Quote of the week

Madness is rare in individuals - but in groups, political parties, nations, and eras it's the rule. ~Friedrich Nietzsche, Beyond Good and Evil, 1886

--Appears I have survived that madness of the holidays. I did an adequate job of not being sucked dry by consumerism, and was even able to chill and watch two movies. March of the Penguins was pretty amazing. 4.25 penguins out of 5. Phenomenal animals. Also saw 40 year old virgin. Laughed twice, and was blown away by how much dumber I was after the movie. 1 penis out of five.

No fist fights at dinner, but your average amount of unhappiness. The little lady made an amazing ginger snap encrusted ham kicked ass.

The highlight for me was taking the kid and her cousin to the park, to ride around the lake on their electric scooters. The kid insisted on saying Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to everyone she passed, including those with head phones on. Very cute.