Hi Abbie,

Thanks so much for getting back - your doctor cancelled???? He cancelled??? Can you call his office (or may be your friend k could?) and say it's urgent and that if he can't see you he must find someone else to, right now?? I know it's hard to be pushy, for me even at the best of times, but you do NEED to see him. You know?

Hey, Christmas shmissmas...nothing wrong with a turkey sandwich...this is my third Curmudgeonly Christmas; what a relief not to bother (how terrible am I - but it's only me and the dog ). If you feel you really have to do something for it, grab a small string of xmas lights, plug em in, there you go, instant Christmas. I love the lights, I've adopted the Chinese way and leave them up till Chinese New year. So pretty.

Remember, find something beautiful and stare at it. Very helpful for the inner Abbie...
xxx take care.