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I’m dreaming of a…

S a long-term sufferer of CADDAD (Christmas-Affected Doom, Depression And Despondency), I look forward to this season of supposed peace on Earth and goodwill to all men with more than a little dread. This year, of course, my trifling ailment has been soundly trumped by CADDAD#2 (Covid-Affected Doom, Depression And Despondency). Indeed, we’ve been asked to prepare for a digital Christmas. Well, sod that, I’m going to prepare for a liquid Christmas and strongly suggest that you do so, too.

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