Ahh, the start of a new year.  I can see why people feel the need to make resolutions as there's just something about that calendar change that evokes a feeling of anything's possible.  Like, sure, it's possible  I'll stick to a diet or, it's possible  I'll really and truly quit smoking this year, and it's even possible  I will stop picking my nose.  And whether it's pure cynicism or a mixture of that with a side order of negativity, I didn't make any resolutions.  I can't actually remember the last time I tried.  Might have been that ill-advised resolution to stomp on the gas at yellow lights that resulted in the only accident I've had in a few years...can't be sure though. Some resolutions I considered:  Quit smoking.  This one is too tired and it's never worked.  I still want to quit, but if I can't just do it, I can't do it at all.  I'm gonna do it, but it won't be because of some throwaway resolution.  Don't t...