The reason for the season

It's the time of year when "Things to Be Thankful For" lists make the rounds. I've already seen one that kinda kicked me in the throat. I have so much to be thankful for as 2009 closes itself that I'd rather wait until the winter holidays have fully released their stranglehold on my sickness-fogged brain to write that list.

Instead, as I just AIM'd to my friend Jill:

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