Here in the land of no snow with my family, and where I really want to be is back home in the St. Louis area with all of you -- some of you, and you know who you are, much more than others.

Hope everyone has a wonderful holiday. I will endeavor to do the same, but there are still some awfully big holes in my life that need filling.

Much love and good will to everyone, especially those of you with kids, because kids are what this season is really all about.