Today was the best mail day ever.  Before heading to the airport I got:

• 2 netflix vids (Man on a Wire and a documentary about Latinos who love Morrissey)
• 1 issue of Star Magazine
• A really awesome homemade Christmas card
• 1 box of Christmas cookies from my friend’s mother-in-law, whom I have never met

Amazing.  With the snow it has set me in a jolly mood, which will be necessary to navigate the extensive delays I expect to face at the airport.  Like before every trip there were a few things that slid off the to do list, but I am hoping the Spirit of Christmas will bail me out.  If you will be in Chicago for the holidays, please contact me!  My plans so far are only to go to Portillos with my family.

Have a great holiday.