As I recall, in RC tradition, Christmas Eve was a day of fast and abstinence.

Advent was also to be a time of denial re abstaining, etc.
It was not advocated as much as in Lent.

There was a group of Trumpers out in the Oakley section of Cincinnati today

with flags, etc.

That would be one in every one thousand Americans - in ten months - way too many....

So tough for you and his family. Very sorry.

In my eyes, this man is a martyr in the Christian sense.

He has laid down his life for others.
No greater love....

I pretty much concur with CincyDem above, though I might put them in a different order.

1. Denise first, if she wants it.
2. Followed by Aftab, Pepper or Mann.
Smitherman is not a Dem AFAIK. Didn't he start out as a Charterite - (a quasi-Dem at times in 21st century.)
Mallory - Heavy baggage - streetcar.

Others? - Is Bridget Kelly ready or interested?
Alicia Reese would probably like it, but should stay in Ham. Co Commisioner seat for a while.

New blood needed locally. Credible people.

He could be the first person inaugurated in a walking boot.

Wonder if he'll have to use a cane while in the boot. - It might be a good idea.

Canned beverages - Cokes, etc.

My daughter was told that that the bottlers of such (I call them soft drinks - some call them sodas) are having a hard time getting the aluminum required for the cans. Supply is coming back, but some brands are limited or out.

Yes, I am growing leery of online sales offers unless it is a well-known entity

such as L.L. Bean, etc.
Have had non-delivery of ordered product or, if I'm lucky, delivery weeks after ordering from start-ups or scammers.

Brother should go directly to Walgreen or CVS to get an oximeter.

Do not wait to order online from Amazon or other company.
Pennywise, pound-foolish, especially with Covid in his family and household.