"Time has no divisions to mark its passage, there is never a thunder-storm or blare of trumpets to announce the beginning of a new month or year. Even when a new century begins it is only we mortals who ring bells and fire off pistols. ."
Thomas Mann
quoted in "The Magic Mountain"

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We can't go where we're going unless we have been where we've been. We went and we came back heroes. The four horsemen were triumphant.

During the holidays, I am always reassured that I have an extensive support system of friends and family at every turn. And, this is truly what makes the world go round.

Having said that, I would like $1 million dollars in unmarked bills, Mr. Claus.

Happy Holiday!

In a dizzying whirl of religious and political imagery, Santa Claus was stopped and searched at an Israeli military checkpoint leading to Bethlehem. Hopefully he'll make it on time to a chimney near you.

In honor of the weekend, here is Nerve.com's position of the day.

In English, when we encounter something unfamiliar, we might be inclined to say, “What’s that?”

A French person in the same situation would likely ask, “Qu’est-ce que c’est que ca?”

These few syllables, translated literally into English, read, “What is this that this is that this there?”

I commend Bush and the Congress for passing a good education bill.  Every once in a while, they do something right.

My friend justin suggested that I add a section to the site called "Rays of Inspiration", sort of a words of wisdom type of flavor. At first, I wondered why me? is there something about me that gives one the impression that I'm an inspirational guru? ... I pondered the thought for a second than gave him my standard reply, "yeahxcellent idea" Jus. well, I wanted to give credit where credit is due. I'll be working on it during the next few weeks but for now, he's a little morsel of what you can expect. Bon appetit!

Imagine
Imagine a world where dreams meet reality. Where the childlike hopes and wonders that dwell within each of us do not always fade into cynicism over time. Imagine a world where happiness is not an ambition hoped to be achieved sometime in the distant future, but rather a familiar constant that is experienced daily. Imagine a world where the frequency of finding and keeping true love is more often than not. Where smiles and joy far outnumber tears and heartache. Imagine a world where all this and much more is possible. A world where anything is possible. Just imagine...

... that you didn't have to imagine.

Because you don't.

In reality, anything is possible. And the only way that dreams cannot meet reality, the only way that the plethora of hopes and possibilities that lie within your grasp die...

... is if you let them.