tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2405633513402883204.post7125049327894278808..comments2024-03-17T09:34:38.574-04:00Comments on The Passionate Foodie: Rant: New Year's Resolutions Are Selfish!Richard Auffreyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03948647697847819742noreply@blogger.comBlogger11125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2405633513402883204.post-13330696416746639442010-12-29T16:01:58.361-05:002010-12-29T16:01:58.361-05:00Jen:
It is my opinion that it would be better ov...Jen:<br /> It is my opinion that it would be better overall for the community if your resolutions were not so individualistic. Or at least that you engaged in a joint effort with others towards your resolution, as such resolutions are often more effective if done with someone else. <br /><br /> If you wanted to lose weight, quit smoking or such, then try to do so with at least one other person, and more if possible. United, you can offer each other support and motivation, more than you would have alone. And united, you all stand a better chance of success.Richard Auffreyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03948647697847819742noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2405633513402883204.post-77597769978614739042010-12-29T15:51:05.716-05:002010-12-29T15:51:05.716-05:00My New Year's resolutions might be individuali...My New Year's resolutions might be individualistic, but it's in bettering myself that I'm able to better my community. If everyone resolved to improve one thing about him/herself (whether it's to lose weight, quit smoking, or save money), society as a whole would see an increase in health and happiness, methinks.Jenhttp://twitter.com/vintageeatsnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2405633513402883204.post-68725574594755443152010-08-12T16:51:31.742-04:002010-08-12T16:51:31.742-04:00What if their NY resolution was to act less selfis...What if their NY resolution was to act less selfishly?<br />I guess it's sort of silly to say, but maybe the point of a NY resolution is to turn selfish enough to become a better person - which will ultimately result in less selfishness. Right?<br /><br /><br />http://splendids.com/bowls-c-179Lindsay H.https://www.blogger.com/profile/12353886905436116854noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2405633513402883204.post-48416358617307888302010-01-04T20:54:49.374-05:002010-01-04T20:54:49.374-05:00Thanks Randy!
Thanks to you Josh too. I think ...Thanks Randy! <br /><br />Thanks to you Josh too. I think it is good to have personal goals, as long as we don't lose that sense of togetherness and community.<br /><br />Russ, that is a good resolution, and I wish you much luck in accomplishing it.<br /><br />Thanks Jackie for your comments and recipe. I certainly agree that a little bacon never hurts. A lot of bacon can sometimes be pretty good too.<br /><br />Weekly, that too is another good resolution. Best wishes on following it!<br /><br />Ben, I certainly agree with your comments. Balance is very important, and it would be harmful to veer too much to either extreme.<br /><br />MC, I did see your resolutions before, and I think plenty of them are in the spirit of my rant. It is a good list for all who enjoy food & drink to read.Richard Auffreyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03948647697847819742noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2405633513402883204.post-43527341379996644852010-01-04T17:21:18.716-05:002010-01-04T17:21:18.716-05:00In my recent On the Cheap column for The Boston Ph...In my recent On the Cheap column for The Boston Phoenix, I tried to come up with New Year's resolutions for diners that emphasize being a better citizen of the community, the restaurant/bar scene, the food chain, and the world. They're not all altruistic, but see what you think: http://thephoenix.com/Boston/Food/95085-Looking-ahead-to-2010/MC Slim JBhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10410085368658693000noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2405633513402883204.post-53256628343680187422010-01-04T15:13:08.313-05:002010-01-04T15:13:08.313-05:00Good points. I can certainly understand the appea...Good points. I can certainly understand the appeal of resolutions. The whole idea of a fresh start is very appealing. I think that there is a season for everything, and having a set time for reflection isn't a bad thing. Still, I think that most people are generally pretty self absorbed, so your encouragement to think outside of ourselves during this time is well taken.<br /><br />I think that balance is the key. It's good to take stock of the last year and make goals for the upcoming one, but we should definitely spread out the community spirit that we celebrate during the holidays. The world would certainly be a better place if more people did.Ben Simonshttp://www.vinotology.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2405633513402883204.post-33470149906553261632010-01-04T15:10:15.467-05:002010-01-04T15:10:15.467-05:00I resolve to be less selfishI resolve to be less selfishAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2405633513402883204.post-17073262443902168242010-01-04T13:45:25.118-05:002010-01-04T13:45:25.118-05:00I like the idea of resolutions with community-buil...I like the idea of resolutions with community-building goals or if self-focused, at least measurable. It's fruitless to say "I resolve to eat better." And, not being able to track or measure progress against a goal is a sure way to kill it. Why not say: "I resolve to include one new grain in my menu rotation by March." Then you could add making dinner for friends featuring the grains you're trying out. <br /><br />Here's a little help to get the ball rolling <a href="http://jacquelinechurch.com/ldg/1847-dried-cherry-bacon-and-farro-hot-dish-with-roast-chicken-from-the-makeover-maven-chef-becky-selengut" rel="nofollow">Dried cherry, bacon, farro with roast chicken</a>. A little bacon never hurts!Jacqueline Churchhttp://jacquelinechurch.com/ldg/1847-dried-cherry-bacon-and-farro-hot-dish-with-roast-chicken-from-the-makeover-maven-chef-becky-selengutnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2405633513402883204.post-69587703581385233882010-01-04T12:34:09.674-05:002010-01-04T12:34:09.674-05:00I hereby resolve to host more dinner parties!I hereby resolve to host more dinner parties!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17799741975376934574noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2405633513402883204.post-79402298012410022942010-01-04T10:43:05.915-05:002010-01-04T10:43:05.915-05:00I am one of those guys who makes goals each year. ...I am one of those guys who makes goals each year. I like to look back at the end of the year and see how many of them I accomplished. Sometimes that go under the heading as resolution, but usually those are just for fun - like one year it was drink more coffee.<br /><br />This year is drink a better variety of wine.<br /><br /><br />Some people go overboard with the whole thing though. A very interesting observation about moving from such connection and togetherness to BAM being self centered again.<br /><br />Josh @nectarwineAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2405633513402883204.post-86923102553994613922010-01-04T09:48:28.806-05:002010-01-04T09:48:28.806-05:00I totally agree!
NY resolutions are selfish, wort...I totally agree!<br /><br />NY resolutions are selfish, worthless, and stupid! :)<br /><br />I like your idea of continuing the community spirit instead!<br /><br />Cheers!The Wine Whorehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08371581461178538392noreply@blogger.com