additional Christmas thoughts

The wish list (links on the right) worked very well for me this year. I received 5 things on the list.

Also, the wheat allergy is difficult during the holidays. My relatives and co-workers do a great job year-round of providing wheat-free alternatives, but the sad fact is that the wheat-full items far outnumber the wheat-less ones. So when everyone ooohs and aaahs about the chocolate covered oreos, I'm left to feel very happy for everyone that is enjoying them. But also a true depression sometimes creeps up, especially after countless episodes like that over years. But I'll survive. I'm still pretty spoiled in terms of food.