I AM GRATEFUL FOR THE DAWN OF A NEW ERA: DECEMBER 22, 2012.
STAYIN' ALIVE
Yesterday, December 21 was a big day for all of us. It was the day the Mayan Apocalypse did not happen (
whew), the official start of winter in the Northern Hemisphere and the official start of summer in the Southern Hemisphere (
as cold and wet as it was yesterday - it is odd to type - 'the official start of summer...anywhere'), and for Christians and/or enthusiastic capitalists...3 shopping days until Christmas and 7 days later - the start of 2013.
Noted Birthdays for December 21
Calico Jack, the English pirate
Phil Donahue, talk show host
Jane Fonda, actress
Frank Zappa, singer
"YELLOW SNOW"
Carl Wilson - Singer
'HEAVEN'
Samuel L. Jackson - actor
Keifer Sutherland - Actor
Died on this day in history:
F. Scott Firzgerald - Writer
George Patton - Military
Albert King - Musician
SANTA CLAUS WANTS SOME LOVIN'
Noted Birthdays for December 22
Maurice Gibb - Singer
Robin Gibb - Singer
STAYIN' ALIVE
Ralph Fiennes - Actor
Jordin Sparks - Singer
Died on this day in history:
Darryl Zanuck - producer
...just stayin' alive...
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For those that don't text, email, or tweet their Christmas list...there is still the traditional Holiday Card in the mail...I will probably see that disappear like the buggy whip.
Other than the minor mechanical challenges of the assembly of the Vanity Table/Chair for our daughter, the other gifts were fairly straightforward to wrap in tubes, boxes, or bags.
A bit rainy, somewhat cold, grey and drizzily day outside, but warm and full of Christmas cheer inside. The day cleared a bit in the afternoon and Lise and I took our nature path hike out and back to the house. Finished wrapping presents for the grandkids that will be coming by for a visit tomorrow morning. Hot mulled cider on the stove. Fireplace on. Christmas Carols on the CD player. Very nice.
Sarah finished her participation in the Sacramento Ballet Company's production of The Nutcracker, yesterday. She finished up with a matinee and an evening performance both Saturday and Sunday. This year she had the role of one of the Candy Cane attendants and did a wonderful job. We went out for a celebratory dinner at one of the nicest restaurants in town. Everybody was dressed up (after retiring, I pretty much live in jeans and sweatshirts. I don't have many occasions to wear my former business life suits and ties) and it was far too much fun.
So much to say, so I will say little. I have been blessed with 3 sons and a daughter and 3 grandsons. No owner's manual came with the Dad kit...learned alot on the job, along the way. I learned mostly things about myself I never wouldI see my oldest being a super Dad to his 3 son's and I feel good about the job I did when he was small. 
STAYIN' ALIVE
On a more serene, local note, I am definitely thankful for the neighborhood I live in and the great peaceful scenery I get to appreciate on my walks with Lise.
