nightmares and cute kids

So I had this nightmare last night that it was December 6.  I'm still trying to wake myself up.

Our friend Joyce Kulhawik (no relation) did a great story last night on the Thomas J. Kenny School marching band in Dorchester.  They're the only public school marching band in Boston, and they're spectacular.  To see the story, go to http://wbztv.com/video/?id=47479@wbz.dayport.com.  I give props to the Kenny School Marching band despite the fact that I attended kindergarten at the Kenny's rival school, the Ellen H. Richards, which was just on the other side of Adams Street in Dorchester.  Of course, the Richards is now condos while the Kenny School has this incredible marching band.  Oh well.

Oh yes, and this picture sums up how my faithful companion feels about the holidays and my workload around this time of year.