‘Twas the night before Christmas and all through Chicago
Not a creature was stirring, not even Blago!
The property tax payments were all in the mail
With hopes that our aldermen stay out of jail.
The Chihuahuas were nestled all snug in their beds
While visions of “Tails in the City” danced in their heads.
And I in my Manolos and Chuck dressed so swell
We readied ourselves for a night at RL.
When all of a sudden, we heard on ‘GN
That down at City Hall
Some news had come in…
When what to our wondering eyes should appear
But a miniature sleigh flying o’er Navy Pier!
With a cute little driver so lively and cagey
We knew in a moment it must be St. Daley!
More clever than foxes, his alderman came
And he whistled and shouted and called them by name!
Now, Burke! Now Vi Daley and Walter Burnett,
On Munoz and Reilly and Flores and Tunney
I need this year’s Christmas to be quite a honey.
As I turned to Chuck to say we must part
The Mayor issued this statement
Which made us both start:
“The Olympics aren’t ours and for that I am sorry
But I hope that your holidays are joyous and starry!
Christmas in Chicago—nothing compares!
And remember to keep the troops all in your prayers.”
With my deepest apology to Clement Clarke Moore! And now here are more “gratitude thoughts” from some of my friends…but first click here for some more great holiday images of our fair city!
Chaz and Roger Ebert had this to say: “One of the best Christmas gifts we ever gave was a donation to Nelson Mandela’s “Save the Children Fund” when we were in South Africa in 2001. In return, we were able to bid on a Christmas tree made by orphans. This tree is made of metal and hand-strung crystals and has portals for setting candles. Roger and I were so touched by the handiwork of the orphans that we had the tree shipped to Chicago so that we could start a new tradition with it. Every year, we install this tree along with our traditional fir tree. We encircle the South African tree with friends and family and each person takes a turn lighting a candle and making a wish for the New Year or stating something for which she/he is grateful. It is a lovely and poignant celebration. It is a gift that keeps on giving.”
NY Housewife Alex McCord says, “I am most grateful for all of our dear, crazy friends. When life is a whirlwind, those that ground us (even if they’re wearing feathers) are the ones we have on speed dial!” Her favorite gift to husband Simon was finding and replacing copies of some of his favorite albums that had been lost, broken or deleted over the years plus a few new titles from his favorite bands. She said, “It didn’t take much effort but the smile on his face was priceless!”
Handsome Bally head designer Brian Atwood said, “I am thankful for my health and my wonderful family. Without them, NOTHING matters….and for having a wonderful person in my life….. I have a lot to be thankful for.” The best gift HE’S ever received was an “amazing photograph of a white Lamborghini Countach.” He said, “It was soooo beautiful and always inspired me.”
With love and thanks at Christmastime to all of my readers…..Have a VERY Happy Holiday and a Happy New Year! We will be at the Playboy Mansion for New Year’s Eve and I look forward to sharing all of the fun with you when we return!
Candace :)
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