Do What Feels Good

A few weeks ago, I promised a posting with recommendations for what to do on New Year's Eve. And I've thought about it a great deal. And I realized that I always have a good night on New Year's Eve, and rarely is it planned. So, if you're into planning your night, I'd recommend going to Bright Night or the First Night celebrations in Newport or Westerly. Or, if you've got $55 to spare on a ticket, you could check out Tracy Morgan at the Comedy Connection. These are the events you've heard all about, and I'm sure they'll be good.

But I think you're best off going to a place that means something to you, preferably in the company of someone that means something to you. Last year, for example, my wife and I went to Oak on Hope Street, had a nice dinner, then went to watch the fireworks at midnight at Prospect Terrace Park on Congdon Street.

Another year we went to our favorite bar at the time, Maverick's in Wayland Square, and had a late dinner and played with noisemakers as the ball dropped.

A few years ago, we volunteered to mind the door at a modern dance event (part of Bright Night), before wandering around downtown.

Once, we got drunk on Margaritas at Tortilla Flats...and those of you who know us know the rest of that particular story.

Anyway, don't use New Year's as a night to try to do something impressive or over-the-top. Find a place and a person you care about, and enjoy the many possibilities the year has in store. And, while you're thinking of what that will be, let me be the first to wish you the very best in 2008.