Fly by. No joke.
“Yes, it bugged a lot of people. Who suspected repeated mRNA vaccine boosters would have the side effect of being unable to enjoy parties and fancy drinks? Least of our worries now. But at least the apparel supply chain isn’t an issue anymore.”(New Years card. Russian Empire before 1917./USPD/commons.wikimedia.org)
May old complaints be forgotten
And people learn to laugh at themselves once again
May old one-sidedness vanish from conversations
And all try to be friends
Happy New Year, 2022
from Philosopher Mouse (Staff) and
Molly Malamute
(Resident Royal Canine of The Realm. “It’s my Realm and I’ll title myself as I want to…that is all right Staff? Who do I ask about this leadership stuff? It’s not in the guide. Commons sense? Now there’s wishful thinking for the New Year. My first proclamation should include something like “Onward with clear eyes and proud paws parading as one” Yep, that’s a start.”)
“Look, I did not tromp all this way in the cold and snow for nuthin’. Someone at this address ordered a lucky pig and a big bag of New Years’ luck – and here it is. No substitutions and no returns. You wanted it, now take it, and get on with it. Cheers.” (New Years card by Dansk nytårskort fra, 1911 /USPD /Commons.wikimedia.org)
Philosopher Mouse of the Hedge 
And a Happy New Year to you and yours. It would be nice to return to a civilised society….where give and take are reciprocal, rather than a one way road.
y
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If people would only mind their own business and allow others to do the same. Sounds easy enough, but…
Thanks for adding sparkle to this New Years post
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A Happy New Year to you! It’s our anniversary so we’re opting for an early, quiet dinner at a little French restaurant we love. That Arctic front will come blasting through around the midnight hour – I hope this isn’t a sign of the New Year to come!
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Well, these days they are always telling people to chill….although suspicious they want you frozen in place?
Sounds like a delightful celebration planned. YEAH, we made it this far and Happy New Year to you and yours
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Now I have to be on watch for those creepy looking moths seeking to get into my glass.
I sure hope they don’t like mead.
Happy New Year!
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They are pretty social lights! Happy new year to you and yours. Thanks for all your wonderful posts’ writing and insights. Onward and cheers!
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Wouldn’t it be lovely if that verse came true? I’m afraid many people can’t laugh at anything let alone at themselves and are suspicious and derogatory towards anyone who laughs for any reason. Sad indeed. Happy 2022 to all of you from both of us!
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If that lack of sense of humor continues, I’ll probably either be dodging any peasants with pitchforks and flares or wrapped in white jacket. Happy indeed. Rebel and be merry! Onwards and thanks for celebrating with a comment
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Happy New Year!
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Happy New Year and hope you have much cheer!
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The sparkling wine is going down very well! Happy New Year!
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Yes, march on, RC. March on.
Happy New Year, Phil!
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Maybe some of the unused happy from last year will just pile on this year? No qualms about accepting leftovers here! Thanks for marching in with a celebratory comment. Cheers and onward.
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Yes, may we once again regain our sense off humor and perspective! And also, I would like to note in relation to the last illustration, a pig in the arms is much better than a pig in a poke, or probably even a poked pig. The latter squeals too much. Happy New Year! –Curt
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Hershey wishes a long reign (or rein?) to R Canine Molly and extends a paw in friendship (no claws showing) – me, too. Enjoying the details and colors in the butterflies, although always thought of beautiful fairies with wings rather than centaurs with wings… and 6 legs. The lucky pig – interesting. At least he/she is smiling. Happy New Year – definitely overdue for one!!
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I want to hang out with that pig — it looks darned happy. I couldn’t figure out why everything seems so quiet tonight — not even any fireworks. Then, I looked up the information on the Boardwalk events, and found that their fireworks aren’t going off until ten. I do love some good fireworks, but I’m not sure I can bestir myself to walk over to the upper level of the building where I used to live and watch them. It’s actually a pretty good spot, depending on how high they shoot them off.
Here’s to new ways of ringing in the new year — or comfortably snoozing through it! Nobody’s mandating that we do it one way or another!
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May 2022 by a kind and wonderful year for you and those dear to you.
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Happy New Year!
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Happy New Year!
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🎊Pawkisses for a Happy New Year to you, Philmouse and furry furriends
and hope that all your wishes come true in 2022✨🐾😽💞
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I could have sworn I’d already commented on this . . . last year!
Happy New Year, pmoth.
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It’s WP. Who knows. Looks like WP is busy being “helpful” as usual?
Thanks for joining the party
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Tried to leave a comment on your post…WP is just so tricky sometimes….I’d say it keeps life interesting, but…
Thanks for the mention -honored to be among that group. Onward into the blog fog!
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