Although I never *realised* I was participating until now, I have indeed been doing my part lo, these many years. In addition to the fact that it is unspeakably nauseating & obnoxious to be expected by the Economic Powers That Be to jump directly into the Ersatz Joys of the Holiday Season ere the turkey is even properly put away, who *wants* to go to the mall after cooking for, feeding & cleaning up after 2 dozen people???

Here in New England, Mother Nature was kind enough to send us a faulously wet, misty, windy, blustery day, so *I* duly stayed in my pajamas!

Hohoho,

D.