I heard the end of the world got postponed for a few more years. So in that case, I'll carry on with Christmas.

Merry Christmas, friends! And in case you're not on my mother's mailing list but have an over-the-top fascination with the Purcell family, here is her newsletter, which is created by me every year. One line that didn't make the final printing this year? "Delilah is the most popular girl in class because she has a Jurassic Park lunch box that even the teacher envies." I cut it last minute because it was a line Tom had given me, and I wanted the writing to be all mine. I mean, shoot. That's why they pay me the big bucks.

Merry Christmas, and thanks for stopping by. I love you all. And I really mean that. Like really really.