Dance as if no one is watching . . .

Thursday, December 18, 2025. It' Thor's day . . . Strong Northwesterlies are in the forecasts for TulsleyTown pushing temperatures to 60º with sunny skies.

Now. That’s the key. Now, now, now...The more you can be completely now, the more you realize that you’re in the center of the world, standing in the middle of a sacred circle. It’s no small affair, whether you’re brushing your teeth or cooking your food or wiping your bottom. Whatever you’re doing, you’re doing it now. – Pema Chödrön

Today is the birth date of British playwright Christopher Fry. He was born in 1907 Bristol, England.

Another playwright, Abe Burrows, who was also a writer, composer, humorist, director for radio and the stage, and librettist for Broadway musicals, was born on this date in 1910 New York City.

And the dramatist and actor Ossie Davis was born today in 1917 Cogdell, Georgia.

In politics:

Trump's lame duck karma. – Joyce Vance, in Civil Discourse.

Trump's madness is reaching extremes that are frightening, according to Robert Reich's posting today.

The Nutcracker ballet was first performed on this day in 1892.

Nothing like a sugar plum.