Dear Friends, The season of Advent is here again. During this season we prepare for the coming of the Christ Child and what that miraculous event means for each us. As it happens every year, there are a lot of things happening: Christmas shopping, parties, traveling, church activities (just look at this newsletter!), and a host of things that keep us busy. I do love this time of year; I love the music, the generous spirit of so many of you, the decorations, the