Editors note

For those readers who commented (or didn't but wanted to) (or did so privately)

on clothing selection in the Kindle Fire post-

let me clear any misconceptions.

We open some things in the am, in our jammies, hair undone,

teeth unbrushed, some people nursing coffee cups.

Later in the evening we get dressed in something

a bit more appropriate than Star Wars pj's

for dinner, a few more gifts and the annual family photo by the tree.

For some years now, that is the only time we specifically gather for a posed photo.

So no, my friend, I did not dress just for the Shock and Awe pics.

In fact, I didn't know there would be any, as I was taken by surprise.

Unfortunately, we must have been very preoccupied with our new toys,

because this is the closest pic I can find with any of us by the tree.