Woody Guthrie’s Illustrated List of 33 New Year’s Resolutions for 1942

Lori Dorn
January 1, 2014

This illustrated list of 33 New Year’s resolutions that Woody Guthrie made for 1942 really gives insight into what drove this brilliant and prolific singer, songwriter and activist. Of the thirty-three resolutions, here are a few of the more notable ones.

1. Work more and better

3. Wash teeth if any

7. Drink scant if any

16. Learn people better

20. Dream good

25. Play and sing good

27. Help win war – beat fascism

31. Love everybody

33. Wake up and fight

via NYC Educator, Neatorama

Lori Dorn

Lori is a Laughing Squid Contributing Editor based in New York City who has been writing blog posts for over a decade. She also enjoys making jewelry, playing guitar, taking photos and mixing craft cocktails.