Well, it certainly may LOOK like the holiday season, but it doesn't FEEL like the holiday season.

It was bright, clear and warm today. When I stepped out to take this picture at about 9:30 tonight,
it was still warm outside. We're talking almost seventy degrees. Warm. Warm!
How is a person supposed to feel the holiday cheer if it's surfing weather outside?

Last year at this time, I was thinking about Christmas cookies...

.