I had to ask one of my children what day it was this afternoon. My husband didn’t have work Monday and my high school senior went back to school Wednesday, so I’m all turned around. What a year.

In the Axios newsletter, I get every day, there was an article about “Damp January,” where people are just cutting back or not doing “Dry January.”

There was a section on how to answer “Why aren’t you drinking?” As someone who drinks maybe twice a year, I’m asking you not to ask. Oh, and people ask! I don’t understand why they ask, but they take affront to it.

People have their reasons for not drinking or they just don’t feel like it that night. You don’t want me to bring the mood down by explaining that alcoholism runs in my family and that I’m good with my tea. So, if someone at your event or dinner says “no thanks” when you offer wine, if they don’t already have a beverage, “let me know if I can get you anything” is the response to give. Trust me, it’s perfect and always welcome.

And no, Im not judging you you’re having a glass of wine. We’re good.

Everyone, enjoy whatever kind of January you want!

It’s 8 pm. I just finished my iced coffee.

Yep.

No, I’m not perfect, but I’m not making resolutions.

I never do.

I have ADHD.

But I do plan on using my stationary bike more to get my knees “loose.” I’m also going to continue working on getting my weight down by medical means. I’ve worked on diet and exercise most of my life and the only thing that worked was surgery. I have to get weight off to be a candidate for new knees, so I’m going to do what I have to do.

So, that and rest working with my children to set themselves up for success. But that’s an everyday thing.

So, yeah. That’s about it. See y’all tomorrow.

Seven years of blogging every day. I thought I’d do this for 365 days, but I kept going. Now it’s been seven years. Let’s do this again. I’ll be back tomorrow.

But until then, this is the energy we’re going into 2024 with:

Well, that’s a wrap on 365 x 6 years. Meet me back here for Seven.365 tomorrow.

Have a wonderful and safe New Year’s Eve.

By @keeleyshawart

One more day of the year.

I like this from Em and Friends.

This one is a big lesson.

Absolutely.

Wondermind is great. It’s a mental health website with great tips and articles for real people. Selena Gomez is 1/3 of the group of creators and I adore her. I don’t know any of her music, but I love everything else.