After some much-needed and long-overdue housecleaning, we grilled jalapeno burgers for lunch (enjoying the sunshine even if it IS only 34 degrees).

How are you making the day count … what’s the best thing to do on your day off?

Let’s talk about it, today after 3pm.

Apparently, I made a random comment in conversation last October about how everyone should go to the opera just once, including myself.   Christmas morning, there are 2 tickets!

We saw Tristan und Isolde, by Richard Wagner.  At 4 hours and 40 minutes in length, it was way too long for a beginner’s opera (according to EVERYone at the Lyric Opera).

Definitely outside our comfort zone, but it turned out great.   An experience to behold and the subtitles really helped too.

I’m curious about the last time you ventured outside the norm in YOUR life, and the results.

Let’s chat about it, today after 3pm.

Many things cause it, and throughout life, we find a way to reduce it, release it, even eliminate it.

We disconnected our home phone number this week, but kept the DSL — and the phone company has been nothing but trouble ever since.  Our internet was down over a day (they made me RE-APPLY to be their customer), and now the internet is operating at only 1/10th the speed it used to be.

They’re sending a new modem (“that should help somewhat”), but the changeover also destroyed all of my outgoing mail server settings.

I’m at my wit’s end with this stuff, and SO tired of all the excuses.

Any suggestions on frustration release?  What do YOU do when you can’t stand it anymore?   The last time you let it all go?

Let’s chat about it, today after 3pm.

For me, it happened this morning:  keeping to my New Year’s resolution of working out at least 3 times a week.

Worked late in Wrigleyville last night, Roy was a bear this morning, and all I wanted to do was watch more of Season One of the best TV show ever made, The Wire.

BUT … I worked out, and I actually feel much better.  How does it happen that way?

I’m curious what your #1 is … the thing you hate to do the most, but you still do it because you know you should.

Let’s chat about it, today after 3pm.

• Get healthier by exercising at least 3 times a week (more, hopefully, as time goes on).
• Drink 8 full glasses of water a day.
• Eat more fruits & veggies.

I’m still doing all 3, and it’s crazy.  I do feel better, but I’ve never used the bathroom so much in my life.

Plus, waking up at 2am to visit that room … waking me out of a sound sleep … will it ever end?

I want to know what NY Resolutions YOU are holding on to, and proudly at that.

Let’s talk about it today, after 3pm.

Something I’ve been thinking of for months – what can we do different to save money in today’s economy.  How are you trimming costs?  Jill & I are trying something new for our home phone, and it could save us up to $300 a year.

It arrived on Wednesday, and we love it so far.  If we’re still digging it in 2 weeks, I’ll tell you what it is, and we’ll officially drop our local & long distance home phone costs.

What’s the best way to save cash in today’s world?  Let’s talk about it, today after 3pm.

But … day 3, and I’m still AOK.  I did add one more to the list, though — drinking *8* eight-ounce glasses of water a day.  Jill’s been on me for years to do it, but I never saw the point.  I know, I know.

Strangely enough, I’ve had 4 glasses so far today (it’s about 12:30pm), and I actually *feel* better than I have in a long time.

Glass of water right out of bed, still my cup of DD coffee, and more water.

Have you already given up on any NY resolutions?  Need a little encouragement? 

Let’s talk about it, today after 3pm.  On US*99.5!

The beginning of a new year is the time when we evaluate what we’d like to change, and how long we think it’ll last.

This year, I’m resolve be healthier, whether it’s working out more (and by more, I mean at all), eating better, and just taking care of myself.   I also want to have more fun.

I’m on the road already, as I actually did a workout this morning (one of my old ones, from a VHS tape, if that tells you anything).

On the fun factor, although I’m not back on the radio until Monday, I’m hosting my Friday Night Party Patrol tonight at a bar we’ve never been to before, Joe Daniel’s in Palos Heights.  See the “new” theme coming through again?

Join me tonight after 9pm, and we’ll toast the new year together.

OK, I hear noises on the monitor.  Time to scoot.  See you tonight.