I noticed Bob's work a few years ago and was amazed to realize that so many of the songs I have loved are his.As well as many I did not know yet. I have been to a couple of his concerts and they are very addictive as the fans actually love him. It is the air at these concerts. But this the Christmas CD and the donations going to charity. WOW! When my daughter first learned that the myth of Santa was not so as she perceived it I sat with her and spoke of Christmas as I perceive it. I believe that Christmas or if you will Santa (or if you beleive Jesus) is a matter of the heart. You choose those special gifts to please someone. You buy it or make it with the money or effort that is yours; thusly giving of oneself to another. But I also taught her we give to others at Christmas. We have from that day forward always given to a charity on Christmas. But of course I (we) have never given in such a grand way. It must make him feel wonderful.
I would also like to add. The diamond begins as carbon (the essential element) and only after a million years and tons of pressure becomes a raw diamond stone .After this is must be given 58 facets before it is called a diamond. Dear Mr' Bob Dylan you are now a diamond in my eyes. I guess the pressure of your life's history has been a contributing factor but of course it is the individual way you have dealt with this that makes you, you.
I heard you are married. So my wish today is that your lovely wife will read this and give you a kiss for me. I also hope someone will buy this CD for me this Christmas. Because the sentiment that is attached to this CD is the spirit of Christmas. God Bless you Mr. Bob Dylan. What a beautiful, beautiful gesture!