I’m not sure how it happened, but I’ve started watching more TV. Now, in addition to Medium, I am watching The Office, The Sarah Connor Chronicles, and Fringe. I’m caught up in the first two series. I’m enjoying The Office, and I like Sarah Connor Chronicles although John is frustrating me this season. (I keep wanting him to snap out of the poor-me routine.)

With Fringe, I would say I’m lost but intrigued. I have only seen three or so episodes, so I have little sense of backstory. I’m sure I’ll figure it out as I keep watching.

What are you watching this season?

So next week is Christmas. How did that happen? I have no clue where the time went, but now I’m caught up in the holiday whirl. The tree is up . . . OK, it’s a small tree. Very small. But it’s up and has been for a while.

Shopping seems endless—I got a late start this year. I love finding presents for people, but it’s tough to get too excited when fighting the crowds.

Tomorrow is the office Christmas party for my department. I’m looking forward to a nice, long lunch away from work. The whirl continues.

Next week, though, I look forward to getting off the whirl and just savoring quiet time with my loved ones.

I’m still alive. This has been such a strange year for me. Changes at work—some that changed back again. Changes at home. But I’m back, and I’ve been writing.

Now I need to coax my characters to start talking to me again.