'Twas The Year Before Christmas (2000)

'Twas just before Christmas

In the year Two Thousand.

It's the era of cell phones,

DVD and web browsin'.

I'm grateful the boon

Of technology is still strong,

Since I'm on my computer

All the day long.

My job with Business Objects

Is going quite well.

I'm basically a tech geek

Who helps the salespeople sell.

I haven't left Dallas...

I'm renting a house near downtown.

I would think about buying it

If I could get the price down!

I'm still liking Texas

As the years roll on by.

There's just something about

That endless blue sky.

In these wide-open spaces

One needs a trusty steed.

So I sold my old Jeep on eBay

For a handsome sum, indeed!

Since I bought my last one

Way back in '93,

I decided it was time

For a new Grand Cherokee.

I'm driving it home

To Ohio for Christmas.

But I'm keeping this Jeep on-road.

I won't even drive on an isthmus!

While I'm in Dayton

I'll miss my dog, Maggie, for sure.

She's such a loveable pup.

(But she's still immature.)

My plans for next year –

Since this one's foregone –

Are to keep the weight off...

And keep the hair on!

I hope that your new year

Finds life full of bliss.

So, until then...

Happy Holidays from Chris!