I don't know how it manages to sneak up on me every year, but here we are again, nearly Christmas and I'm frantically shopping and packing up for the annual pilgrimage, and as usual, plan to avoid working as much as possible until well into the new year. That includes updating this blog, so don't expect to see much here until January! Of course, I always say that, and then something interesting happens and I always find myself sneaking some time after the traditional Christmas Eve nachos (what? your family doesn't have Christmas Eve nachos? not a tradition at all, you say? well, you're missing out!) to write it up, but here's hoping for no news and good cheer over the holidays.

My best to all you and your families!