There’s a challenge! Thinking of things I should have done at the end of December. So, near the end of January, I have some “loose ends to tie up” this year — hopefully not next year. (Btw, as recently heard, what does “this next year” mean?)
Definition of the idiom, tying up loose ends: “To complete, finalize, or tidy up the last remaining pieces of work.” “Origin: Often attributed to nautical terminology, referring to sailors securing loose ropes before a ship’s departure.” Example: editing and adding to my memoir published last November, to “put on the finishing touches” for its next edition.
It may be too late to start this year with a clean slate. No matter, recalling my "New Week's Resolutions" posted Sunday, 12/27/2015: “Today is a new beginning – the start of a new week.” Or feel free to take one day at a time — there you go!
