Happy Holidays

Normally, I do say "Merry Christmas." Always have. As Paul Fussell once wrote, "Happy holidays" is the hallmark of Hallmark. But in the era of Trump, one must resist in small ways as well as large. 

I spent this past week in Christmas preparation; what one cannot afford to buy, one must create by hand. I'll return tomorrow, if all goes well. In the meantime, please heed this message from Beto O'Rourke...

Hundreds of migrant families released onto the streets of El Paso on Christmas Eve, without food, money or help. ICE says more will be released tomorrow and following day. If you would like to help - please donate to migrant shelter Annunciation House: https://t.co/062olxpA6Z

— Beto O'Rourke (@BetoORourke) December 24, 2018

And now, some favorites. As you will see, I like the traditional done well.