For January 2012: Suggested by Christine & Peter - I remember taking a class in college and the instructor gave us assignments based on the beginning of a phrase: It was a dark and stormy night........ When I opened the package....... The air was thick and heavy.......... Peter suggested the following: A fictional poem or story based on New Year's Resolutions? The following are a couple of beginnings based on Peter's suggestion: The caption on the package of Export A cigarettes The cheesecake looked delicious