Monday, December 25, 2006

CHRISTMAS BY THE NUMBERS



1 sunrise in my purple chair, enjoying the simple peace
1 orange sweater perfect for Nancy
3 hours chopping onions at the Vets Hall for the meal for the homeless
1 Christmas eve movie, Night at the Museum
2 hours hunting for presents, Alex saying the search is the best part
3 CDs in the new Tom Waits
2 shiny hoop earrings with orange beads
12 hours leaving the wrapping all over the living room
73 years of life for James Brown
4 mile bike ride with Gwen
50 stones tossed into the surf at Waddell
12 months in the traditional photo calendar I made for my parents, the first calendar in many years
40 minutes of surprising laughs with Gladys and Steve
30 minutes with South Park Merry Fucking Christmas
1 slice of homemade banana bread
3 pomegranates
10 golf balls hit down the railroad tracks
6 people around the fireplace at George's house
1 bowl of tofu, vegetables and rice with onion rings at Santa Cruz Diner
$10 bill handed to a homeless man
1 woman eating alone rescued by a friend
1 spectacular sunset
Countless blessings of family, friends, health and the awareness to appreciate them

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