Saturnalia

This may well be a 2 post day. I was reading about all of the paganism in our Christmas. I always find it so interesting how religions plagiarize each other to make it easier for the converts. I'm certainly not going to get into a rant about that on Christmas morning, but i did think it was interesting.

Last night was, as usual, a great time with family and friends. It was excellent to see those people we only see once a year. The resolution is always the same. "We'll have to get together after the holidays." It usually doesn't happen, but the sentiment seems to be unavoidable.

Speaking of unavoidable, Libra and GrenadeBoy came with us to the family gathering last night. I was really excited that they could attend. They didn't stay for all that long, and they definitely missed a couple of crowning moments of the evening, but I hope they enjoyed their time. I know i did. Somehow, it meant quite a bit to me to have them there. They have had more effect on my life recently than i care to admit sometimes and it was nice to be able to share my life with them even more. So thank you both, if you happen to read this. And, if I were GrenadeBoy, i wouldn't even have made it through dinner before your wiles swept me out the door, Libra. :)

I got a showerhead from the Fiance. Does it sound mundane? It's not. I have wanted one of those for a long time. It's a Cascadia. It simulates rain fall. Incredible. She remembered that I wanted one. It was one of the best Christmas-morning showers i've had in my life. Sometimes it's the small things that count.

Today is sure to be filled with interesting stories and memories. I will attempt to post again when i get home. I'm hoping for coherency.

Happy Christmas

Things I learned today: (yesterday)
- Denying being sick doesn't make it go away.
- Creation and Destruction are sisters.
- Sometimes the hardest part is the publicity.