Happy new year my darlings !
2021 couldn’t have arrived with any less luster. Someone fell asleep about 930 PM without so much as a sign-off. I tried to stay up by reading only to become so engrossed in my book I forgot to watch the ball drop in Times Square. I am not sure it actually happened. I must have dropped off myself about 1030 PM local time only to wake to fireworks at proper midnight. I said a prayer of thanksgiving to whoever may be listening and fell back to sleep. I remembered to say “rabbit” as the last word of the old years and “rabbit” again as the first word of the new. My brothers and I have done this since our childhoods, and while I do not know its efficacy to bring good luck, it makes me always think of my brothers.
Speaking of New Year superstitions this morning I made a passing reference to black-eyed peas. This made Someone sit up from his half-listening into a gummy panic he hadn’t bought any beans and it was now too late to soak any. We had an early run to Uncle Albertsons who had a few tins of pre-cooked beans left on the shelves. At lunch he made Hopping John which we ate with relish and ill luck was diverted. I tactfully didn’t point out we did this on 1/1/2020 and look how that turned out.
As is my wont on the first day of the year I weighed myself and checked our savings accounts and finally the number of visitors to Spo-reflections. To my amazement I hadn’t gained any weight in 2020. Another surprise: we did well financially. As for Spo-reflections this day it has over 1,800,000 visitors, many of them well over four feet and lots were new-comers. This feels more cheery than the weight and the money matters.
My one card tarot for 2021 is the four of wands, portending groovy times overall. Let us hope so. Not just for myself but for everyone.
See you in the new year. Hugs and OXOX.
40 comments
January 1, 2021 at 7:14 PM
Old Lurker
No hugs! No OXOX! We must socially distance and feel no human touch outside our bubbles!
Thank goodness Uncle Albertsons was able to save your bacon. Just imagine what might have happened had you not eaten black-eyed peas for luck.
I hope you have a bit of a rest and a good 2021.
January 1, 2021 at 7:22 PM
Urspo
These are virtual hugs silly.
I am glad you are in my bubble.
We did not add bacon, but leftover ham from Christmas.
I hope your 2021 is good too.
January 1, 2021 at 7:19 PM
Sassybear
Congrats on your 2020 successes. Our savings is up and weights are down. We’ll take that as a win.
Happy 2021.
January 1, 2021 at 7:22 PM
Urspo
On the dark side, I sense my body composition went bad while the scale stayed constant.
Regardless, happy 2021 to you too !
January 1, 2021 at 7:40 PM
LORI
I actually lost weight this year but as a woman with a few decades behind her, I need to work on toning. That is one plan for the year. May 2021 be a kinder year for all.
January 1, 2021 at 8:35 PM
Urspo
“Toning” is my #1 resolution now how to do this at home? I don’t know yet.
January 1, 2021 at 9:29 PM
Linda Practical Parsimony
I had the same thought as I was preparing the blackeyed peas–well, this did not work last year!
January 2, 2021 at 8:03 AM
Urspo
As a good luck charm I find it less than stellar but it’s fun to do I reckon.
January 1, 2021 at 9:58 PM
Robzilla, Native of Slam Diego
Congrats on everything, and hopefully all will be better in 2021.
January 2, 2021 at 8:04 AM
Urspo
Let us hope so! 👍🏻😉
January 1, 2021 at 10:43 PM
wcs
We benefited from a stroke of foresight and did our black-eyed peas overnight in the slow cooker, along with a couple of goose legs. Happy New Year!
January 2, 2021 at 8:05 AM
Urspo
On my 2021 list of things to do is try goose and have fondue
January 2, 2021 at 9:22 AM
Parnassus
You could combine them and put pond water in the fondue pot.
January 2, 2021 at 9:37 AM
Urspo
How French that sounds
January 2, 2021 at 1:00 AM
Pipistrello
Crikey! 1.8m visits to your door! It’s any wonder the doorbell still works. Well done on your other stats, too. No, it wasn’t worth pointing out your jangling of the superstition stick last New Year’s Day led to so much trouble for the rest of us. Better luck this year!
