Until Lindsey's 'blog is running again, it is my duty to post whatever she tells me. And we're not even married, yet.

A decision has been made. 4 down, 1263 to go. This is the dress for the bridesmaids, but a different color will be used. They will probably be some other green. The featured lovelies are Laura (left) and Emily. (Click on the image for a larger picture). They've obviously seen the fires of Hell.

While I'm using my own voice again, let me say that exams are awesome, especially when you take three in a twelve-hour period.

By the way, we have also started a wedding journal. You know, for posterity.

Finally! I have the site back up and running. This is the first public update in a quite a while. How are you? A better question would be, is anyone still out there?

This site is in a transitioning state—things are rough through and through, shifting and changing all the time. It's good enough for now, though. In time, things will be polished and perfected. Some pages are absent, as are about 50 older entries, which I'll eventually get around to adding. None of the old comments have been imported but may be brought in later.

It was a tough semester, especially during mid-November burnout. Three more semesters and I'll graduate, again. Right now, however, I'm going to spend a month enjoying Christmas with its cheery accessories, including all of the lights, songs, and, of course, extra quality time with family. Blights, ficticious and valid, will remain ignored for the better. Sit on it, fomenters!

As my first link in this Miscellany listing, here is Lindsey's 'blog.

A murder suspect escaped from Stanly Memorial Hospital last night. Lindsey and I were there just after it happened. Quite an exciting night, even without the later impromptu surgery.

Sad and unbelievable. I know someone who knows these people.

Early history of Christmas cards.

There are some great photos in MSNBC's "The Year in Pictures 2005".

Oceania implements a new national surveillance system.

"Janet Jackson" beat out "Hurricane Katrina", "Tsunami", and other news of worth to claim the top spot in the most popular search terms of 2005.

At the risk of being blackballed, punched, and sodomized, I say: Merry Christmas to everyone!

Lindsey and I will be in Virginia with her family for several days after Christmas. Since I won't be online again until the first week of January, I would like to say something about the 'holiday season'. I near the point of buying no gifts, in addition to my boycott of gluttony. Lately I've felt pressured to buy for others, which completely spoils any pleasure of gift-giving. I think it's better to disassociate presents with Christmas, and focus solely on family, friends, good times, and love. If a holiday is ruined by a lack of material, what's it worth? Nothing can buy time and love, the combination of which makes Christmas special for me.

I don't care what you believe, I hope the rest of December is wonderful for you. Merry Christmas.