Daily advent

We're in central Florida -- the land of lakes that swelter in summer and, in winter. . . .

Well, the foggy dawns are in the high 30s, and I've got real shoes on instead of flipflops for the first time in a few years.

But there's great warmth, too: precious days with Sharon, Hoyle, Ro-Ro and John Hoyle -- "quality time," as little Robert put it.

It's the best gift of Christmas.