Judge Pirro's New Year Resolution

Friday, January 2, 2009

As we usher in the New Year, we celebrate with family and friends hoping that next year will be better than last. That shouldn't be hard given the disastrous year 2008 has been. We've seen almost unprecedented job losses, a tumbling housing market, record high gas prices (although they're inexplicably down again) and an extremely unpopular war. It was the worst year for the Dow Jones since 1931. To add insult to injury, we watched our hard earned taxpayer dollars fund the bailout of Wall Street firms and car companies that simply failed. The sad irony is that no one will bail us out from credit card debt and usurious interests rates and penalties that each month makes it almost impossible for families to survive.

Every year at this time, I resolve to do a host of things that last about a minute and a half. I've given up everything from sugar to cigarettes and from fat to procrastination. One year, I even resolved not to have a resolution.

Now, the point of this ramble -- with the economy in the tank and the country reeling from one disaster after another, it's time to look for the silver lining.
It's time to turn inward, to be kind to ourselves and our families, to appreciate the value of family and friends. It's time to appreciate the wealth we have in this country, the freedom of religion, the freedom to criticize our government, the freedom of speech and the freedom to do whatever we want. It's time to recognize that going out to expensive restaurants doesn't make us happy. It's the company we keep that makes us happy. Expensive clothing and cars and all the accoutrements of success mean very little when we really stop and think about it. This is the lesson of a recession (really a depression except the government keeps printing money). It causes us to step back, strip down and see ourselves for who we really are. We are not the sum total of what we wear and what we own. Instead, we are the sum total of who we are and how we treat those around us and ourselves. The ability to laugh, to enjoy the warmth of family and friends and appreciate the finer things in life, not the ones with a price tag, is the key to true wealth.

I pledge this year to appreciate those around me -- no pressure, no facade, no stress, just a little kindness, laughter and appreciation for the simpler things in life. Happy New Year.
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Hi Judge Pirro!

Happy New Year to you and many, many more! And CONGRATULATIONS on your EXCELLENT show!

I love watching you on Fox too. You really know what you are talking about and you ALWAYS make sense!

I was also so glad to hear that you have PIGS! Aren't they WONDERFUL? Are you a vegetarian?

You are WONDERFUL!

Love, Peace and God bless!

By Doug on February 5, 2009 11:09 PM

Sorry Jeanine I had to make a correction I spell your name wrong. Its been a year that I have been out of work, now Lorraine just interview me at Liberty Lines Transit Inc. in Yonkers, for the Payroll Clerk Position I wish that Spano could talk to Lorraine for me. Well you know me I put it in God almighty hands. Keep up the great job you are doing, I and all of those I have ask to support your show will continue to do so.

God Bless You Amen!

Vanessa Hall

P.S. We do miss you visiting Grace Baptist Church here in Mount Vernon, NY

By Vanessa Hall Grace Baptist Church on February 5, 2009 8:18 AM

Hi Jeannie keep up the good work I faithful watch your program,I have also encourage othes to support you. Its been a year Jeannie you know it time for me to go back to I dont want to be on your show for not paying my bills.

Jeannie come visit us I know you are busy but I know you are well miss in westchester, NY.

Vanessa Hall
37 Union Avenue 3rd Floor
Mount Vernon, NY 10550

By Vanessa Hall from Grace Baptist Church in Mount Vernon, NY 10550 on February 5, 2009 8:01 AM

You are a beautiful woman!

By Tres Fenton on February 2, 2009 12:49 PM

Jeannie Ive know you from when you were the district attorney of westchester county.I always thought you were a great talented person and very fair DA I actually saw your show and thought it was great and you look so beautiful, happy and enjoying life I'm so glad your on tv now the whole world can see how great you are I wish you the best always you're such a great person love always a friend from westchester county John C Henry.

By John C Henry on February 2, 2009 12:29 PM

after watching your show the first time i was hook...i come home from work and the first thing i do is open the tv, because in about 15 min you are going to be on...here in canada...i want to thank you for being who you are...for the road that you choose...for caring...it is a joy to watch you...

