Quick post from the parents’ dial-up connection. Wow, I miss high-speed Internet, but it is great to be relaxing with the family. Marky is here today and tomorrow Luke and Tori come for the day. I’m also looking forward to the famous Bill breakfast in the morning, complete with farm-fresh eggs.

Now, for the confession part. I was in the mall 2 days ago, at Gap or Old Navy, I think. Mariah Carey’s “All I Want For Christmas” was playing loudly and I found myself singing along. Not silently. What is wrong with me? I mean, I hadn’t heard the song since LAST December and it did seem a little like an old friend whom I hadn’t seen in a while. But, goodness, listen to my excuses- what is wrong with me?

Just typing that makes me feel a little lighter in conscience, but a new problem has arisen: now the song is in my head. In fact, during the last hour, it’s been playing, loop-style, in my brain. Make it stop, please!

Merry Christmas to all!