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Okay, last one - and very, very late. Matter of fact, I'm back at work already - that's what it took for me to get five minutes to do this post.

It's been one hell of a year, and I mean that literally.

But I won't forget.

All together now - raise your right arm out to shoulder height, bend it at the elbow and allow it to fall. That's right - pat yourself on the back. I am. This is the second year there was no fruitcake, and there are people I have to track down that I did not hear from on Christmas eve - but we made it, all the same.

There was goodwill, and good times. May it last into the year beyond (hey, it ends on a blue moon, how much better can you get it?) - see you all next year.

Advent Calendar: complete.

Okay, last one - and very, very late. Matter of fact, I'm back at work already - that's what it took for me to get five minutes to do this post.

It's been one hell of a year, and I mean that literally.

But I won't forget.

All together now - raise your right arm out to shoulder height, bend it at the elbow and allow it to fall. That's right - pat yourself on the back. I am. This is the second year there was no fruitcake, and there are people I have to track down that I did not hear from on Christmas eve - but we made it, all the same.

There was goodwill, and good times. May it last into the year beyond (hey, it ends on a blue moon, how much better can you get it?) - see you all next year.

Advent Calendar: complete.

What else, with a four year old in the house? TRACK SANTA YO.

The presents are wrapped, the tables are set and I know what's for dinner. HIT IT.

(You want to come over?)

See you tomorrow - probably after the festivities.

Have a wonderful day - we've all earned it.

You know what I want for Christmas, right? No, it's pretty simple and doesn't change from year to year.

If you smoke, quit. If you don't smoke, bath fizzies will set you right every time.

Why is this?

I'm a child of the healthcare industry. My home away from home is likely going to be a hospital - I'm one of the very few people I know who actually feels at home stepping into an ER or urgent care. I visit people readily and often.

And I've seen enough victims of smoking-related disease to make this wish perpetual.

Scientists have unlocked the entire genetic code of two of the most common cancers - skin and lung - a move they say could revolutionise cancer care.

...

The lung cancer DNA code had more than 23,000 errors largely triggered by cigarette smoke exposure.

From this, the experts estimate a typical smoker acquires one new mutation for every 15 cigarettes they smoke.

And lung cancer is only at the top of a very, very, very long list that is printed in the smallest type imaginable. No, I mean it.

Please stop smoking.

And I'll see you tomorrow.

You know what I want for Christmas, right? No, it's pretty simple and doesn't change from year to year.

If you smoke, quit. If you don't smoke, bath fizzies will set you right every time.

Why is this?

I'm a child of the healthcare industry. My home away from home is likely going to be a hospital - I'm one of the very few people I know who actually feels at home stepping into an ER or urgent care. I visit people readily and often.

And I've seen enough victims of smoking-related disease to make this wish perpetual.

Scientists have unlocked the entire genetic code of two of the most common cancers - skin and lung - a move they say could revolutionise cancer care.

...

The lung cancer DNA code had more than 23,000 errors largely triggered by cigarette smoke exposure.

From this, the experts estimate a typical smoker acquires one new mutation for every 15 cigarettes they smoke.

And lung cancer is only at the top of a very, very, very long list that is printed in the smallest type imaginable. No, I mean it.

Please stop smoking.

And I'll see you tomorrow.

You can have fresh-baked bread every day - this is how. (Takes some planning, you have to follow the directions, but hey.)

Go forth and have your daily - okay, you got it already.

See you tomorrow!

Guys, tuck this away now.

Tuck some away for later.

No, seriously. About January 23rd or so, you're going to need a pick me up.

Stash some cash away. Put some of that good-smelling stuff aside for later. Don't open that CD now - hold it back. Put a note on that book as a promise to get up close and personal then.

You're going to deserve it. Keep some aside for yourself.

And with that, I'll see you tomorrow! (EEK - four days left. EEEEEK!)

Guys, tuck this away now.

Tuck some away for later.

No, seriously. About January 23rd or so, you're going to need a pick me up.

Stash some cash away. Put some of that good-smelling stuff aside for later. Don't open that CD now - hold it back. Put a note on that book as a promise to get up close and personal then.

You're going to deserve it. Keep some aside for yourself.

And with that, I'll see you tomorrow! (EEK - four days left. EEEEEK!)

Just because it broke me up.

Discovery Channel posts their 'funniest moments from 2009' - go nuts.

See you tomorrow!

Fruitcake you can stand. (Keep in mind, I truly adore the classic - just leave out the citron.)

Alton Brown's Free Range Fruitcake

Cooks.com Macadamia Nut Cake (But it also has fruit - nom nom!)

Would you believe Tabasco has a spicy fruitcake recipe on their website?

Om nom - and see you tomorrow!