In accordance with Jewish tradition on December 25, I went to see the movie. Because of passes my mother had sent me, I got in for free and got a free soft drink. The showing was at 9:40 AM. There were about a dozen people in the cinema by the end of the movie. That's all I'll say on the matter ( Read more... )

My friend thatcrazycajun posted here about his concerns and feelings about the Christmas season which has inundated us with more sales and TV specials and the like celebrating one faith's holiday. He had asked how people were reacting to it. I've waited to post, and I'm thinking I may never be really ready to, but here goes ( Read more... )

I had sent three packages over the Scotland to friends there for Christmas and has asked them to let me know when they receive the packages. Well, it took a week for me to hear from the recipient of the first package (and if you're ever in Oban, stay at her B&B here, and say HI to her and Colam for "Uncle Michael in America" (end shameless plug ( Read more... )