It's not just me, right? There is something inherently reflective, sappy, deeply emotional about the holidays even though it seems like it's all just boxes, bows, and expectations. It's gotten pretty commercial out there.

My husband and I are amazingly lucky kids born into wonderful families and given unbelievable opportunities in our lives. We are generally aware of what we owe to the people we love, the world at large, and the next gang to come around. But sometimes it takes a few days of comfort, calm, kindness and good food to remember just how good we have it and what we have to give back.

It's not much but I'm pasting in one of the best paintings of my last year here with a sappy and true thank you for reading.