Merry Christmas!!

Just remember, I get to open my presents about 16 hours earlier than my brothers...

:)

Merry Christmas!

Apologies for the blog delay-- been trying to work a few things out here in prep for heading back home. Apparently, I'm in need of a "career." Who knew?

In any event, the days have brightened up and here the solstice in December is the longest day of the year. Back home, my brother is dealing w/ mountains of snow in DC. In HI, my other brother is I'm sure doing just fine (sigh!).

The TED website really is fantastic and I wanted to share the following link:

http://www.ted.com/talks/ryan_lobo_through_the_lens_of_compassion.html

We'd heard all about General Buck-Naked while in Liberia, though I never met him (obviously).

These are a few pictures from around the 'Merican Thanksgiving table:

And here are a few of the DEM Christmas Party:

Time has gotten away from me and I need to head in for another shift. Things are a little tough @ the hospital now w/ staffing issues, so that's an excitement. I'll likely be off camping for the actual Holidays (nothing says "Christmas" like scraping a leech off your skin w/ the back of your knife...), but hope everyone enjoys them at home. There's a postal strike on in Aussie now, so I'll pretend that's why I haven't gotten your presents in the mail!!! :(

cheers, --aws