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How far into the new year will you go before you stop greeting people with “Happy New Year”? Is it two weeks? The end of January? Valentine’s Day?

I like the practice. We are all here together, on the threshold of the year that will be. It’s like we’re all co-owners of this new house called 2024, and we’re saying, “Welcome!” to each other. How are we going to organize this in the coming months?

Some of us are already a week into our New Year’s resolutions and may already be congratulating ourselves on sticking to whatever decision we’ve made. I’m in two minds about resolutions. I like the idea of ​​setting the intention to make a change. I regret the idea of ​​misleading myself.

My policy on New Year’s resolutions is that they should not be too punitive and not too grand. We often use a resolution as a cudgel, as a method to get ourselves back on track, a means to eradicate the parts of ourselves that we don’t like. David Sedaris has written about watching his mother scribble furiously on a stack of index cards every New Year’s Eve. After her death, he discovered that she had written the same thing on each card: “Be good.”

That’s a good summary of all the resolutions, isn’t it? Be good. Resolutions tend to carry the implication that the way you are now is not right, or at least not good enough. My resolutions are typically of this type: self-criticism disguised as self-improvement. Get in shape; stop your wasteful spending; be nicer; work harder. If your decision seems like it was created by someone you don’t like, there’s still time to reconsider.

My resolution this year is to shop in person instead of online whenever possible. I love this resolution because it ties in with other goals I have regarding my finances, community, sustainability, and simplicity. And it’s not entirely about me, so it feels a little less bleak and narcissistic than the typical resolution fare. It’s also less ambitious, which hopefully means I’m less likely to give up.

A friend recently reminded me that anything worth doing is worth doing badly. With this in mind, I built in the “wherever possible” clause. I’m going to do my best to buy things at brick-and-mortar stores (or, as Sedaris edited his mother’s resolution, “Try to think about it and maybe be good.”) But when I inevitably hesitate and, say, at night a bucket of Tide Pods in a moment of desperation, I hope to offer myself some grace.

🎬 The Book of Clarence (Friday): This biblical comedy-drama from Jeymes Samuel, director of the Black Western 2021 “The harder they fall”, is set in Jerusalem during the time of Jesus. LaKeith Stanfield plays Clarence, a pot dealer – and twin brother of Thomas, of wavering fame – who pretends to be a new messiah to make some money. Unfortunately, these are politically turbulent times regarding the persecution of the Messiah by the Romans. “It is an ambitious project that will succeed both casually sacrilege and completely serious about the ultimate message of faith,” writes Wendy Ide in Screen Daily.

🎬 The beekeeper (Friday): When I first saw it the trailer of this movie it felt a bit surreal, like one of those fake movies-within-a-movie. Here’s why: The swashbuckling action film stars Jason Statham as a beekeeper and a shadowy member of the organization on a mission to avenge his friend, a kind older woman played by Phylicia Rashad, who commits suicide after losing money in a scam. It seems action at its most unlikely.

January, the icy heart of soup season, is an ideal time to dive deep. This is exactly the time to discover soup in all its varieties, from thick and stew-like to bubbly and light. And on the lighter side: don’t miss the spicy, brothy Thai curry with silken tofu and herbs. A fragrant mix of jarred red curry paste, enriched with coconut milk and tofu clouds, comes together quickly and is easy to customize. The notes reveal that cooks are adding more vegetables (bok choy, spinach, mushrooms); substitute for green curry paste; even stuffing things with noodles, rice or ground pork. Simmer a pot this weekend and don’t be shy about making your own.

Too rich: Just last year 16 percent of the homes are for sale According to one study, they were affordable to people earning the average income in their area.

The hunt: A single father sold his childhood home in Westchester to start over in Manhattan for $900,000, with his middle-aged son in tow. Which house did he choose? Play our game.

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Debunked: Experts told us the misunderstandings about fitness what drives them crazy, including the myth that running is bad for your knees.

If your dishwasher detergent is an afterthought, consider this: Upgrading it is a simple step that can help even not-so-great dishwashers deliver spotless dishes. You may need to try a few different detergents to find the best detergent for your dishwasher, but we recommend this starting with our top pick. Wirecutter tested 24 different types of dish soap on dishes smeared with everything from fried egg to burnt casserole to day-old oatmeal, and our picks removed every stubborn stain in its path without prerinsing. — Andrea Barnes

Washington vs. Michigan, college football championship: Washington quarterback Michael Penix Jr. looked unstoppable in his semifinal win over Texas, throwing into impossibly small gaps and hitting receivers deep downfield. In the Michigan semifinal, the defensive front seemed to break down Alabama’s offensive line with ease, recording ten tackles for losses, including six sacks. Michigan has never had a quarterback as good as Penix; Washington hasn’t faced a defense as good as Michigan’s. Mondays at 7:30 PM Eastern on ESPN

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