We learned from the whos down in Whoville that Christmas doesn't come in a box, so I'm not going to miss (too much) the big gift exchange that typically happens with my extended family around the tree. But I am going to miss the holiday tradition of carving the roast beast in the company of my sister, brothers, nieces, nephews, in-laws and friends this weekend. It's not going to be the same without enjoying big meals around big tables with lots of big love. But with the way that COVID cases are jumping, I'm gonna follow the advice of the health experts out there and keep it simple this year. Next year, tho....