Great expectations

The pleasure of expecting enjoyment
is often greater than that of obtaining it,
and the completion of almost every wish
is found a disappointment.

                Samuel Johnson, The Rambler

 

 

 

 

 

Resolutions

Now is the accepted time
    to make your regular annual good resolutions.

Next week you can begin paving hell with them as usual.

            Mark Twain, Territorial Enterprise newspaper, 1863

 

 

 

 

Proceed with abandon

In art and dreams may you proceed with abandon.
In life may you proceed with balance and stealth.
For nothing is more precious than the life force
and may the love of that force guide you as you go.

                    Patti Smith, Early Work, 1970-1979 

 

 

 

 

Back to business

Christmas is over and Business is Business.

        Franklin Pierce Adams, For the Other 364 Days