For those of us who made a resolution

[frazzled]

1. I didn't make a resolution to lose pounds

(not that I couldn't stand to lose a few), but I did make a resolution I thought would be easier to keep. It occurred to me when I decided to ditch the yoga pants and stretchy-tops I've been wearing all year (why not?) and put on something a little more festive for a small Zoom virtual party we were having on New Year's Eve with friends. I went to my closet to survey my wardrobe of "real" clothes, which haven't been worn since last March, and noticed almost everything I own is either solid black, navy, gray, white, or brown. Really? I thought. Am I that dull?

So my resolution was to add some vivid color and maybe even (gasp) a print to my wardrobe. However, since perusing all the after-Christmas sales, I still can't find anything I can picture wanting to wear. I will continue the search to fulfill my vow. The world is drab enough right now. This old lady is going to kick things up a notch for the return to life.