Cuparia

This time, in order to give everyone a chance to learn and memorize them, I am posting the annual link to the words to “Auld Lang Syne” on Boxing Day (a holiday the United States sadly does not celebrate). Since the year of the Cuparium’s creation in 1999, I have endeavored to teach the world those immortal lyrics penned by Robert Burns, the Scottish Bard. The success of my efforts (or lack thereof) cannot be measured (thankfully), but I try every year nonetheless.

(Another task I would like to undertake is to teach my fellow Americans how to give a proper toast.)

So, learn “Auld Lang Syne,” sing it with feeling, and have a joyous, prosperous, healthful, peaceful New Year!

Welcome to my annual ritual of self-congratulation for my cessation of cigarette-smoking. Nine years ago last October, I gave up cigarettes and haven’t smoked one since (except in the rare dream). It has also been 38 months since I last smoked a cigar, although I haven’t officially quit cigars. I smoked a pipe a few times this year, probably less than 12 (and none in the last four months). So, congratulations, Cuparius!