I have finished with my part of cleaning the house for the multitude of people who are evidently planning to eat here tomorrow, and open gifts from under the tree. We have met in this very room for years (since about 1983) now, and I am not sure there is an end in sight. Some of the kids, grandkids, friends of the grandkids, and other assorted guests will arrive early and stay late. I am so excited!! Not! Just kidding. . .Christmas is a wonderful time for all the people in our (my Bride and me) life to get together. Presents, eating too much great food, funny stories, current events,…