For several years now, instead of a regular Christmas party, my husband and I have hosted a literary soiree. Aside from the eating and socializing, we have a literary reading, with friends sharing excerpts of their work.

Thanks to those who shared their work at yesterday's celebration: Marilyn Alquizola, Carlene Bonnivier, Patrick Culbertson, Akemi Kikumara, Paulino Lim, Doug Noble, Julia Stein, Hilary Walling. The Readers shared their poetry, fiction, as well as personal essays.
The pictures show:
Top: Seated, l-r: Akemi Kikumura, Carlene Bonnivier; Standing l-r: Cecilia Brainard, Patrick Culbertson, Hilary Walling, Doug Noble, Paulino Lim, Julia Stein, Marilyn Alquizola.
The Christmas Season is rolling along quickly! Ten days to Christmas, folks! I hope you are enjoying the holiday season.