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December 20, 2005tis holiday time...I'm still not a big fan of Christmas because as best as i can tell, it's just an excuse for mass consumption and gluttony. But still, i enjoy the family time and thus i'm headed to the east coast to spend time with relatives. I don't know how much Internet access i will have between now and January 9. After family time, i will be running off to Hawaii for a mix of vacation (aka: reading time) and "conference" "attendance" (aka academic family outting). In any case, i wish everyone the best in their consumption and celebratory efforts! Category: reflections & rants Posted by zephoria at December 20, 2005 12:02 AM
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I like to think about Christmas of 1914, the so-called Christmas truce, where all the guns on the Western Front of World War I fell silent, and soldiers from both sides crossed the lines in droves to exchange gifts of food, cigarettes, and commisarate about what an awful war it was. The generals were deathly afraid that they would not start fighting again. My friend calls it Trucemas, and that's the only thing I want to celebrate on December 25th.
Posted by Mano Marks | December 20, 2005 1:14 AM
Posted on December 20, 2005 01:14
Cant wait to see you d!!
::hugs::
love ya,
ry
Posted by ryan | December 20, 2005 10:29 AM
Posted on December 20, 2005 10:29
Happy relaxing time to you, too.
I just wrote up this little post about the NSA's interest in social network mapping. I'd be curious to hear your thoughts.
http://rhinocrisy.blogspot.com/2005/12/form-not-content.html
Posted by hedgehog | December 24, 2005 9:19 PM
Posted on December 24, 2005 21:19
Most family get-togethers would be more enjoyable with a little Trucemas spirit, wouldn't they?
Posted by buzz | December 29, 2005 8:39 PM
Posted on December 29, 2005 20:39
There's always that thing about God coming into to the world as a human, to be with people, to suffer for them, and to save them. Not sure what it has to do with eating, but surely this is worth celebrating.
Posted by eric | December 30, 2005 12:23 PM
Posted on December 30, 2005 12:23
don't forget to go surfing at least once! ... and beware of the sharks. I wish I could hang out in a sunny place like that too! cheers
Posted by nourdine | December 31, 2005 8:04 AM
Posted on December 31, 2005 08:04
surf and truf til you drop then shop.
Posted by Tim | June 25, 2006 4:51 PM
Posted on June 25, 2006 16:51