With the Christmas Season fast approaching, now is an excellent time to re- dedicate yourself to buying your gifts from a local business, artist, or craftsman. Shopping locally is smart economics and the patriotic thing to do. But far more important than gifts, give the gift of yourself this year and spend time with friends and family. This time of year is an excellent time to reach out to a long lost friend. I recently had the chance to give a 20 year overdue "thank you" to someone. It felt great to be able to do that. Hope you have a meaningful holiday season. Bruce |



