xmas eve

Store is closed today. Kenn and Carol took off in their SUV around 9am and aren't back yet (4pm). They do a lot of geo-caching so maybe that's what they're up to.

I took a nice shower and then did laundry -- you know, traditional xmas events.

Talked to John R today -- he's feeling much better. Phew. Joe, Hazel's oldest son, answered the phone, which was disconcerting (his nickname used to be Lurch -- long story). And Johnny was over, too, so I said happy holidays to them all.

Tried to read a Black London book by Caitlin Kittredge and just didn't like it at all. I know I've read stuff by her before and liked it okay. Maybe it's this series I don't like.

Am trying a book called Darker Angels by M.L.N. Hanover, and so far so good. The style is somewhat familiar but the author's name is not. I read the blurb about the author and it gave me the feeling that this is a pseudonym. I mean, I would recognize the name of an International Horror Guild award-winner, wouldn't I? Diana B -- what do you know about this author?

Work tomorrow and Sunday during the afternoon. Not too onerous.

TTFN