I want to wish a Merry Christmas, a Happy Hanukkah and Joyful New Year to all of you who have visited my humble little hovel here in the ‘verse. I am taking something of a Holiday holiday for the next few weeks. It is that time of the year when my “real” life becomes so obtrusive that it renders me virtually incapable of any creative or expressive endeavour of any kind… no matter how small. So, most likely until after the first of the new year, this will be my last communication to most of you. I wish I could say this is my “favorite time of the year.” I can’t. Because it isn’t. I realize, however, that for many it is and for you I truly wish the season to be everything you wish it to be and more. For the rest of us, I guess we make the best of it. Till next year, take care, be well and keep flying.

Oh, and if the Mayans are right, it’s been a hoot and a holler.