It's that time of year...

Yes, that's right everyone...the time of year when your mailbox is clogged with my least favorite part of the holidays: The Holiday Update Letter. While I enjoy seeing a holiday card or two (it's nice to get mail that isn't "sign up for our credit card" or "pay for the credit card you already have"), the holiday letter is the bane of my Christmas-time existence. News-flash: If I don't already know what you've been up to this year, there's probably a reason for it (read: I don't care)! Unfortunately, unlike the unwelcome group email, a "TAKE ME OFF THIS LIST," response probably wouldn't work (or at least wouldn't be the best way to start off a new year). Forgive me for saying so, but honestly, it doesn't interest me that your kid is taking baby swim lessons, that you've taken up mah-jong, or that your significant other travelled to Timbuktu on business. More than that, I think the worst part is that the tone of them is always off the charts cheezy! However... in the true spirit of Christmas, I'm working on my very own version and it will be up shortly. I know you're all waiting on pins & needles.

-- ry

PS. Song of the Day (Diddy was right about this one): You're Beautiful- James Blunt.

PPS. A quick google of "Christmas Letter" lead me to the following website. I doubt that it's real, but on premise alone, it might be one of the funniest things I've ever seen. Check it out: Children writing Christmas Letters to Christopher Walken.