New Year's Resolution 01.04.16

            Thanks to a critic, I have broken my standing resolve to not have a, “New Year’s Resolution”. I hope you noticed the play on words. 

            One of the many readers of my well written, and usually spot on up-to-date information, has offered a critical review of a recent posting. That review has cause me to reflect on the comment, and also provide a reaction from, yours truly.

            The critic, will remain unnamed, because my wife might be embarrassed if anyone knew that she was the critic.

            I must say, after reviewing the criticism from this well-known journalistic critic, I am in complete agreement. It isn’t often that an author (me) will agree with someone who is being critical of their work. I, being open to comments and suggestions, welcomed the comment, and then decided to post the information for your edification.

            In truth, I am always happy to get a response about something I have written, even when it is critical of my journalistic abilities, as it is an indication that someone is reading my postings.

            The one part of this that I do not enjoy is the fact that I am making a, “New Year’s Resolution”, and I am not a proponent of New Year’s Resolutions! Most New Year’s Resolutions are broken and completely forgotten somewhere between 30 and 60 days after they are made. I do not intend to, “backslide”, on my resolution!

            The unnamed journalistic critic stated, “It takes you to long, to get to the point!”

            I agree with the criticism, and I will make a New Year’s Resolution regarding this critical review.

            I believe, that anyone who wants to keep a resolution, should make it publically, and with others knowing of their resolve, they have a better chance of staying on track. A person trying to quit smoking will have a greater chance of succeeding if they involve all their friends and family. It is the same with New Year’s Resolutions!

            Without further delay, I announce my New Year’s Resolution for 2016.

“I will endeavor, to continue writing as I have, not changing anything!”

Don Ford                            

(I believe I can keep this resolution!)