Merry Christmas everyone from Austin, Texas. I thought I should post this now in case I forget later.
This New Englander is having a hard time getting his head around the idea that it’s Christmas Eve. It’s about 70-some-odd degrees outside and sunny and it’s like no Christmas I’ve ever experienced.
Tonight we’ll be heading to Melanie’s home parish. St. Louis, for a choir concert of carols and hymns and, of course, midnight Mass. It’s going to be a long day…
On the other hand, since I’ve been here, I’ve had several excellent meals: Mexican, Salvadoran, and barbecue. Mmmm. Good food in Texas. 
If I don’t post later, consider this my Christmas greeting to you all. God bless.
Howdy again, Dom! St. Louis is my parish, too—what a small world.
Suggestion: Get there by at least 11 pm (maybe even a little earlier) for the midnight Mass if you want to get a seat, otherwise you will be uncomfortably standing for the next two hours along the sides of the pews, as I did a few years back!
My mom and I are going to St. Louis tomorrow morning for early Mass.
Thanks Devin. It is a small world.
Melanie’s mom is in the choir so we do intend to be there early. Thanks. Looking forward to it.
Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to the three of you!
Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to you and yours, Dom!
If you think this year’s Christmas celebration is hectic, just wait till next year’s!
Merry Christmas Dom, Melanie (and little Meldom)!