On Dec 21, 5:58�pm, DaleW > wrote:
> So tonight is Winter Solstice/Yule, and also the first night of
> Hanukkah. Christmas is just four days away. �The New Year is just
> around the corner. I grew up in a Protestant household, Betsy's family
> was secular (she didn't know her maternal lineage was Jewish till she
> was about 9). �We try to celebrate all of our heritages, even an
> agnostic like me recognizes the value of tradtion. We'll be late
> lighting the candles tonight (Betsy has a concert ), but I do have a
> brisket in the oven.
>
> I'd like to take a moment to wish all of you here a Happy Holiday
> season no matter what you celebrate. I've met a lot of good people
> here (both online and eventually offline), and at its best this
> community is just that- a community. So for the holidays and 2009 I
> wish all the members of this community health, happiness, success, and
> prosperity!

I remain a reader of this (the only ng that I read anymore) because of
the good spirit and convivial manner in which the contributors of this
truly international group share information. I've learned something
from each and every one of you this year and look forward to sharing a
glass someday. A very happy holiday season to all from frigid Ohio
(-3F) !!