Yeesht, what a long post that was. I had to scribble notes on a napkin during the meal and I know I didn't do any of it justice. You just can't capture something like that . . . Well, I still want to remember it. Maybe I'll write it up in earnest and keep it in a file with my journals. Someone will find it long after I am dead and use it for a fire-starter.

I thought about writing something on caroling, too--everyone seems to have:) I love that, I love caroling. And I had some of the nicest Christmas presents last night. There is nothing, nothing, nothing, like sitting by a fire with friends and sipping hot drinks and talking about Things. Appreciative and affectionate thanks to all of you.

I wish I could say everything here that I have wanted to, but good grief, it is hard to work these things out on a keyboard and a monitor:)

a merry christmas to you, if I don't see you before then!

love always,

rika