Drew and I were out at O's last night and it's the second time this week I've been to a place that had a Christmas party going on. This one was more of a private affair, so we couldn't get at any food. But they had the Po Boy as a special, so that was good. I'm not sure we saved the world this time, but it sure was difficult to remember any Browns who wore number 7. It turns out guys like Terry Luck and Jeff Gossett and Tom Tupa were three of only five who wore that number.

Then, for some unknown reason, we had a little Christmas party at work today. Not sure how what happened. It was to start at 11:00 and, by God, at 11:10 I had a beer in my hand. Then vodka. Make that several of the vodkas. Oh, we had pizza, salad and wings, and peppermint Jo-Jo's from TJ's. God bless us, one and all. New Year's resolution: Smoking and drinking at your desk. I left about 2:00, seeking other adventures.

Meal of Links

You CAN read this in dim light. Take that, motherhood!

Christmas marathons! Don't forget TV Land's Merrython. And don't forget to TiVo "Happy Days" very early on Christmas Eve. Shame on WGN for putting these shows on at 4:00 a.m.

Spinner has a list of the Best Songs of 2007. Except this includes people you've heard of. Including Porter Wagoner!

On the Ninth Day of Christmas
"Do They Know It's Christmas?"/Band Aid

The classic song. Not much to be said, except everyone looks so young. Hey, there's Bananarama! It's Human League guy! You get the picture. Favorite Line: "Thank God, it's them, instead of you!"



Exercise Yard

The Cubs owner wants to sell naming rights to Wrigley Field. Jacobs Field looks on with interest.

Visitor

25 Across: Big name in hair care (7 letters) Answer: Alberto