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New year, new goals

Happy New Year, Baltimore. In 2022, with 12 months ahead of you, what's something you'd be proud to accomplish? Me, I'm aiming to finish my book of short stories and make Harry Potter-level money. Tell me your own goals by replying to this email.

 

Also, brief poll: Are you a happy "new year" or "new year's" type of person? Personally, I like the tongue feel of the added "s."

 

—Technical.ly reporter Donte Kirby (donte@technical.ly)


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