It is cooler now, and I revel in it. Beautiful blue skies, unsullied by any cloud, and a brisk wind that blows away the past and in the hopes of the holidays.

I always love the holidays - my favorite time of the year. Its the whole peace on earth, goodwill to men part that gets me every time. At the start of them all you have this overwhelming feeling of hope, and that, by Christmas, everything will turn out all right.

People give to the poor, they go to church, sparkling lights are everywhere, and carolers sing just like ministers preach of miracles that can happen in our lives.

Hooray for the holidays, hooray!