Merry Christmas!

MERRY CHRISTMAS!

   Did you miss me last Friday? I'm sorry I could not send out my TGIF mail a week ago. I was still in Nigeria and there was no internet connection in the village I was in.

   Glad to be back. Thanks for your prayers. Still very tired from the Nigerian trip. Catching up with all the backlog that piled up while I was away ... doing one thing at a time and not rushing.

   I am creating an article about my trip and will let you know when it is ready.

   As far as the trip goes, it was very successful. The Nigerians we met were so warm and happy. They treated us like kings. Some women would even genuflect everytime they greeted us. We taught about 1,800 college kids from 2 educational institutions. After (and sometimes even before) every session I did caricatures and there was always a long line. I calculated that I must have drawn over 120 caricatures. I ran out of ink so I had to just use charcoal pencils.

   I'm feeling sleepy from the jetlag so I need to sign off. Merry Christmas! What a perfect day for my TGIF to reach you on this special day.

   Peace!

Wisdom from Naomi of N. Hollywood.

Videos of the week:

The Christmas Bridge
Contributor: Tom of Pasadena, CA

A touching story by Coke. A whole movie in just a few minutes.

Son Creates Video to Find Mom a Husband
Contributor: Jody of Vancouver, B.C.

Whether she finds a husband or not, it's the thought that counts. Hmmm ... reminds me of some of the Christmas presents we get.

Hallelujah by Violinist Lindsey Stirling
Contributor: Charlie of New Jersey

Nice music and nice message at the very end.

Jingle Bells at a German Grocery
Contributor: Tom of Pasadena, CA and Rodney of Manitoba, B.C.

This store's traditional Christmas commercial extravaganza for 2015. Very cool.

Miniature Wunderland
Contributor: Tom of Pasadena, CA

Wow! This is taking toy building to a different level. Wish I could give this to my grandsons for Christmas. They like trains. TGIF and Merry Christmas people!