new year traditions

I never make New Year's resolutions and I never had any kind of tradition to accompany it. I am, however, always trying to think ahead; make things better; do more things. I never stop to smell the roses. And when I do, they aren't to lose 5 more pounds.

This new years day I went over to a local friend’s house for supper. My friend's mom used to make her chicken and dumplings on the day of the new year and thus was the theme for the evening.

Chicken and dumplings sounds kind of southern (it is) and almost way to filling to even think about. But it's not bad. Paired with some salad greens, you’re not shy of a full meal and a food coma.

It may have been in this coma when I returned to the idea of resolutions. Maybe, just maybe, it would be ok to make one this year. One that involved spending more time with friends around the table.