Here were the predictions and resolutions you all made for 1998, FYI:
Nine provinces simultaneously secede from Canada, leaving Quebec as the only one left. "Hey, that's not what we planned!" a Quebecois nationalist complains.
Someone in a small town in Arkansas will be arrested and convicted of obscenity for using the expression, "Show me the money!"
Voters in several states in the U.S. will make passage of tests in history and science a requirement for public office; 90% of state legislators will fail the tests.
"Aliens and Freddie Party and Slaughter on the Beach" becomes mega-blockbuster hit of the summer.
"Puppies Cooked in Brine" wins Pegasus for Best Filk Song.
Now that it's no longer functioning, Mars Pathfinder will officially become the BHA Station.
Landlords in Toronto decide together to raise rent just enough to put the cost of living higher than in New York City.
Burger King decides to bring back its old fries, dubbing them Classic Fries.
Bill Clinton decides he's moving to Canada after his second term ends, "because I can still win an election there."
Microsoft will copyright the English language.
Hmm . . To keep my cat on a diet, do another "filk road trip", eat Pringles only _once_ a month, and work out a bit more (note that I only say "more," no real specifics!) : )
Don't forget to make your predictions and resolutions for 1999 in blatherchat!
Jeff and I went to a friend's house party last night, saw some folks we haven't seen in years. Today I'm helping Jeff out at his office (hey, I figure that at least that way we'll be spending time together :-)).
Happy New Year, everyone!
p.s. Hey, looks like I'm going to be interviewed on a nationally syndicated radio show called Moneyroom. Also for Sympatico Netlife magazine.
