Never underestimate your mom.

Also, when you pick up cd cases to bring to work, make sure that the cds are in them. Otherwise, instead of enjoying a day-long U2-fest (like I was anticipating), you'll have 5 empty (U2) cases staring at you, taunting you with the fact that all their cds are in the stereo, left there after another such impulse I had many Saturdays ago.

So I finished the card phase of Christmas last night. Addressed, stamped and licked 49 cards. I have about 5 left to do, just as soon as the card-getters send me their addresses. I didn't know I knew that many people. If you don't get a card from me and you think you should have, it wasn't for lack of trying on my part. Send me your name and address and I just might have some stamps left over to get you a card.

Now for the gift phase. What do you most want for Christmas?