I had a great list of things to work on this year, and some of them are likely to get done (if on a slower schedule) but wow, my boyfriend breaking his elbow on New Year’s day was not on my 2026 bingo card! So here’s to the unexpected, and meeting life’s challenges in community.

For the record….

Things I want to do in 2026:

Cook with beans and lentils weekly

Pass on some items we no longer want

Clean and maintain items we are keeping

Clean and organize the basement 

Print out a copy of all my poems

Submit to journals every month

Keep closer track of finances

Walk in the woods at least twice a month

Things to continue with:

Hosting tea discussions

Participating in Florence Poets meeting and events

Loom knitting

Personal and relationship growth projects

Daily meditation 

Using Finch

Cultivating friendships

Gardening

Trying new dessert recipes with Shanti

My ambitious PT workout schedule

Being kind to myself