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I suppose some of us who've attended many past rodeos never dreamed of a bronco ride like 2020.
So, as I’m writing, it looks like 2021 is arriving just in time, tomorrow. On one hand, it seems like 2020 would never end. But when I relive happier times, like February in Jamaica with my Invisalign president brothers and sisters and then Nashville with my TCDC team, it’s like both happened last Tuesday. And the 45-years I’ve been in town seems more like a minute.
I suppose some of us who’ve attended many past rodeos never dreamed of a bronco ride like 2020. Don’t know about you, but I’m looking forward to opening up a new calendar, I can’t wait to get my hands on a beautiful blank page that’s titled 2021. More than ever, I see the pristine sheet as a reminder the new year brings with it, hope, opportunity, and redemption. Can a pandemic breakdown access a global breakthrough?
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And I love New Year resolutions; I even go public with ‘em. Here are my Top Ten for 2021:
10. So you’re in my dental chair. I say, “Almost done.” 3-minutes later I’m still working. You get a brand-new designer N95 mask!
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9. I’ll practice empathy the way I used to enjoy generating sarcasm (Hey! It’s been a while…I think.)
8. On May 3rd, I’ll begin counting half-years (I think I qualify).
7. I’ll forgive the University of Southern California (my alma mater) football program…because they still know not what they do.
6. I’ll remember Dental Assistant Appreciation Day is every day…and I’ll do as I’m told.
5. I’ll make dentistry fun no matter what…even if I have to drag out PPE with UCLA colors and a shield with Mickey Mouse ears.
4. I will swear even though Will Rogers never met a man he didn’t like…he probably never met (being politically correct) an underwriter.
3. I’ll use the word “love” at least once every day; and document it with witnesses.
2. I will NOT recommend do-it-yourself orthodontics unless a patient can show live video of a successful do-it-yourself colonoscopy!
1. And, I’ll be looking and listening for greatness, humor, and compassion every single minute of 2021…unless I’m standing in front of Michael Bolton, anyone wearing a New England Patriots jersey, or (remember, be politically correct!) an underwriter.
Happy New Year!