The Two Shortest Months

November and December. Two major holidays and all the parties that come with them. Seems like last year it was all a blur and I didn't really have any balance - it seemed like party after party with no time for George. This year will be different. I will certainly be making my rounds but also making time for me particularly in the gym, running or playing racquetball. Speaking of, I went 3 - 0 tonight playing. Thats how I do it! Yeah Baby!

I suppose I am thinking about Christmas simply because it's in my face right now. Who made the rule that you could put up lights BEFORE Thanksgiving. Geez. Can I get some turkey first? They are popping up everywhere in Houston. Just another frustrating sign that we have forgotten that the holiday is not about us. It's about the birth of Christ. If somebody looks me in the eye again this year and actually says "Xmas" like its a word I am gonna lose it. Seems like every year I have to look deeper and deeper within myself to find meaning.

Strangest thing. Sitting at my desk yesterday I found myself thinking about Christopher Csikos. I miss that kid. How can somebody so small have such an impact on your life.