A New Year's resolution to celebrate

Last month, the moderator at tacomamama.com lamented the demise of Tacoma's First Night celebration, an all-ages, alcohol-free (goodness knows that part of celebrating can be found elsewhere) downtown New Year's celebration.

Me thinks she's not alone.

There's something in the air -- and I'm not talking about snowflakes.

And so my resolutions ...

I resolve to buy a button the next time First Night events return in any way, shape or form.

I resolve to go to at least one part of First Night, even if it's raining.

I resolve to offer assistance as well as words of encouragement to anyone who takes on this effort.

I resolve to heartily congratulate anyone who accomplishes this fabulous feat.

I resolve to show my support for the place I call here.