It snowed Sunday, December 14, 2025 and temperatures stayed below freezing for several days in the aftermath. This caused issues with one of the cars, however, I managed to get everything done.

I ventured out Wednesday, December 17, 2025, however, only used a photo (see Youtube video) of the outfit I wore from the video I captured- while trying to get out of the house early Wednesday morning. Too worried about the car not starting. Worried in vain.

With the exception of the initial car problems, everything went off as planned. After Wednesday, December 17, 2025, I did not have to go out again, however, did have several projects I needed to either start or finish.

The holiday meal was the same as the Thanksgiving meal, however, substituted chicken for the turkey breast. In addition, we had butter cake with chocolate icing and fresh strawberries & cream for dessert.

The short video below, provides the comfortable outfit I wore Christmas Day to finish cooking and host visiting family.

Some of the gifts....

I videoed the un-boxing of the Blink components, however, decided to only use the photos shown below.

Everything works great, however, I will install the video doorbell later. Below a list of some of the items I am very pleased were under the tree this year.

• McCook Knife Set
• Blink Video Doorbell & Sync Module
• Blink Mini 2 Camera
• Day Planner
• Royal Dansk Danish Butter Cookies
• Stackable Stoneware 11oz Coffee Cups (not available through Amazon)

Hoping your holidays are going as planned. I plan to complete the other four real estate courses I need to renew my Maryland license in April 2026.

For some reason, though I paid for the courses in November 2025, I put off starting the sessions. Happy, on December 23, 2025 when I finally got the first course out of the way. Also happy the certificate has already been submitted to the Maryland Real Estate Commission.

Other plans for the New Year? I always have plans. Hope you realize yours as well.