alex the girl

And before I leave, something worth noting (although it might dampen the holiday spirit so perhaps have a sugar cookie and some eggnog whilst reading). I'm suprised no one has picked up on this story. I never saw it in any American paper and for good reason. It makes America look like Germany pre-WWII and what American wants to look at their country in that regard? Especially since this is supposedly the land of the free.

"US immigration officials in Southern California have detained hundreds of Iranians and other Muslim men who turned up to register under residence laws brought in as part of the anti-terror drive...." "...Under the new US immigration rules, all male immigrants aged 16 and over from Iran, Iraq, Libya, Sudan and Syria had to register with authorities by Monday unless they had been naturalised as citizens... Immigrants from other mainly Muslim states have been set later deadlines for registration..." "Terrorists most likely wouldn't come to the INS to register."

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December 16, 2002

Before I sign off for the Holidays, I'd like to leave you with a little moment that I saw take place. In the mall there was a boy of about seven who was dressed in his Sunday best. He was walking very fast towards Santa's house, repeating over and over in a very serious and determined tone, "there he is, there he is, there he is." When he was almost there he yelled very proudly, "Santa, I'm here!" as if Santa had been expecting him.

I thought of that boys journey to see Santa and how important it must have been to him. That moment made me smile and for a second, I had a little bit of wonder in me too. Was Santa really expecting him? I'll never know for sure but I'd like to think so. After all, the holidays are magical if you let them be.

I wish for you a smile or two, a hug, some tea, a moment of mystery. I also wish you warm holidays and lots of gorgeous moments. I'll see you in 2003.