I too do not like fighting the crowds--many members of which are far too drunk.

And, I know holidays are not the easiest times for many of us. All of us have some debilitating condition or other, and not everyone has a sympathetic family/spouse/significant other. So our virtual family becomes all the more important.

To all out there--no need to feel too lonely this New Year's. I'm here. Many of us will be here.