Connections

I went shopping today, since my VCR broke down some time ago. I've been missing my Star Trek movies, so I really needed a replacement for the holidays. I got a nice combo VCR/DVD player, and just hooked it up. Surprisingly enough, the crowds were not as bad as I had anticipated. I've been on the road way too much, and never really had any time to do any shopping. I've been away too long, and I think sometimes that I really need to be connected more with stuff going on right here in Southern California. I was in Orlando when the big news was the 6.5 earthquake in Central California that seemed to affect the area here. I didn't notice any damage when I got back, and everything seemed fine. No one was talking about it. That's the kind of stuff that makes me feel a bit disconnected with my home. Maybe I'll get to stay home more next year. That's what I've been told anyway. I'm starting to get a bit cynical, so I'd better sign off now. Merry Christmas everyone! See ya.