I hope you and yours had a good holiday this year. Last Sunday we had ham and fixings with the family. Today Justin is fixing “beef wellington” and more fixings. The more important side of these gatherings is getting together as a family, and the occasional friend.

On Thursday, Cleo, Dad and I made it to Canton for a very good Thanksgiving dinner and free money to play with, then on to Watonga's new casino. It was okay but looked like all the rest. I actually won a bit of money but donated it to the Cleo entertainment fund. She had a good time but was pooped out by time to go. I was surprised...