My best New Year’s parties were the ones my parents had when I was a teenager. They were a lot like the mythical version and were the highlight of my year. I was a shy kid, there was no kissing. But my expectations did get set pretty high.

It’s taken me 40 years to beat down those expectations and just enjoy the fireworks. About once every five years I throw or attend one of those amazing NYE parties. Just enough to keep me contemplating attendance.

Great article to kick off the New Year. Thank you!