I’m not a big fan of New Year’s Resolutions. So, instead, I’m going to make a list of things I want to see in 2021. Some of you may not agree but that’s OK. This is my list and I’ll be checking it twice.

1. An end to the global pandemic and a return to normalcy
2. Sanity and compromise in Washington, DC where the President, House and Senate put Country over Party
3. Adherence to the rule of law and an adjudication of the law fairly
4. Complete collegiate and professional sports seasons
5. A fair tax structure and resulting reduction in the Federal deficit
6. Commitment to science, facts, and truth
7. Convicted felons aren’t granted pardons for political favor and must serve out their sentences in jail
8. Increased investment in education and research
9. Comprehensive and nationwide investment in transportation infrastructure
10. Dissolvement of National Terrorist organizations including Hate groups
11. Taxation of all Churches
12. Removal from all forms of media the spreaders of falsehoods, wild conspiracy theories, and death threats
13. Equality for all
14. Dramatic shift in the reliance on oil based products and a complete overhaul to green solar energy
15. Kindness to strangers, neighbors, and immigrants – basically anyone who doesn’t look like, act like, or talk like you
16. Protection of the environment, including tribal lands, and no killing of wild animals
17. End of poverty, homelessness, and hunger
18. Save all of the kennel animals
19. Maintain a strong military but reduce spending on non-value added military equipment and repurpose the funds to promote peace
20. Increase mental health spending and support especially for our Veterans

That’s it friends. Not a bad list, if I don’t say so myself. It’s not prioritized in any order. Just some ranting from an old man in Portland, Oregon. Stay safe and healthy and here’s to a better New Year than this last one.