

I spent last Christmas with other “stranded” American friends in Florence, Italy, and thought I would say hello to them via this blog. Gary and Janna, Jason, and Jessica: I hope your holidays are as warm as this evening in 2006 was.
I sometimes wish that Texas had a winter season, but then I think I am too much of a wimp for that. However, wherever you are, I do wish you a good day shared with kind people.
Merry Christmas from Cedar Creek, Texas (near Austin).