Today is National Christmas Card Day, which is a helpful last-minute reminder that if you're planning on getting holiday cards out in time this year, you REALLY have to get a move on.     If you're new to this . . . or if it's been a while . . . Time.com has an article out on "How to Write the Perfect Holiday Card."  Here are the highlights:     1.  Decide what kind of card you want to send.  What do you hope it will accomplish:  Do you want to deliver general holiday cheer? Express gratitude? Reconnect with old friends?  [...]

Happy Sesame Street Day!  It premiered 56 years ago on November 10th, 1969.  So most Americans living today watched it as kids at some point.     The PBS charity Next Avenue did a list a while back of "Sesame Street" lessons adults should never forget.     1.  Put down the ducky if you want to play the saxophone.  (???)  There was an old episode where Ernie wanted to play sax, but wouldn't let go of his rubber ducky.  Translation:  Don't take on too much.  If you want to try something new, you might need to leave something behind for [...]