[MD] Unseen reality

[Andre Broersen]

Platt:

Only faith, poetry, love, romance, can push aside that curtain  and view
and picture the supernal beauty and glory beyond. Is it all real?  Ah,
Virginia, in all this world there is nothing else real and abiding."
But, of course he too could be wrong. Thus, to each his own beliefs, and a
rededication to the principle of freedom to choose one's belief system so
long as one's choice does not impinge on another's freedom to do likewise.

Andre:

Hi Platt and All

Nice one Platt, though I must admit I do not know the full version. Maybe
you can send it to me privately.

Christmas in my part of China is for the business sector who have a tree or
picture of an old fashioned Santa standing in their shop as an open
invitation for customers to come in and enjoy and admire their wares (and
buy of course...hopefully).
Finished my classes for the day and enjoy the thought that my family is
together and celebrating the fact that they are together.

Our Christmas party last night with 2000 students was heartwarming so I do
not feel alone (rarely do). I'll enjoy a few glasses of beer and later on a
glass of Australian Merlot. That is Christmas for me and who knows, I could
also spend a nice meal with 20 (or more) of them.

Merry Christmas to you all.
Andre