Well, it’s just a little late, but I wanted to wish you all a very happy New Year!
We’re enjoying the last few days of my daughter visiting, so I’ve still been a bit busy today!
Does anyone have any New Year’s resolutions they want to share? I’m afraid that this year I’m not feeling particularly motivated – though I do hope to read at least a few more Cozies per month than I managed last year!
Virginia L Fahnestock says
I try not to do resolutions as most people don’t keep them and you’re just setting yourself up for failure. The only thing I want to do is to try and enjoy each day to its fullest. Other than that, I’m letting the chips fall where they may.
Danna - cozy mystery list says
Virginia, that’s certainly how I’m handling resolutions this year.
Cheryl M. says
Currently enjoying the Phryne Fisher mysteries by Kerry Greenwood. Have been binge reading them the past few weeks and almost finished. I will be devastated when I’m done! They are so much fun.
Editorgirl says
Acorn. tv is currently offering the Miss Fisher Mysteries. I haven’t read the books yet, so I don’t know how faithful the program is to the books, but it is fun to watch.
Nicky says
I stumbled onto your blog as I was looking for the Goodreads Reading Challenge 2018 sign up and I just love that you focus on mysteries. ? Last year I was so busy (and lazy) that I only read one book. ? This year my resolution is to read more. At least a book every month. ?
Danna - cozy mystery list says
Nicky, that’s certainly a resolution I can get behind! And welcome to the site!
Bonnie Drummond says
I hope to finish the reading challenge this year 125 books. And do more with my grand children and husband.
Danna - cozy mystery list says
Bonnie, those both sound like really good resolutions! Good luck!
Melanie says
Happy New Year everyone! 🙂
I have two resolutions so far. They’re both extensions of last year’s resolutions, which I achieved to some degree, but I can still improve upon a great deal.
1. Drink more water. I’m drinking more now than I was a year ago, but I need to drink even more.
2. Waste less. This resolution applies to my entire household. It’s a crime how much food and such is tossed because it goes bad before it is used. I think we’re better than we were a year ago, but we can still do way better.
Danna - cozy mystery list says
Melanie, those both sound like strong resolutions! I hope you can make more progress towards both this year!
C says
I am going to read one non-fiction book each month of this new year…I read many fiction books, and instructional books, but these would be different than each of those…
Thank you for all of the information you share…and I appreciate the comments that other people share also.
Happy new year to all…
Danna - cozy mystery list says
C, that’s a very admirable goal! I hope you can complete it. And you’re welcome, and happy new year to you as well!
bellalainie says
I saw a resolution recently that sounds interesting ~ try to eat something green at every meal. Breakfast might be a bit of a challenge but I’m going to try!
Danna - cozy mystery list says
Bellalainie, that certainly sounds like a challenge! Good luck!
Rob Jarrad says
How about broccoli or spinach in your omelette?
bellalainie says
Thank you Rob! That’s perfect! I was also thinking that green tea might qualify. Avocado toast is delicious and maybe some Green Eggs and Ham……?
A.C.R. says
Green Tea Chai is a family favorite at our house. We buy an inexpensive brand individually wrapped in foil pouches which every local supermarket sells near here. Chai spices adds flavor to green tea leaves.
Bek says
Google it, Darlin! I just did and found TONS of sites for breakfasts made with greens! I’d have linked them here, but wasn’t sure if it was allowed!
bellalainie says
Yikes! Why didn’t I think of that?! I got some excellent ideas that would be great for any time of the day. Now I can curl up with a new Sheila Connolly cozy set in Ireland and eat something green and healthy and, maybe, change my name to Kermit because I’m thinking green. Thank you so much Bek for taking the time to give me the great tip!
Bek says
Well, I cut back on my Reading Challenge from last year, 150 to 100, in order to leave some wriggle room in my budget, but I still took it on! Is that a resolution?
My one real resolution is to be kinder to myself. I tend to be very self-critical. I want to learn that I am enough…smart enough, good enough, just enough. And by being kinder to myself, leave room for being kinder to others in thought. I do pretty well in word and deed, but sometimes those thoughts are less than they should be!
Danna - cozy mystery list says
Bek, I certainly agree that most people can stand to be a bit less hard on themselves. I certainly hope you manage to keep your resolution and cut yourself a little slack!
Linda MH says
Happy New Year, Danna. I hope 2018 is good to you and your family!
No resolutions for me–I never keep them. LOL!
Danna - cozy mystery list says
Happy New Year to you as well Linda! I’ve definitely got high hopes for 2018!
Ellen Byron says
Danna, Happy New Year to you! And as always, thank you for creating a priceless resource for both readers and authors.
Inspired by a song from THE GREATEST SHOWMAN, my main resolution is to just be me – and let that be enough. My other resolutions are to continue pouring my heart and soul into everything I write, and continue developing relationships with my readers, who inspire me on a daily basis. <3
Oh, and to get my kid launched on a successful journey to college!
Danna - cozy mystery list says
Ellen, Happy New Year to you as well! Those sound like very fine resolutions, and I hope that your child has a wonderful time at college!
Susan Bernhardt says
Happy New Year, Danna! I made six New Year resolutions. Most are personal like losing weight, (I’ve lost 2 pounds so far), meditation, photography, etc. As far as writing, my goal is to write 2-3 days a week. Before my husband retired I wrote part of each day, but having these full days, I am actually more productive. 🙂
Danna - cozy mystery list says
Susan, that sure sounds like an ambitious number of resolutions! Best of luck keeping as many of them as possible >>> especially the writing one!