Entries from December 1, 2007 - December 31, 2007

Tuesday
Dec252007

Straight No Chaser: 12 Days Christmas, Chanukah, And Toto

For my dad, who forwarded this and wanted to know where to buy the (currently out of stock) CD:

This must be making the rounds; see the inimitable Bob Lefsetz and the amazing BOCA compilations referenced in the 2000 post he quotes.

Monday
Dec242007

NORAD's Tracking Santa

How cool, did they do this last year? NORAD is tracking Santa as he journeys around the world (with strictly benevolent intent, I trust), and has a whole library of YouTube videos to show for it. (I spotted this on, ye gods, Fox News — on in the gym while I was sneaking in a Xmas eve workout.)

[Update:] So, yeah, I vaguely remember from childhood NORAD doing something like this even way back then (since 1955, to be exact), but the YouTube/Google Earth additions are what I was referring to.

Sunday
Dec162007

Xmas Boat Parade


Xmas Boat Parade
Originally uploaded by Denise Howell

Sunday
Dec162007

Xmas Boat Parade Santa


Xmas Boat Parade Santa
Originally uploaded by Denise Howell

Sunday
Dec162007

Xmas Boat Parade Dolphin


Xmas Boat Parade Dolphin
Originally uploaded by Denise Howell