There will be plenty of time to say Merry this and Happy that on Blog This. Judging by the traffic to most blogs these days, the world is falling into a pre-holiday slumber. As it should be.

On the other hand, what the heck is this all about? From The Guardian online:

Famed British broadcaster’s bones stolen

I admit, I’m most surprised by the news that the City of New York allows people’s ashes to be scattered in Central Park. I’ve had picnics in Central Park!