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Show Ten O'Clock Whistle by David Fleisher Let's face it: this is a great time of the year. Santa Claus, football games, Christmas dinner, family reunions, helping people across the street in the snow, receiving gifts, celebrating and more celebrating. Indeed, Christmas time is joyful and fun. But after Christmas is over, we must not forget something else that is extremely important. We must prepare ourselves for the upcoming year by making New Year's resolutions. I think many people take the resolutions too lightly. Do you realize what happens when you make a resolution? You are making a committment, a committment to yourself, and nothing short of suicide should interfere with fulfilling those resolutions. Essentially, what you are doing when you make a New Year's resolution is this: improving yourself for the upcoming year. This is a very serious matter, and with that in mind, here are may New Year's resolutions for 1979: I will not, under any circumstances, move to California and join a religious cult. I will never criticize another person's race, creed or religion, unless another world war breaks out, and then of course, I have no choice. I will not try to stop smoking, although 1 might attempt to switch to a brand that has less tar and nicotine. 1 will continue to consume only the best brand name liquor, such as "Early Times." 1 will park illegally on Main Street at least once and watch my car be towed away to another planet. I promise not to cry when the Atlanta Falcons lose to the Dallas Cowboys this Saturday. I will "break bread" with anyone, as long as the bread is fresh. I will write a one-act play, possibly about Park City. I will not be cruel to animals unless they become rude and offensive in public. I will buy, rent or steal a new car. Even if asked, I will not consider joining the Utah Liquor Commission. I will not spread false rumors, only true ones. I will not talk bad about people behind their backs, only behind their heads. I will not run for the Park City School Board because it meets on Tuesday night, a time when I have a lot of work to do for The Park Record. I will not be selfish or greedy. I will ask Santa next year to give me everything he didn't give me this year ... and more. I will unleash a new lease on life (whatever the hell that means). I will ski all the way down Jupiter Bowl without falling. I will try to decrease pizza intake. I will try not to be mean, cruel or abusive to religious zealots who spread brochures around airports. I will always be mindful to carry a set of jumper cables in the trunk of my car; or on the hood, or behind the bumper; or underneath the dash board if need be. I will never forget that Park City's old-timers are to be respected, knowing they have made contributions to this town for years and years. And finally, I will wish Park City a Happy New Year. As 1978 comes to a close. I walk up Main Street and hear the Ten O'Clock Whistle. |