January 2, 2021 at 8:06 AM
Urspo
1.8 sounds impressive but this is a Total. This goes back I think to 2010 I don’t remember anymore. Regardless I remain pleased as Punch when anyone drops by.
January 2, 2021 at 3:49 AM
Parnassus
With 1.8 million views, no wonder the Internet has slowed down. Your blog is selfishly taking up all the bandwidth. Have a Happy New Year, anyway!
–Jim
January 2, 2021 at 8:07 AM
Urspo
Terribly selfish. Sometimes at night I think on my many faults and I go right to sleep.
January 2, 2021 at 5:17 AM
RuralBeard
White rabbit to you! That tradition, for me, is a relatively new one introduced to me by my dear late friend Warren. Ensuring luck, in any way or fashion is something that at least makes me believe I’ve done my part. And with that thought in mind, I wish you all the best for 2021, and if the fates allow, may plans of travel be part of your year! Hugs from here!
January 2, 2021 at 8:08 AM
Urspo
I remember Warren too.
Happy rabbit to you and yours.
January 2, 2021 at 6:50 AM
earnestlydebra
HAPPY New Year!!! I went to the same party that slept through it. AND I had my black-eyed peas! Now I’ll have to add “Rabbit” as the first/last thought. I like that idea, and I’m sure it would work. much love, in lak’ech, Debra
January 2, 2021 at 8:09 AM
Urspo
If you do the rabbit ritual I get the honor of being linked to it.
January 2, 2021 at 2:05 PM
earnestlydebra
GREAT – You can help me remember and the ritual will be observed in your honor – always. 🙂
January 2, 2021 at 6:57 AM
anne marie in philly
LOVE the tarot card! I lost 10 pounds in 2020. now that my leg surgery is behind me, I hope to be walking more for 2021.
January 2, 2021 at 8:09 AM
Urspo
May you and your legs do well this year
January 2, 2021 at 7:06 AM
Debra She Who Seeks
“Initial success but still far to go” — yes, the 4 of Wands is a good card for 2021’s situation!
January 2, 2021 at 8:10 AM
Urspo
Let us hope so! 👍🏻😉
January 2, 2021 at 8:15 AM
David Godfrey
We made it past midnight, caviar (fish), and fruitcake (mom’s tradition) for good luck. It was a good year for retirement savings. Onward, for there is no going back.
January 2, 2021 at 8:18 AM
Urspo
I like eating fruitcakes at any hour.
Let’s go forward boldly together! Hugs
January 2, 2021 at 9:42 AM
Bob Slatten
We’d stayed up till the ball dropped, and then about an hour after. Then it was bed and a late-morning rise!
But it’s been a lovely holiday and I do look forward to 2021.
January 2, 2021 at 9:48 AM
Urspo
I hope your 2021 is a splendid one
January 2, 2021 at 9:51 AM
Sam
I truly wish you and yours happiness and joy in the New Year. Any luck you all bring is appreciated.
January 2, 2021 at 3:16 PM
Urspo
This is better than all the rabbits in Arizona !
January 2, 2021 at 9:53 AM
Steven
I made it to the countdown that started early for the senior citizens at 9:50 PM. By 10:15 PM, I was out cold. And I’m barely over 50. Happy New Year to (((((you and Someone)))))!!!
January 2, 2021 at 3:18 PM
Urspo
LOL
we count 10PM as it is midnight EST where are roots lay; good enough.
January 2, 2021 at 1:53 PM
Will Jay
Love your comment about your last word/first word making you think of your brothers. I think it is also a reminder of blessings past and blessings present.
January 2, 2021 at 3:19 PM
Urspo
We got it off of a children’s calendar one year. We did this and never stopped.
January 2, 2021 at 5:55 PM
glen
Wishing you and Someone a healthy and happy New Year! I look forward to your posts and seeing you surpass 2 million visits. Hugs all around (socially distant, of course). Three new kids, so kidding season has begun.
January 2, 2021 at 7:12 PM
Urspo
no kidding? really?
I suspect you are tired of that one.
I wish you/yours and all the goats a good 2021.
I still want to adopt a goat and call him George.
January 4, 2021 at 7:03 PM
Ron
Have a happy and safe new year my friend.