I started reading book 4 of Will Durant’s Story of Civilization, again. I think I might actually be able to finish it this time around, makes for good bedtime stories (easy to go to bed afterwards). Of course, it does give some perspective on the events overseas right now, as the section of this book deals specifically with the rise and fall of Islam’s golden age.

The turkey turned out great. Today was a day of family, the local one. Decided that we’re going to have a Yule party later in the month. It’s a must have (minus the turkey). Tomorrow will be a work day, gonna take my Scotsman to Target and show him the car stuff I like. Spoke with the family this morning, got to speak with my Gram a bit. She’s doing well, my cousin got remarried, again. Hopefully this time it will last and her daughter won’t suffer the emotional issues that resulted from her last family.

Saw off some more friends to Iraq. They said they’d be back in a few days to pick up more stuff. I’m going to leave them the store address to write, so I can send them stuff. I really hate the fact that so many of my friends are going over there. My hopes are that they come home, alive and in one piece. It’s sad that both those qualifiers have to be added, but lately, they are perfectly applicable.