Christmas Vacation Shortened
Hey  [Tad]  and  [Morra].
Well, I’m back in Philly. Moved in on November 19th. And I’m still unpacking and getting things situated.
Things have been hectic, and I cannot take the vacation I planned this month, when we last talked, due to an urgent, special assignment at work that must be completed by the end of the year. Originally, I had planned to take off today. But this assignment will keep me busy until Saturday, the 23rd of December. I’ll have to attempt to get out there to visit you sometime in the spring. Say, around April. I’ll need a break by then. Sorry I didn’t get back to you sooner. But be sure to say “Merry Christmas” to everyone at the party for me. Hope your holidays are joyous and that the new year inspires you to do great things. 
Take care.
Tom