Home Again For the Holidays
December 18, 2025
Jim and I attended the 22nd annual Home for the Holidays concert tonight. We’ve attended each year for the last 20, missing (maybe) the first one or two. It is truly a gem of a community event.
This year’s was a good one! All our faves: Webster, Walton, Edwards (Eating my Way Through the Holidays); Misner and Smith; Rita Hoskings; Boot Juice; and a couple new ones this year, both exceptional. And of course this guy:
That is the supremely talented Joe Craven and his daughter Hattie. Their set was perhaps my favorite this time around. He’s just so incredibly entertaining. I think I’ll tire of his schtick, but you know what? I don’t. He can bring me to tears with both his talent and wit.
It was a great night.
And look who we found ourselves sitting next to! This is Senorita Enriquez, Peter’s third grade teacher.
Shockingly, she recognized us! It’s been 20 years! The conversation was really fun.
The holidays have officially kicked off.
Life of Wry 