“New Year’s is always about looking back, about reflection, but it’s also about renewal, looking forward and letting go of things.” “In every culture, people are able to confess…admit regrets…and there’s a point in time when you can forgive yourself and…” move on. Unless, of course, you can’t. Like Snoopy and Linus waiting for the Giant Pumpkin, some of us expect disappointment and others live with a hope that never diminishes against all odds. For many of us last years regrets are lumped together with a ‘ whatever’ shrug. For those who find the process of moving on more of a challenge, a cure is now at hand. We can thank “ Tim Tompkins, president of the Times Square Business Alliance”, creator and sponsor of “ the event.” “ On Friday, the embarrassed and aggrieved fed” their troubles into “ a giant shredder in Times Square, where a garbage truck waited to cart them off forever.” " For those who arrived empty-handed, stationery to write down their gripes” was provided. “ For those who brought items that couldn’t be shredded, a sledgehammer was provided.” "REGRETS? THEY'RE ALL GONE NOW"I’m compiling a list of marching music to take with me for next year. Frank Sinatra singing “Regrets, I’ve had a few”. A lot of Tina Turner. Suggestions anyone? I’d love to have a longer playlist for next years’ regrets. Like Snoopy and Linus, the hopes and disappointments go hand in hand.
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