About Christmas and Shapenote Singing

The happiest of holidays is upon us, justly reminding me of what I should know all year:

Life is like this one day--
too brief to still,
too glorious to make light,
too righteous to make dark.

God's grace shine upon you,
His light burn deep into your hearts.
For, on this day is born
ablaze a tiny golden candle
in a world of mere spotlights.

(A Holiday Benediction by Glen Thomas Rideout)

Thank you for the mix CD, Zach. Remind me to thank you with a present of my own.

Thank you for the song, Jeff.

Thanks for the away message, Matt. It's so bittersweet to reminisce.

Actually, it hurts like hell but bittersweet is a better word for

the kids reading :-)

Thank you for the great ideas for my piece, Shreyas.

Thank you for allowing me to be sappy for a little while.

Thank You for a savior, Father.