I’m going to take a couple days off from writing as we head for Orlando. Of course, the running will continue but the swimming will depend on the resort pool where we’re staying and the time restraints we’ll have getting back and forth to Disney World. My wife’s daughter and her husband are on their way from Portland, but now flying into Orlando rather than Tampa. It was the first of many challenges we’ll certainly face getting through the Christmas holiday. We’ll check in to our suite tonight, get our park tickets, and put together a plan for the next two days. Before we get there, we’ll pick up the rental car, drop Tally off at Schnauzerville, and make the drive to get them at the airport. They actually get in an hour sooner if all goes smoothly. 

As we look back on the year 1897, Thomas Edison was back in the spotlight, having been granted a patent for the Kinetoscope, a precursor of the movie projector. We were at the movie theater yesterday for the new Spiderman: No way Home, then came home to open presents. I tried out my new Bose system – disguised as hearing aids. They will take some getting used to! 

I wish everyone a Merry Christmas and hope that I hear better in 2022. Surprisingly, they are in the process of replacing our lanai screen that ripped in the high winds the other morning. It was my understanding, even yesterday, that it was going to take months to replace. It looks like the holiday spirit is with me, saving me lots of money and frustration. Ho…Ho…Holiday Cheer!