Had a great Christmas with the family. Friday night, my brother invited a childhood enemy over, along with his wife and little daughter, for a little party. I hadn't seen him in at least 35 years, probably more. We spent the whole night laughing about the fights we used to have in elementary and middle school, and catching up. Christmas was spent with happy kids bouncing off the walls. My brother has been divorced for a few years now, and he and his ex have finally created a pleasant truce, so even she came and hung out for much of the day. I also hadn't seen her for years. My folks were happy and healthy, the kids are at that age where its a joy to get to know them, and I don't remember a holiday ever going this well with my nutso family. Only my twin brother and his wife were missing, but that might have been a good thing. Today was spent lounging around, playing wih the kids, and eating too much. I'm now at the airport, watching the Giants get killed, and drinking a latte. Life is good.
Stay safe and warm, snow people.