– I don't know. It sort of came and went. At least I think it did. I was a bit under the weather at the time. But I definitely remember something about a turkey.
– Perhaps it is not a bad thing for 2016 to come to an end. It's been an odd year – maybe not one of the happiest. Too many terrorist atrocities, too many celebrities passing away. Too many bizarre political twists and turns.
– We did quite well in the Olympics. And Leicester City won the league. It wasn't all doom and gloom.
– No, I suppose there were a few faint glimmers among the glowering clouds.
– And hopefully things will take a turn for the better next year. Perhaps we should all make a resolution never to mention Brexit or Donald Trump.
– If only it were that simple. I suspect they will continue to dominate the news in 2017, and for many years to come.
– But these things are out of our control. Sometimes it is not worth agonising over what we cannot hope to influence; rather, we should focus our efforts where we can have a positive impact. And if that is only in the realm of our own thoughts and feelings and actions, then that is enough: let us get ourselves in order, and maybe we can then better cope with the vagaries and injustices and turmoil that the outside world throws at us.
– You know, that is almost inspiring.
– I like to think so.
– Do you think it is time to break out the champagne?
– I'm not sure I bought any champagne.
– This is not sounding like the best start to 2017.
– You will thank me in the morning: you wouldn't want to welcome in the New Year with a hangover.
– I was looking forward to it.
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