Wee fish, ewe, a mare, egrets, moose, panda, hippo, gnu, deer

The holiday is fast approaching and many of us will disappear for the next couple of weeks. Others of us have few, if any plans for the holiday season and will probably wander by.

Whatever your particular case, I wanted to take a moment and wish you a Merry Christmas, Happy Hanukkah, Happy Kwanzaas, Merry Mithras, or simply good tidings.

It has been a pleasure to have had your company this year and I look forward to spending another year with those I have come to know and value as friends. I look forward to meeting new friends as the year progresses.

To all of you all over the world, I wish you the joy of the season, and peace in the coming year.