Gate finally finished with Christmas lights and Japanesy furniture tacks on each of the vertical slats.  May end up putting a small roof on this gate next year.  Finished lectures for the trade policy course for the year, final was yesterday.  All that is left is grading the exams (a bit of a grind punctuated by thoughtfulness and unintended humor).  First snowfall a few days ago but highs of plus 5 in the days ahead should melt most of it.

Found a perfect Christmas tree on the lower part of the property, about 4 meters tall. Will need to get more lights before dressing it.

And a video of Taisho playing with his new friend for the first time.