Happy New Year!
Well, the house was clean for approximately four and a half minutes on Christmas Eve, so I guess I'll call that one a victory.
We're home, our arms are sore from Wii Sports, and frankly, I'm ready to plunge into the dark drudgery of the winter months, unencumbered by cheer. I think I've used up my cheer quota for the foreseeable future. I may have even worked up the will to clean out the attic. I know!
Also, just so you know, I have no New Year's resolutions. Thinking that I might be up to cleaning out the attic doesn't count.
Saw Sweeny Todd yesterday, a good movie that has the distinction of being the only time I've ever used the phrase, "Nice arterial spray!" as a compliment. Not that I have much occasion to go around commenting on arterial sprays, regardless of what Hublet may tell you.
I'll be back to my regular ranting and raving soon - just wanted to let you know that I'm back and alive, and that I hope the same can be said for all of you.

Watching Japanese art films gives you an appreciation for arterial spray, so it's no big deal. Maybe the director caught a showing of Ran before he laid out that scene.