As most of you know, I do not celebrate Xmas. People often ask me why. I say "I'm not a Christian" and they often respond, "What's that got to do with it?" Which is, frankly, as disappointing as having the question asked in the first place.

You will also know that I lament the failure of compassion in our society. So here is my wish this weekend. My wish is that the good and compassionate sentiments that I see among my friends on this day, for whatever reason, be not isolated to this day or this time of year. But that compassion be rediscovered by you all in every new day henceforth - and by this, that when you are in need of compassion that you shall find it in abundance.

My love to you all, not just today or for this season, but everyday ...