Just a short note this time. I've received news from family in the states. My dear mother has died. It seems as though these events have routinely happened during the holiday season, and it's a little hard to bear. Christmas has lost a little of it's glitter at the moment, but it doesn't dull my wish for everyone to have a wonderful Christmas and a very Happy New Year.
You probably won't be hearing from me till after the first of the year....I'm sure everyone has a lot going on.
See you in the new year...
  
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