Christmas

A Christian feast commemorating the birth of Jesus.
December 25, the day on which this feast is celebrated.
Christmastide

According to http://dictionary.com, anyway.

Until recently, it has been for me a time of travel. Rushing around here and there, driving to Indiana years ago and then Minnesota more recently. I still travel during the Christmas season, but at least I'm staying in my own state and the hours on the road are far reduced, even when visiting two families in the same day. 'Tis far more pleasant I think, though I do miss the kids.

Gifts:

As is the wont of folk around here, gifts are oft exchanged. I feel quite good about the gifts received. Not only was there a hefty chunk of change from my mother along with a potentially interesting and educational book, there were also two memory-foam pillows and a very nice digital clock/thermometer/remote thermometer from many of the rest of my family. Cheese was also given and gladly received. Sharp cheddar is one of my favorite cheeses. A movie, Aladdin, a good sized gas grill and grill cover were also given to this most unworthy writer from people who treat me better than I deserve. Go figure.

Christmas day was quite enjoyable by my standards. I spent a goodly share of it alone, relaxing in my house. I watched some TV, a couple of movies, finished out season three of M*A*S*H (a birthday present), tended the fire, enjoyed some leftovers and had a very nice nap sometime during the aforementioned television watching. I think it was the episode of M*A*S*H just before Henry Blake goes "home". I also reconfigured my universal remote just a bit. It works much better now, in my opinion. One button turns on the TV, sound system and TiVo. The volume controls actually control the sound system volume now and the guide button actually brings up the TiVo guide. I think I'm going to have to get a JP1 cable of my own so I can configure this thing more thoroughly any time I want instead of borrowing a coworker's. (Done.)

Well, with the fire stoked and much to do in just a few hours, I bid you all a fond good night.