JAWing On – Life on Okinawa

Here it is almost Christmas Eve. This year it’s difficult to get into a festive mood. The one company that used to distribute eggnog off base discontinued the product years ago. Mom Nature isn’t cooperating. The North winds haven’t begun to kick in. During the daytime, we’re still running the air conditioner as we drive around the island. Many local residents feel no necessity to wear more than short-sleeved t-shirts. Winter sweaters, ear muffs, and gloves are nowhere to be found. People on the island in general, just don’t seem to be in the usual jolly frame of mind. What we could use is a good old-fashioned Christmas miracle of a white Christmas. But since this is a subtropic island, there’s no chance of that ever happening. I hope everyone has a very safe and happy holiday season anyway.