The good and the bad

Christmas this year was fantastic. I wasn't in the hospital (got out the day before last year) and I was feeling pretty good. We had a fun visit from family and spent Christmas Eve evening and Christmas Day dinner with my folks. All the gifts were a big hit and a wonderful time was had by all. The only ones slightly unhappy were Sonny and Wiska because they could smell Mom's beasties on us and they were mad because they didn't get to visit. Boy did we get the once over whenever we got home.

On a sad note, I found out today that a long time blogger friend has passed away. He had a number of health issues and suffered from depression, especially this time of year. It saddens me that he was so far away geographically. You like to think that you can do something to help. I'll be giving all friends and family that I see in the future an extra hug.

Some silly stuff based on fond childhood memories

For my fellow Canadians, I'm sure you remember the old Hinterland Who's Who short vignettes. For those of you who don't, I'll include a link to one so you get the idea.  They were shorts on wildlife to interest kids and adults in the environment. They had really distinctive theme music that they still use today. Anyway, here is one on the beaver.  I remember this one from when I was a kid. I recently saw a hilarious parody about spiders. Same music, similar narrator, extremely well done. I've seen it listed as Hinterland What's What also. It's a bit sick, but funny. I guess nothing is sacred, not even Environment Canada.