Happy Holidays, Everyone!

Tis the season, huh? Well, things have been going okay for me. I am enjoying watching all the Christmas specials and movies on T.V. I never realized there were so many movies geared toward Christmas. Some are sad, some are happy, but all are inspiring. What do I want for Christmas? As Kenny Chesney says, "All I want for Christmas is a real good tan" What a great idea. I would love to head back to the tropics for the Holidays. Even though I live in Southern California and our Christmas' are usually in the 70's and sometimes the 80's, I would love to go to the tropics for the big day. I almost went to Budpest and Austria for Christmas and New Years on a river cruise, but stuff happens and I had to cancel it. I was also hoping that this would be my first Christmas in my new condo. But that too got canned. Maybe next year. I recently purhcased Jimmy Buffett's new album, ok, I just dated myself, I guess the appropriate term is now CD. JB's Take the Weather with You is awesome. He has his way with words and is such a great storyteller. There are 14 tracks on this CD. Much of it has that good ole country flair...I like to call it Caribbean County style. I have a few favorites. Bama Breeze, the lead in song is a catchy slice of southern soul about a down home bar. Party at the End of the World is another catchy tune totally making fun of terrism. Everybody's on the Phone pokes at the new celluar world. Another favorite of mine is Breath in, Breath out, Move on. This song is not only a rememberance of Hurrican Katrina, but all hurricanes, or any tragedy in general. It's a very moving and emotional song. Dukes on Sunday is the last track of the album and a perfect closer. It's beautiful and makes me want to go back to Hawaii and hang out a Dukes. It's a great restaurant and bar and a great place to be on Sunday afternoon. Well, this is most likely my last post of the year.I hope everyone has a Happy Holday Season and a very SAFE New Year!!