2006 will be more precise. Out with the complexity. 2006 will be simple. Effective. Concise. Fun for everyone.

This from Josh at Talking Points Memo:

Bad writing is usually imprecise writing — and its badness usually stems from the bad writer not having taken the time to think through just what he or she means to say. The cobwebs and vagaries of their minds are revealed in bad prose.

2005 was a long year, full of big events. It was full to the point of overflowing. It practically burst. Life was complex and I did my best to keep pace with the complexity.

I’m entering 2006 with the intention of narrowing my focus. Certain areas of inquiry will receive a much larger share of my time and attention. Precise thought and action will be the keys for 2006. It won’t feel like less, in fact, I’m convinced it will feel like much more.

That’s like only one of my resolutions.

The other is that I’ve been sitting on a $5 winning Bingo Night scratcher and I’ve got to remember to convert it soon. If you’re like me, the start of a new year is a great time to liquidate those scratcher assets. In case you’ve lost track of the deadlines, here’s a link to the full scratcher portfolio expiration schedule.

Best of luck and happy scratching!