I think I've about finishing shopping for the distant family. It wasn't that much or that expensive, but I hadn't had time to go do it and couldn't think of what to give. I found a solid chain store with lots of stuff they can use and have some gift cards that should do the trick for the big kids. My sibs are getting modest, useful things (they always do, so nothing has really changed in that).

I have a couple of weeks off at the end of the year. I will make a big push to clear out some of these areas that have been purposely ignored during the declutter of the rest of the house. The sun room/craft area has gotten a bit fluffier with bulky lightweight stuff lately. Boxes brought home for eBay shipping, etc.

SRS