Cynically Optimistic

Christmas greetings to all! I have given up on myself when it comes to Christmas cards. I purchased them the last two years, partially wrote personal messages, addressed envelopes, and then they sat there - never mailed. Half-done. Both years. This year I accepted that it's a futile attempt and didn't even try. I appreciate receiving them, it's just beyond my capabilities at this point to return the favor at this point it seems.

Christmas in DC has been fantastic. Global warming has allowed me to sit outside and have lunch and coffee one day last week. Unbelievable but fun. I've been celebrating this year with party after party after party. Thanks to Rich and Nick, Rob and Pat, and Bob for hosting three parties filled with warm people, delicious food and bear-tastic times. Truly a Christmas for the record books. I have brunched, lunched, coffeed, dinnered and drank more than my fill since I got here. The pants are getting tight, so it's time for cardio.