I was trying to tie in the holiday with my road trip theme, but all I could think of was my favorite of the Vacation movies, none other than Christmas Vacation.  Now, I know what you’re thinking, unlike the original National Lampoon’s Vacation, this film was not a road trip movie. And I’ll admit, it’s quite a stretch for me to even talk about it here. But I don’t care.

The Griswold’s know the perils of the road, and the adventures along the way. And they know the perils of  that never-ending road of family interaction. Okay, I went too far, didn’t I?

Anyway, I’ll be taking a short stretch of road from one Dallas suburb to another, to spend Christmas with Mom and Dad, siblings, nieces, and at least one nephew. My folk-singing family was dubbed “The Partridge Family” by one ex-husband who didn’t make the cut, so we know there will be music, even if we’re not riding in a multi-colored school bus on the way to our next gig. Okay, there I go again.

So, happy winter solstice everyone, Merry Christmas and happy all-idays.

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