By Carol Doyon on January 30, 2009 6:21 PM

I am orginally from Endicott, NY, and know exactly where Elmira is since I went to college at Alfred many many years ago. My husband and I enjoy your show so very much and your common sense logic and sincere interest in each person that appears b4 you. Please continue your excellent work. These people who appear before you need someone to get their head on straight!!! And Happy New Year to you and your resolution in right on...appreciate all the wonderful blessings we have. Regards, Elizabeth Pinkocze, Boca Raton, FL

By elizabeth pinkocze on January 30, 2009 1:01 PM

I began watching your show a few months ago and thought you were great until one case (1-8-09). It was about a guy who got two girls pregnant and one girl took the key's to his car, gave them to her girlfriend who drove it into a tree. You were right on with your verdict but one thing you said threw me. I've heard you say on several occassions to the men "never put your hands on a women" and I totally agree. In the case of the guy with the two pregnant girl's you said to the girl in your courtroom " you would have done better to SLAP him for cheating". I was dissappointed with that comment coming from you.

By Mack on January 23, 2009 3:40 PM

Hi Judge,
I watch your show regularly and have found you to be by far the best of the many TV Judges I have seen. In such a time as this it seems that we have all lost more than money as we have lost all common sense. You help bring that back to reality on your show and I would like to share with you what I call, "God's Math". Neither Old Math, new Math, Abacus, Calculator nor Computer can compare to God's Math, which says, A Joy or pleasure shared is a joy or pleasure doubled, while a burden or heartache shared is a burden or heartache halved." I trust that you will find this to be a very real and lasting blessing to your own heart. By the way, God's Math can be found in Romans 12 verse 15 "Rejoice with them that do rejoice, and weep with them that weep." May God truly bless you and may He in some small way use me in doing so.

By Mickey Quinn on January 23, 2009 7:48 AM

I just watched a case where the woman accused the defendant of attempted rape after she had taken a sleeping pill. Judge your opinion was imediatly decided after her testimony even though it had nothing to do with the case. Apparently all a woman needs to do to win in your court is to fabricate either a beating or attempted rape before her case and she will win. I have observes your demeaner change as soon as a woman makes these charges. WE ALL KNOW THAT WOMAN NEVER LIE ABOUT SUCH THINGS, RIGHT!!!!

By Jim Lavely on January 21, 2009 3:59 PM

Hi Judge Pirro!

I am a fan of your show and I like you even more after your episode today in which you revealed that you have potbellied pigs! I am an animal lover myself and a vegan because of my concern for animals and the environment. (Thanks for linking to PETA on your website, too!)

Keep up the great work on TV and give your piggies a hug for me!

By Becci on January 20, 2009 3:56 PM

I love Judge Pirro!!

By Anonymous on January 9, 2009 12:05 PM

I had a week's vacation during the Holidays and got to watch your show for the first time; you are fabulous! Your splendid values shine through your words. Have a blessed New Year, filled with all the important things in life; family, friends, depth of heart and Soul.

By Adele Chatelain on January 8, 2009 12:09 PM

I think we will all have a great 2009...Starting January 20th...President Obama provides us all with much needed hope.

I like what you said...you are right about what really matters.

By Ruthie on January 5, 2009 6:41 PM

Judge Jeanine,
You are one "Class Act!!" I'm familiar w/the various judges on t.v & you are "Top Notch!"
Keep up the great work!!
Take Care & God Bless!... ...SandyG.

By Sandy Grady on January 4, 2009 5:29 PM

Jeanine:
Wishing you a Blessed New Year 2009 filled with health, happiness and success,
Your pledge for the New Year is timely and marvelous. Very thoughtful and precise.
May 2009 be your best year ever, both personally and professionally.
It was an honor working for you during the 2006 New York State Attorney General Election. Your fans should realize just how special a person you are. So beautiful. So talented.
God Bless and Love Always,
James P. Piccoli

By James P. Piccoli on January 4, 2009 1:42 PM