Now that December has arrived, I will be making this the “The Last Topic for 2025”—and for good reason—and I will explain why.
I have decided to not publish every week. The change came during the second half of 2025. I took count of total number of topics published since Progressives Chat launched in 2017. That number is now 650.
This works for me.
It is also my decision to end the year personally positively.
In July 2025, I adopted a dog. She is a Terrier Mix. She was estimated to have been born in January 2024.
I have a dog for the first time in my life in more than 25 years. I do like dogs. My brother is a dog person. My Aunt is a dog person. I went a long time because I did not have the time. I do now.
I am retired. And I am available to take care of this beautiful dog. She is 17 pounds. She is sweet. She is considerate. She is affectionate. She is remarkable.
I am very fortunate. When you get a new dog, you cannot know for fact what you are getting. I have a new dog who does not have a behavior problem. She is doing well. I am more fulfilled.
Her name is KC.
The “K” is because I have a lot of family members, past and present, whose first name begins with the eleventh letter in the alphabet. The “C” is because my previous dog, dating back to my childhood, teen years, and early adult years, was named Candy. I also thought of the name Cookie. And then I realized I should combine the two initials to be her name. KC.
Given all the garbage that we endure these days, especially with U.S. politics, and how they affect our lives…it is very nice to have a new friend in my life.
I end this on a positive note, yes, but the first post in 2026—to be published on New Year’s Day—is a “Flashback” to a very negative part in history. So, this “Last Topic for 2025” is intentionally positive.
Merry Christmas!
And…
Happy New Year!
