Doug: You are such a diverse peace loving dawg.

Harriett: I’m trying. Good to see you, in all your academic business Harriett.

jake: I hope it was good for you.

sk: yeah I know I’ve been a little distracted and my wit, once sharp as a knife, is in need of some flint or whatever it is they use to sharpen things.

Jason: The eating always goes swell, I’m quite an eater.

Ev: You must quciky tell “The Times”.

Nice to see you Ev, hope all is cool.

Dave: They are always interested and never overwhelming. Luckily for me they have pretty busy and full live of their own.

Shanya: Happy New Year to you as well, I’m happy you were safe and warm. Kiss the babies for me.

Leigh: My mom is a good person and a great mom, she never interferes because she knows she did the best she could and was quite successful.

I rarely have them around this much though ,and along with a couple of other relatives in and out not to mention friends it has had it’s stifling moments. Love seeing you and happy new year.