Today is Christmas Eve. Let’s take a moment to remember that the holiday is about family, love, and caring for others. It’s about reaching out and touching someone. Don’t let the advertisers fool you, Christmas is not about spending money – it’s about spending quality time with family. I’m in Berkeley with my family. We’re hanging out, nothing fancy, and watching movies. So far we’ve watched... 

Today is December 22nd and this year, today is my Christmas. There’s a new baby in the family (my nephew), so things are quite different than previous years. It’s a bit weird, but really great too. It’s a progression of life and family; my mom is having a blast being Nana, and that makes me very happy. Last year the big gift was a desktop version of the infamous Leg Lamp from A Christmas Story, which we gave to my wonderful...