Ring in the New Year, Happy!
No matter how you spend New Year's Eve and ring in the 2017, I wish you happiness. If you are alone, you are not the only one.
According to AARP, isolation among adults 50 and older is a growing epidemic, thanks in part to the changing face of American society:
45 percent of adults over 65 are divorced, separated or widowed.
28 percent of those over 65 — and 46 percent of women — live alone.
For so many people, of all ages, dread the holidays. Somehow, knowing that doesn't make one feel better.
We spend New Year's Eve at home. Yes, we used to ring in the New Year with Dick Clark. Now, we tune into Rockin' New Years Eve to watch the ball drop.
This week, I am making some resolutions. One begins now, making a gratitude list from this year.
1) I am grateful for my health.
2) I am grateful for my husband.
3) I am grateful for my family..all grown with families of their own.
4) I am grateful for my dog, Missy.
5) I am grateful for our home.
6) I am grateful for friends and neighbors.
7) I am grateful that we downsized and have less stress.
8) I am grateful I am here.
On New Year's Eve, while others may enjoy the hustle and bustle of going out and being part of a crowd, I prefer a quiet evening. A night of appreciation.
I will be looking back on past years and looking forward to the next one.
