New Year's Resolutions

Every year, most of us come up with a list of resolutions that set us up for failure. Most of them are unrealistic and repeats of previous unfulfilled resolutions. In 2010, I want to accomplish some of my resolutions. Therefore, I have compiled a list of things I know I can achieve.

1. Enjoy family
2. Cherish friends
3. Learn something new
4. Visit somewhere different this year
5. Eat a little less
6. Exercise a little more

Now that's a list even I can handle.

Need I Say More?

There Is A Little Truth In Everything!

Polar ice caps are melting faster than we thought. Scientists are doctoring data and we have emails to prove it. All of the news over the Copenhagen Climate Conference has made me wonder, "What if both sides are right?" What if climate change is really happening and we can do something about part of it? What if climate change is really cyclical as well and there is not much any of us can do about other parts of it?

There are motives for many to stake out positions on each side of this issue. One of my favorite quotations by Aristotle is "It is the mark of an educated mind to be able to entertain a thought without accepting it." Most of us would be better served on many of our hot button political issues if we listened to the advice of this great philosopher.

I'm not sure which side is correct. Could the truth be in the middle? Maybe both sides are correct in some aspects of this debate. In that case it would go to show that there really is a little truth in everything.

The Future of Soccer in Italy

On a recent trip to Rome, I could not help but observe the children in the photo above playing soccer. The were having a blast running back and forth on the cobblestone area in front of the restaurant. If you look closely you will not see a soccer ball but a little white object which is the cap to a water bottle.

In the soccer world, countries like Italy and Brazil dominate. I do not see that changing anytime soon. If children growing up in these countries can kick a cap to a water bottle with efficiency, I think they will be kicking a soccer ball better than other countries for years to come. Kind of reminded me of the line in the movie, Dodgeball, "If you can dodge a wrench, you can dodge a ball."