Jack’s Winning Words 12/18/17
“People don’t notice if it’s winter or summer when they’re happy.”  (Anton Chekhov)  What makes you happy?  Money?  Health?  Friends?  For me, spending the holidays with family is the best.  Whether it’s in a warm climate, or in wintry Minnesota, family makes me happy.  Chekhov may have had a mixed-up life, but he had the insight to know the value of having a good time with good friends.  If you’re happy, and you know it…the weather doesn’t matter.    ;-)  Jack

FROM ST PAUL IN ST PAUL:  unless its 15 below and the windchill is double that!:):):====JACK:
...said the one who's already packed his bags in anticipation of heading to Arizona.

FROM TAMPA SHIRL:  How true! Family time is the best ====JACK:  I suppose you head north to get away from the heat.====SHIRL:  after Southern California and Nassau and Ann Arbor Florida was our best choice in 1963 ====JACK:  It would be a pretty crowded country if we all tried to gather in one place, wouldn't it?

FROM GUSTIE MARLYS:  Clap your hands!  Ha!  I’m glad you will be with David for Christmas.  Bring your long. Underwear!  Ha!====JACK:  My dad used to wear long johns, with a button flap in the back:  I smile when I think back..and remember..

FROM BLAZING OAKS:  If you're happy and you know it say "AMEN! :-) Have to agree, holiday time with family is the best, or with close friends, if family is not available!  In spite of the bittersweet feeling due to  loved ones no longer with us, we can be happy celebrating together; Winter or Summer. Hats off to Chekhov!====JACK:  I like the song..."O, the weather outside is frightful...let it snow, let it snow!"  Last night, to get into the spirit of the season, we watched a couple of "Christmas episodes" of the Beverly Hillbillies.  Two were enough!====OAKS:  I just went to a duo piano concert, and one of the guys sang "Let it Snow" and at the end added "Someplace Else!!" Got a big laugh, cuz most of us don't REALLY want a lot of snow. A heavy "dusting" is pretty, though!

FROM AMC:  so true.  Agree family friends... go for peace. ====JACK:  Pax Vobiscum!