The first of the 12 day celebration is starting out with a slow roll.  The lukewarm weather is the only gift wrapped present that we need today.  Cherishing the unique faces of friends and family and watching the developing personalities of babies is all the cheer needed to garnish this holiday.  I am following the example set up by that famous prophet that was born today, breaking bread and drinking wine with my closet companion, talking about hopes, dreams, harmonizing the positive notes for the new year’s composition.