God Bless John Oates. And his 'stache. It is time once again to pour out your "fictional" stories to the wise gurus at CP. As we mourn Prop 8, a reminder that there are some different options on how to proceed—and how to think about the idea of marriage in general. A reminder that it's not just murder that gives us a bad crime rap. Though art can come from violence. Can private sources help......

Fun around town, for $10 or less: X-mas Eve Holiday Light Show: The famous light show at Macy's (1300 Market), every hour on the hour from 10AM to 6PM. Free (p.s. it will always be the Wanamaker's light show to us) And While You're There: Visit the Dickens Village on the third floor of Macy's (1300 Market), 10AM-6PM. Free See the Choo-choos: Holiday railroad display at the Reading Terminal Market (12th and Market), 8AM-6PM. Free......