It is Thursday, and warm outside, and I must get out and play.
But, a quick thanks to Mom, who is sending a gift for Christmas.
To the Lidgleys, who have sent one.
To my longtime friend Ted, in Boston, who wants to put minutes on my phone.
To Jeff The Potter, and Jenny, for letting me receive the girts at their house,
and to Dennis, who e-mailed me pictures of myself when 20 people said that they would, but didn't.