how can personal change be constructive? decadent and demanding, we are cocooned, knowing what we should do is gapped by the knowledge of our limitations and inertia. inertia!! caring therefore, is at a premium, a cynical construct. even as christmas and the spirit of it looms (disclaimer: I never see any reason to be merry about any occasion at all), should take this chance to pay it backward, for the unopportune, unexpected fleeting moments. we are all, I hope, wiser for being one year older and as 2007 draws to a close, we should celebrate these essential qualities and spirits. happy holidays (: