By definition this blog is for ranting. Using it as the only point of reference, one might surmise I'm a pretty unpleasant guy. Whereas I can't argue otherwise, the data at hand are insufficient, even if the conclusion were accurate. I do have a heart, however small and underperfused. Therefore, let it be said, heartfelt:
Merry Christmas, Happy Hanukkah, Festive Solstice. And here's hoping the new year compares favorably to the hopes I have for it. We'll need it.
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HEY SID!! You left out KWANZA!!! Don't worry, I won't report you to the Feds, say what you will about "W", he won't micromanage Internet Blogs for inappropriate content... speaking of which...check out my KWANZA post Decmeber 26...
ReplyDeleteThere is always goo inside a crusty toasted marshmallow.
ReplyDeleteYou aren't kidding anyone :)
Happy Festivus to your and yours, too.
ReplyDeleteMerry Christmas and Happy New Year to you and your family!
ReplyDeleteMerry Happymas, Happy Monkey, Cephalopodmas, Squidmas; and may Cthulhu spare you for one more year!
ReplyDeletePlease do not forget Festivus, the holiday for the rest of us.
ReplyDeleteSid:
ReplyDeleteLet me return the multi-cultural, ecumenical merriement wishes to you and yours.
A very happy holiday to you and your family, Dr. S. And a hopeful New Year to us all!!
ReplyDeleteI wish U a Marry Christmas and a happy new year! :)
ReplyDeleteMy best wishes to you and yours this holiday season.
ReplyDeleteMerppy Chrismakwanzakkah, Sid!
ReplyDeleteall the best.
ReplyDeleteHappy midwinter holiday wishes to you and yours as well, "Dockie." You made my holiday travel and the simultaneous bout with The Flu From Hell much better, as I had Cutting Remarks to keep me company both in the air and under the weather. Unfortunately, I've finished it.
ReplyDeleteMore please, sir?
Wishing you happy holidays and a wonderful New Year Sid. :)
ReplyDeleteUmmm... rant and rave all you want... I still know you as the guy giving his best to his patients,concerned for and compassionate toward them, happy when he sees the lipstick sign in his female patients, and thoughtful and sensitive toward his fellow bloggers...even when he vehemently disagrees.
Uh, Sid, it has come to my attention that I would be wise to revise my statement above. Here goes:
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Goddam lawyers. What do you have against dairy products?
ReplyDeleteNever trust the milkman, Sid. You know that.
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