As a wimpy winter lumbers on, we received a mild ice storm today and i stayed indoors reading "The Iraq Study Group Report". The report begins ominously stating that "The situation in Iraq is grave and deteriorationg. There is no path that can guarantee success, but the prospects can be improved." Hmmmm...I don't want to take any sides when it comes to the recent debate on increasing the troop levels. I see valid reasons for doing so and i also admire the sacrifices many families have made for this nation. I can also understand why many Americans want their government to cut and run. So I shall keep my judgements to myself and hope that everyone finds peace and respect.

 
I also watched the movie "Kingdom of Heaven". I think Ridley Scott did a better job with "Gladiator". 

Happy New Year !

 
2006 ended on a weekend that saw me hibernate on my couch under a blanket where i finished reading Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix (Book 5) and Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince (Book 6) . A warm blanket over my body, A fantasy novel in my hand, Cold wind and snow outside.Bye Bye 2006. You were good in many ways and excellent in many more. The drudgery as i am aware was a conscious choice, never foisted. Thank You for all the smiles :-)