The holidays are flying past me this year. It is probably a function of the political turmoil which pervades my existence. That damper which is the underhanded criminality of the US democratic party is enough to bring any patriot's spirit plunking down like a lead weight.
However, I keep trying to maintain the reason for the season and though I am likely to become a mercenary quite soon now ...
I'm still inclined to pursue the 'peace on earth good will toward men' thingie — even if half of them are scumbag democrats who would just as soon break the law as breathe.