Well, it’s just after midnight, and with it is time for me and Carmen to don kerchief and cap and then to settle our brains for a long winter’s nap. To all my family, friends, and readers, I’d like to wish you all a Merry Christmas and Happy Holiday. Tomorrow, there will be prime rib and potatoes, egg nog and cookies. I hope that each of you finds some joy in the holiday.

And special best wishes for my mom, Beverly, and for my siblings Kevin and Kristin.