December 22, 2011—7:04 AM

This is why I don't like the morning. My eyes look like something from a novelty store window. I'm up this early because I'm traveling to Peoria today to spend Christmas with my family. The blog's format is going to take on a different shape while I'm on vacation. Instead of one long post at noon, there's going to be random posts going up whenever, so check back if you can. I have to go get ready, the car service will be here in a bit. I'll post something from the airport in an hour or so. I hope you're feeling as horrible as I am because misery loves company. At least that's what Kathy Bates told me.

Late Post Alert!

I overslept today and still have to put the post together. Hey, it's Saturday, give me a break already! Anyhoo, here's my favorite Simon and Garfunkel song, Cecilia to listen to in the meantime. It's got one of the greatest backing tracks of any song, in my humblest of all opinions. Okay, check back around two and I'll love it if you do! Till then, toodleoo, buckaroos!