If you will be alone at Christmas and you do not want to be (I realize that some people prefer it), it's time for my annual elf offer.

Before noon on Christmas Eve, send an email to chiefelf at aol dot com with your phone number and I will call you on Christmas Day to chat for a bit. (It might be a good idea to let me know what time zone you are in.) Unfortunately, this offer is limited to the US, but I really will call.

Merry Christmas.