From the archives
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As you can see, when Sam Winters was a little girl, she loved giving
her annual wish list to Santa. If you could ask Santa for anything at
all, right now, what would it be? A contract for Anthony Rizzo.
2. Are you currently on the Naughty or Nice list? How did you get there? I am on the Nice List because every day I try to be kind and do good. Or, in Gone with the Wind parlance, be more Melly than Scarlett.
3. Are you traveling this Christmas? If so, are you going by car, plane or train? I am flying to Grand Rapids to see my niece's new home.
4. Did you ship any gifts to friends and family this year? If yes, which one traveled the farthest? My cousin Rose lives near Tampa, loves her coffee, and enjoyed her trip to Italy so I sent her a mug decorated by a map of Italy. This make-up bag went farther, winging its way to my oldest friend in So Cal. I slipped a $25 Target gift card inside. I chose Target because even though she has mobility issues and lives in a rather rural are, Target delivers anywhere and has stuff everyone needs. (Her medical issues and living situation make her difficult to buy for.)
5. Did you buy yourself a gift this year? Yes! I got a Black & Decker cordless stick vac. It's a little noisier than I'd like -- I worry about my downstairs neighbor -- but the suction is good and it's so convenient.
6. Which do you prefer: candy canes or gingerbread? Gingerbread.
7. Close your eyes and tell us the first carol that comes to mind. Hark! The Herald Angels Sing.
8. What's your favorite winter beverage? This weekend I'm doing a little socializing and have committed to trying my first-ever hot toddy. Maybe it will become my favorite winter beverage.
9. Share a memory from last Christmas. Last year was the 40th anniversary of the Christmas singalong with Santa preceding It's a Wonderful Life at Chicago's Music Box Theater. I've attended before, but it was especially sweet to be part of the anniversary celebration. I'm using my commemorative mug right now.
