Since the 7 course dinners are a thing of the past in my family. Can you save me a seat at your table?
Yes, I definitely feel nostalgic at this time of the year, as all family members are gone. At least the ones who provided this feast. Miss the pasta, fishes, fennel, chestnuts and cookies. Expresso served with annisette, The penny ante poker game where my brother and Aunt conspired, to cheat like crazy
All topped off by a visit from Santa to give out gag gifts to the adults who were required to sit on Santa lap. I remember one year that an uncle had cancer and lost all of of his hair through chemotherapy.
Santa gave him a hair brush. His response was, What am I suppose to do with this?
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"It doesn't cost "nuttin", to be nice". 
MOM
I just want to do the right thing! Uncle Joe, (my hero).