I want - no - not a live-in - girlfriend Here at the VA - that's a real nono - At least I've been told that - but some of my romantic interests coming to fruition, A major breakthrough in Illinois football and basketball recruiting, A good showing in football - maybe a bowl game - And a terrific start to the U. of I. basketball season. A good selection for new Yankee manager, who suggests innovations And some really good hot story line movies If I have children - maybe one or two coming forth and claiming me Some good luck for my sister Nancy Continuous good health for both my sisters Good health for my friends and no blows for them Some special mail My foster daughter Maria Elena - writing another warm nice letter for me All this plus four hard books for my sister to figure out how to order, Three jazz CDs that might be rare, I don't know Pharrah Sanders. Thad Levies and Elvin Jones Three nicely cool CDs from an "affluent" friend As usual a $100 gift card to where I buy my CDs And maybe a few nice surprises I hope it's a very special Christmas for me Just like the above.