A Modest Resolution

I already quit smoking and my other bad habits I still like too much to quit, but my friend inspired me to a higher goal.

I vow to believe three preposterous things this year. I don't want to overestimate my abilities and try for the White Queen's six before breakfast. A simple three for 2005 seems like a sufficiently ambitious goal. Here they are, with thanks to my friend Geri for the suggestion of the third:

1. Dan Rather is a journalist.


2. Michael Moore is a documentary filmmaker.


3. Dan Brown is a writer.

There. That should keep me occupied through 2005, and if Dan Rather actually retires, then one will open up.