In a message dated 12/6/99 2:01:57 PM Mountain Standard Time, [log in to unmask] writes: << i just wanted to comment on this because the world IS small, but the arms that reach out and hold us are so very large and warm and comforting - >> Cari, thank you for your lovely post....just exactly what I needed today as I coax myself into the "spirit" of this season. Clare Wilson