Well, here in Japan our official (Dec. 25) Christmas Day is nearly over. I am spending the last hour or so in the company of a nice glass of scotch (thanks to my friend Don) with thoughts of peace, joy and more than a little gratitude for another year and another Christmas.
We actually celebrated Christmas yesterday, the 24th, as it was a national holiday, The Emperor’s birthday. The 25th is a work day here so we decided to take our celebration early, thanks to the emperor (blessed be his name, whatever it is…). Of course we did also celebrate some more today in-between work so it worked out quite well really. As I hope it is also working out for any and all who are reading this. May you have a Merry Christmas or otherwise Happy Holidays. May you enjoy at least one day of peace and joy (and hopefully much more than that) wherever you may be!

ho, ho, ho!
and a happy new year to ‘ya too!
old nod
And a very happy New Year to you too, old nod! I hope it is a particularly good one for ye!
and twice as nice for ye, my friend…
Happy New Year bro! I wish you only the best! So, cheers!
Thanks, brother Nick! All the best to you as well. All happiness and good health in this new year!
Happy New Year brothers! I wish all of you only the best! So, cheers!