University of Santa Claus

'Twas the week before Christmas, and all throughout Troy
was a dilemma that sacked your gift-giving joy.

You wanted an 'SC present to say, "I care,"
and hoped that inspiration soon would be there.

"She's got a shirt, he's got a hat,
and I couldn't spend so much money on ... that!"

So into this blog there arose a new category
to tack a happy ending on this holiday story.

Over the next few days we'll post some reviews,
On stories! On books! They're ideas you can use!

Pictures of the Coliseum, recipes for meat,
even the inner philosophy of good ol' St. Pete.

Then on Christmas morn', they'll make your spirits lift
when they exclaim, "Merry Christmas to all! And thanks for the cool gift!"

Photo by Luis Sinco / LAT