December's been a rough month. My dearest friend passed away, then my grandmother -- it's been a real trial. A month of loss and dejection for many folks. And now, with the feasting and gift-giving holidays over, there's the next year to look forward to. I hope you folks have grand plans for the triple 0, be they raving your little hearts out atop a tibetan peak, or snuggling under an afghan with a hot beverage and cosy thoughts... This is Living -- these are times to cherish each other because we are very mortal little animals, and the cold weather is only more of a reason to grab someone dear and embrace them until they complain. I hope you all keep warm in your reveries, be they celebratory or not. I'm heading off for Colorado tomorrow, to play in the snow and do some healing. Happy 2000!