The usual activities for this time of year

Visit ENT doctor re months-long sinus infection. Check.

Wrap the few simple gifts I have for those I love. Check.

Be astonished by those who feel confident about cooking. Check.

Regarding that last point, the comments on my blip yesterday are full of mouth-watering suggestions for holiday feasting by one or two people. I now have a list of possible dishes for all future festive occasions. What a windfall of recipes and eating ideas, some vegetarian, many simple enough for the likes of me. I'm bookmarking that blip. Thank you, thank you all.