It’s Wednesday. Well, here we go—it’s Christmas Eve! This is the day when “I’ve still got time” officially turns into panic, denial, and reckless decision-making. Every minute that ticks by feels louder, every store closes sooner than expected, and suddenly you’re trying to convince yourself that gift cards are thoughtful, not desperate. The pressure is real, the options are dwindling, and somewhere in the back of your mind a tiny voice is screaming that next year you’ll get your Christmas shopping done before Thanksgiving.

Knowing full well you absolutely won’t.

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It’s Tuesday. Nothing says holiday cheer quite like the Predator Holiday Special, where the snow is red, the ornaments explode, and “peace on Earth” is very much off the table. In the ultimate crossover, the Predator faces his most formidable enemy yet: Santa Claus and his battle-hardened reindeer squad—cloaking tech versus Christmas magic, plasma cannons versus flying hooves, with Rudolph’s glowing nose wreaking havoc on thermal vision. Cozy up by the fire, hang the stockings, and remember: not all holiday specials have to be wholesome and heartfelt!

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It’s Monday. It was a frickin’ Christmas miracle! The Bears finally flipped the script Saturday night, storming back to stun the Packers in a dramatic come-from-behind win. In what is becoming a regular thing, the Bears came alive in the fourth quarter and clawed their way back to tie the game—then finished the job in overtime! It wasn’t always pretty, but any win against the Packers is always extra sweet. And, the Chicago Bears are now officially in first place in the NFC North!

Caught a few more holiday movies over the past week. Let’s see, The Christmas Chronicles 1 & 2, How the Grinch Stole Christmas (original), Bad Santa, The Year Without A Santa Claus, It’s A Wonderful Life, A Wish for Wings That Work, and The Polar Express. I always forget that Peter Scolari played Billy in The Polar Express, reuniting him with Tom Hanks, who both were in the 1980 series Bosom Buddies. Sadly, Scolari passed away in 2021 after a two year battle with leukemia.

On the bright side, at long last, the winter solstice is in the rearview mirror! The days are officially getting longer, which means we’re slowly fighting our way back toward sunlight, warmth, and eventually Summer!

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