North of Seattle, between Lynnwood and Everett is a "convergence zone" where the weather is particular hellish - kind of like the snowbelt that I grew up in. If it's starting to snow in Seattle, there are two inches in Lynnwood. If it pouring in Everett (and you're hydroplaning on the highway) it's started to dry up in Seattle - which is what happened last night as I was leaving speed skate - I left in a horrible storm to practice (and all I could think was though it's not "Beverly Hills, LA" I'm still dreaming of a white Christmas), and it was worse in Everett on my way back and as I hydroplaned across the freeway (just riding it out), I was wishing it was snow.
And the three hours I spend at work today, part of it was checking out MSN.com's Santa Tracker - which is pretty funny and rather creative:
http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/22271869/?gt1=10645
And tonight, the apartment is sparkling clean. My roommate and I exchanged small gifts, while John Lennon sings "So this is Christmas (War is Over)", and I flip thru the Joy of Cooking as tomorrow I am preparing dinner for 10 "orphans". I couldn't ask for a better way to spend my Christmas - away from home. I've never made a whole turkey (just a breast) but all of the other delights I have perfected my own receipt for them. I can't wait! Christmas movies, songs, and the Joy of Cooking with friends.
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Dear Orphan B,
There is no better Christmas gift for a parent than knowing how happy her child is living her own life. I am certain your "joy" is the real gift under your parents' tree this year, as your "away" has been yours to yourself.
Merry cooking and a Happy On Your Own New Year!
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