Did you know that the Romans named the first month of the year after Janus? Janus was the god of beginnings and was depicted with two faces. One looked forward into the future; the other looked backward to the past. The Romans believed that on New Year’s Eve, Janus looked back at the old year and forward to the new.
Did you know that the Babylonians were believed to be the first to make New Year’s resolutions? Early Christians believed the first day of the new year should be spent reflecting on past mistakes and resolving to improve oneself in the coming new year.
Did you know that the traditional dropping of the ball on New Year’s eve in New York's Times Square started in 1907 with a ball made of iron and wood.
THE OLD TIMER remembers an oft spoken farmer phrase, “This year will be better.”
UPCOMING EVENTS:
January 11 and 12. 12:30 each day. Midwest Farm Show, LaCrosse Center, LaCrosse, WI. Stories from the land.
February 11. Janesville, noon luncheon speaker, FFA Alumni meeting.
March 9-11. Canoecopia, Madison. (Trade show for all things canoeing) Scheduled speaking time not yet determined.
March 24. Six p.m. Launch of Garden Wisdom book at Patterson Memorial Library Wild Rose. Details coming.
March 31-April 1. Morton Arboretum, Chicago area. Talk and workshop. Details coming.
Showing posts with label New Year Thoughts. Show all posts
Showing posts with label New Year Thoughts. Show all posts
Sunday, January 01, 2012
Friday, December 28, 2007
New Year Thoughts
As we look forward to a new year, with all of its challenges and opportunities, I am reminded of something that Albert Einstein wrote: "Look deep into nature, and then you will understand everything better."
The Old Timer says: "Don't forget how important it is to just sit awhile and think."
The Old Timer says: "Don't forget how important it is to just sit awhile and think."
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