I'll be home for Christmas

After the mad rush of the approach to Christmas it will be a joy to spend the day with family at Casa Monzeglio.    Three grandchildren will be there to remind me of the excitement such a gathering can cause.   All three are young enough that they have not reached the stage where disappointment is as much a part of Christmas as joy.  The incredibly mild weather is another reason to cheer, although the implications are a different story.  However, this is a Christmas Eve scribble, so I won't mention the environment, politics or any other button pushing issues.  Let's spend at least one day counting our blessings and enjoying the company of family and friends.   Merry Christmas, Happy Festivus, Kwanzaa, Chanukkah and any other holiday you can conjure.