<koertge's "christmas card"> 2003-05-01.12:07 a.m. Christmas Card Ronald Koertge Outside the locker room this morning I heard some guy say into the phone, "But, Jesus, I'd do anything for you." I suspect he wasn't talking to The Source, more likely to a woman in El Sereno taking off her uniform and name tag and staring at the tree. Now carols over the loudspeaker make me wonder if Jesus is looking down at my Speedos no bigger than a crucifixion panty. I'm surprised You aren't fed up to here with us. After all, what do we say except, "I want a pony!" Never, "Thanks for that tie and the salad tongs." Well, here's a little something for Your birthday. This last lap--as hard and as fast as I can-- is for You. back /& forth /& frosting names are often sad