we're watching the Grinch. I've lost track how many times I've seen the Grinch. Probably as many as the Wizard of Oz. Most of the decorations are setup now. Still have a few lights for windows to do.

My Christmas tradition has been every year I watch A Christmas Carol. None of these new ones you see, nope its the old black and white one with the messed up sound. Not sure who all were in it and I'm sure they are all dead now, but I do enjoy watching it.

In my travels, did I mention I've hitch hiked from coast to coast 5 times? more on that another time. Anyways in my travels I spent several Christmases alone. Some how I always managed to catch this version of A Christmas Carol no matter where or how I was. It became my private Christmas tradition and somehow no matter where I was I took comfort in it.

Coming from a large family it was difficult to watch as others celebrated perhaps my favorite holiday while I sat out in the cold. Some day, I'd like to see all of the family together for Christmas one last time. My brothers been dead for some time and Dad just passed away last March. He wasn't well liked by the family he had his moments. But for me, years away from the family allowed me to clear some things in my head. Although I know there probably a lot more baggage up there. So it would be nice to do Christmas with the entire family nephews nieces, the whole 9 yards before the family grows any smaller.

Ian's fully engaged finally into Christmas. He wanders around singing the carols and pointing out everything he wants for Christmas. The fun part of playing with autistic kids is when that spark finally catches its more like a lightning bolt.

Well the Who have figured out what Christmas is really about, and the Grinch's heart has begun to grow. So I think I'll turn back and join the Who's in a traditional carol.

Hey, don't let these soft moments confuse you, I'm still the most unpolitical correct person I know!

Algae has returned with vengeance, more on the next post....................