2008 -- International Year of ......

It's a new year and it looks like it's going to be a busy one. I really haven't had a chance, or the inclination to make any resolutions, so I thought I would look toward an august body to give me direction. I aimed high and chose to emulate the United Nations --- it's only power is to make declarations and resolutions, so they must be good at it.
The United Nations has declared this the International year of the following:

• The Potato -- I just love potatoes: fried, baked, boiled, steamed, even raw. I think I'll start off the year with some good Creamy Mashed Potatoes -- here's Pioneer Woman's recipe, if you need some directions.
• Sanitation -- Who doesn't like sanitation. (I just wish someone else was the sanitary engineer in my life.)
• Languages --- Good to celebrate language, everyone should speak at least one.
• Planet Earth --- What the heck, I love the Earth too, especially the warm pretty parts.

So taking a cue from the UN, here are my 2008 resolutions

1. Eat Potatoes (and other veggies) as part of a healthy diet. I'll start with some good Creamy Mashed Potatoes --- here's a recipe from Pioneer Woman Cooks, if you'd like to join me.
2. Sanitation -- I've got the basics down, but I really do need to de-clutter around here. Here's a good site for some tips -- the Unclutterer. In fact, they have helpful post-holiday tips.
3. To support the International Year of Language, I'm going to devote more time to writing. That includes posting here more regularly.
4. My Planet Earth resolution --- this is a bit of a stretch, but I think I'll make an effort to appreciate it more. See more of it and take some pictures.