Whether we’re ready or not, the New Year is heading our way.

Self-reliant, while hoping for the best, I try to prepare for the worst. I don’t put off till tomorrow what can get done today. Let me assure you, I pivot from these two principles out of necessity rather than self-righteousness, thanks to Murphy’s Law. You know it well, I’m sure—anything that can go wrong will go wrong.

For instance: Preparing for “the worst storm in a generation” which made landfall on December 23rd in my neck of the woods, I backed into my parking space, same as I would whenever there’s a forecast for inclement weather. Never thinking I’d have reason to drive in the pouring rain with wind gusts up to 70 mph—sure enough, Murphy’s Law struck. So, I took off like a bat out of hell to tend a matter of importance that couldn’t be put off till tomorrow.

In my zeal to hope for the best while preparing for the worst, I’ll be scheduling a routine maintenance appointment at the dealership for my vehicle in the New Year.

In my capacity as a writer, I’m drafting chapter 25 ( 759 words thus far) of my Contemporary work in progress, hoping for the best as I approach its finish line.

*Ready or not, may each of us brave any unforeseen elements in the New Year with resolve.

My sincere appreciation to you for reading this far.

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