Vienna — ​“Spend one weekend each season in a personal retreat devoted to reconnecting with what is most important in my life and clarifying what steps I will be taking to make that quarter joyful and memorable.”

“Every day I am going to thank God for at least one blessing; this is my New Year's resolution. “Today I thank God for giving me Musashi, my Little Man with a big personality.”

“In 2017, my personal goal is going to be to strive towards a more organized and zen home and work life. I would like to find a better balance for myself that will enable me to work for the VBA and my other commitments in a calm, thoughtful, and effective manner. Well, that and coming into a lot of money …”

“I resolve to foster another 25 Great Pyrenees dogs again this year and try and find homes for as many as possible. Of those 25, I resolve to not adopt any of them.”

“Move to Italy, write a book, travel to new places in and around Italy.”

“My New Year’s Resolution is simply to appreciate the everyday moments and to be more thankful for them. I even created a twitter hashtag to post pictures of my family’s simple, yet special, daily activities. I look forward 2017 and to capturing so many memories.”