Dear Shy and Secretive Santa,

I left a note for McGhee & Hash, my two House Brownies to be on the look out for your elves. I see less of the two of them these days since I've gotten a cat, but I know they're still there, because I leave shotglasses full of whiskey with straws in them from time to time which tends to make them sing. That way, I know they're still alright. Maybe I should set out an extra shot glass or two. How many elves are you sending to do the job? Send two and they can start getting intofour-part Persuasions, Watersons, Golden Gate Quartet, Doyle Lawson & Quicksilver type songs, but spare me the "Peg Of My Heart-Sweet Adeline" stuff.

Bring 'em on, Santa!!!!!