Number 4 - All of us could take a lesson from the weather. It pays no attention to criticism.Number 3 - Why does a slight tax increase cost you two hu...dred dollars and a substantial tax cut saves you thirty cents?Number 2 - In the 60’s, people took acid to make the world more exciting. Now the world is weird and people take Prozac to make it normal.AND THE NUMBER 1 THOUGHT FOR 2016:We know exactly where one cow with mad-cow-disease is located among the millions and millions of cows in America. They would just read their minds to figure out what they needed.His job had disappeared, but what he needed would now be provided without regard to money. He could pay at a restaurant if he really wanted to, the waitress would tell him politely, but it wasn't necessary. On the other hand, the meat was rapidly disappearing from the menus and the stores. He could have half a pound of hamburger, he was told, but no more. No, it didn't matter how much he was willing to pay -- oh yeah money didn't. "I take a deep breath and turn around, and my breath comes out ragged like I was kicked. He's standing there, barefoot, in a pair of dusty faded jeans and nothing else. His chest and stomach looks exactly how I dreamed it ... smooth everywhere except a curly patch of hair between his pecks and a trail of curly hairs starting just above his belly button and continuing down until it disappears into his pants. And his pants, they fit him like they were made for him. No belt needed, they just stay. "Kathy turned to look for their server, and he was almost instantly there with their bill. She gave him her credit card with instructions for a nice gratuity.A few minutes later as they walked toward the entrance, François met them and turned to Eileen. "I have taken the liberty of notifying your driver, Ms. Murray. He is waiting at the front entrance."Turning to Kathy, "Shall I summon a cab for the two of you?"Eileen was shaking her head. The limo driver had said he would wait, but she was.