It's almost here . . . and snow is starting to blanket the U.S. . . I just checked the webcam in my home town of Chardon, Ohio and the snow plow was circling the town square as I was viewing it.

We're going to Palm Desert for Christmas this year. We'll be visiting with my sister Carol and her family and look forward to it very much. Her son, my nephew Michael (aka Frankel*), recently got engaged and we're anxious to meet his fiancee, Ariana.

Bob and I wish our friends and family a Very Merry Christmas and good health and happiness in the New Year.

*Michael's a musician who records under the name Frankel. Check him out on the web--he's a talented guy!