Resolutions

My resolutions for 2022 are modeled after ”When I come to be old” a writing in A Tale of a Tub from 1699 by Jonathan Swift.

I, C. Patrick Woliver, being of sane mind, resolve:

To seek good health.

To be kind and generous.

To question often, and form a rational opinion.

Not to talk much, nor of my self, nor to my self. Not to boast of my former beauty, or strength, or intelligence.

Not to be too free of advice, nor trouble any but those that desire it.

Not to keep company with people unless they really desire it. Not to suffer fools gladly. Not to tell the same story over and over to the same people. Not to neglect decency, or cleanliness, for fear of falling into nastiness. Not to be overly severe with young people, but give allowances for their youthful follies and weaknesses, and to recall my own. Not to be influenced by, or give ear to knavish politicians and/or commentators.

To desire some good friends to inform me which of these resolutions I break, or neglect; and, therefore, to reform accordingly.

Happy New Year!

CPW