Samira

that is Merry Xmas in Dutch. A couple of weeks ago, i was actually watching some TV and a Walmart commercial came on [of all things, right?]. anyways, the commercial ended with a little jingle, saying: “i’ll be home for the holidays.” and i promptly started crying. haven’t seen my family in almost 3 years, and haven’t been back to Holland in about 5. it’s been so damn long, my passport has expired. needless to say, i think 2006 is the year i need to go to Holland and catch up with the family. the holidays are always a bit rough, despite the tremendous amounts of love i’m so grateful to be surrounded by…it’s still a little bit hard. Paul and i are off to santa rosa to spend xmas with his family. i hope your day will be wonderful and warm. thank you for your friendship: you make my world a better place to live. thank you. pocketful of smiles sam