often (or usually)

The truth. When people say, "I just want what's best for you," it often (or usually) means what they think is best. And typically (or most of the time) they are immovable regarding definition and appropriate interpretation of best. I'm guilty as well. I might claim (or even believe) that my intentions are pure and altruistic (ha!) to the very core when, of course, they are built on a shaky foundation (sandy and not topple resistant): one part self-interest and another equal portion of blindsided superiority.

Two zero one zero (or 2010) is in the blocks, all tense with anticipation, aware that crazy loud starting pistol will fire soon. And I am staring at my digital timex, waiting. Subtracting five minutes because it's set a little fast. I don't think that tearing that last month off the yearly (not fiscal) calendar is really any more substantive a milestone than the last month or the one before. Or all the ones that will follow. Months stacked with equally drawn days that are not one size fits all, and the best way for me to fill them will likely not be the best way for you.

Still, perhaps there will be some happy (& some moderately pleasant) moments of overlap and intersection...and we can view the little venn diagrams of our days with an open mind (e.g. "huh! well I'm sure glad to see that particular non-shaded oval section!") and an appreciative smile (because, really, baby venn diagrams are adorable).

So. A preemptive (not premature) new year's toast. To baby venn diagrams. Mixed metaphors. And tiny slices of pumpkin pie to cheer up insomniacs.