Notwithstanding the momentous prospects of the new year, let’s start with an administrative note.
I’ve mentioned here several times over the years that I don’t think others can see the Comments I receive to posts; something I haven’t mentioned – and should have quite a while ago — is that even if one is what WordPress calls a “Subscriber” to these pages – i.e., you get post emails, or automatically receive them through your own blog – all Comments I receive back are identified as coming from “Anonymous.” I can often discern who sent an “Anonymous” comment; just as many times I can’t (not surprisingly, many who read these notes have similar sentiments about the same issues 😉). A few friends add their first names or initials. Comments are always welcome; they are always insightful and frequently witty; once in a while – to my mortification – somebody points out that I’m factually off base – truly just makin’ Noise — and I try to correct the errors through a postscript or subsequent post. Some comments stand by themselves, without need of a response; in other cases, I’d respond, but sometimes hesitate if I don’t know who I’m responding to. Accordingly, if we personally know each other, feel free to add your initials to your entry if you are comfortable doing so; that’ll be enough for me to know who you are. If we aren’t personally acquainted, you obviously need do nothing; I appreciate the opportunity that the blog provides me to hear from you. Either way, the beginning of a new year is a perfect time for me to again note to all who read these notes how tremendously honored I am that you take the time to do so, whether it be to provide you with another perspective or simply because you feel sympathy for TLOML, who has to listen to my observations (a/k/a “rants”) for a lot longer than it takes you to read even the longest ones. 😊
All the very best! Into 2026!
McCoy's Noise 