Christmas Colors

Lots of Christmas Colors on the ol' radar map this morning, and although it's worse elsewhere, this ain't no picnic either. The rain had already started when I arrived at the little neighborhood get-together yesterday after work, and it hasn't stopped for a moment since. There will be no bike riding for me today. Mostly, I'm expecting it to be a pretty boring day. Lots of people are already on vacation, the students are gone, and all that remains is a scattering of lame office Christmas parties.

Yesterday my office met for lunch at Herbsaint, which was pretty nice, although of course the conversation always comes back around to work and politics, which in my office are rather closely intertwined. After lunch, everyone except I took off, so it was a very quiet afternoon. Unless something unexpected flares up, today and tomorrow will be likewise, I'm sure. Just as well, I guess. I could use the sleep! After yesterday evening's little party, where I drank wine, took pictures of the kids (and adults) swinging at the pinata, and drank more wine, I went home and sacked out early. I got to work uncharacteristically early this morning. Since I couldn't ride, I drove in with The Wife and brought along the little Christmas gifts for the folks in the office. This year they all got Starbucks stuff. Those Starbucks folks are pretty sharp. I've got to hand it to them for never missing a good marketing opportunity. Pre-assembled christmas gift boxes with coffee, cookies, holiday theme mugs, etc., each with a convenient gift card and ribbon.