Sometime along the road in the last few weeks, my wife asked me why I had not asked Copilot, “Who is this girl and where is she going?”  Well, I had no answer, so I asked.

As it turned out, Copilot responded that her name is Elowen Thorne, and she is headed home for Christmas.  Her parents, Callum and Mira Thorne, are waiting for her return after a three-day trip.  Not to be overlooked, her Teddy Bear is named Bram.

There is much more to her story, but for now, this is it until after Christmas.  We will be taking time off for family and friends, and hope everyone else will do the same. 

There is much to cover in the last week of 2025, and our next update will cover some of the financial events shaping our world.  But for now, it is time for family and friends, and we will see everyone on December 27.