New Years' Mailbag!!

Just when you thought it was safe to go back into the blogosphere, kids...GOTCHA!! It's back, baby! The Mailbag! Bigger and better than ever! And this time, with a little twist. It's a New Years' Resolutions Mailbag. And some of these might even be real! Go figure... And away we go!! Good grief!

From Don T. in South Florida: Hey, Peter! Love your blog, well, except when you refer to me as a moron. I hereby resolve to try my best to at least sound like an intelligent human being for one whole day in 2025. Maybe you can help me with that! Thanks for the props, Don. But I'm not that good.

From Kam H. Somewhere in the Politician Protection Program: I hereby resolve to actually read the Constitution in 2025, since I thought all I had to do was win New York and California; and to never...ever...again...promise to support FREE gender-affirming surgeries to anyone who asks.

From Joe B. in Washington D.C.: To all of the people in Rehoboth, Delaware. It's been an honor serving as your Mayor these last four years. With all the time I've spent here sleeping on your beautiful beaches, I really feel like part of the family. I resolve that in 2025, I will be the best life-guard this beach has ever known. Thank you. Is that okay, dear? I don't have to say anything else, do I? Who's this Paul guy, anyway? And why did he send this request to The White House? And when did you become a doctor, honey? Where's your stethoscope?

From Rich G. in Bucks County, Pa.: I resolve to refrain from allowing my anger to surface and causing me to go on a mass killing of stupid people. That’s a direct quote which pretty much says it all!

From Shari L. in Bucks County, Pa: Sometimes we forget how blessed we are. My hot water works, I have groceries to eat, I can still afford eggs, I have clean sheets on my bed, I have family and friends that love me, and I woke up today in my right mind. If that's not blessed I don't know what it is. I resolve to never forget those words. Beautiful. I can't improve on that. 

From Jay-Z in Los Angeles: I resolve to make better friends in 2025! I'm gonna leave that one alone!

From KMAC in Lancaster, Pa: I resolve to play my guitar more this year; to hook up with Peter and do some Little Feat jamming, and to get more rounds of golf in with Pierre Hall; maybe even back in Boston where it all began. Last but not least, to keep spreading the gospel of the The Golf Room! Oh, yeah, and to try and apologize to everyone who has ever played golf with Pierre, for ever introducing him to this wonderful game!  Right back at you, my brother!

From John T. in Florida; Retirement Planner to the Stars: I resolve to read more books from Hall's canon, and to never let him know what I'm really doing with his retirement money! C'mon, honey. We're gonna be late for the airport! Uh-oh...! 

From Ric F. in Princeton, NJ: I resolve to contribute more time to my company in 2025. I mean, do I really have to play golf every day and continue to write it off as a business expense? You capitalist, you! Good luck with that! 

From Janet P. and Duane P. in Newtown, Pa: We both resolve to keep thanking heaven, as we do every year, for the blessing of the closest thing to a miracle, in our oldest son. Wait…What was that, Boss? There is no way in hell your mother said anything of the sort! I know, my bad. Just making sure everyone was paying attention! 

From the immortal Anette P. in Massachusetts: Feliz año Nuevo, everyone!!! The Spanish wind beneath my wings!!

From Dorothy in Kansas, and The Divine Ms. A.: We both resolve to hound you for more print time in 2025! This is not a union shop.

From Man About Town, Chip Magee, Editor-At-Large of The Golf Room: I'd like to thank all of you for reading Peter's drivel and sending our advertising revenue soaring! Wait, did I just type that out loud? My bad. Clerical error. Anyway, I hope everyone out there has the greatest year ever. Here's to a successful 2025 for everyone!

From Don Juan of Yardley, Pa.: I resolve to always keep a close eye on the lovely Guinevere, and to always catch her when she falls! Literally! Husband of the year...right there!

From your intrepid reporter: I hereby resolve: To laugh often and much; To win the respect of intelligent people; To have a child look at me and not be afraid; To earn the appreciation of honest critics and endure the betrayal of false friends; To appreciate beauty, to find the best in others; To leave the world a bit better, whether by a healthy child, a garden patch, or a redeemed social condition; To know even one life has breathed easier because you have lived. This is to have succeeded.

Have the best New Year ever!  Everyone!! And from the bottom of my heart...thanks for reading. I'll try and be better this year!

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