Thank you so much to everyone who commented on the blog. It means a lot.

Although I do give a crap, I agree with you on this travesty of news judgment (or lack thereof).

Warm thoughts for a cold season.

Love lasagna, and your family's version of Christmas dinner sounds great. Our family tried lasagna a few times at Christmas, and it was fabulous, but my mother, who usually prepares the big meal, prefers a roast with plenty of great veggies. This comes in handy, because my brother's fiance is a vegetarian. When we had lasagna, she had to cook two, one with veggies, and one with Italian sausage. Your blog makes me hungry!!!!

As usual, your blog was reading time well spent.

Jeff:
Good for you. However, I was fast alseep during your entire escapade. Next year, you can buy some gifts for me, since you are so good at saving money.
Bob W.

Irv:
Every time I read one of these, I get extremely hungry. Any leftovers?????

Irv:
That butternut squash soup recipe has me smacking my lips.

Jeff:
My father had the same problem, and the insurance company practically forced him to give the oxygen thing a try. He couldn't hack the mask or the noise. Eventually, we got the company to take it back. Nice idea, I guess, but not really practical for most people. Good luck