Santa is on his way

Ah, Santa is getting his stuff together. I have a feeling time is going to begin to accelerate very soon and many of us will feel the crunch. I am just glad I do not have to deliver to the entire planet.

BTW if you enjoy science, and want to get into the holiday spirit, I highly recommend "The Physics of Christmas" by Roger Highfield. It is a terrific book (the audio version is available on www.audible.com) that explains the science behind the holiday, including why Rudolph's nose is red, the thermodnamics of cooking a turkey, how to deliver toys to all of the world's children, and so much more. Surprisingly, the book does not get bogged down by the science. I mean, yes, there are certainly some highly technical explanations for some of the holiday magic, but there is such a wonderful tone throughout, you are left feeling holly and jolly.

So I vote we all start getting into the holiday spirit as soon as possible; let someone else have the good parking space, smile at the movie ticket tearer, say "please" to the gas station cashier, wave thanks to the car that let you into the lane, even though you did not even give them a chance to refuse. And plan ahead. We all grumble that the stores put out the Christmas stuff earlier and earlier, but think of it as giving you more time to enjoy it. Shiny things are nice.

Remember, Santa is a busy guy. Make sure you get your letters sent off soon!