John Sheda

As everyone knows, it’s that time of the year to make our annual resolutions for the new year–2025–Lose weight, exercise more; go to church; read more, watch TV less; and so on and so forth. And usually before the end of January, most if not all our resolutions have been long forgotten and definitely broken. That’s just the way it is. But hopefully and maybe this is that year that We’ll Finally Figure It Out and make some more actual realistic resolutions. With that in mind, here are a few of mine, I plan on keeping most of these…

First off, I’m gonna stop procrastinating. Terrible problem of mine, but I don’t think I’ll start right away. Maybe wait a month or so. I am going to find a reason to bring up the word, verisimilitude and use it in a conversation with someone like you!

I’m going to stop re-telling the same old jokes. Some people will like it. I’ll learn several new ones.

In 2025, I’m going to actually start reading a new book, (I do like to read), AND FINISH IT!!

Deb and I are going to find some quaint little place within about 50 miles to have a nice quiet lunch. Any suggestions?

We are also thinking about signing up for an educational class on dancing. Maybe learning to salsa or ballroom. Nah!!!

This year I’ll try my hardest to actually look interested while you are sharing one of your long, long stories, promise!

And if I’m standing at an elevator waiting to ride up to the SECOND floor, I promise to walk those steps. It’s called exercise!!

This year you will not be teased or made fun of by me if you really enjoy eating pizza with pineapple on it. How gross.

I vow to really laugh at my own jokes even if no one else does. I really think my jokes are funny.

In 2025, it’ll be hard but no more talking back to or arguing with the television. I promise.

I will really try hard to just eat one potato chip. Maybe.

I’ll do my darndest to be nice and compliment at least one person. Even if it kills me.

Several of my friends and I are gonna start a new No Socks With Sandals holiday. In several years it will be as popular as Thanksgiving or Christmas.

And last but not least I’m gonna challenge each and every one of you to write your own funny limerick beginning with the first line, “There once was a cute boy from Chelsea…”

I think most of these I can keep. Most of them. But that one about one compliment per day When my Geezer Golfers hit those crazy shots. “Wow Don, your ball actually went 12 yards. Good shot!” Let me know a few of yours at jsheda@indytel.com or how about a call at 319.327.6723.