My Golden Globes Awards awards

Biggest Misuse of Cleavage: (tie) Mariah Carey and Virginia Madsen [insert "globes" joke here]
Most in Need of Undergarments: Drew Barrymore
What Was She Wearing? (tie) Ms. Barrymore, again, and Gwyneth Paltrow, sporting a leftover costume she apparently has had stashed in her closet since "Emma"
Best Acceptance Speech: (tie) Hugh Laurie and Steve Carell. In fact, all acceptance speeches should be written by a British person, a comedian or a British comedian.
Best Acceptance Speech (honorable mention): Geena Davis, for poking fun at Hollywood's inspirational belief in itself with a heart-tugging story that didn't actually happen
Bite Me Award: Mary-Louise Parker, Best Actress in a Television Series - Musical or Comedy (now that's a mouthful), after presenter Chris Rock belittled her chances of winning as the only non-Desperate Housewife in the category
Least Gracious Acceptance: Jonathan Rhys-Meyers, who seemed truly pained to have won Best Actor in a Miniseries
Most Gracious Acceptance: Best Director, Motioin Picture Ang Lee, who began by recognizing the work of his peers
Dude, Where's My Comb? (tie) Tim Robbins and Johnny Depp

Christmas in Biscuit

The Christmas gathering at Stop #2, Prescott, Ariz. (aka Biscuit). Standing, from left: Ken, Arminta and Dad. Seated: Grandma Strom, me, Julia and Mr. Quackers, Grandpa Strom. The artificial tree behind us was bought circa 1972 and is clearly built of hearty plastic with a broomstick trunk.

Joining the 21st century

Welcome to the blogosphere, Uncle Rummy. Your 20-month-old niece had a blog before you did. But that's OK, we love you anyway.