Hello everyone,

I hope you're finding time to enjoy the holidays. I have almost all the cookies done. We have to get lemon bars yet and maybe a few more gifts. We had a pre holiday lunch with our son, grandson and his friend. It was fun making a cookie tray again. I got to try the Gingerbread cookies I bought several weeks ago. They are as good as I imagined. I have been writing cards for days now and am finally done. My thumb and area below it are sore. I have decorated our home more this year than any here in California. Our grandson is a teen now so we don't see him as much. The troubles of the world are still on TV and internet but don't seem as dire this time of year. As war rages on in Ukraine, we pray for those under siege. Snow and cold are bearing down on lots of the U.S. I pray that holiday events will not be cancelled. Enjoy your friends, neighbors and family during the weekend. I can't wait for Christmas dinner: steak and shrimp this year. I hope you get many presents. Have a wonderful holiday. Merry Christmas to all.

V