Christmas a day late

After all the aniticipation of Christmas with the tree and all the knit presents and the huge snowstorm in Denver, we are having Christmas a day late. My aunt's flight got delayed and she will not be able to come until Christmas night, so we will just delay it. It's not like Jesus was actually born on Dec. 25 anyway. It's the thought that counts.

I made vegetarian daal yesterday. I don't actually like daal very much, but it was requested and apparently it's not very hard to make. I think maybe I ought to force myself to like it since it's nutritious and cheap.

Last night we went to downtown Denver and looked at the lights at the 16th street mall and Larimer Square. From there, we went to Trios Enoteca, a wine and jazz bar. There was a great band and we listened to the music for a while and talked. I guess it's one of the few places in Denver where you can smoke (no idea why) and I didn't really like that. I just love that there is no smoking in Colorado bars and restaurants. It's not like I am morally opposed to smoking - I just hate the smell! Anyway, apart from the smell, it was a cool place.

After that, we went a couple doors down to the Wynkoop Brewing Company. It had a fun atmosphere, but most of the people there were a bit too trendy or preppy for me. Who cares! Nate and I beat Talal at pool both games. I was not having a good pool night, but that's okay. It's still fun to play.

Other than that, there has been a lot of knitting and shoveling of snow recently. Pictures of knitting to come once gifts are given. Zarek and I tried to drive yesterday but actually got stuck in the turn lane of a busy intersection and I had to get out and push. HOW EMBARRASSING! My truck provides daily lessons in humility.

In other words, life is blissfully uneventful. Nice.
And on the other hand, as Thoreau said, " Most men lead lives of quiet desperation."