Things I Learned Over the Christmas Holiday

1. On balance, religious Christmas music is much, much better is secular Christmas music. Not that the content necessarily makes it better; but it seems holiday music written before a certain decade -- even music that's not explicitly religious -- is just more melodically and thematically interesting. In other words, yea to The Boar's Head, nay to Wonderful Christmas Time.
   
2. Speaking of music, the day will soon come when people will have no idea what the song White Christmas is about. Well, maybe not in Denver.
3. Champagne and Chambord? A great combination. Champagne and Ouzo? Not so much.
4. Apparently, the best way to keep a New Year's resolution is to resolve to continue what you've been doing.
5. Some people die well; others die horribly.

Overall, I had a good Christmas and New Year's. We're breaking in a new cat, which, after a few missteps, is adjusting well to her new surroundings. And yes, if I get a digital camera, I will subject you all to Friday cat blogging :-) Regular posting should resume soon.