It’s 2024 but, to date, it’s the spitting image of late 2023. What’s up with that? Nonetheless, I’m keeping an eye on 2024 just in case it makes some sort of sudden unexpected moves.

To the apparent relief of those who go through SandPaper withdrawal during the holiday break, we’re scheduled to be here for 50 weeks in succession. Yes, that was the sound of my forehead smashing onto the keyboard just thinking about it.

Regaining my bearings, it’s an ideal time to anticipate what might and might not be a-change during the emerging year,…