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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 31, 1981
Page
11
The piece criticizes resolutions as hollow and punishing social experiments. It warns against the “total stranger” syndrome and illustrates how dieting and quitting smoking can backfire, urging readers to pick small, meaningful changes or even skip resolutions altogether.
A survey of New Year traditions across history notes wassailing in cider, rings in posset pots, and rituals from Babylon to Rome. It traces calendar shifts from March 25 to January 1, remarks on resolutions, horns and bells, and the symbol of a baby representing the new year as era ends and begins anew.
Dear Mrs. O. from Anamosa seeks advice on a six year old who wets nightly and a nine year old daughter unsure of her paternity. The columnist prescribes a multi step plan including a wet alarm, medication, and reward system, plus guidance on explaining family changes to the child and involving the stepfather when appropriate.
Dear Abby recycles a New Year resolutions theme stating Just for today I will live through this day only and not set lifelong goals. The advice echoes Alcoholics Anonymous steps urging honesty effort and kindness with reminders to read, exercise, be patient, and seek self improvement for a happier life.
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