God Rest Ye Merry, Gentlemen. Let Nothing You Dismay.
But think of fellow creatures who are not so blessed, today.
And let us work together to improve things as we may,
Until each has some modest share of peace, comfort and joy-
Which we like to take for granted on this day....

" We come on the ship they call the Mayflower
We come on the ship that sailed the Moon
We come in the Ages' most uncertain hour
And sing an American tune
But it's all right, it's all right
You can't be forever blessed
Still, tomorrow's going to be another working day
And I'm trying to get some rest
That's all, I'm trying to get some rest"

Paul Simon, 'An American Tune'

Merry Christmas - and best wishes for a Happy New Year!

mhb - Mike, an American