2012: What's Important? What Are You Promising for the New Year?

There are few things more inspiring to human beings than a fresh start -- a chance to begin again and a chance to make promises that will, hopefully, transform our lives.

This 'resolution-making' is probably unique to our species. After all, when is the last time you saw your dog making a list of what he or she will do in the new year? What what would your dog promise to do? Take more walks to shave off that stubborn 10 pounds or take more naps?

So a fresh, new year is just around the corner. What do you think are the most pressing issues? What should our government representatives do in this new year? 

What is personally important to you? Are you most interested in getting healthier? Losing weight? Getting involved in volunteer activities or local government? Or are you resolving to take more walks and naps with your dog? 

What's on your mind? What is most important to you as we step into 2012? What are you promising to do?

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