you are so inclined to make your own. Not familiar with mochi? There is no Western equivalent. Except maybe really squishy gummi bears. (I was going to show you the fireworks, but they were all sold out.)
I picked up a New Year’s Eve meal of shusi. And, my much loved local holiday sweet – a square of pumpkin crunch.
For those who were none too happy with 2019 – it could have been worse.
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- 65,000,000 BC – that was most likely the worst. Your giant asteroid that wiped out 75% of life on the planet including every single dinosaur. That had to be Worst. Year. Ever.
- 1348 – The Plague in Europe. 1/3 of the population dies. This one gets my vote.
- 1492 – That wasn’t a very good year for the existing population of the Americas.
- 1837 – The Panic (financial) of 1837. This was a US thing. And, I know it would get Carlton’s vote for worst year ever.
Just a little reminder. The “Good Old Days” were not always better.
2019 was a fine year for this old woman. Oh sure, I could be 10 pounds thinner. My old body could be way less troublesome. But, life is good. At the moment. And that is all any of us have.
Gratitude
Grateful for this very moment. Internet is working, nice breeze on the lanai, ocean in view, coffee at the ready.