Just when you think the holidays are behind you, there’s another one looming. This time it’s that all-important New Year’s Eve. Since my wedding almost nine years ago, I haven’t had to wonder who I’m gonna kiss. But I still need to consider those resolutions.

Two years ago, I resolved to exercise more. Last year, I resolved to stop feeling guilty about not exercising more. This year, I’m going to forget about exercise all together. Instead, I’ll focus on golf. Which, incidentally, some consider to be a form of exercise. So here are my golf-related resolutions, in no particular order.

1) I resolve to stop buying more clubs in a vain attempt to improve my game. Sorry, Golf Galaxy.

2) I resolve to get a video lesson. A video lesson is what got me from a 27 to a 16. Maybe another one will take my handicap down another notch.

3) I resolve to take my kids to the course more often. And care a little less when people look at us funny.

4) I resolve to play at least one tournament. Except for the occasional scramble, I’ve always been tourney-shy, afraid of first-tee whiffs and the like. It’s time to get over it.

5) I resolve to break 80. I’ve come awfully close a few times, but never actually gotten it done. My husband broke 80 this year for the first time, and marital pride is on the line.

6) Last but not least, I resolve to start watching the TV show “Lost.” Everyone’s always talking about it, and I feel totally out of sync with American pop culture. Yeah, I know, it’s not golf-related. Too bad.

So, let’s hear your resolutions!

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