Card me.

After much deliberation I decided in favor of sending holiday cards this year. I will submit that a part of me is disapppointed that I chose to partake in this exercise in kitsch. But in order to appear socially acceptable, one has to sacrifice some principles. And so begins this exchange of sacchrine greetings -- an attempt to convince each other that forgiveness for a year's worth of neglect can be bought with a 3x5 card, most likely promising some future meeting that will be postponed into oblivion.

I think myself too cynical for this season. But do not let this deter you from sending expensive gifts my way. Season's Greetings.