It's December in Guam. Christmas looms on the horizon. The decorations brighten the roadsides, little lights swaying in palm trees. Somehow I can't get it through my head that I have to go Christmas shopping. The weather is warm and sleepy and the landscape is green. There just is no sense of urgency even though the holiday is only 22 days away.

But this weekend I must get out to the Chamorro Village and maybe down to Gef Pago to find presnts for the family. This year my presents will be unique assuming I can decide who needs what.

When I got back to the office I had over 390 emails waiting for me. I have it trimmed to about 200 now and am still working my way through the system.

Ah well, back into the pit!