On Monday at our last-minute holiday party, guests were asked to submit anonymous holiday wishes. Here, in their entirety, are what our staff, readers, and friends are wishing for this holiday season.
"I want statewide Democratic candidates who are well-qualified & well-funded."
"Health care, dammit! #HCR"
"I want a BOR site re-design."
"I want our young State House candidates to work hard in 2010 if they want support in 2014."
"I wish Rick Perry would get a new face. BURN!"
"A mint-condition, in-box, 98+ rated die-cast Millenium Falcon (1978 Edition) and a Ken Herman column that doesn't make men nash their teeth and infants weep blood."
"Turf-cutting tool in the VAN!"
"Free beer! :-) "
"Free massages in the BOR office on Tuesdays & Thursdays."
"Health."
"I wish Kinky Friedman a Happy Kwanzaa."
"I wish that Brian Pendleton gets a late-night talk show on Channel 10 where he interviews county party chairs."
"A ticket to freedom."
"I wish Michael Hurta would come back to Texas."
"More TCDP Sustaining Donors."
"My very own reality dating show on VH1."
"I want a re-design. #HCR"
"I wish we could increase our number of steak dinners, b/c I'm hungry."
"A Democratic candidate for Comptroller."
"A Raphael Anchia daily calendar."
"I wish that Matt Glazer would win the TDP fantasy pool. Note: not written by Matt Glazer."
"A boy."
"World peace & Glazer finding love with AT&T customer service."
"A BOR site redesign."
"I wish the O.C. Christmas special got as much recognition as that Charlie Brown guy..."
I want a BOR site redesign."
"I want Matt Glazer to monetize... YOUR MOM."
"I wish the Longhorns win the National title game."
"Bill White and Bill Clinton campaigning together in the Valley."
"I wish Paul Burka would just [redacted]."
"Free CHI for everyone!"
"Peace on earth, goodwill to men, and a 500% increase in online ad sales for BOR."
If you can help with any of these, please provide details in the comments below. And regardless of what you're celebrating this season, have a happy and healthy holiday!