To help us get this New Year off to a good start, I thought you might like to hear one person's resolutions--not for this year but for New Year's past.

Resolution #1

1994: I will try to be a better husband to Marge.
1995: I will not leave Marge.
1996: I will try for a reconciliation with Marge.
1997: I will try to be a better husband to Wanda.

Resolution #2

1994: I will read at least 20 good books a year.
1995: I will read at least 10 books a year.
1996: I will read 5 books a year.
1997: I will finish [reading] "Airport."

Resolution #3

1994: I will get my weight down below 180.
1995: I will watch my calories until I get below 190.
1996: I will follow my new diet religiously until I get below 200.
1997: I will try to develop a realistic attitude about my weight.

Resolution #4

1994: …