Managed to recieve 10+ gushing Christmas newsletters all about how WONDERFUL life is, and how good Jesus has been to "hootsit's family" without replying:

"Well, we spent $5,000 to keep Luke from going to prison on a false charge. Kate is not pregnant yet, but we still have hope. We just pray that the abortion clinics will still be open when we need them. We lost our best friend to depression/suicide on Dec. 9, but the stock account has managed to tide over the extra Holiday Spending in fine style--we have only spent $10,000 on gifts this year, sorry you weren't on our list.

All the credit cards are maxed out, and sorry if we don't answer the phone, you are probably on the list of people we don't want to talk to--caller ID needs new batteries, but no one can find the time to change them, so just leave a message. Kate is not home anyway.

Our "friend" Mr. Bush was "elected" to the Presidency without our help, but I guess we are glad to hear that he has the Courts in his court." etc, etc, etc.

No, seriously, we have no major accomplishments this year, I am just thankful that all 4 of us are alive and at home. I did manage to learn 1 new tune. I'm not cynical, am I?