A Smile For Christmas

Just so everyone can enjoy what I experienced this Christmas. Our family gift exchange on my wife's side of the family revolved around each person's favorite movie. I like movies, but not enough to have clearly defined favorites. Anyway, I picked the movie Tron. If you've never seen Tron you've missed out. Anyway, recently on some talk shows and making the rounds of YouTube was a man that made a Tron costume for himself. My brother-in-law, whom is a little warped anyway, photoshopped me into the photo. I post it here for your amusement. Just so it's clear, the goofy smile isn't mine. He created that.

Merry Christmas

Just wanted to wish anyone reading this a Merry Christmas. While you are celebrating, take a quick look at the church I attended yesterday here in Iowa. It might be hard to see, but the three glass panels upfront have water flowing down over them. They are permanent and obviously go with the words above. The lights below were red and green, but I was told they regularly change them. It was a very nice effect. The only thing was the noticeable absence of a cross. At least I don't recall seeing one. The cross is still central to the message of Christ. Just my opinion I guess. I think a cross would have looked great in the center pane of glass. I'm sure creative people could come up with all kinds of symbolism. Anyway, that's enough for today. Since we had Christmas today already, I'll probably still write tomorrow on the 25th.