Merry Christmas, Dammit

Hugs and love to you all. I hope you're having a good holiday, or at least getting a break from the chaos. I put some freebies up at the main site, including one thing you haven't heard before. Only until New Year's Day, so go get 'em.

James Brown Passes Away

A legend falls. James Brown, the Godfather of Soul, has passed away at the age of 73.

Any of his stuff you like in particular? I can't even think the man's name without "I Got You (I Feel Good)" going through my head.

Get Well, Molly

It occurred to me that I hadn't seen a new column by Molly Ivins since just after the election. I went looking, and found this:

Molly has decided that she needs to take a break from her column while she undergoes the latest round of cancer treatment. She plans on resuming her column in the beginning of January....

Readers who wish to write a card may send it to her in care of the Creators Syndicate, 5777 Century Blvd., Suite 700, Los Angeles, CA 90045.

Get well soon, Molly. We love you, and we still need you.