It's 2008

I'm relieved to see that the new year made it as scheduled last night. Neither bad weather, high fuel prices, nor a helium shortage were able to delay it. I should be so dependable.

• Remember to write 2008 on all your checks, if you still use checks.
  
• Change the battery in your smoke detector.
  
• Update the copyright date on your websites or blogs.
  
• Call an old friend out of the blue.
  
• Don't get carried away with resolutions.
  
• Do something nice for a stranger.
  
• Get involved.
  
• Find an excuse to pamper yourself.
  
• Learn a new trick.
  
• Keep reading archy.