DAVE: What I Learned in 2016

I can find the humor in almost everything. Even in a year of loss and grief, I’ve found reasons to smile. Here’s to 2016 and some stuff I learned…

• Interesting facial hair doesn’t necessarily make you interesting
• If you live alone, there’s no one to give you the Heimlich maneuver (scary moment)
• People you love may die but you must go on
• Friends can help you get through sad times. Thanks Kevin, Tim and Andrew
• Turns out I like convertibles (so I bought one)
• The only way to deal with mean people and keep your sanity is to heap love on them
• People can and will flock to downtown Edmond. Thanks Heard on Hurd
• I can play video poker and not become addicted to gambling
• You are never too old for a PlayStation 4
• It’s totally valid that I’m leery of people who use the word “hence”
• Going on coffee dates in your 50s is really strange
• I should have bought property on 5th street when I had the chance
• I need help with my fashion choices (some pants CAN have too many pockets)
• Less management is better management
• Walking is an excellent form of meditation
• It’s okay to spend more money than you should on experiences
• Billy Joel, Bruce Springsteen and Elvis Costello are awesome in concert
• I’m more of a touring motorcycle guy than a sportbike guy
• I can go a year without eating bread
• Mid-century furniture makes me happy
• There’s enjoyable sushi eating experiences beyond California rolls
• Not only can I keep plants alive, they actually thrive with regular watering (I once watered a plastic cactus for a year)