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23Dec08

- Hmmm, Dutch Lady condensed milk in tins - although it looks different now, I remember that papa used to have lots of Dutch Lady tin condensed milk for use in his coffee shop. Nostalgic.

- There is an indoor swimming complex near our accomodation and uni - and here's how it looks like at 5pm - it is already so dark.

- It was said that although JESUS was not really born on 25Dec - the date was chosen because it is one of the days during winter that has the shortest daylight and longest dark hours.

- From 25Dec onwards - the day progressively lengthens and the dark shortens.

- It is true symbolically, spiritually, and materially, I think - because JESUS was born during our darkest moments to die and save us - and from thenceforth, our paths shine brighter and brighter!

- Today is a very foggy day.

- A nativity scene in town has an angel over Mary, with a banner that reads 'Gloria in excelsis Deo'

- Gloria in excelsis is Latin and means 'glory in the highest'

- Deo is Greek, and it means GOD

- So, it means: Glory to GOD in the highest!

- I'd agree with it with a yes and an amen!