Justifications

Well, I saw this article on MSNBC, Thais hope the tourists return, and thought I'd share. For some reason I continue to feel compelled to defend myself on why I'm heading that direction after such a devastating event. The weird part is that nobody seems to be arguing with me besides myself. Hmmm... methinks I sense a bit of self guilt going on here. It seems wrong to profit (in a sense) from this horrible tragedy. But the Thais are saying they need tourists, and we will actually be able to find a place to stay--likely a nice one that is dirt cheap, and, and, and. Well, I'll just have to help out in some way in order to calm my troubled soul.

On a completely unrelated note, today I received like 7 pieces of mail which made me happier than happy can be. If you were one of those who was kind enough to send me an X-mas card or, gasp, package, I just want to say thanks much! Yours will be in the mail soon. Maybe from tropical Thailand where I'll be lazing on the sandy beach enjoying my winter... :o)