There is a sad note to report this year. It is with regret that we inform you that due to a serious malady, our Grandmother Celestine (picture above left) will possibly not make our party this year. She was recently diagnosed with MMP (Malady of Malfunctioning Parts), and is currently in the hospital. There were nasty rumors about town that perhaps the problem lay in her tippling the cough syrup, but those stories are unwarranted.... we can assure you she only imbibes a little wine for medicinal purposes and to aid her in her nightly slumber.

We have been told that might not regain full control of Self, but she is assured that we will love her even in immobility.