Christmastide

I realize that this is posted long after the draft was finished.

At Christmastide, the bonds of kin grow closer than the rest of the year, and this family is no exception. My brother and his girlfriend, who live down the hill joined us for Christmas Day dinner, but the rest of family was habitually late - so much so that we ceased delaying dinner and consumed our repast. The bearded uncle, the artiste aunt, and adopted kid arrived immediately after we had finished. On this night, I finally acquired a cell phone. The next day I had to return to work, albeit at Tahoe with a view of the Tahoe City golf course, but in the evening we had a Boxing Day dinner and opened the remaining presents.