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School has been on December Holiday now for about a week; I've been out playing golf and walking the Berkeley Hills. While the eastern half of the country has seen some early weather, we've been in the mid-50s. Folks here complain abut how cold the mornings are out on the fairways, and I remind them that they are playing golf a week before Christmas.
Went to Tony and Kris' in Hillsborough for an early Xmas gathering. Matthew is at that age where the excitement of the holiday is really peaking, and it's just fun to watch the kids enjoy the gifts and the general spirit of the occasion. This year, Matthew discovered Star Wars, as evidenced by the Darth Vader helmet and the lightsabers. Sophia immediately fell in love with her wooden blocks and wagon set. She climbed right up on the table to inspect her new toy. And several times during the evening, Matthew mentioned that he was "shaking", he was so excited.
The lightsabers were a particularly memorable gift. These are made by Master Replicas, and are amazing in their details and function. There is some kind of gyroscope inside that can tell if the blade is being swung or struck, and respnds with the appropriate sound effect: red (Darth Maul), green (Yoda), and blue (Luke Skywalker) - beautiful holidays lights. Nothing says Merry Chrsitmas like the power of the Force.
Back at home, I got a little potted Monterey Pine, and installed some twinkle lights in the frieze that runs at the edge of the ceiling, around the living room, dining room, and kitchen. You can see the lights of Berkeley and San Francisco in the windows beyond. Happy holidays everyone!
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