It is crazy to be out of town rather than  in my office or studio during the first week of December - but tradition and celebrating come first. This week is Hanukkah, the 8 day Jewish celebration of lights, and we always take time to attend my parents big Hanukkah party. I am Jewish, and so, this week is special to me, and to Selah - who although she gets to celebrate Christmas as well (John is Mr. Christmas,)  is very sentimental about it.
So for the next 8 days, I will scale back in work, eat many Latke dinners, and look forward to lighting the Menorah at sundown. When I do any worries I have will drift away and I will just be aware of my family, all the blessings we have and the love that surrounds us. Hanukkah is a celebration of hope, light and miracles - an important part of modern day life.