Synaptic Plasticity

clientsfromhell:

Client: While you’re here, could you help me figure out Google Street View?

Me: Sure, it is pretty easy.

Client: Good.  I need to see if they are finished planting the new bushes at my house.

Well if that’s the case lets setup a time next year when Google may have updated the image.

Here I sit in Ontario, California on Christmas Day, exploring many deep brain things. My brain things follow a thread that goes something like this…

First thought:
I need coffee.

Second thought (in route to kitchen to make coffee):
Oh yeah, it’s Christmas.

Third thought:
I wish I could spend it with my Memere and Pepere - followed by a very sharp pang in my chest.

Fourth thought:
Stop being sad and appreciate your life.

Fifth thought:
Why? This sucks!

Sixth thought:
Because you are among the privileged few in this world with a home, food, clothes, and friends that are genuine.

Seventh thought:
This is true and I should be ashamed for my selfishness.

Last thought:
I am thankful for all these things and more everyday but I still miss the people that embodied the holidays for me in my youth.

I love you and miss you both very much. And today, though I seldom drink, I will have a glass of wine for Memere and a Canadian Mist and 7-Up for Pepere.

Salute, and happy holidays everyone.