The sun is shining, the grass is green
(excerpted from “White Christmas” by Irving Berlin)
The orange and palm trees sway
I’ve never seen such a day in Beverly Hills, L.A.
Well, we actually visited Pasadena and Santa Barbara – not Beverly Hills! But the sun did shine on our friends’ green gardens and citrus trees and Sarah is dreaming of Christmas away from the snow!
Where in the world are the Gills? 
Travel safe, stay warm.