Eartha to Santa

And after listening to her fabulous hit Santa, Baby more times than I can number this Christmas, I'm so deeply saddened by Eartha Kitt's death (Dec. 26, 2008).

She was the most gorgeous, glamorous, non-beautiful beauty -- too many strong angles in that face; so many superb angles to that talent -- that I've felt compelled to watch (yes, I admit it -- even Batman) and listen to with fascination.

As a singer, she could always make me think, "Ahhh! That's mah girl!"

Take care of her, Santa Baby.