Yes, this is me wishing you Happy Holidays!

I’m not saying “Happy Holidays” to appease the PC Police, or to anger the “Merry Christmas” folks. I’m merely saying Happy Holidays because … well, I don’t know what you celebrate.

But whatever it is, I want it to be happy for you, because I’m a nice person. Whether you’re observing Christmas, Hanukkah, Kwanzaa, Festivus, or just the Winter Solstice, I really, truly, honestly, sincerely, genuinely, humbly, wholeheartedly want your holiday to be filled with love, and family, and friends, and jokes, and a ton of food. Or at least, a decent meal, because I know this time of year, not everyone is doing a-okay.

Also, I hope you have a cool New Year.

I’m not going to say “happy,” because of course I want it to be happy (I’m a nice person, remember?). But I also want it to be interesting, quirky, edgy, prosperous, and whatever else you’d hope a new year can be.

This isn’t a political statement.

Because wishing someone well, to me, should never be a political statement. If you take offense to my Happy Holidays, then maybe you need to look in the mirror. I know I sure don’t, because I’m a nice person. Oh wait … I already said that.

So during these next two weeks, I hope YOU take some time away from your computer, and phone, and just enjoy the holidays with those you love most. Read a book, write a poem, have a picnic … and absorb life.