Countdown to Christmas - 74 Days

Clearly the universe is testing my resolve. As I've been visiting malls and signing my new book I've come face-to-face with the most beautiful Thanksgiving displays and I'm cracking under the pressure. You know the kind I mean: the magical dining rooms with pine farm tables and silk runners, gleaming china and pressed linens, and artful bowls of apples and chestnut pods. Contrary to everything I've said before, I'm beginning to think that my holidays would improve immeasurably with the addition of pheasant salad plates, a pumpkin-shaped soup tureen and these cute little squirrel salt and pepper shakers. Did I just say "cute little"? Must immediately go compose myself.