Ho Ho Ho

Merry Christmas from drunken Irishmen.

It’s that time of the year again, so happy non-denominational whatever-stresses-you-out day to one and all!

Nothing spells Christmas quite like drunken Irishmen, so here’s my favorite Christmas song ever, the haunting Fairy Tale of New York by The Pogues:

On a related note, according to Wikipedia Shane MacGowan is still alive, still baffling medical professionals all over the world.

You have thoughts? Comments? Salutations? Send me an email!

Recovery from a total knee replacement is a bit of a bear, but so worth it for a person with chronic pain.

A few tips that might make your next long-haul flight less terrible.

Nic has travel experiences and wishes he thought he was immortal like other people apparently do.

I have a ten hour layover at Chicago O’Hare and it’s terrible.

Hummingbirds fighting for dominance in a Phoenix backyard.

Alex Trebek was one of the people who welcomed Nic to America, many years ago.

We are entertained by feline drama during quarantine.

Nic has a retinal tear and has his vision is saved by a laser.

Remembering the cost of World War II through airplanes.

Us humans filter everything we see and experience through our existing narrative. Nic finds this fascinating.

The Core Dump