When someone said to me that Xmas time was a time for peace and rekindle friendships.
I believe it now. This Xmas has been full of joy and last but not least, re-connecting with two lost lifelong friendships from my past.

Frank Barcenas-ChiChon, long time friend of mine since my teen days, traveled back to Jersey for the holidays.
He paid me a visit and had lot's of laughs along with Suyapa. We go back a long way and cracking up with him as old times was awsome.

Cliff Leyba-Cabrón.
For the past 10 yrs more or less, Monica Leyba had sent us Xmas cards which we tried our best to respond to before year end. (I know, we are always the ones to send out cards late)
Monica Leyba, wife of my adopted brother Cliff (Army Brother\Roomate), sent us another card this year, as she has in the past.
However, this year I decided to send one back with my picasaweb address and latest e:mail info along with my latest cell number.
Just this morning, I get a phone call from an unknown number, Cliff called me this time and boy, it felt real special talking to a friend always remembered but not always in touch with.
We had a blast on the phone. We plan on keeping in touch this time.

Happy new year all. PGM