Auld lang sayne a little early this year. It was an interesting weekend. I played hooky from the family and went to two Christmas parties while Pat stayed home with the girls. Both parties were in interesting homes owned by architects,just a coincidence. One was in DC near Georgetown and the other in Fells Point area of Baltimore. Saw several old friends, folks that I haven't seen in over a year. Interesting and fun to visit with everyone. Some were doing well, much better than last year. Others are just starting on hard times and some were doing about the same as always. Made me appreciate our life, overwhelming and busy, but overall we are pretty darn fortunate. Also got some leads on babysitters so maybe Pat and I can go out together one of these days!