Dear Madame Zoltar

Hello, my holiday elves!  How are you?  It’s been another mild week so far.  I thoroughly enjoy 60-degree weather in December, but it makes me worry about drought and climate change.  I wonder about tipping points, beyond which we may no longer be able to recover.  What kind of world are we leaving for our children and grandchildren? Oh my.

On a more positive note, our exceptional and fantastic Green Bay Packers beat the Minnesota Vikings last Sunday.  This Sunday, December 9, our transcendent Packers meet the Detroit Lions, at 7:20 pm in Lambeau Field.  God have mercy on the Lions.

Do you have your Christmas decorations up yet?  Most of ours are up, thanks to Señor Zanza and Junior.  They spent much of the weekend decorating.  It’s a generous gift on their part. They gave of their time and themselves.  Thank you, gentlemen. 

I’ve read about the recent increase in robberies in Racine and surrounding areas.  It’s chilling to think of all the criminals out there.  I’m used to a kinder, gentler time.  The reality of today can be difficult to deal with.  To stay informed about local crime and to receive tips about avoiding it and/or helping the police, I read Racine Uncovered every day:  http://racineuncovered.org/  Racine Uncovered also carries stories on missing people and pets. Cold cases are revisited there and police from Racine and surrounding communities can use it to tap into thousands of eyes looking for someone or some thing.  Thank you, Racine Uncovered, for all that you do.

I received an email from someone going by the name “Concerned First District Resident.”  ‘Concerned’ wrote:

Dear Madame Zoltar,

Lately, whenever I’m in the downtown area, I see Keith Fair.  At first I thought it was just coincidence, but it has happened over and over.  Everywhere I go down there, there he is.    

Do you think there is any meaning to this?

Thank you,

Concerned First District Resident

Dear “Concerned,’

Thank you so much for asking me for advice. 

I think it's rather obvious what the sightings of Mr. Fair mean: you should run against him in the upcoming aldermanic elections.  You can get the paperwork to get started at the City Clerk’s office.  Go for it, ‘Concerned’!

And thank all of the rest of you out there in internet land who read my blog. I appreciate your visits.  You are why I am here, to serve you.  You make my day.  You are the best.

Christmas blahs?  The cure: madamezoltar@jtirregulars.com.

Enjoy the warmth of the season.  Enjoy the warmth of the temperature, too.  Watch out for crowds of holiday shoppers.  Better yet, stay off the streets and have some eggnog.  Vaniloquence!