i was writing an entry, which began:

“everything is a little awry. a tad askew. maybe it all started a few days ago when the child pulled at the ribbon strap peeking tantalisingly over the edge of the table, and brought mr camera down with a resounding clunk. despite the clunk-that-means-business, it appeared that everything was fine — still took photographs, and stored them on the XD card — until i tried to turn off the camera and then discovered that the lens no longer retreats all the way into the body of the camera. in fact it retracts as far as it can, than stops and thinks about it, extends itself fully, and then tries again to become streamline… but in vain! all the while it makes a sad little whiny noise, before it gives up into a disappointed silence.”

…and waffled… mmm… waffles… on for a bit more, and then i got distracted and wandered off for several hours, and then i got back and lost interest, as i’m sure you have.

but wait! i have something for you! a festive quiz to celebrate the season which is upon us.

[ via jaki ] what xmas ornament are you?

i am the christmas holly. although prickly, it is said to be able to repel poison and defend from witchcraft. old legend declares that holly first sprung under christ's footsteps, its thorny and scarlet berries, like drops of blood, are symbolic of christ’s sufferings.

ho.ho.ho.