Lovely albeit drizzly day.. i braved the weather and the crowds to try and  soak up some holiday cheer and it worked. I walked around downtown for awhile in the rain and poked into some stores, saw some friends and listened to Christmas music wafting from everywhere..   It was good. .

I got back just in time for us to head up to Jen and Tim’s for a nice get together.. all the kids are back in tow so it was fun to all be together. At the start of the meal, I lit the Chanukah lights and said the blessings for.. the last night..

It was fun to have a little of the ‘other’ holiday mixed in. Chanukah was never a big deal in my family.. but the tradition and the food bring back good memories.

It reminds me of this great Jon Stewart/ Steven Cobert vid from several years back..

Gut yontif everyone !.. Hope you are enjoying your holidays !
note all. nte sam
-me