Merry Christmas, 2010

Just wanted to wish everyone a merry Christmas and happy new year!  Here's a shot from May of this year in Yosemite (actually it was in Wawona, to be precise) of a fast-flowing melt-water river.  Buried in there is a lone, sparse shrub that's somehow still standing despite the pressure of countless gallons of water flowing past each and every minute.  May we all be able to call upon such vast reserves of strength and perseverance, eh?  Still, it obviously can pay off because the two large trees on the right were also sticking up through the torrent!

Here's to a wonderful 2011 for all of us!

Merry Christmas

Eric Gill, 1882-1940

"Peace to men of goodwill" is I believe the more precise translation, rather than the traditional "Goodwill to all men", and much more logical. Therefore, let's go with that!

Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!

Merry Christmas!

Just wanted to use this post as a way to say:

- thanks to everyone that sent us a Christmas card, and apologies for not returning the favour. Somehow, we just never got our act together this year. We will strive to do better next year.

- Hope you all have a wonderful Christmas and a very happy new year.

We don't have much in the way of plans, but frankly just not being in the office for a few days will be break enough for me.

Hope Santa does you proud and that the holiday cheer lasts well beyond Boxing Day.